In other seasons, they may compete against each other. But when playing lacrosse, they’re all Roaring Fork Rams. About half of the girls comprising the JV lacrosse team are full-time […]
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Waste Diversion Day provides easy, affordable recycling
If you’ve ever wondered about where your recyclables go, don’t worry: Julia Farwell has already done the homework — at least for the Spring Clean Up event from 8 a.m. […]
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A compassionate take on safety in the backcountry
Another 5Point Adventure Film Festival has come and gone leaving the valley inspired, empowered, and lusting for the next adventure. As always, 5Point portrayed the festival’s five key themes — […]
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Van Life Rally showcases homes on the road
The idea of picking up and living out of the back of a camper or bus has likely occurred to most folks with an outdoor inclination, but some of the […]
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Mutt & Jeff: Absolutes? Absolutely!
First off, thanks to editor Will Grandbois for seeing the need and allowing for a different voice than we usually see in The Sopris Sun. Consequently, we now have Mutt […]
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Pages of the Past: Striking against ‘the jaws of hell’
From the archives of the Roaring Fork Valley Journal April 27, 1978 The members of the Redstone Workers Association penned a cover column entitled “Why we are striking.” They noted […]
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Goodbye my Shaman
Dear Editor: I’ve lost my Shaman – and a good friend. Muralist Fred Huberlein left us Monday morning. Who will show me the way of knowledge now? A student and […]
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Coloring in colorful Colorado
Dear Editor: I’ve got about a ton of thank-yous to get out about the success of my art show at the HANDMAKERY this past week. First, I thank my beautiful […]
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A different balance
Dear Editor: In his “biologist’s perspective on wolf restoration,” Mike Phillips argues that “coexisting with wolves in western Colorado is a straightforward affair.” That’s not surprising, because he’s not just […]
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You can’t repress this press
The Sopris Sun is officially award winning. In our first trip to the Colorado Press Association convention last weekend, we were some of the loudest and most obnoxious cheerers as […]