Roadless Rule rescinded
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday it is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, stating the “outdated” rule impedes the ability of the Forest Service to responsibly manage forests and grasslands. Removing the rule will allow for road construction opening nearly 69 million acres for timber harvest, “30% of National Forest System lands.” According to Wilderness Workshop, the rollback of this rule “poses a significant threat to the Thompson Divide and numerous other beloved public lands across Colorado and the West.” A 12-mile stretch of designated roadless Ashley National Forest land in Utah has also stood in the way of the Uinta Basin Railway project.
Public lands
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that the public lands sell-off plan inserted into the “Big, Beautiful Bill” does not meet necessary criteria to be included in a reconciliation bill. MacDonough advised removal of provisions permitting the selling off of millions of acres of Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management land in 11 states and exempting oil and gas sales from full National Environmental Policy Act review, ruling these provisions do not comply with the “Byrd Rule” which prevents extraneous matters from being included in a reconciliation bill.
Stage 1
Garfield County implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions at midnight on Thursday. That means no fires outside of designated fire grates within a developed campsite, no fireworks, no smoking outside in undeveloped areas and all burn permits are postponed until further notice. Causing a fire can come with a class two felony and financial responsibility.
Solar cycles
In 2021, Skyhook Solar, WE-cycle and Lyft partnered to bring two Skyhook Solar stations to Aspen and Basalt to charge WE-cycle docks using the power of the sun. Since then, that reach has expanded to include 14 solar stations, powering 456 bikes, located in Aspen, Basalt, Carbondale and Snowmass Village. “Now entering its fifth summer season, the WE-cycle and Skyhook partnership with Lyft Urban Solutions has served as a model for solar-powered micro-mobility in North America,” read a press release.
Veterans march
All U.S. military veterans are invited to participate in the “Tribute to Veterans” section of Aspen’s 2025 Fourth of July parade. Veterans who would like to participate should meet at the Paepcke Park on Main Street at 10am. Rides are available with advanced notice. Call 970-948-8278 for more information.
Rivers peaked
According to an Aspen Journalism report on June 20, streams are flowing at 42-67% of normal in the Roaring Fork Watershed. “Streamflows peaked on June 3 or June 4 with the Roaring Fork River flowing as much as 3,050 cfs at Glenwood Springs, which was 87% of average peak flow, and the Colorado River running up to 11,400 cfs near the stateline the next day, which was 64% of normal,” the report stated. People can reference Aspen Journalism’s real-time streamflow tracker at www.tinyurl.com/AJstreamtracker
Outages
An internet and cell phone outage affected most of the Roaring Fork Valley on Monday evening. As reported by the Aspen Daily News, the outage followed a national internet outage on Thursday, June 19, which affected CenturyLink, Quantum Fiber and Brightspeed services. A power outage on Saturday, June 21 also affected much of the Valley.
Victorious Van Horn
Carbondale local Sean Van Horn had an incredible weekend at the June 20-22 Broken Arrow Skyrace in Palisades Tahoe as he topped the Triple Crown podium. Considered one of the most challenging trail running festivals in North America, it is a consistent qualifier for Team USA and World Mountain Championship teams attracting world class and recreational athletes. To win, Van Horn endured three consecutive days of grueling mountain racing to achieve the best total time of the Ascent, 23k and 46k events. Other standout performances include Carbondale athletes Forrest Barton and Jeff Colt placing top 20 in the 46k and Joseph DeMoor finishing 6th in the Ascent.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Jaspen Mackin, Emilee Phelan, Zack Ritchie, Lucy Sontag and Jake Zamansky (June 26); Roberto de Leon, Erica Pincomb and Colton Mesner (June 27); Michael Black, Adele Craft, Niki Delson, Erin Galbreath, Jeff Isaacson, Claire de L’Arbre and Beth Mulry (June 28); Zuleika Pevec, Patty Phelan and Drew Sorenson (June 29); Erin Rigney and John Stickney (June 30); Cory Feldman, John Matchael, Jax Moss and Kyle Obuhanick (July 1); Staci Dickerson, Jeanie Chestnutt, Giana Grossman-Loiola, Dean Harding, Bruce Kirk and Laurie Loeb (July 2).
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
RED HILL PROJECT
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers invites you to the first of three drop-in opportunities at Red Hill beginning at 2pm, with happy hour at Mountain Heart Brewing afterwards. Visit www.rfov.org for info and registration.
