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• Locations: Español By Iliana Renteria Published Jun. 8, 2022

  VívidaMente: La salud mental del papá

  Iliana Rentería - VívidaMente

  Mientras crecía, no recuerdo una sola vez en que se hablara de la salud mental de los hombres. No recuerdo una sola vez en que me dijeran que uno de ellos sufriera por algo. Y tal vez era así, tal vez no tenían ningún problema, pero por probabilidad, seguramente existía,… read more →

• Locations: Español By Tony Mendez Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Esquina Legal: Cómo es estudiar derecho

  Esquina Legal -- Tony Mendez

  El estudio de derechos es un proceso arduo. Después de estudiar para una licenciatura, uno puede estudiar un posgrado, o sea una maestría o una especialidad. En los Estados Unidos, una maestría típicamente toma entre uno y tres años, dependiendo del enfoque. Una especialidad, como ser abogado o doctor, normalmente… read more →

• Locations: Español By James Steindler Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Conoce a los candidatos republicanos por el CD3

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  Traducción por Dolores Duarte

  La semana pasada, los lectores conocieron a los candidatos demócratas en la carrera del Tercer Distrito Congresional (CD3). Ahora, es el momento de conocer más sobre la titular republicana, representante Lauren Boebert, y el adversario del GOP, Don Coram. El Sopris… read more →

• Locations: News Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Colorado Rocky Mountain School graduates carry forth tradition

  Faculty speaker Mark Clark, photo by Renee Range

  On Saturday, June 4, 43 seniors at Colorado Rocky Mountain School embarked on the next chapter of their lives. Excitement rose as students received flower crowns and boutonnieres. The graduation processional, led by Jeff Leahy, wove its way from the art complex to the graduation lawn where families, friends and… read more →

• Locations: News By Elizabeth Key Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Picking fresh figs on Basalt Mountain

  Jerome Osentowki grafts varieties of apple trees together by slicing and taping them, then nourishing them with mist. Once the energy transfers to heal the graft, a multi-branch tree emerges, proffering different types of apples from around the world. Photo by Elizabeth Key

  The slice of the Roaring Fork Valley population that inhabits a small portion of Eagle County often finds its boundaries baffling, inefficient and frustrating. The State Legislature evidently didn’t consider the watershed or topography when they drew Eagle County’s borders back in 1883. Jerome Osentowski, in turn, probably… read more →

• Locations: News Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Water Warriors: Honoring ordinary heroes

  On top of other challenges, Glenwood Springs replaced water filtration equipment in 2021. Courtesy photo

  By J.P. Frale

  Special to The Sopris Sun

  Considering the significant challenges we have faced as a nation, as a state and as a community in 2020 and 2021, the following real life story — about a group of dedicated individuals thrust into uncharted territory — inspires admiration. Our heroes… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Get to know your gubernatorial candidates

  

  Election season is heating up! The Sopris Sun is bringing you interviews from candidates in contested races ahead of the June 28 primary. This week, we focus on Colorado’s gubernatorial race. To begin, incumbent Governor Jared Polis, who is running unopposed in the Democratic primary, reflects on his first term… read more →

• Locations: News By Ken Pletcher Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Huts for Vets set to kick off 10th season

  Huts for Vets was founded in 2013 provide wilderness therapy for veterans. The program has since served more than 200 people. Courtesy photo

  Huts for Vets (HFV) is preparing for its 10th season of operation in the Roaring Fork Valley. The Carbondale-based nonprofit’s first of six four-day, all-expenses-paid retreats for military veterans to backcountry huts will depart June 18.

  HFV is the brainchild of longtime local journalist, author and environmentalist Paul Andersen. It… read more →

• Locations: News By Kate Phillips Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Ski exchange elevates adaptive sports

  Reaching new heights! Challenge Aspen’s professional ski instructors bring ingenuity and creativity to the adaptive community through the Aspen Sister Cities international volunteer exchange program. Courtesy photo

  It’s never too early to think about the ski season, and for two Challenge Aspen (CA) professional ski instructors, the next season cannot start soon enough.

  In a partnership with the Aspen Sister Cities (ASC) adaptive ski exchange program, CA will be sending locals Cami Aumoite and John Klonowski to… read more →

• Locations: Obituaries Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Obituary: Lee Ann Smyth King Eustis

  Lee Ann Eustis

  April 26, 1935 – May 27, 2022

  Lee Ann lived a full life and passed away peacefully at the age of 87 with her two children, Leslie Eustis Hallowell and Evan Eustis, by her side. She was in her home, a few yards away from the Crystal River, underneath the… read more →