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• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Nov. 23, 2022

  LGBTQ book challenged in local libraries

  Courtesy graphic from the American Library Association of Intellectual Freedom

  Book challenges in 2022 are set to exceed those of 2021, according to data released by the American Library Association (ALA) ahead of September’s Banned Books Week.
  Across the nation, the most frequently challenged books contain: LGBTQ topics or characters; sex, abortion, teen pregnancy or puberty; race or racism… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Buzzerd Published Nov. 23, 2022

  Basalt Report: Council considers transitional housing for Response

  A rendering of the plan for the proposed Response building in Basalt. Courtesy graphic

  On Tuesday evening, Basalt Town Council held their regular meeting to discuss several ordinances and hold public hearings, among the topics: changes to parking laws, approving a PUD amendment for the development of a domestic abuse shelter on East Cody Lane, establishing a licensing system for short-term rental… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 23, 2022

  Trustees take momentous action

  The Roaring Fork Drawing Club sat in on the municipal meeting, sketching the crowd. Art by Brian Colley

  All trustees were present during their regular meeting on Nov. 22. Several actions garnered hearty applause from public attendees. Mayor Ben Bohmfalk called it “a community lovefest” on KDNK the next morning.

  To begin, trustees approved a consent agenda including a resolution reversing the Planning and… read more →

• Locations: News Published Nov. 23, 2022

  Calling a snow day

  Comic by Dominic Furer

  By Dominic Furer
  Youth Correspondent 

  Every once in a while, Roaring Fork Valley children wake up to the blissful news of a snow day. School is canceled, they get to sleep in and don’t have to concern themselves with whatever it was they… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Nov. 23, 2022

  CPW to review first draft of wolf management plan

  Local producers listen intently during a panel discussion organized by Holy Cross Cattlemen's Association at Colorado Mountain College's Rifle Campus. Photo courtesy of Holy Cross Cattlemen's Association

  Colorado’s Wolf Restoration and Management Plan to restore gray wolves in the state by the end of 2023 is on track, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Meanwhile, back home, local producers are bracing for what the reality may be once the federally endangered species is reintroduced.

  On Nov.… read more →

• Locations: News Published Nov. 23, 2022

  Senior Rams score big

  Photo by RFHS student Maria Candela

  By Diana Diaz
  Youth Correspondent 

  It’s no secret that Roaring Fork High School’s (RFHS) boys soccer team has been making local fans proud. Last season, the team won the 2021 state championship — a historical moment for this small town and one it’s… read more →

• Locations: News By Myki Jones Published Nov. 23, 2022

  Theater Review: Spit-takes, handcuffs and murder — Oh my!

  Julia Whalen and Wyatt Tulk struggle to finish their lines in "The Murder At Haversham Manor" during "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong". Courtesy photo

  Sopris Theatre Company (STC) premiered their second show of the season, “The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong”, on Nov. 18 at Colorado Mountain College’s Spring Valley Campus. Despite a small (intimate) audience turnout, those in attendance filled the room with uproarious laughter at the on-stage shenanigans. With two… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 23, 2022

  Scuttlebutt & Calendar - Nov. 24, 2022

  White River Books and Crystal River Elementary School (CRES) are teaming up to grow student book collections. Through the first week of December, a “Giving Tree” stands inside White River Books, as well as outside the library at CRES. Both trees have tagged ornaments describing a particular student’s interests. Any community member can buy as many books as they’d like for one or more children. Trevor Clapper, for instance, is pictured here after purchasing a couple of Pokémon reads — a popular choice these days — to support the cause. Call White River Books at 970-340-4503 for more information, or just mosey in at 65B North Second Street in Carbondale. Photo by James Steindler

  Give it Forward
  FirstBank is encouraging Coloradans to donate to nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day, Dec. 6, in part by giving away $30,000 in gas to unsuspecting commuters in Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Greeley and Frisco. The “Give it Forward” campaign has taken different forms since it… read more →

• Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Nov. 23, 2022

  Work in Progress - Nov. 24, 2022

  These turkeys happily chow down on a few blades of grass alongside Cattle Creek Road, a few days before Thanksgiving. Photo by Jane Bachrach Obviously thankful for not ending up in someone’s oven, they’re having a happy Thanksgiving and we hope you are too!

  The House at #45
  Nancy McAtavey
  Carbondale 

  I loved the bigness of the house at number 45; the kitchen with its  cast iron stove, the dining room where I built forts under the claw foot table, the front parlor with… read more →

• Locations: Letters Published Nov. 23, 2022

  Letters - Nov. 24, 2022

  Christmas boutique
  The 46th annual Carbondale Christmas Boutique was held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Carbondale Fire Department, and we are grateful and full of appreciation for so much. For starters, we thank all of the artisans and crafters over the years who have helped make this Carbondale… read more →