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• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Jul. 29, 2020

  How local theatre troupes are coping

  

  A striking side of theatre is its history; or rather its omnipresence throughout human existence — at least what’s recorded of it. In and of itself, a theatre’s cannon can be a colorful tool to learn about  history, as its purpose over time has served to emulate the… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Jul. 29, 2020

  Laying a foundation for preservation at the Crystal Mill

  

  The Crystal Mill has a shot at permanent protection, provided a new nonprofit can raise the money to buy the property before it’s sold to the highest bidder.

  “It’s about preserving something magical,” explained Crystal Mill Foundation President Heather Leigh. “Who doesn’t want to be part… read more →

• Locations: News By Isabel Hicks Published Jul. 29, 2020

  Virtual roundtable discusses a tumultuous season for agriculture

  

  On Tuesday, Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Colorado Proud held a virtual roundtable to discuss the challenges local agriculture faces this growing season: peach freeze, pandemic, and drought. The discussion featured four panelists from various sectors of the agricultural scene and a moderator. 

  Kelli Hepler, the president… read more →

• Locations: News By Isabel Hicks Published Jul. 29, 2020

  UpRoot gets local produce to pantries and limits bear encounters

  

  62,326 servings gleaned. 617 community volunteer hours. $50,802 of surplus food—and that’s just on the Western Slope. These are the numbers that showcase the work of the three-year-old nonprofit UpRoot as the organization continues to grow across the state. 

  UpRoot works to reduce the amount of… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jul. 29, 2020

  Basalt debates merits of repealing state property tax measure

  

  Basalt Town Council is moving closer to supporting the statewide effort to repeal a controversial aspect of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) called the Gallagher Amendment. This part of the state constitution impacts residential tax payments.

  The amendment, adopted in 1982, required residential property to… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jul. 29, 2020

  Our Town: Jimmy Dykann, with a song and history in his heart

  

  Slowly sipping his coffee, well known Roaring Fork Valley entertainer Jimmy Dykann talked to The Sun about his music, his career and his legacy. Dykann has an upcoming streaming performance set for Zoom on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 5 p.m. Contact jdykann@yahoo.com for details.

  Q: Please describe your musical journey.read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jul. 22, 2020

  Is the Darien Arena going to the dogs?

  

  You bet it is!
  At least from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 25, when the Worstminster Dog Show takes place as part of Carbondale Mountain Fair 2020 activities.

  It’s been nearly a dozen years since the first such… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Jul. 22, 2020

  Get your groove on

  

  Business has been popping in the parking lot of the classic Red Rock Diner this past week.The folks of Slow Groovin BBQ  in Marble purchased the restaurant and during the remodel will be serving their infamous BBQ from a food truck out front of the iconic silver bullet-esque… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jul. 22, 2020

  Never fear, the Pour House is still here

  

  The iconic Carbondale saloon may be down, but it’s certainly not out. After 36 years, only a global pandemic could have caused the temporary shuttering of this quintessential watering hole and rodeo bar. 

  As long time owner Sue Rodgers confirmed, “The Pour House is here to… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jul. 22, 2020

  The lady gets a lift

  

  Some call her the matriarch of Missouri Heights, others say she’s a queen of the valley, second only to Mt. Sopris.

  Any way you slice it, the one room schoolhouse on County Road 102 has a long and remarkable past. But, time took its toll, and… read more →