Holy Cross election
Holy Cross Energy, our rural electric cooperative, has announced two candidates running for a seat in the Northern District on the board of directors: Matt Solomon and incumbent Keith Klesner. This district represents Vail and the Eagle River Valley. Members may vote by mail, online or in-person at the annual meeting on June 6 at 4 Eagle Ranch in Wolcott at 5pm. For candidate bios and other details, visit www.holycross.com/election
Shoshone rights
The Glenwood Springs City Council voted unanimously on May 16 to contribute $2 million toward the Shoshone Water Right Preservation campaign, safeguarding senior water rights used for hydroelectric power production at the Shoshone Power Plant. A total of $50 million has been raised so far, just over half the total cost. For more information, visit www.keepshoshoneflowing.org
Narcan
In a proactive move to combat opioid-related deaths in our community, Garfield County libraries have Narcan on hand to distribute for free to the public. Narcan is a life-saving medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. As stated in a press release, “By acquiring Narcan and providing training to our staff members on its administration, we are empowering our library to serve as a safe haven for individuals in need, ensuring that help is readily available when every second counts.”
Forest travel
The White River National Forest is open for summer motorized and mountain bike travel, however, “conditions vary, and not every road … will be dry or passable,” stated recreation program manager Sam Massman. “We’re asking visitors to please be patient and avoid using muddy roads and trails until they have time to dry out and harden to minimize damage.” Some roads and trails are not scheduled to open until later. Find details at www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver
Wildfire detection
In early June, Crown Mountain will be equipped with a new active wildfire detection system by Pano AI, enhancing Valley-wide wildfire preparedness. The installation is funded by the Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative with support from Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Authority and one generous local donor. This addition of panoramic cameras with AI technology and human analysts will join a network of eight others from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. “This technology enables us to monitor vast areas in real-time, providing critical early warnings that help us mobilize resources faster and more effectively,” stated Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Fire Chief Scott Thompson.
Recent fatalities
The Garfield County coroner recently reported three tragic fatalities. Marshall Eanes, 23 years old, was riding a motorcycle that collided with a vehicle on Highway 82 at the Catherine Store Road intersection on Sunday, May 19. Kelvin Velis Rivera, 28 years old, drowned at Harvey Gap State Park while paddleboarding on May 18. Diego Gutierrez Caraveo, 26 years old, drowned at Rifle Gap Reservoir while paddleboarding on May 12. Neither of the drowning victims were wearing personal flotation devices nor a leash and both had reportedly consumed substances prior to recreating.
Sunday delays
Motorists traveling Highway 82 between Carbondale and El Jebel on May 19 were diverted onto Catherine’s Store Road (westbound first, then eastbound) after a mudslide spilled down the hillside, caused by a pitch pipe that failed at the Western Slope Materials gravel pit around 5:30am.
Eagle County planning
Eagle County has openings for alternates on the Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission. This is an opportunity to engage in discussions about the future of development in parts of the Roaring Fork Valley, Missouri Heights and Frying Pan Road. To qualify, applicants must be an Eagle County resident for a minimum of one year and a registered voter. The commission meets on the first and third Thursday of every month at 2:30pm. Applications, due May 31, are at www.eaglecounty.us/planningapplication and Jill Ragaller can be contacted for a hard copy or more information at 970-328-8751.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Tai Jacober (May 23); Patti Hall, Hannah Horn, Steve Kuhl, Tom Mercer and Diego Rubio Ureña (May 24); Sean Connors, Charlie Cook and Paul Dankers (May 25); Dena Barnes, Amber Frisbie and Sue Hopper (May 26); Lacy Dunlavy, Richard Glasier, Jennifer Johnson and Myki Jones (May 27); Dorie Hunt, Joan Lamont, Louis Meyer, Alex Salvidrez and Amanda Seubert (May 28); Clark Cretti (May 29).
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THURSDAY, MAY 23
TEEN ART
Basalt Library invites teens to create art to give away during the library’s Senior Social Lunch on Friday. The event runs from 4 to 5:30pm with canvas and acrylic paints provided and mocktails will be served.
HOME EFFICIENCY
Basalt Library presents “PowerUp: Energize Your Savings” from 5 to 7pm — a free event focused on local and federal rebates available for your next energy upgrade project. Registration is recommended at www.basaltlibrary.org/events-calendar
LILY’S LINKS
Browse some dainty jewelry made of real gold and silver at El Dorado from 5 to 7pm.
RANCHER’S PERSPECTIVE
Ginny Harrington represents the Holy Cross Cattlemen’s Association as she discusses Colorado’s wolf reintroduction from a ranching perspective at the Carbondale Library at 6pm.
