Archive

• Locations: News Published Aug. 17, 2022

  Redstone incident exposes local prejudice

  [HS]2 students gather around during a chemistry lab experiment at Colorado Rocky Mountain School. Photo by Renee Ramge

  By Gentrye Houghton
  Special to The Sopris Sun

  The High School High Scholar “[HS]2” program at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) brings roughly 70 students of color to their Carbondale campus each year for a summer of community,… read more →

• Locations: News By Megan Tackett Published Aug. 17, 2022

  Roaring Fork Valley media orgs launch outreach survey

  

  SURVEY

  It’s not news that there is a disconnect between English- and Spanish-language news — and how that news reaches audiences — in the Roaring Fork Valley. 

  But now, eight news media organizations are seeking to bridge that gap, starting by learning more. Facilitated by… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Aug. 17, 2022

  Basalsa is back!

  

  This year, the celebration is partnering with The Buddy Program for a family-friendly day of dance.

  “Bring your kids, bring your friends, bring your grandparents, bring mom and dad,” said Kathryn Sansone, The Buddy Program’s development director.

  The event was founded in 2008 to promote cultural diversity in Basalt. Photographer… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Aug. 17, 2022

  Land and water woes

  Attendees, including Commissioner Tom Jankovsky, listen intently during Colorado River District's Middle Colorado State of the River presentation on May 3 in Glenwood Springs. Photo by James Steindler

  The Garfield County Commissioners began their public meeting on Monday, Aug. 15, by issuing a letter to the acting director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Heather Dugan, requesting answers to a list of questions regarding the process by which Sweetwater Lake became Colorado’s 43rd state park.

  Sweetwater Lake is owned… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Aug. 17, 2022

  ‘Carbondale es tuyo’

  "A single piñata pole can make a difference," Omar Sarabia told trustees. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

  First, an admission. Last week, The Sopris Sun printed the incorrect date for the town’s Spanish-outreach meeting both in English in our calendar and in Spanish in Chisme del Pueblo. Moreover, we will not have this article translated until next week. These shortcomings are unintentional and evidence of the work… read more →

• Locations: News By Kate Phillips Published Aug. 17, 2022

  Aspen Community Foundation welcomes a new executive director

  Erica Snow, executive director of Aspen Community Foundation, believes in a strong community network to help enrich the lives of families in need. Photo by Steve Mundinger

  The Aspen Community Foundation (ACF) wrapped up their nationwide search for the organization’s next executive director this past spring. They hired a long-time philanthropist and proven leader, Erica Snow.

  Previously based in Denver, Snow and her family relocated to the Roaring Fork Valley in June 2022. For the past 14… read more →

• Locations: News By Max Seitel-Hayes Published Aug. 17, 2022

  Sustainable Settings featured in new sci-fi novel

  Author Aaron William Perry, courtesy photo

  Action! Mystique! Science! Environmentalism! Sustainable Settings!

  All of this can be found in a new, science-fiction novel, “Viriditas: The Great Healing is Within Our Power”, from author and educator Aaron William Perry.

  Perry grew up in both New York and Colorado, and has been an avid environmentalist… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Aug. 17, 2022

  Scuttlebutt & Calendar - Aug. 18, 2022

  Every year, Carbondale’s 7 Star Rebekah Lodge offers scholarships to students from Basalt and Carbondale to further their education at schools in Colorado. This year’s recipients are Emmalee Machart, Dianna Montoya and T.J. Metheny. Ruben Samuelson also received a continuing year scholarship. The announcement was made on Aug. 10 by the lovely ladies at The Near New. Courtesy photo

  Safety tip

  When building your go-kit, think about if there are any special items you may need such as prescription medication, infant diapers and formula or pet supplies. Other items to think about can be found at www.ready.gov/build-a-kit

  Penny Hot Springs

  Pitkin County is requesting public input on two… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Aug. 17, 2022

  Boogying mindfully with Lipbone Redding

  Photo courtesy of Margaret Reid

  Lipbone Redding looks forward to his humble return to the Roaring Fork Valley and is ready to make shoes groove and minds soothe. He has a list of shows and meditation sessions lined up between Basalt and Carbondale, beginning Aug. 19 at True Nature, as part of its Peace… read more →

• Locations: News, Opinion Published Aug. 17, 2022

  Carbondale Clay Center: 25 years and counting

  Diane Kenney, founder of the Carbondale Clay Center, courtesy photo

  By Diane Kenney
  Founder of the Carbondale Clay Center

  The Carbondale Clay Center was born in 1997. This year marks its 25th anniversary. As the founding director, I never could have imagined all that was to happen in that extremely humble building tucked in at the end… read more →