THEATRE ASPEN
It’s the final weekend to catch Theatre Aspen’s “Driving Miss Daisy.” Visit www.theatreaspen.org for showtimes.
PIZZA PARTY
The Carbondale Library invites teens to make a personal pizza at 4:15pm! For details, call 970-963-2889.
PHIL WEISER
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser visits Glenwood Springs for a free, bilingual conversation hosted by the CoWest Noticias Collaborative at Morgridge Commons from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
SOL THEATRE
Catch the final show of SoL Theatre’s “Peter Pan Jr.” tonight at 6pm at Roaring Fork High School. Tickets at www.tinyurl.com/SoLPeterPan
COMMON ROOTS
HeadQuarters hosts a women’s group for ages 18 and up at 6pm. This month’s topic of conversation is aging.
MASTER TAP
Aspen Dance Connection welcomes Mr. Tap to the Launchpad for a master class from 6:15 to 7:30pm.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
WILD MOUNTAIN SEEDS
Folks are invited to volunteer at Wild Mountain Seed’s Sunfire Ranch south of Carbondale from 12:30 to 4pm. Email volunteers@wildmountainseeds.com to register.
BEVERAGE TASTING
Join Adrian Glasenapp, local founder of RKYMTN Adult Drinks for a soft-launch tasting of new “hard refreshers” at Sopris Liquor and Wine in Carbondale from 3 to 5pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
Don’t miss your chance to catch “The Phoenician Scheme” (captioned) at the Crystal Theatre tonight at 7pm. “F1 The Movie” opens tomorrow and continues Saturday, Wednesday and next Thursday at 7pm. The Sunday show is at 5pm.
FLY TYING CLINIC
Learn the art of tying flies, or just socialize and enjoy a drink, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at El Dorado. Email shyanneorvis@gmail.com to register.
ART OPENING
The Art Base hosts an opening reception for Jude Barton’s “Alignment and Form” exhibit from 5 to 7pm with an artist talk at 5:30pm. The display will be up through July 25.
FRINGE FEST ENCORE
Catch an encore presentation of “Lincoln Goes to Hollywood” at Thunder River Theatre today and tomorrow at 7:30pm.
CONSENSUAL IMPROV
The Roaring Fork Valley’s premier improv comedy troupe, Consensual Improv, performs at The Collective Hall at 7:30pm.
JON LAWTON
Steve’s Guitars presents Jon Lawton at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
HAM RADIO FIELD DAY
The Ski Country Amateur Radio Club sets up their annual Field Day event at the CMC Spring Valley campus to practice an emergency preparedness exercise with other hams around the country today and tomorrow.
BASALT RECYCLING
Basalt and Eagle County residents can drop off electronics, hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal and yard waste at Basalt High School for its 5th annual free community recycling event from 9am to 1pm.
FAMILY TRAIL DAYS
Aspen One hosts Snowmass Family Trail Days, offering simultaneous skills-focused clinics for children (9:30am to 3pm) and adults (10am to 1pm) today and tomorrow. For details, visit www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/events/snowmass-family-trail-days
HISTORY HIKE
The Aspen Historical Society takes hikers on an easy trek along Midland Trail to discover the town’s mining and transportation history starting from Koch Lumber Park at the corner of Copper and Garmisch at 10am. Register at www.aspenhistory.org Call 970-925-3721 for details.
PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
The Redstone Boulevard hosts a maker’s market from 10am to 5pm. Works created by artists participating in the Redstone Plein Air Festival will be available for purchase at Joy & Wyld all day. Joy & Wyld will also host live music from 3 to 5pm.
SAVE MOUNTAIN VALLEY
Mountain Valley Mobile Home Park hosts a fundraiser in an effort to purchase the park themselves, to include food, raffles and more, at 171 Highway 133, Row B in Carbondale from 11am to 5pm.
GLOW PARTY
The Basalt Library hosts a family-friendly glow party with lights, music and glow sticks from 3 to 4pm.
SOUND IMMERSION
Ildi Ingraham leads a sound immersion journey at the Carbondale Library at 4pm.
FIESTA DEL SOL
Sol del Valle turns the page to a new volume at the Glenwood Springs Library with a public party from 4 to 9pm.
REDSTONE CONCERT
Steve Manshel performs a free concert at the Redstone Park from 6 to 8pm.
