Wally de Beque was a man of few words and many contributions. “He sort of instilled in us this idea that community is important and that your participation is what […]
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Pages of the Past: Up for auction
From the archives of the Roaring Fork Valley Journal June 8, 1978 Carbondale’s plans for the construction of a new town hall in the summer received a severe setback when […]
Commonalities, contrasts in Carbondale graduations
In a weekend full of graduation celebrations, Carbondale seemed particularly abuzz, as it’s home to three high schools that held commencements in the first two days of June: Bridges High […]
Ps & Qs: The Rizzo years
The other day my husband asked if a little alien creature was going to pop out of my gut, like in that ’80s movie starring Sigourney Weaver. “I’m perimenopausal” I […]
The slippery slope of ordering online
Before the whole Village at Crystal River / Crystal River Marketplace debate, it never even occurred to me that Carbondale’s grocery store was inadequate. I’d grown up with Circle Soopers […]
The perks of meals by mail
I have a confession: I miss my Blue Apron account. I know, I know, I’m a bad Carbondalian. I live right at the roundabout, too, so I’m within walking distance […]
2018 primary election guide
Unaffiliated voters can now participate The Colorado primary election is at our doorstep. The voting period begins when ballots are mailed the first week in June and continues through Tuesday, […]
New sculptures installed around town
The Carbondale Public Arts Commission and town staff have been working hard to get 14 “brand spankin’ new” sculptures installed in time for the art walk Thursday, May 31. Folks […]
Former Sun Editor living in Oregon, freelancing for Reuters
While he’s been in hotter situations since, Terray Sylvester must have felt like his first day at The Sopris Sun was a trial by fire. The nonprofit newspaper was less […]