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• Locations: Obituaries Published Apr. 18, 2018

  Obituary: Wallace Alvari Eugene de Beque, III

  

  Wallace Alvari Eugene de Beque, III passed away peacefully at home last Friday after a long life and a brief illness. He was 96 years-old. Wally was a true son of the West. He was born in Carbondale to Margaret Anne Dinkel and Wallace de Beque, Jr. He… read more →

• Locations: Opinion By Megan Tackett Published Apr. 18, 2018

  Winning ‘Love Pollinators’ design chosen for 47th Mountain Fair

  

  It felt kind of like going to a secret society meeting, except it wasn’t so secret. A group of about 20 people gathered at Carbondale Arts Executive Director Amy Kimberly’s charming house on a Tuesday evening, where there was a smorgasbord of snacks and libations waiting.

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• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Apr. 18, 2018

  Bike Project reborn in new Third Street space

  

  There are many ways to reduce suffering in the world, and building bikes may be one.

  Aaron Taylor has been unwittingly carrying out The Way of Compassion’s mission statement with the Bonedale Bike Project since 2009, but now it’s official. Under the umbrella of the Carbondale… read more →

• Locations: News By Jon Nicolodi Published Apr. 18, 2018

  Peter Olenick returns home from coaching Korean ski team

  

  Peter Olenick, famed for being the first to land a double-flip in competitive skiing, is glad to be back in Carbondale again after a position coaching for the South Korean ski team for the 2018 Olympics. He’s been here and back again a lot, and he’s relishing the… read more →

• Locations: News By Megan Tackett Published Apr. 18, 2018

  Proposed Red Hill Lofts to go through Planning and Zoning

  Red Hill Lofts

  The Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commissioners will consider an affordable housing application next month, and despite the applicant’s name — Aspen Pitkin County Employee Housing Inc. — the proposed project, if approved, will be open to any Carbondale resident who meets the income qualifications.

  If that… read more →

• Locations: News By Debbie Bruell Published Apr. 18, 2018

  Carbondale Community School looks to its roots

  George Stranahan discusses Carbondale Community School’s roots and values during the Founders Day event. Photo by Stephanie Munk

  “I am a virus,” is how George Stranahan has described himself to others — an agent that disrupts a system, initiating a small modification that soon multiplies. He founded Carbondale Community School with the goal of provoking change in systems of education.

  Stranahan was honored last… read more →

• Locations: News By Megan Tackett Published Apr. 18, 2018

  River Bridge fundraiser highlights need, celebrates successes

  Meghan Hurley sits with Frasier, the River Bridge facility dog, at the center. Photo by Renelle Lott

  Frasier — the smiley facility dog at River Bridge Regional Center — was at the groomers. He had to appear in court the next day, where he had important foot-resting duties for the child testifying.

  “Whenever a child has to testify or give a witness… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Apr. 18, 2018

  Knaus, Roaring Fork Family Practice garner state recognition

  Gary Knaus receives his award in Colorado Springs. Photo by Will Grandbois

  Longtime Carbondale doctor Gary Knaus was named Family Physician of the Year at the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians conference on April 13.

  The award annually recognizes a Colorado family physician who provides outstanding care, enhances their community and is a role model both personally… read more →

• Locations: News By Nicolette Toussaint Published Apr. 18, 2018

  Local teachers rally for improved school funding

  Carbondale teachers gathered on Snowmass Avenue on the morning of April 16 while others traveled to Denver on their own dime to act as advocates. Photo by Rhonda Tatham

  On April 16, two Roaring Fork Valley teachers trekked to Denver, each on her own time and own dime, to join around 300 other public school teachers in delivering a message to the Colorado State Legislature: schools are underfunded and lawmakers need to ante up.

  Lisa… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Apr. 18, 2018

  Pages of the Past: Spring fire sparks evacuations along Catherine Store Road

  
  April 17, 2008: A small fire near the rodeo grounds spread to over 100 acres along Catherine Store Road, but was 70 percent contained by press time. A three mile radius was evacuated by reverse-911 call, affecting the Ranch at Roaring Fork, Aspen Equestrian Estates and even portions of Missouri Heights. read more →