Green thumb sought
I’m no longer able to work my spacious organic veggie garden in downtown Carbondale, and am looking for an experienced gardener who would like to use it free of charge. The soil has been augmented with homemade compost for the past 53 years and is like a fertile feather bed. There’s an automatic sprinkler system from the ditch, so no treated water kills off the naturally occurring microbes, and it’s fully securely fenced. Text 970-948-4487 if interested.
Laurie Loeb
Carbondale
Defending immigrants
Those who oppose President Trump’s illegal actions are not trying to defend rapists, criminals or government waste. What we oppose is the lawlessness of a president who doesn’t understand basic civics, or else he is deliberately trying to dismantle our once great country by creating a constitutional crisis. If there are rapists and criminals among the people he deported to El Salvador, they should have their day in court and be deported, following the laws of the United States of America. Unfortunately, it appears the only “crime” some of them have committed is having a tattoo that is similar to those worn in a gang. They have not been accused of an actual crime.
Similarly, if there is waste discovered in our government programs it should be brought to light, debated on its value and deleted if a majority of Americans find it wasteful. Most Americans probably do not agree with the cuts to National Parks, scientific research, foreign aid that benefits America and the world, education, Medicaid and many others. Cutting a tree down to get rid of a sick twig isn’t going to save the tree. Additionally, he is often breaking the laws of our great country in making many of these cuts.
We call on our members of Congress to stand up to Trump and, if he refuses to follow the laws of our country, to impeach him.
Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist
Social Justice Committee
What’s going on?
Really, what is going on? Trump and his administration were elected to lower the price of eggs, not dismantle the government.
Threatening to invade, of all places, Canada… really? Turning the White House lawn into a Tesla sales lot… really?
And now we are “buddies” of Putin and his invasion of the Ukraine, abandoning NATO and our European allies, no problem. I ask, who is he really serving, the American people?
The office of the presidency is not an opportunity to line one’s pockets with fortune, but a solemn chair to serve the people and, in the past, lend support in helping those in need.
I, for one, like and support Medicare, the Environmental Protection Agency, Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration, the Department of Education, the Bureau of Consumer Protection, among others. Far from being wasteful bureaucracies, these government agencies, staffed with dedicated civil servants, have been put into place to curb corporate greed and are charged with protecting the planet and its people.
So now we have an unelected billionaire hacking into, heaven help us, who knows what, under the pretense of looking for bloat. Mr. Musk, how about a self examination? I suspect there might be a reason he has become so ultra wealthy. Do you think it might be from inflated government contracts? And to think, he wants to defund our human services so he can give himself a tax break, really.
As an individual, I am virtually powerless in getting my voice heard. Only with a mass effort will the people in power listen. I strongly suggest if you are concerned, become a part of the larger effort, become a member of a grassroots organization of the people such as Mountain Indivisible — www.mountainactionindivisible.org — and participate in visible political action such as an upcoming April 5 gathering in Glenwood Springs.
Eric Doud
Carbondale
Vote for Banks!
What is different about Jon Banks? He was one of many who did not feel heard by Glenwood Springs City Council and felt strongly that our quality of life was not being adequately preserved as developments came here, leaving impacts without attention to the current citizens or the issues we needed to solve and conversation about these things with Council. We were not on the same page.
Jon worked with others and came up with the Vote for 2A campaign which helped us all have a voice in city development conversations with a desire to preserve our community and its values.
My point is simple — Jon heard from many,decided there was a problem and took concrete ACTION steps to address it BEFORE he was on council. And it was a lot of work that many, many of us appreciated with our YES vote.
We know where Jon stands and we know he is a good listener, excellent problem solver, a man of action and outstanding integrity. And he has proven he is in the citizen’s corner — YOUR CORNER.
Please vote for Jon Banks!
Cheryl Cain
Glenwood Springs
Clay Center thanks
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the recent Planning & Zoning meeting at Town Hall to support the Carbondale Clay Center’s expansion plans for a new campus. The overwhelming show of support we received demonstrates the community’s commitment to the arts and the positive impact the arts have on our lives.
To those who stood up and shared their personal stories and testimonials on behalf of the Carbondale Clay Center, your voices were instrumental in influencing the commission’s decision to vote in favor of our plans. Your support and passion have helped us reach this exciting milestone and will continue to inspire us through the challenges ahead.
This project is far more than just a new building; it represents an opportunity to continue fostering the stories and connections that emerge from our studio. It ensures that future generations of artists and students of all abilities and from all backgrounds will be inspired and enriched by the ceramic arts and their lives made better by the relationships they formed in our studio.
Thank you all for making this possible and for your continued dedication to our mission of enriching lives through the ceramic arts.
With sincere gratitude,
Angela Bruno
Carbondale Clay Center
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