V.S.O.P
Steve’s Guitars presents “A Very Special One-time Performance” with Tashi T. and Alex Paul (of Birds of Play) with special guest Vince Allis at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
OLIVIA THE BARD
Olivia the Bard performs at Joy & Wylde in Redstone from 2 to 4pm.
MONDAY, JUNE 30
ROARING FORK ZEN
A new Zen meditation community based in Carbondale gathers at True Nature to sit from 8 to 9am weekly.
EV RESILIENCE
Colorado State University and Drive Clean Colorado host an “Electric Vehicle Resiliency Listening Session” at the Morgridge Commons, above the Glenwood Springs Library, from 11:30am to 1pm. Register at www.tinyurl.com/EVresilience
EL PLACER DE LEER
Dive into Spanish-language literature with Angélica Breña at the Basalt Library from 5 to 6:30pm.
MARIACHI MOVIE
Aspen Film partners with the Aspen Music Festival and School, Raizado Festival and Justice for Migrant Women for a screening of Sundance award-winner “Going Varsity in Mariachi” at the AF Isis Theatre at 5:30pm.
STREET MEDICINE
The Albert Schweitzer Sesquicentennial Convocation comes to TACAW with a screening of “The Rise of the Global Street Medicine Movement” followed by a Q&A with Dr. Jim Withers. The program starts at 6:30pm.
COEXISTENCE
A representative from the Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation presents best practices for coexisting with wildlife at the Rifle Library at 6pm. Specifically, there will be a discussion of predator-proofing chicken coops.
TUESDAY, JULY 1
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Celebrate summer reading and beat the heat with a tasty treat at the Glenwood Springs Library at 1pm and the Carbondale Library at 4pm.
‘BLACK TABLE’
In collaboration with Raizado Festival and Justice for Migrant Women, Aspen Film presents “Black Table” at the AF Isis Theatre at 6pm. Find details at www.aspenfilm.org
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club visits Coffman Ranch, just outside Carbondale, for socializing and art beginning at 6:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
ART, ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Anderson Ranch hosts an engaging discussion on the intersection of contemporary art and furniture design with Rainer and Flavin Judd in conversation with Paola Antonelli, senior curator of architecture and design at The Museum of Modern Art, from 12:30 to 1:30pm. More info at www.andersonranch.org
RAPTOR FAIR
Learn about majestic birds of prey first hand at Hallam Lake from 3 to 5pm. Register at www.aspennature.org
THURSDAY, JULY 3
VICTORIA PENNOCK
Victoria Pennock performs at the Hoffmann Hotel from 6 to 8pm.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
INDEPENDENCE DAY
All libraries and most public offices are closed in observance of America’s Independence Day.
BUDDY RACE
The Buddy Program hosts its 39th Annual Buddy Race starting from Rio Grande Park. The five-mile race starts at 8am, 5k at 8:05am and the one-mile family and canine walk starts at 9am. Register before 7am on race day at www.buddyprogram.org There will be no in-person registrations.
REDSTONE PARADE
Redstone hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration and parade on the Boulevard starting at 9:30am. Details at www.redstonecolorado.com/events
ASPEN PARADE
Aspen’s old-fashioned Fourth of July parade begins at 11am, following a route that includes Main Street, Hunter Street, Cooper Avenue, Galena Street, Hopkins Avenue, Mill Street and Hyman Avenue. Residents and visitors should anticipate traffic delays. Travel by RFTA is strongly recommended.
NATURE JOURNALING
Adults who wish to explore, observe and creatively document nature are invited to join like-minded folk at the Carbondale Library from 1 to 2:30pm.
FOURTH IN GLENWOOD
Glenwood Springs hosts its Fourth of July celebration at Two Rivers Park from 4:30 to 9:30pm, culminating with a laser show. Details at www.cogs.us
MT. SOPRIS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Celebrate Carbondale’s 25th annual Mount Sopris Music Festival in Chacos Park with music by Aggie Flores, Mitt Spicy & The Blues Bandits, Dan Sheridan and The Hell Roaring String Trio, all beginning at 5pm.
A BARD & A POET
Olivia the Bard will be busking on the Promenade as part of First Friday from 5 to 8pm. Rachel Leigh Cohen will be nearby creating “Typewriter Poetry.”
‘FREEDOM STREET SKATE’
KDNK Community Access Radio hosts a “Freedom Street Skate” party at Main and 2nd Street from 5 to 8pm. BYO skates and wear your most patriotic ‘70s and ‘80s get up.
