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• Locations: News By Tom Mercer Published Sep. 14, 2022

  Local musician delves into scifi with “Ed Pinley Paranormal Investigator”

  

  I have known Lester Rogers as a local Western Colorado musician for many years, but I was genuinely surprised to discover that he had recently authored a book. The title of the book is “Ed Pinley Paranormal Investigator”, and it takes the reader on a wild ride, featuring… read more →

• Locations: News By Myki Jones Published Sep. 14, 2022

  'No Big Deal' author, Torey Ivanic, broaches tough topics

  Torey Ivanic, author of the memoir “No Big Deal”, presents on Sept. 1. Courtesy photo

  Trigger warning: This article touches upon topics of child sexual abuse, grooming, suicide and other forms of trauma. 

  On Sept. 1, River Bridge Regional Center hosted a presentation on child abuse and child “grooming” at the Roaring Fork School District building in Carbondale. Guest speaker Torey Ivanic,… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Sep. 7, 2022

  A consistent place for recovery community

  Daniel Benavent (left) with fellow board member Kim Reil. “As a mental health and substance use therapist, The Meeting Place is critical for my practice and clients,” said Reil. “It’s a gift to be able to send people to a single, reliable location for meetings, resources and fellowship. I’m grateful every day!” Photo by James Steindler

  Oftentimes, people may assume they have to fight their personal battles alone, but that doesn’t have to be the case. The Meeting Place (TMP) in Carbondale brings people together to confront addiction, in its many forms.

  TMP was founded in 2010 and became a nonprofit in… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Sep. 7, 2022

  Bison lead the way with “A Call to Rewild”

  Costa Rican artist Manuel Quirós adds a base layer of paint to the Airstream mural. Photo by Sue Rollyson

  In October 1871, U.S. Cavalry 1st Lt. George Smith Anderson, riding across the Kansas tallgrass prairie on his way to serve at Fort Lyon in Colorado, stopped to write a letter to his sweetheart, declaring, “I am safe in calling this a single herd [of bison], but it… read more →

• Locations: News By Elizabeth Key Published Sep. 7, 2022

  Collaboration advances green building locally

  CMC’s new 22-acre, 4.5 megawatt solar array was built in partnership with HCE, Sunsense Solar and Ameresco. Photo by Elizabeth Key

  Spearheaded by the Paris Climate Agreement’s goal to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the Roaring Fork Valley is sprinting in the race to zero emissions with the help of international, federal, state, local and individual participation. Global emissions need to be cut in half by 2030 and be… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Sep. 7, 2022

  Getting by without GarCo animal control

  

  It’s been more than a year since Garfield County (GarCo) has gone without an animal control (AC) unit. 

  When it came to GarCo’s 2021 budget, the commissioners, faced with a hit in revenue, asked various departments to make cuts where each saw fit. The sheriff’s department set AC on… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Sep. 7, 2022

  Scuttlebutt / Calendar - Sept. 8, 2022

  The Crystal Valley Players will once again perform “Jack Roberts Live: A Historical Musical Revue”, bringing to life paintings by a renowned local artist. Performances at the Ute Theater in Rifle take place on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m., Sept. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m. and on Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Courtesy photo from a previous performance at the Redstone Castle

  Growing business

  The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade has announced new financing options for small business owners across Colorado looking to start, restart or restructure a business. In partnership with eight lenders, the state will provide loans under $150,000 with “favorable terms and interest rates.” Lenders have… read more →

• Locations: News By Kate Phillips Published Sep. 7, 2022

  No Man’s Land Film Festival comes home

  A still from “We Are Like The Waves”: the award-winning film follows the story of Sanu, a Sri Lanka native who overcomes sexism to experience the power of ocean surfing, a male-dominated sport. Courtesy photo

  Grab your favorite outdoor adventure pal and don’t forget the trail mix, because on Friday, Sept. 16 No Man’s Land Film Festival is coming home to Carbondale. Hosted at the Crystal Theatre, doors open 15 minutes before showings at 5 and 7:30 p.m.

  “It feels really exciting to… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Sep. 7, 2022

  Rams fall sports season starts strong

  The Lady Rams and an elated crowd celebrated victory at the first home game of the season on Aug. 30. Photo by Sue Rollyson

  Rams fans returned to the stands on Aug. 30 for a boisterous beginning to the fall sports season at Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). It was the first home game of the season, and the varsity volleyball team defeated Grand Junction, 3-0. Unlike last year, audience members were free to… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Sep. 7, 2022

  For the love of art...

  Artist Mark Mace wowed bystanders with his colorful rendition of the Redstone Inn. Photo by Sue Rollyson

  In addition to an exhibit featuring works by more than 35 artists, Redstone’s 26th annual Labor Day Art Show introduced a new plein air event that had painters, sketchers and doodlers scattered throughout the village with three hours to produce a piece to be auctioned off that same afternoon. Most… read more →