GAZA DOCTOR
Three local congregations will host Dr. Barbara Zind, a retired pediatrician from Grand Junction, talking about volunteering with the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund at the Roaring Fork United Methodist Church at 7pm. Dr. Zind was in Gaza during the first three weeks of the war.
FRIDAY, MAY 24
RURAL PHILANTHROPY
Registration closes today for Western Slope Rural Philanthropy Days taking place in Fruita, June 5-7.The event is organized by Community Resource Center and a steering committee of more than 20 rural leaders. For details, visit www.crcamerica.org
LAUNCHPAD EXHIBIT
“Xerocks & Potholes” and “Analog Nature” are two new shows opening today at The Launchpad. The art exhibits will remain on display through June 26 with a First Friday reception on June 7 at 5:30pm.
SENIOR SOCIAL LUNCH
Basalt Library celebrates May as Older Americans Month with a free luncheon from 11am to 1pm in partnership with Pitkin County Senior Center and Eagle County Healthy Aging. There will also be a book, DVD and audiobook giveaway and a free raffle with art made by teens. To RSVP, call 970-927-4311.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre shows “The Fall Guy” at 7:30pm tonight and tomorrow and at 5pm on Sunday.
WHEELER PARTY
The Wheeler Opera House celebrates the 40th anniversary of its 1984 grand re-opening with Peach Street Revival performing tonight at 7:30pm. Then on Saturday, kids’ activities will be hosted with Aspen Historical Society and The Project Shop from noon to 4pm outside before Judy Collins takes the stage at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.aspenshowtix.com
SATURDAY, MAY 25
MINERAL GALA
The Hotel Colorado hosts a fundraiser for the Marble Gem & Mineral Show with a taco buffet, silent auction and music by the Wooden Rock Band. The fun begins at 4 and lasts ‘til 10pm. Tickets at www.marblegemshow.com
RUMOURS
Rumours performs folk-rock at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 5 to 8pm.
POLISH AMBASSADOR
TACAW presents The Polish Ambassador spinning dance music with Scott Nice and Grandfather Gold beginning at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
MILEMARKERS
The Milemarkers perform classic rock and Americana at El Dorado from 8 to 10pm.
SUNDAY, MAY 26
SUNDAY SESSIONS
Enjoy a live ‘folktronica” music set by KDNK DJ Crème Brûlée at El Dorado from 4 to 7pm.
SOPRIS MOUNTAIN BOYZ
The Sopris Mountain Boyz perform bluegrass music at The Handlebar
(303 River Valley Ranch Road)
from 5 to 7pm.
ECSTATIC DANCE
DJ Eric Baumdiggity leads the monthly ecstatic dance at 13 Moons Ranch from 6 to 8pm.
MONDAY, MAY 27
MEMORIAL DAY
Per Carbondale tradition, as organized by the American Legion Post 100, veterans will perform a gun salute first at the White Hill Cemetery around 9am and then the Veterans Memorial Bridge on Highway 133 over the Crystal River. All are welcome to pay remembrance to those who served our country. Local libraries and most public offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
MOMS GROUP
Basalt Library hosts a “moms group” led by Kaja of KLR Baby from 10:30 to 11:30am. Pregnant women past their 35th week and mothers with infants under 6 months are welcome. For details, call 847-894-6546.
AIKIDO
Crystal River Aikikai hosts aikido practice at 13 Moons Ranch on Mondays from 5:15 to 6:15pm and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30am.
SOURCE DIALOGUES
The “Source Dialogues” book club led by Lisa McKenzie meets at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8pm. To reserve a spot and purchase a copy of the book, email info@tcfhf.org
MEDITATION
Roaring Fork Insight welcomes meditators of all backgrounds to practice together at 13 Moons Ranch from 7 to 8:30pm. Tea and 3 B’s Bakery cookies are provided.
TUESDAY, MAY 28
GIRLS WHO CODE
Basalt Library hosts a coding course for teens of all genders from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
KARAOKE
The Handlebar (303 River Valley Ranch Road) hosts karaoke night with host Jillian Gibbs from 7:30 to 9pm.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
STORYTIME
Basalt Library offers storytime for families with young children at 10:30am.
WHAT LOW?
Kids 7 and up are invited to play Nintendo Switch at Basalt Library’s Treehouse Room from 2:30 to 3:30pm.
ASPEN CHAPEL GALLERY
The Aspen Chapel Gallery hosts an opening reception for “Teaching Artists” from 4 to 7pm. The mixed-media exhibit features works by Annie Bell, Curt Carpenter, Julie Grimm, Christie Helm, Annie Henninger, Linda Loeschen, Sue Martin, Erin Morrison and Stephanie Woods.
SPANISH CONVERSATIONS
A conversational Spanish club meets at Bodegón at 5pm.
