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• Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Coal Basin Ranch opens for mountain biking

  On opening day, May 29, Marek O’Farrell and Wyatt Bronson brave the cold water of Dutch Creek while riding Coal Basin Trail #1953, part of Coal Basin Ranch’s recommended singletrack loop. Photo by Jitka O’Farrell

  Coal Basin Ranch opened for mountain biking on Saturday, May 28 for the property’s first full season. To get there, visitors drive up the winding Coal Basin Road for about four miles, following Coal Creek around steep hillsides of shale and sandstone before arriving at a parking lot and closure… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Scuttlebutt / Calendar - June 9, 2022

  Residents of the Valley enjoy enumerable spaces of natural beauty. The marks of mankind are seldom an improvement to these places, as evidenced by recent vandalism at Staircase Park in Carbondale. “Took my kids to the river this evening and was incredibly disappointed to find more graffiti on the rocks and trees,” wrote a reader. “What do we do to stop this from continuing?” Courtesy photo

  Volunteers needed!
  ‘Tis the season of stellar summer events. Aspen Dance Connection needs volunteers to help with an upcoming show, OUTSIDE/IN, at The Arts Campus at Willits on July 16. For more info, call 970-927-0641 (or email aspendance@comcast.net). Carbondale Arts, meanwhile, is building its roster of volunteers for the… read more →

• Locations: Columns, Opinion By Geneviève Villamizar Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Branching Out: Living into our dreams

  Geneviéve Villamizar

  I was a teenager already studying architecture in high school, and I wanted nothing but New York City. I wanted to live on a boat in a marina. I dreamed of tailored mini skirts; long, fitted blazers; and three-inch slingback heels. I would zip about in my charcoal gray Mazda… read more →

• Locations: Letters Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Letters - June 9, 2022

  Apartment Canyon 

  When I first visited the Crystal River Valley in November of 1986, the old ranch building behind Sopris Lighting/Ajax/Basalt Ski and Bike was in its original state — without the brick addition surrounding it. There was no roundabout at the “old, old” City Market that cashed a… read more →

• Locations: News By Myki Jones Published Jun. 8, 2022

  Strawberry Days makes a comeback

  "Let's get some shut-eye, Strawberry Days is right around the corner."

  Glenwood Springs’ 125th Strawberry Days festival is upon us. After a two-year respite, due to the pandemic, the fun returns June 17-19 at Two Rivers Park. 

  The historic celebration got its start on June 18, 1898. It was initially organized by the Tri-County Farmers Union to promote some of… read more →

• Locations: News Published Jun. 1, 2022

  Marble Wetlands access reveals a consequential history

  Marble Wetlands, photo by Ron Leach

  By Alex Menard
  Sopris Sun Correspondent 

  
  A meeting of environmental minds took place on May 26 at Marble Wetlands — a new, non-motorized recreation trail and wildlife refuge adjacent to the town of Marble. The event was a planning session for… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Sardinsky Published Jun. 1, 2022

  If an aspen grove falls, continued

  Photos and text by Will Sardinsky

  For part one of this two-part series, click here

  The Forest Service has stated that the logging on William’s Peak, along Four Mile Road, is to create a disturbance, “and cutting areas with mature aspen stimulates their root system to vigorously regenerate.” However, users of… read more →

• Locations: Columns, Opinion Published Jun. 1, 2022

  Recommended Viewing: ‘Chico & Rita’

  

  By Lisa Detweiler
  New Castle Branch Library Associate

  I love a good story about everyday people that also gives me a peek into a different time and/or place. “Chico & Rita” fits that description. Better yet, it tells the story through the rhythms of… read more →

• Locations: Columns, Opinion By Marlo Bowman Published Jun. 1, 2022

  A celebration of the class of 2022

  Basalt's graduating class of 2022 celebrates. Photo by Melissa Bowman

  By Marlo Bowman
  Youth Correspondent 

  A little over a week ago marked the end of an era for many class of 2022 students, including myself. The graduation ceremony was not the end of the day, however. There was one final celebration to commence… read more →

• Locations: Columns, Opinion Published Jun. 1, 2022

  White River Books Review: ‘Damnation Spring’

  

  By Izzy Stringham
  Special to The Sopris Sun

  “Damnation Spring” is a remarkable debut novel by Ash Davidson, and easily one of the finest to be released last year. Its well-conceived plot and storytelling, along with complicated but relatable characters, made for a read… read more →