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Locations: News By Myki Jones Published Feb. 1, 2023

Works by local women highlighted in Clay Center show

Erin Rigney’s "Riding it Out", "Tiny Barnacle" and "Aurora Nights" on display at the Carbondale Clay Center. Courtesy photo

The Carbondale Clay Center opened its current exhibition, “The Way We Are: Women of The Roaring Fork Valley”, on Jan. 16 and it will remain on display until Feb. 24 with a First Friday reception on Feb. 3 from 6pm to 8pm. As the name implies, the exhibition features diverse… read more →

Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Feb. 1, 2023

Dr. Jesús Rodríguez reaches seven-month milestone

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On Feb. 1, Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Superintendent Dr. Jesús Rodríguez hit the seven-month mark since moving from Dallas to the Roaring Fork Valley with his wife and young son.

The Sopris Sun chatted with Rodríguez about acclimating to the new job and surroundings.

He began by talking about… read more →

Locations: News By Will Buzzerd Published Feb. 1, 2023

EPA awards CO businesses for environmental work

Though some newer plastics are compostable, older plastics persist everywhere in our environment. Photo by Will Buzzerd

Early in January, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded two Colorado-based small businesses $100,000 each in a series of nationwide awards to support research into technologies for improving the environment. Sporian Microsystems Inc. of Lafayette and J-Tech LLC of Lakewood were among 25 small businesses to receive a grant… read more →

Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Feb. 1, 2023

Flying blind: ‘Nicky News’ and The Tactile Traveler

Nick Isenberg listens carefully while his audio editing software dictates what would appear on the screen. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

In my role as program director at KDNK, I answered the phone on a day like no other.

“I’m blind, mostly deaf, and I’d like to do a show about travel,” the voice proposed, wasting no time. The year was 2019, a simpler time, and Nick Isenberg had recently graduated… read more →

Locations: News By Ken Pletcher Published Feb. 1, 2023

CSQ strikes 'gold' in Marble

CSQ recently discovered a special gold-veined white marble at its quarry. Courtesy photo

In the fall of 2022, Colorado Stone Quarries, Inc. (CSQ) announced in a newsletter the discovery of a special type of gold-veined white marble at its Pride of America Quarry (formerly Colorado Yule Marble Quarry) just south of the town of Marble. It was the latest in a series of… read more →

Locations: News By Myki Jones Published Feb. 1, 2023

Colorado Mountain College considers expanding into Moffat

A teacher reviews human anatomy with students at CMC's site in Breckenridge. Courtesy photo

The Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Board of Trustees met Dec. 12-13 in Glenwood Springs. Among the topics of discussion was a request from the Moffat County Affiliated Junior College District Board to conduct a study regarding the feasibility of Moffat County’s annexation into the CMC district. After completion of this… read more →

Locations: News By Will Buzzerd Published Feb. 1, 2023

mountainFLOW takes grant for eco-friendly wax

Peter Arlein, founder and CEO of Carbondale-based mountainFLO eco-wax, applies biodegradable and non-toxic ski wax for a guiltless day of gliding across the snow. Courtesy photo

Carbondale-based outdoor company mountainFLOW, best known for its award-winning plant-based ski wax and bike lube and for appearing on ABC’s “Shark Tank” in 2021, recently received a $250,000 state grant to fund research and development for a new line of eco-friendly liquid glide wax.

Founded in 2016 with the mission… read more →

Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Feb. 1, 2023

Scuttlebutt & Calendar - Feb. 2, 2023

Bridges High School’s Bike Tech Class is now offering $20 basic bicycle repairs and tune-ups, as well as used bikes for sale. As an educational mechanic program, these aspiring professionals are eager to fix up townies, cruisers and older road and mountain bikes. More modern rides with expensive components will be referred to experts at a local shop. For details, contact Lyn Williams (awilliams@rfschools.com) who reminds folks, “Keep calm and ride on!” Courtesy photo

Crystal Trail
On Friday, Jan. 27, the White River National Forest released the final Environmental Assessment (www.bit.ly/CrystalTrailEA) and draft decision notice (www.bit.ly/CrystalTraildraftdecision) for a proposed seven-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail between Redstone and McClure Pass. Reporting “no significant impact,” the proposed action is “to construct and maintain… read more →

Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published Jan. 25, 2023

Wolves are coming: Livestock growers voice concerns

West Slope ranchers shared concerns at the Holy Cross Cattlemen's Association meeting on Jan. 21. From left to right: Philip Anderson (Walden), Renee Deal (Somerset), Lenny Klinglesmith (Meeker), Bill Fales (Carbondale). Photo by Amy Hadden Marsh

“Wolves are coming!” was an oft-repeated statement at Saturday’s Holy Cross Cattlemen’s Association meeting in Rifle. And, indeed, they are. In fact, if all goes according to plan, wolves will be released into Colorado in December of this year. But, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) draft plan, made public in… read more →

Locations: News By Will Buzzerd Published Jan. 25, 2023

Basalt Report: Focusing on child care

This space at Stott’s Mill is awaiting its fate. Photo by Will Buzzerd

Prior to its regular meeting, Basalt Town Council held a joint work session with the Eagle County Commissioners. Mayor Bill Kane introduced the council and emphasized Basalt’s commitment to conserving open space and containing development. Eagle County Manager Jeff Shroll opened with a discussion about purchasing a parcel of U.S.… read more →