Before Aspen Glen was built, hundreds of elk used to graze between Carbondale and Glenwood — but the fact that the herd has since declined isn’t just a function of development.
“You’re seeing a direct loss of habitat and also extra people that are recreating… read more →
Whether it’s the best of times or the worst of times, Soren Bowie has learned to just roll with the tide. Granted, navigating professional highs and lows in Los Angeles can bring an added drama that only Hollywood can deliver.
The “American Dad!” writer describes… read more →
If your New Year’s resolution included anything about fitness or trying something new or both, you’re in luck. The Town of Carbondale, together with Aloha Mountain Cyclery and Independence Run & Hike, is sponsoring a first-ever Full Moon Winter Tri on Saturday, Jan. 19.
It’s been… read more →
In the few months since the departure of longtime director Sloan Shoemaker, it’s pretty much business as usual at Wilderness Workshop. That’s partly because new director Will Roush and several of his coworkers have been with the conservation-minded nonprofit for years, but also because of its clear direction.… read more →
Tommy Evans went out of his way to find The Sopris Sun office, tucked toward the end of a hallway in the Third Street Center. We admit, it can feel a little labyrinthine.
“Finally, I found you!” he exclaimed as he walked into the office. In… read more →
After an alert was issued by the Roaring Fork Conservancy (RFC) Friday afternoon, Basalt residents gathered near the banks and along bridges overlooking the Roaring Fork River to safely witness a rare natural phenomenon: an ice dam break.
Massive chunks of ice — some estimated… read more →
Carbondale is a well celebrated Colorado Creative District — and while that certainly makes the town special, it’s not unique in its classification.
There are 20 officially certified creative districts throughout the state, and while a collaboration has long been discussed, they’ve mostly acted as… read more →
Carbondale’s Bob Rankin heads for the state senate later this month.
Currently state Representative for the 57th District, which includes Garfield County, Rankin was recently appointed to take Randy Baumgardner’s seat as Senator for the 8th District. Baumgardner is retiring Jan. 21 amidst sexual harassment… read more →
“It’s going to be a busy year in Carbondale,” Town Planner Janet Buck observed after Trustees approved steps for three different developments on Jan. 8.
In each case the process has been — and remains — incremental, but in each case, actual construction is imminent. Chief… read more →
For Jane Bachrach, the only thing more fundamental than photography is her love of animals.
Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California, she lost her mother when she was 8 years old but always found companionship in the animals at home and… read more →
