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    Our Town - An educator to the core

    Nikki Beinstein takes a short break from her busy schedule. Photo by Roberta McGowan Nikki Beinstein takes a short break from her busy schedule. Photo by Roberta McGowan

    Educator and author Nikki Beinstein, well known for teaching at the Marble Charter School just launched a new nonprofit venture to help advanced students share and discuss their creative accomplishments. As a Valley resident of 17 years, Nikki has raised her two children Ruby, 14, and Moses, 11… read more →

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    Post office desperate for more mail carriers

    Postmaster Kim Ballantine took over the Carbondale post office in July. Postmaster Kim Ballantine took over the Carbondale post office in July.

    Several days in November there was a line out the front door of the Carbondale post office.

    Complaints swirled about potential mail delays, particularly during election season.

    Now, as the Christmas holiday season has begun — traditionally a hectic time for any post office… read more →

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    Is housing a privilege or a right?

    Work is wrapping up on the first phase of the Thompson Park Townhomes, which has five deed restricted units — starting at $306, 818 as opposed to $600,000. Photo by James Steindler Work is wrapping up on the first phase of the Thompson Park Townhomes, which has five deed restricted units — starting at $306, 818 as opposed to $600,000. Photo by James Steindler

    Housing in this valley is not easy to come by.

    Not only are folks having a hard time paying their rent but, there is simply not enough housing that is attainable for everyone already living here. The housing shortage will likely be aggravated by the pandemic… read more →

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    Discuss ‘The Downstairs Girl’ and meet the author

    The virtual era offers a chance for teens to connect with The virtual era offers a chance for teens to connect with "The Downstairs Girl" author Stacey Lee.

    Review by Lisa Detweiler
    New Castle Branch Library Associate

    In her 2019 young adult novel “The Downstairs Girl,” author Stacey Lee tells the story of Jo Kuan, a 17-year-old young woman of Chinese American descent living in Atlanta, Georgia, in the late 1800s. … read more →

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    Dinkel building up for sale

    The Dinkel building was an important hub in Carbondale's early days. Photo courtesy of the Carbondale Historical Society The Dinkel building was an important hub in Carbondale's early days. Photo courtesy of the Carbondale Historical Society

    The Dinkel building, which makes up the entire north side of the 400 block of Main St. is up for sale for the first time in 30 years. Some of the current businesses have been there since before the current owner invested; and though the pandemic has brought… read more →

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    Basalt forges ahead on Arbaney Pool project

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    In a unanimous vote, Basalt Town Council approved the contract with Rudd Construction for the Arbaney pool improvements with the contingency for Town Attorney Jeff Conklin and Town Manager Ryan Mahoney to review the potential need for a site plan review or exemption.

    Before the vote,… read more →

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    Partnering up to prevent evictions 

    Many renters take a lot of pride in their home. Photo by Paula Mayer Many renters take a lot of pride in their home. Photo by Paula Mayer

    With both the national moratorium on evictions and federal aid through the CARES Act set to expire at the end of this month, tens of millions of Americans are at risk of being evicted. Here in the Roaring Fork Valley, a wide range of individuals and entities have… read more →

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    Ps&Qs: Ghosts of Christmas past

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    All I want this Christmas is joy, prosperity, and a collective sense of harmony.

    But, like the jaded characters in every Hallmark Christmas movie, I mostly just feel anxious and worried as I count down the days… And I have serious doubts about Santa’s ability to… read more →

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    Jack the Warrior Dog

    Jack is currently recovering at Alpine Animal Hospital in Carbondale. Courtesy photo Jack is currently recovering at Alpine Animal Hospital in Carbondale. Courtesy photo

    By Burk Golden 
    Special to The Sopris Sun

    If there is anything that unifies people more in this valley than their love of snow sports, wilderness, or natural beauty, it would have to be dogs. Dogs are an integral part of many family units in… read more →