This summer the Carbondale Farmers’ Market is tackling hunger by participating in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Double Up Food Bucks Colorado. According to Feeding America, nearly 600,000 people […]
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Working together to advance the teaching of science
Roaring Fork High School Physics Teacher Alisa Grimes is now working with U.S. Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-3) to advance the proposed “Teacher Are Leaders Act of 2019.” Tipton is co-sponsoring […]
When Caller ID tells all
A few months ago, I was calling Stephanie Askew, co-owner of the Redstone Art Gallery, to fact-check something for a story. After I introduced myself, she asked, “Where are you […]
The fair at the end of the rainbow
Carbondale Arts got what it asked for with a “Rainbow Connection” Mountain Fair theme. “It was crazy how many rainbows we had — and really spectacular ones,” observed Director Amy […]
Why the U.S. Census count matters to you
April 1, 2020, is an important date. That is National Census Day when all people living in the United States will be counted. Since 1790, every ten years our country […]
Ps & Qs: Close to the bone
I like to live close to the bone— or as my cousin says, “suck the marrow outta that shit!” I have a very real aversion to becoming plastic; both in […]
Local organizations benefit from Gay For Good’s big first year
Earlier this month, the Rocky Mountains chapter of Gay For Good (G4G) celebrated their first anniversary. Though only in their early stages, G4G and its volunteers achieved success in partnering […]
Celebrating a century of John Tripp
John Tripp never wanted to be 100, and he thinks that may be why he’s on track to reach the milestone this week. “It’s reverse psychology,” he quipped. “The lord […]
What can you get for a buck (or less)?
Who says you can’t get anything for a buck anymore? It took a little legwork, but there are (maybe surprisingly so) many items for one dollar or less in Carbondale. […]
PitCo presents Penny plans to Crystal Caucus
The sun began to phase into the golden hour as people filed into the Redstone Church for a Crystal River Caucus meeting on July 11, but the main speaker, John […]