In Mills, Iowa in 1875, Isaac and Sarah Cooper welcomed their second daughter Alice into the world. Shortly afterward, the family came to Colorado, where Isaac engaged in mining operations. After traveling to Boulder, Golden and Leadville, the Coopers eventually ended up in Defiance, at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. Isaac […]
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The student crisis of debt
In a world full of morals and mottos people tend to say that education is worth any cost, but when faced with the crushing reality of the real world — where money is the dictator of our life and well being — that saying can get put into question. I’m straight from the working class, […]
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Roaring Fork Valley stories told at Mountainfilm
Editor’s note: Interviews have been edited for brevity and clarity. Cameron Doherty What is your relationshipto Carbondale? I was born and raised in Carbondale. It will always be home to me. Making a film that showcases a place and community that means so much to me was truly special. What is your film about? “Buckwild” […]
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Curated Calendar – June 4-14
THURSDAY, JUNE 4 GOLF DEMODemo new golf equipment at the Taylormade Golf Demo Day, hosted from 10:30am to 2:30pm at River Valley Ranch. ASPEN SCIENCE CENTERThe Aspen Science Center offers Carbondale STEM Exploration Hour from 3:30 to 4:30pm. For more information, visit aspensciencecenter.org MULTI-CHAMBER MIXERGet to know chamber members from Fruita to Vail to Aspen […]
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Works in Progress
Remembering Mike Bouchet August 23, 1964 – June 1, 2025 Jen BouchetCarbondale Mike believed in connection and had a rare gift for it. “Mike’s magic, pass it on” began as a simple phrase during his celebration of life, inspired by his extraordinary ability to connect with people across differences and make others feel seen, welcomedand […]
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A threshold for empowerment and healing — True Nature hosts women’s retreat Sept. 25-28
True Nature Healing Arts has been bringing spiritual and meditative opportunities to the Roaring Fork Valley for close to two decades. Later this month, the tranquil campus along the Rio Grande bike path will host a new retreat offering: “Threshold.” The three-day event will bring in three well-known facilitators and offer space for participants to […]
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Fresas con crema
Descubre cómo preparar unas deliciosas fresas con crema en pocos pasos. Una receta perfecta para compartir en reuniones familiares y eventos especiales. Receta para 15 a 20 porciones (vasitos de 6 a 8 oz) Ingredientes: Preparación: En una licuadora, mezcla la leche condensada, el Cool Whip, la crema agria, el queso crema y la vainilla […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Seed swapBring some saved seeds to Bee Friendly Carbondale’s booth at Dandelion Day to share and exchange with others, this Saturday (May 10) from 10am to 4pm. Mountain Valley greenhouseMountain Valley Developmental Services has launched a $15,000 capital campaign to perform needed maintenance on a greenhouse which provides annual and perennial plants to homes and […]
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Garden daysBee Friendly Carbondale invites you to help prepare pollinator gardens at the Thompson House, 301 Lewies Lane, on Saturday, April 26 and May 3, from 10am to 2pm. Snacks, refreshments and tools will be provided; volunteers are asked to bring gloves. Paint recyclingIn alignment with Earth Day, PaintCare — a nonprofit that operates Colorado’s […]
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Glenwood rally draws a large crowd
Around 2,000 people showed up in Sayre Park on Saturday, April 5, for the Hands Off! rally organized by Mountain Action Indivisible in conjunction with more than 1,200 similar events throughout the country. It’s estimated that 5.2 million Americans participated nationally in demonstrations to protect various rights and social services. Speaking in Glenwood Springs were […]