BOOK TALK
Basalt Library’s monthly book talk explores “Seveneves” by Neal Stephenson with a discussion facilitated by Mary Fox from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
MEET AND GREET
Mountain Heart Brewing hosts the artists creating an outdoor art gallery at the new Central Self Storage facility in Carbondale from 5:30 to 7pm.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets at Mountain Heart Brewing as well, beginning at 6:30pm.
GEOLOGY TALK
El Dorado hosts the Aspen Science Center Hometown Science speaker series with geology professor Garry Zabel teaching about the Carbondale Collapse feature, Mt. Sopris and local caves and hot springs.
THURSDAY, MAY 30
ART EXHIBIT
“In the House of the Trembling Eye,” a major exhibit by Allison Katz, opens at the Aspen Art Museum today. The show runs through Sept. 29, open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm. The artist will present a talk on June 1 at 5pm.
MARBLE MUSEUM
The Marble Historical Society’s museum is open Thursdays through Sundays from 11am to 4pm at 412 W. Main Street, Marble.
MINECRAFT
Basalt Library hosts a Minecraft club from 3:30 to 4:30pm.
PSYCHEDELIC FILMS
The Aspen Psychedelic Symposium will show two films at the Isis Theater: “Of Night and Light” at 3:30pm followed by “From Shock to Awe” at 6pm with a Q&A session with veterans and the filmmaker. Tickets at www.aspenpsychedelicresourcecenter.org/events
LIVE MUSIC
Rodrigo Arreguin performs a mix of covers, from country and classics to modern hits, at The Handlebar (303 River Valley Ranch Road) from 4:30
to 6:30pm.
KINDNESS
Delfina Huergo speaks about how kindness strengthens bonds and fosters community belonging at the Basalt Library at 5:30pm.
FRIDAY, MAY 31
MORNING WALK
True Nature offers a botanical Peace Garden tour with Laura Kirk and Megan Miller at 8am. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
PSYCHEDELIC SYMPOSIUM
The Aspen Psychedelic Symposium kicks off at 10am. The event will continue on Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
POWERS ART CENTER
“Not Mine But Taken,” a new exhibit, opens at the Powers Art Center today. Details at www.powersartcenter.org
YARD SALE
Cainegel Connection hosts a yard sale fundraiser in Glenwood Springs from 8am to 3pm near \Sopris Elementary School. All proceeds benefit Cainegel Connection’s Pay It Forward Fund.
RFOV
Join Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers for a family-friendly community project at Rock Bottom Ranch from 9am to 3pm. Details at www.rfov.org
RUNOFF PARTY
Roaring Fork Conservancy throws its Runoff Party at TACAW from noon to 6pm with fly casting instruction and games followed by the Fly Fishing Film Tour at 7:30pm. Tickets at
www.tacaw.org
BLACKOUT
Blackout, a band geared toward teens, performs at the Glenwood Springs Library at 2pm. The same group will perform at the Carbondale Library on June 8 at 2pm.
HAPPY HOUR
Thunder River Theatre Company gets hyped for “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” with a “Boss B!tches” happy hour cocktail tasting at Beer Works — recommended attire is the power pantsuit.
SUMMER READING
Basalt Library celebrates the summer reading season with a party, food, drinks, face painting, a bounce house and more from noon to 3pm.
SOUND IMMERSION
Ildi Ingraham guides a sound immersion journey at the Carbondale Library at 4pm.
CAVERNS CONCERT
Buckner Funken Jazz kicks off the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Music on the Mountain series from 6 to 9pm.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
FRIENDSHIP WALK
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk departs from Basalt River Park at 1:15pm. Check-in begins at noon. With over 50,000 participants across the globe, this is a leading event supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more info, visit www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/roaringfork
SUMMER MARKET
The Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch hosts a summer market with over 30 local vendors from 2 to 6pm.
RANDOM CONVERSATIONS
The Lost Art of Random Conversations returns to the Carbondale Library, meeting from 6 to 7:30pm.
SARAH JAROSZ
Four-time Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz performs at TACAW along her “Polaroid Lovers” tour with Liv Greene at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
STEVE’S
The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. For tickets, visit www.stevesguitars.net
MONDAY, JUNE 3
GARDEN CAMP
Lisa Dancing-Light and Diana Alcantara offer a Magic Mountain summer camp this week and next for ages 4 to 12, from 9am to 3pm outside the Carbondale Rec Center. For details call 970-618-3613 or email lisa@lisadancinglight.com
DEATH CAFE
Basalt Library hosts Death Cafe, a safe place to speak about death and dying, from 5 to 6:30pm.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club travels to the Aspen Art Museum, gathering at 6:30pm. For carpool details, search for “rfdrawingclub” on Instagram.
TWISTED PINE
Steve’s Guitars presents Twisted Pine at 8pm.