From an early age, Carbondale local Tanner Alan Rollyson fostered a passion for music and has steadily risen above challenges in pursuit thereof. By the end of 2020 he was faced with a calamity not brought on by his own volition.
On Dec. 21, Rollyson unexpectedly dropped and experienced an… read more →
CVEPA Views
by John Armstrong
After a brief review of numerous formal requests, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has denied a public hearing to review the Marble Quarry’s illegal and unpermitted burial of Yule Creek above the town of Marble. The Corps states, “We do not believe there… read more →
By now we know that recreating outside positively affects one’s cognitive, mental, physical and emotional well-being; and that a few hours a week can completely change one’s mood for the better.
So, it might not come as a shock that after this past year Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported a… read more →
By Olivia Emmer
Sopris Sun correspondent
A father and daughter enjoy the Centennial, aka, East Elk Trail of the White River National Forest. Photo by Olivia Emmer.
It’s a sunny winter morning and the trailhead parking lot reverberates with upbeat chatter. English and Spanish words float…
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Sopris Sun Staff
It may seem like ages ago, but it was only at the end of May 2020 when the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd sparked a wave of protests all across the country. This murder became the final straw for Black, brown… read more →
Text and photos by Laurel Smith
I left teaching to become a photojournalist almost four years ago and I didn’t look back. I never expected to return to it and I certainly did not expect to fall in love with being a teacher all over again.
When the pandemic hit,… read more →
The months since I announced my departure from the paper remind me of graduating high school, with everyone asking what’s next. It’s gratifying that so many people assumed that only something bigger and better could drag me away from The Sun.
But it’s really more like… read more →
Chinese Year Rattus-Metallum
A poem by the people of Carbondale
We started the year
In our own dear town
Between rivers that flow
Mountains all around
Not expecting the tumult,
Frustration and tension
That would bruise…
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Social distancing hit just in time to postpone (and ultimately cancel) the Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza. At the time, it seemed safe to schedule events for autumn, and 5Point opted to change the date as well. But as it became clear that restrictions would be with us… read more →
Ever-changing regulations have left shops, restaurants and other services scrambling. Some, like Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli, just pulled up stakes, while the Pour House has opted to just close for the duration. Among the rest, here are a few that stood out in their attempts to keep the door’s open, if… read more →
