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• Locations: News By Ken Pletcher Published Mar. 31, 2021

  Carbondale Fire acquires new equipment

  Carbondale Fire's fleet. Courtesy photo.

  The Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD) announced in mid-March that it had recently received shipment of five pieces of new fire-fighting equipment. Included were three fire trucks and two water tenders (tanker trucks).
  The fire trucks are replacing ageing equipment at the Marble, Redstone and Missouri Heights… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Mar. 31, 2021

  Increased use equals increased care for local trails

  Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers staff Melissa Daniels and Jacob Baker recently installed “Trail Notes” signage at the Lorax Trail near Carbondale. Photo by Will Sardinsky.

  Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) opened project season registration to members on Thursday, April 1. Beginning April 16, the general public is welcome to sign up to help out too, for what communications and engagement manager Jacob Baker calls “our busiest project season probably ever.”
  Despite the pandemic,… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Mar. 31, 2021

  Painting for Pride

  Basalt High School senior Hannah Miller paints a Pride flag outside of the Carbondale Rec Center. Photo by Jeanne Souldern.

  Walking past the Carbondale Recreation Center, you will notice a colorful addition to the sidewalk, a Pride flag, courtesy of Carbondale resident and Basalt High School (BHS) senior Hannah Miller.
  It is part of Miller’s Capstone project, a high school graduation requirement for students in the Roaring Fork School… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Mar. 31, 2021

  Scuttlebutt / Calendar - April 1, 2021

  In lieu of a full-fledged pow wow, the Aspen Indigenous Foundation hosts a dance and drum expo at Wagner Park in Aspen on Saturday, April 3, at 4 p.m. Meskwaki dancer Larry Yazzie travels the world to share his nation’s culture and values as director of Native Pride Dancers. He explains, “You can be an ally without taking on the spiritual practices of another culture,” and invites everyone to come out and support the Aspen Indigenous Foundation. Courtesy photo.

  Wildlife Area Pass
  In response to a growing population and desire for outdoor recreation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced a new Colorado State Wildlife Area Pass on sale May 1. Revenues from the annual pass — $36 with discounts for youth, seniors, and low income — will be… read more →

• Locations: News Published Mar. 31, 2021

  Celebrating and accepting differences

  Photo courtesy of Ascendigo Autism Services.

  By Betina Infante

  April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day and the focus for 2021 is to “Celebrate Difference.” This year, Carbondale-based Ascendigo Autism Services [Ascendigo] is at the forefront of a shift in approach from spreading awareness to promoting acceptance. Ascendigo, the Autism Society of America and several other… read more →

• Locations: News By Geneviève Villamizar Published Mar. 31, 2021

  A toast to open space ag lands

  Photo courtesy of Woody Creek Distillers.

  Pat Scanlon, co-founder of Woody Creek Distillers (WCD), would trial nine potato varieties in search of the perfect vodka potato. In so doing, WCD became the first lessees to grow vegetables on Pitkin County Open Space and Trails ag lands.
  “Of course it would be a Colorado potato,” Scanlon… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Mar. 24, 2021

  Community pitches for indoor batting

  At the site of the future RFHS indoor batting facility, (left to right): David Good, Athletic Director Dominic Yoder, Head Coach Marty Madsen, and Ray Siegfried are eager to get in a few swings. Photo by Sue Rollyson.

  What’s that famous line from the film “Field of Dreams?” If you build it, they will come. In Carbondale, it’s — if you need to build it, we will come.
  Construction is underway on an enclosed 80 foot by 30 foot batting facility at Ron Patch Memorial Field’s southeast… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Mar. 24, 2021

  Correlation between overdraft fees and income?

  Local teller Allie Parker works the drive up window at Carbondale's Alpine Bank. Photo by James Steindler.

  Consumers near and far often reel from incurred overdraft (OD) charges in their checking accounts. It may seem reasonable to assume that those paying OD fees likely have less money in their account. That is not necessarily the case according to local bankers.

  Alpine Bank speaks candidly
  “The historical… read more →

• Locations: News By Geneviève Villamizar Published Mar. 24, 2021

  Honoring women peacemakers

  

  “I was worried that people would say, ‘Oh gosh, I could never bring the whole Masai village back or anything like that!’ I want readers to see the tactics of these women so they can apply them on an everyday basis as ordinary people.”
  Paonia farmer and author… read more →

• Locations: News Published Mar. 24, 2021

  Craving fashion?

  Models (left to right) Stephanie Dibacco, Leah Swan, and Caroline Iles pose at Honey Butter wearing designs by Caroline Iles. Courtesy of Carbondale Arts | Sarah Overbeck.

  To observe the second COVID-induced cancellation of Carbondale Arts’ annual Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza, a mini campaign series titled “The Fashion of Food: Connection We’re All Hungry For” is tying together support for local restaurants with an ode to fashion.
  Carbondale Executive Director Amy Kimberly,… read more →