In a society trending toward resale consumerism, Carbondale stays in-fashion with an extensive array of secondhand shops. From children’s wear to high-end consignment to treasures from grandma’s attic, shoppers have […]
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Kids back education in Africa
In the efforts to help girls in Kenya, a local nonprofit is getting help from their counterparts here in the Roaring Fork Valley. Kate Hardaker, 14, learned about For The […]
What’s the story on gas prices?
“When prices at the pump go up, the profit margins go down,” said Jim Wheeler, owner of Carbondale Car Care. He explained when gas prices hit $3.50 per gallon or […]
Our Town: John Ramo provides the guitars and percussion
The Sopris Sun is conducting a series of interviews with folks you may not have seen in the paper before – a sort of introduction to your neighbors. This week […]
New coaches debut at Brenda Patch Tournament
For 32 years, the annual Brenda Patch Tournament has signaled the start of the Roaring Fork High School basketball season. It’s a way to remember Brenda, who — along with […]
Satank — the town that never was
There is a place on the outskirts of Carbondale where the outsiders reside, where only one road leads, and the stars light your path. You’ve most likely heard of it […]
Board of Adjustment voids Euclid building permit
The debate over the building permit for 728 Euclid Ave. boiled down to whether quantitative or qualitative zoning interpretations should take precedent. The two other words playing a major role […]
More than the world, she was the sun we three planets orbited
In 1979, Mom packed me and my two little sisters in her old Datsun and we hit the road. With pit stops, it took us two days to drive from […]
An American football fan in London
e I took pen in hand (literally — I write everything longhand, much to the chagrin of my editor). The last piece I wrote was “A Raider Fan in Bronco […]
Gearing up for Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is set for Nov. 30, and many local businesses are participating. The event was created by the American Express Company in 2010 during the height of the […]