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• Locations: News By Ken Pletcher Published Nov. 16, 2022

  State okays use of treated wastewater for drinking

  

  On Nov. 14, the state’s Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) members gave final approval to regulations that pave the way for treated wastewater from sanitation districts to be used as drinking water. The measure had won unanimous provisional approval by the commissioners at its October meeting. The WQCC is the… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 16, 2022

  Scuttlebutt & Calendar - Nov. 17, 2022

  Alpine Bank’s 50th anniversary 2023 calendar, featuring the whimsical art of Larry Day, is now available! Each month illustrates in detail a place in Colorado where Alpine Bank operates a branch. Mosey on down to your nearest branch to inquire about taking home a copy of the calendar. Courtesy art

  Spruce up The Sun

  Break out the art supplies, it’s time for our annual “Spruce Up The Sun” cover illustration contest! This year’s theme is: Travel Through Time. The contest is open to local kids from pre-kindergarten through high school. Submissions can be dropped off in the designated box outside… read more →

• Locations: News By Jane Bachrach Published Nov. 16, 2022

  Feelin' the heat

  Sam Goff is among 11 trainees in Colorado Mountain College's firefighting program, learning to tame the flames. Photo by Jane Bachrach

  Eleven students and trainees in Colorado Mountain College’s Firefighter 1 program completed the practical skills portion of their firefighting classes on Saturday, Nov. 12. This was the first training class held at the recently completed training center located in Carbondale next to the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District building.… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Nov. 9, 2022

  2022 midterm projections

  Volunteer Caleb Waller delivers animal crackers to election judges, each box including a note stating, “Without you this would be a zoo.” Photo by James Steindler

  Ballots are in and still being counted around the country. As of 9 a.m. on Nov. 10, some races are too close to call. Although, there are a few which have rounded the bend. The Sopris Sun reached out to each of the local candidates but had limited… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 9, 2022

  Fall sports wrap with senior nights

  Coach Nick Forbes is lifted by his team, left to right: Max Brooke, Ivan Pereida, Gabe Serson, David Miranda, Bryan Rascon, Emi Magana, Alex Martinez, Daniel Vega, Ivan Osorto and Diego Loya. Photos by Sue Rollyson

  After another exciting season of fall sports, several athletes bid adieu to their teams and look ahead to future endeavors, including other sports before graduation!

  Despite an impressive season of play, the Rams’ boys soccer team was defeated, 0-3, by Liberty Common on Nov. 5 during the state… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 9, 2022

  Carbondale Report: Planning to plan ahead

  Lynn Kirchner addresses the Board of Town Trustees at the Third Street Center on Nov. 8. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

  While Town Hall served as a polling place, receiving in-person votes on Election Day, the Board of Town Trustees gathered for their regular meeting at the Third Street Center. Trustees Marty Silverstein and Luis Yllanes were absent, as were microphones and a virtual viewing option. Nonetheless, the atypical meeting featured… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 9, 2022

  Comp Plan Update reaches its crescendo

  The draft update recommends mixed-use redevelopment for Downtown North, with a focus on light industrial job sites and housing, community gathering spaces and strengthened connections to open space; Cushing Terrell estimated that up to 340 units could go here (during an Aug. 25, 2021 meeting with the trustees). Aerial shot from Google Earth

  In January 2021, Carbondale’s Board of Town Trustees voted to update the town’s 2013 Comprehensive Plan. On Nov. 15, after nearly two years, the outcome will be voted on for adoption at a public hearing hosted at Town Hall at 6 p.m.

  The process involved robust public participation including an… read more →

• Locations: News Published Nov. 9, 2022

  Hair dyeing tips from local youth

  Candace Samora and Janeth Hernandez advocate for dyeing one's hair for fun flair. Photo by Gus Richardson

  By Gus Richardson
  Youth Correspondent 

  A sea of black, brown, blonde and other normative hair colors flood my vision. But, here and there I see pinpricks of alternative hues, splashes of green, blue and red…dyed hair. Humans have been dyeing their mops for centuries now, with… read more →

• Locations: News By Kate Phillips Published Nov. 9, 2022

  Hoohah recycles retro looks for fresh adventure

  Flashy fits and bluebird skies make Hoohah’s girls’ trips a rowdy good time. You can catch Hoohah’s retro styles on the slopes this winter and on the runway at the Denver Fashion Week’s Fall 2022 show on Nov. 17. Courtesy Photo

  Skiwear takes on a whole new look as Hoohah’s vibrant and beautiful line of vintage styles hits the slopes, and the runways, this season.

  Founded by Anna Tedström of Vail, Hoohah is a women’s outdoor apparel company on a mission to add fun and flair to… read more →

• Locations: News By Luke Wander Published Nov. 9, 2022

  Longhorns pass playoff test

  The undefeated Longhorns will go on to play the Fighting Reds in Eaton on Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Photo by Elvis Estrada

  The Basalt Longhorns took the field on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 5, to face the Woodland Park Panthers with a simple goal: to extend their undefeated record and move on to the next round of the Class 2A playoffs.

  With nine victories in nine regular season games, the Longhorns have overcome… read more →