Colby letter reply
Editor:
In his letter last week, Ed Colby says he wants Garco commissioners to persuade all the businesses that aren’t mask compliant to mend their ways. You see, Ed says John, Tom and Mike already know who the mask scorers are:… read more →
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone better equipped to share the community’s many stories than Raleigh Burleigh. The 27-year-old Carbondale-native, bilingual world traveler and former KDNK news director takes over as editor of The Sopris Sun at the end of the year.
Burleigh’s roots in the… read more →
By Olivia Emmer
Sopris Sun correspondent
Last week, after a six month process, Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (PCOST) board approved an update to the 2015 Glassier Open Space management plan. Glassier, owned in partnership with Eagle County, is located off of Hooks Spur Road in Basalt, at… read more →
By James Steindler
Sopris Sun Correspondent
It is not everyday frustrated youth get a chance to squeeze their representative for answers, but some local high schoolers recently did just that.
On Dec. 8, the Advanced Placement (AP) Government class at Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) had the opportunity…
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Text by Ken Pletcher
Photos by Laurel Smith
On Dec. 10, Garfield County’s COVID-19 status was changed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) from orange (“high risk”) to red (“severe risk”). Per CDPHE rules, it meant that restaurants were no longer permitted to have in-house… read more →
By James Steindler
Sopris Sun Correspondent
Basalt Regional Library (BRL) has done it’s best to carry on traditions and events in new safe ways throughout the latter part of 2020. With the holidays coming up the staff has kept busy preparing virtual events and take-home activities.
Caroline Cares…
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By Roberta McGowan
Sopris Sun Staff
Some people move mountains, others like Lieutenant Colonel Richard Merritt, move people to the mountains for healing.
For this and other accomplishments, Merritt at a recent town council meeting received the Basalt Outstanding Community Service Award.
As noted by Basalt Mayor…
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By Kate Phillips
Sopris Sun Correspondent
The season of frigid mornings, cozy fires, and warm blankets is finally upon us; and with the dark days of winter settling in, it might be time to add a little cheer to your home with some sweet and delicious citrus courtesy of… read more →
Interview and translation
by Raleigh Burleigh
Sopris Sun Correspondent
Silvia Rodriguez is originally from las sierras of Chihuahua, México, a southern continuation of our Rocky Mountains. Her work as a seamstress began at the age of eight and introduced her to a love of theater. Silvia now owns… read more →
By Roberta McGowan
Sopris Sun Staff
Whether you deck the halls, light the candles, celebrate the New Year or meditate at the end of 2020 and are just glad it’s gone, the holiday season remains a very special time in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Throughout the area, spiritual…
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