VOICES TINY STAGE
VOICES rolls out its ARTery Tiny Stage for a production of “The Way Here” at the corner of the Village Smithy from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
MARCHFOURTH
Banshee Tree opens for MarchFourth at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, JULY 5
BASALT RIVER JAMS
Basalt hosts its River Jams festival at Basalt River Park, featuring local bands and activities for the whole family, from noon to 9pm.
CLAY & MOONLIGHT
Carbondale Clay Center hosts its “Clay & Moonlight: Sparkle the Night” fundraiser, featuring keynote speaker Doug Casebeer, live entertainment, local cuisines, vendors, a silent auction and more, at Spring Creeks Ranch from 6 to 9:30pm. More info at www.carbondaleclay.org
SUNDAY, JULY 6
AUTHOR TALK
The Glenwood Springs Library hosts local author Justin Hocking discussing “A Field Guide to the Subterranean” at 2pm. There will be copies of the book available for purchase.
ART OF CONVERSATIONS
Join Kyle Jason Leitzke for The Art of Conversations at the Carbondale Library from 6 to 7:30pm.
LVDY
Steve’s Guitars presents LVDY, a Colorado-based duo featuring Kathleen Hooper and Aubrey Mable, at 8pm.
MONDAY, JULY 7
MUSHROOM TALK
The Western Colorado Mycological Association hosts Shane Schoolman of MycoLove Farm for an intro to ethnomycology at the Carbondale Community School from 6 to 8pm. Find Zoom login details at www.mcmycoassociation.org
ONGOING
LIFE AFTER 70
Folks past 70 are invited to “connect, learn and grow with others who truly understand the journey” every second Saturday at the Carbondale Library from 10:30am to noon.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The Meeting Place in Carbondale (981 Cowen Drive) offers “Hole in the Donut AA,” Monday through Saturday at 6:45am, plus “Daily Reprieve” at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Find a full schedule at www.meetingplacecarbondale.org
ROARING FORK ZEN
A new Zen meditation community based in Carbondale gathers at True Nature to sit from 8 to 9am on Mondays weekly.
MOVE WITH ME
Little ones, 18 months to 3 years, move to the groove and gain an early appreciation for dancing at the Basalt Library every Monday at 10:30am.
MOMMY MEET-UP
The Glenwood Springs Library hosts a “mommy meet-up” on Mondays from 11am to 12:30pm for mothers and their babies ages 0 to 3. There will be play items provided for the little ones and coffee and conversation for the moms.
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club meets at the Carbondale Library every Monday at 1:30pm.
BOARD GAMES
Kids (5 and up) play board games in the Treehouse Room at the Basalt Library Mondays at 4pm. Snacks provided.
ENGLISH IN ACTION
Volunteer English tutors and developing learners meet for informal conversational practice at the Carbondale Library every Monday at 6:30pm. Interested in becoming a tutor? Email angela@englishinaction.org or call 970-963-9200.
MONDAY MEDITATION
Roaring Fork Insight guides a weekly meditation group meeting at the Third Street Center (Room 31) from 7 to 8:30pm. A Wednesday session takes place at St. Peters of the Valley in Basalt from 11:30 to 1pm with a Zoom option.
BABY STORYTIME
The Carbondale Library hosts baby storytime at 9:30am on Tuesdays.
RAISING A READER
Basalt Library hosts an hour of storytime, activities and snacks Tuesdays at 10:30am.
PILATES
Coredination offers weekly pilates mat classes for all levels at The Launchpad in Carbondale. Tuesdays from noon to 1pm intermediate/advanced students are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to attend on Thursdays from 8 to 9am. For more info, call 970-379-2187.
CAREGIVER CAMARADERIE
In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, Sopris Lodge hosts a monthly caregiver support group for family members and caregivers of people living with dementia every second Thursday from 3 to 4pm. More info at www.soprislodge.com/events
PAWS TO READ
Heeling Partners of the Roaring Fork Valley brings a four-legged friend to read with children at the Carbondale Library every first and third Tuesday of the month at 3:30pm. To register, call 970-963-2889.
CRIBBAGE
Whether you’ve played for years or are looking to learn, stop by the Carbondale Rec Center from 4 to 5pm Tuesdays. Bring snacks or non-alcoholic drinks to share! Visit www.carbondalerec.com for more info.
