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• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Nov. 10, 2021

  Rivera thanks RFSD community

  When the Colorado Teacher of the Year announcement was made, Rivera said, "I was a little shell-shocked. There were a lot of cameras and a lot of people, but it was really cool and it was fun to celebrate with the kids." Photo by Jeanne Souldern.

  Autumn Rivera, a sixth-grade science teacher at Glenwood Springs Middle School (GSMS), was awarded 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony on Oct. 22 at GSMS, with students, staff and her family in attendance. Rivera, after taking a deep breath, said, “And it’s been a… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 10, 2021

  Robotics meets farming in Silt

  The future of farming? Josh Budka, one of Spring Born’s full-time growers, evaluates the produce with detailed charts. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

  On tour with Spring Born Director of Marketing and Sales Danielle Davis, the building is permeated with the dank stench of nutrient-dense peat. The recently-built, 3.5-acre lettuce factory, located in Silt, will deliver year-round, fresh greens that have touched no human hands. “The first time the greens will be… read more →

• Locations: News Published Nov. 10, 2021

  Industrial businesses support Carbondale economy

  Glen Underhill stands in front of his shop in Downtown North Carbondale's industrial zone. Photo by James Steindler

  By James Steindler

  Tucked within the nooks and crannies of Carbondale, light industrial operations persist. While these businesses miss out on the window-shopping foot traffic characteristic of downtown, you can easily find their addresses online or — dare we say — the Yellow Pages. … read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 3, 2021

  Climate horrors on Halloween

  Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

  A dozen devilishly-dressed activists protested at the intersection of Highway 133 and Highway 82 on the frosty morning of Friday, Oct. 29. The demonstration fell in line with 350 Roaring Fork’s weekly Friday protests, and was in solidarity with the national Fossil Free Future Day of Action.

  The youth-led Future… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 3, 2021

  Draft plan considers doubling annual bear deaths

  Population B-11 bears reside within Game Units: 35, 36, 43, 44, 45, 47, 361, 444, 471 (the Roaring Fork and Eagle River valleys). Map courtesy of CPW.

  In response to the rising incidence of local human-bear conflicts, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is pursuing an updated management plan for populations in the Roaring Fork and Eagle River valleys. The public has until Nov. 10 to weigh in on two proposed alternatives.

  The first maintains the current level… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Nov. 3, 2021

  Rams advance in state bracket

  Photo by Sue Rollyson.

  In the second round of Class 3A playoffs, the Roaring Fork High School Rams advanced in post-season play with a 5-1 home victory over the Prospect Ridge Academy Miners (Broomfield) on Tuesday, Nov. 2. 

  On a night that began at a chilly 42 degrees with drizzling… read more →

• Locations: News Published Nov. 3, 2021

  All winners at Coventure Pitch Summit

  

  By James Steindler

  Coventure is a nonprofit based in Carbondale that provides coworking space for members, ranging from single day use to permanent desk space. But, according to Administrative Director Teresa Tenbrink, it’s much more than that. “We have a mission to empower and support local communities and businesses on… read more →

• Locations: News By Geneviève Villamizar Published Nov. 3, 2021

  Voices in Hunting: a storytelling event

  An Artemis archer makes fresh tracks into her own nature. Courtesy photo.

  Disclosure: Sopris Sun contributor Geneviéve Villamizar is an ambassador for Artemis, a National Wildlife Federation initiative promoting conservation among sportswomen.

  Head to Marble Distilling on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. to imbibe in a spirited evening of stories and conversations on the shifts redefining hunting and food today. 

  “Voices… read more →

• Locations: News Published Nov. 3, 2021

  Wolf reintroduction moves forward

  Colorado House District 57 Representative Perry Will (right) greets a fellow participant at the day-long Stakeholder Advisory Group meeting hosted in Glenwood Springs on Oct. 27. Photo by Paula Mayer.

  By James Steindler

  The road to reintroducing gray wolves in Colorado stretches on, circling back to Glenwood Springs, for the second time since mid-summer, for a public Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) meeting on Oct. 27.

  The SAG meetings, which occur monthly at various parts of the state, are open to… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 3, 2021

  Scuttlebutt / Calendar - Nov. 4, 2021

  Crystal Meadows Senior Housing had much to celebrate on Oct. 21. Thanks to DM Neuman Construction’s diligent work, nearly all 79 residential units saw a spectrum of upgrades, from countertops to rooftops. “We couldn’t be prouder of the residents,” said manager Jerilyn Nieslanik, who explained that residents took weeklong turns in the “vacation unit” while work was done at their homes. The celebration featured a performance by Carbondale’s Cowboy Corral, enjoyed by 99-year-old Irene Staats. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

  The search continues

  The Town of Carbondale announced three new town manager finalists on Oct. 29. Interviews with the three previous finalists — Jennifer Phillips, Kara Silbernagel and Jeff Durbin — did not result in a hire. “We struggled to narrow the field initially because of so many excellent applicants,”… read more →