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• Locations: News By Emily Bruell Published Jul. 22, 2020

  State ACLU Director turns TRUU Minister

  

  When eight-year director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Colorado chapter Nathan Woodliff-Stanley announced in January that he would be stepping down from the position, he had no idea that a global pandemic was about to press pause indefinitely on his family’s plans for a cross-country move —… read more →

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published Jul. 22, 2020

  The struggle continues along the Dakota Access Pipeline

  

  Oil is flowing through the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) despite a District Court ruling in early July to shut it down. Native Americans and their allies celebrated a long-awaited victory on July 5, after four years of protest and legal battles, culminating at Oceti Sakowin Camp (Seven Council… read more →

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

  Local organizations help keep people connected

  

  It has become increasingly apparent that to feel safe, while COVID-19 looms, people will have to rely on technology for their social and professional means. Luckily, altruistic thinkers have sprung into action in order to make access and know-how more widespread. 

  Nowadays, an internet connection is… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jul. 15, 2020

  Local high school rodeo star heads to nationals

  

  Take one part cowboy, add one part high school state rodeo champion, mix in a Missouri Heights ranching family and here comes Gus Carney, who is going into his senior year at Roaring Fork High School.

  Gus is a true rodeo whiz kid, heading straight to… read more →

• Locations: News By Isabel Hicks Published Jul. 15, 2020

  Drought draws parallels to Lake Christine Fire

  

  This summer’s drought has firefighters on the edge of their seats. On Independence Day weekend, “instead of wearing their regular duty pants… [firefighters] were wearing their wildland pants and their boots,” Roaring Fork Fire Chief Scott Thompson said. “That was all so they didn’t have to take two… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jul. 15, 2020

  Bonedale bars back in business

  

  A lazy hot afternoon might be a good time to kick back and enjoy a beverage of choice in the comfy environments of local taverns, outside or in.

  Most bars are open for business, except for several that are closed indefinitely including the Pour House, Black… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Jul. 15, 2020

  What’s next for the Sopris Shopping Center?

  

  While rezoning Carbondale Center Place, LLC seemed like a no brainer, the long-term plans for the property gave trustees pause on July 14.

  The property currently hosts the Sopris Shopping Center and Sopris Self Storage: two different uses in different zone districts. The proposal before the… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Jul. 15, 2020

  Plan ahead for an abridged Mountain Fair

  

  Carbondale Arts will lose money on an event that’s usually its biggest fundraiser — and the inspiration for its foundation — but Director Amy Kimberly believes it’s worth it. 

  “Ultimately, the fair does not really belong to us, it belongs to the community,” she said. “In… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Jul. 7, 2020

  Follow the concrete road

  

  We’ve been through a gloomy stint lately, but there’s some color coming in downtown. No, don’t worry, it’s not autumn yet — enough surprises, right? No, these bursts of color are the doing of local artists’ expression and a community that has got their backs. 

  But… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jul. 7, 2020

  It’s all in the family — Novus style

  

  It’s a dream many business owners have — that their kids choose to follow in their footsteps and join the family’s company. That scenario doesn’t always happen, but in the case of Bonedale’s Novus Auto Glass owners, it sure did.

  David and Diane Zamansky purchased their… read more →