YARN GROUP
Basalt Library hosts a weekly yarn group on Tuesdays at 5pm. All are welcome.
BIKE PROJECT
The Carbondale Bike Project Shop helps people repair their bicycles on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 6pm and Sundays from noon to 6pm on the east side of Third Street Center.
FARMERS’ MARKET
The Carbondale Farmers’ Market season is underway, every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm at 4th and Main.
SENIOR LUNCH
Every Wednesday at noon, Garfield County Senior Programs provides a nutritious meal for seniors at The Orchard. To reserve a place at the table, call 970-665-0041.
BASALT BOOK CLUB
The Basalt Library hosts its Regional Book Club discussing favorite new releases and more every first Wednesday at noon.
SPARK
The Carbondale Library invites kids to “build, create, explore, concoct and invent together” on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of each month at 2pm.
SUSTAINABLE SETTINGS
Sustainable Settings welcomes volunteers every Wednesday from 2 to 4pm — just email rose@sustainablesettings.org to RSVP.
COSECHA TEXTILES
Textile enthusiasts are invited to a monthly workshop at Cosecha Textiles (95 Red Dog Road) every first Wednesday from 4 to 9pm. Register at www.cosechatextiles.com
SPANISH CLUB
Practice Spanish and enjoy specials at La Raza in Carbondale every Wednesday from 5 to 7pm.
LINE DANCING
Learn to line dance at the Carbondale Community School from 5:30 to 6:30 every Wednesday.
ASK A LAWYER
Alpine Legal Services offers a hotline clinic on Wednesdays from 5 to 7pm. Call 970-368-2246 and visit alpinelegalservices.org for the schedule of dates by legal topic.
‘SOURCE DIALOGUES’
Gary Springfield, author of “Source Dialogues: The Miracle Mechanism of Manifestation,” discusses the tenants of his book via a livestream at the Third Street Center every second and fourth Wednesday at 6:30pm.
WIGGLES OUT
Toddlers and preschoolers get their wiggles out at the Carbondale Library on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30am.
GERI-FIT
The Carbondale Library hosts an older-adult fitness class every Thursday from 12:15 to 1:15pm. Call 970-625-5282 ext. 3084 to register.
YOUNG AT HEART
The Art Base invites senior artists, of any level, to its “Young at heART” class hosted at the Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel (20 Eagle County Drive) every Thursday from 12:45 to 2:15pm. More details at www.theartbase.org/education/adult-workshops
UNDER THE SUN
Join Sopris Sun correspondents and guests for “Everything Under The Sun,” airing every Thursday on KDNK at 4pm.
TEEN LIBRARY COUNCIL
The Teen Library Council convenes every first Thursday at the Basalt Library at 4pm.
RODEO TIME
It’s Carbondale WIld West Rodeo season at the Gus Darien Riding Arena. Every Thursday, gates open at 5pm, slack starts at 5:45pm and grand entry is at 7:30pm. Free shuttles run from The Orchard and 4th and Colorado between 6 and 10pm. Find the list of special events at www.carbondalerodeo.com
GROUP RUN
Independence Run & Hike leads a weekly group run on Thursdays departing from the store’s location, next to the Carbondale City Market, at 6:30pm.
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Carbondale Mayor Ben Bohmfalk posts up at Bonfire every Friday from 8 to 9am, and everyone is welcome to stop by to chat.
STORYTIME
Both the Carbondale and Basalt libraries host storytime for youngsters and their caregivers every Friday at 10:30am.
NATURE JOURNALING
Anyone interested in creatively documenting nature is invited to a Nature Journaling workshop at the Carbondale Library every first Friday from 1 to 2:30pm.
NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION
Talia Starwood is offering Nonviolent Communication in Action on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm. To RSVP, text 970-309-1120. Donations will be gratefully accepted.
SOBER QUEER CLUB
The Meeting Place hosts an LGBTQIA+ specific recovery meeting every first and third Saturday at 5:30pm. For more details, visit www.meetingplacecarbondale.org
SUNDAY MARKET
Basalt’s Sunday continues every Sunday through Sept. 28 along the Midland Spur from 10am to 2pm.
COSMIC WHOLENESS
Micha Shoepe leads Cosmic Wholeness, an embodied movement and meditation offering that explores patterns found in nature, the cosmos and our inner lives, at The Third Street Center every Sunday from 2:45 to 3:45pm. More details at www.michaelschoepe.com/cosmic-wholeness