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• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Jun. 9, 2021

  Housing policy: from top to bottom

  

  Housing availability and affordability was pinched by the pandemic. While tenants struggled to pay their rent, landlords faltered on mortgage payments, thus creating a void in the housing market. Deep pockets filled the gap and, in this scenic valley, home prices skyrocketed as those with the capital to… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Jun. 9, 2021

  Woody and Dumpling spread hope and joy

  “Woody and Dumpling and the Journey Back to Normal” stars Luke Ryan and Maura Fawley and is available to stream for free at bit.ly/TRTCSoL

  “Trying to share this with anyone I know that loves to smile,” reads a personal note from Sean Jeffries of Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC). And how right he is! TRTC’s collaboration with Stage of Life Theatre Company (SoL), “Woody and Dumpling and the Journey Back to Normal”, is… read more →

• Locations: News By Geneviève Villamizar Published Jun. 9, 2021

  Carbondale Farmers' Market: a Hump Day ritual!

  Erin's Acres will once again be at the Carbondale Farmers' Market with colorful and delicious, locally-grown produce. Courtesy photo.

  Carbondale Farmers’ Market Manager Jamie Wall welcomes you back to the first market of the season, Wednesday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  The market features three of our favorite local farmers – Sara Tymczyszyn of Highwater Farms, Silt; and Erin Cuseo of Erin’s… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Jun. 9, 2021

  Scuttlebutt / Calendar - June 10, 2021

  Due to the construction on Highway 133 near the high school, it was a bit of a struggle (putting it mildly) to move Paul and Ted Nieslanik's cattle from their winter digs up Prince Creek to their summer pasture. Despite help from family, friends and cattle dogs, the increase in development and population makes what was once routine for ranchers, and a delicious taste of the past, a lot moredifficult. Photo and caption by Jane Bachrach.

  What a gas

  The Roaring Fork Valley Co-Op is celebrating having delivered one million gallons of propane in the current fiscal year, which began Aug. 1. Having first opened in Basalt in 1950, the Co-Op has been in the bulk fuel delivery business for decades. In… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Jun. 9, 2021

  Rams lax team hopes for post-season nod

  Senior Night celebrated recently-graduated players Samantha Ferry, Riley Dolan, Samantha Limongelli, Lyndsey Lizzote, Libby Claassen and Mikayla Corgan, flanked by coaches . From left to right, coach Chelsea Robson and Terry Claassen. Photos by Sue Rollyson.

  The Roaring Fork High School Rams girls lacrosse team’s success on the playing field may translate to a state tournament bid. It would be the second playoffs appearance for the Rams, with the first in 2019.

  The results of the Rams last two games — against… read more →

• Locations: News Published Jun. 9, 2021

  RFOV Trail Notes - June 10, 2021

  Recent work at the Jess Weaver/No Name Trail involved help from the U.S. Forest Service and Gay For Good. Sopris Sun Executive Director Todd Chamberlin joined the action too (right). Photo by Matt Nuñez.

  By Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers

  Special to The Sopris Sun

  Trail Know-how

  Ever walked along a trail and seen rocks lined-up leading right off the edge? Why are those pesky rocks there? Are they installed by mischievous trail crews just to trip… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Jun. 9, 2021

  Fresh sculptures enliven public spaces

  "Link" was created by Nederland artist Joshua Pass. Photo by Beth White.

  Photos by Beth White

  The Carbondale Public Art Commission’s 2021 “art walk” drew a pleasant crowd, eager to tour the new Art Around Town sculptures. Over a dozen pieces, carved, forged and fused from a diverse array of materials, were recently installed throughout the downtown area.

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• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Jun. 9, 2021

  “A Rewiring Life”: pairs well with pandemic

  Mark Howard wrote "A Rewiring Life" to share his personal experience of embracing change, both external and internal. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

  One thing that may hold true about 2020 for just about everyone is that our plans were turned thoroughly upside-down, with the rug pulled out from underneath whatever momentum had been building. Suddenly, people were faced with a new kind of opening and the opportunity to reflect. We’ve… read more →

• Locations: News Published Jun. 9, 2021

  Hoogenboom crowned Mr. Roaring Fork 2021!

  Matt Hoogenboom was proudly crowned Mr. Carbondale 2021 by Camy Britt.

  Photos by Mark Burrows

  KDNK’s most rambunctious fundraiser returned on Saturday, June 5, with five contestants vying for the coveted title of Mr. Roaring Fork!

  Bedecked in bright, Carbondale-biker-gang colors, Krishna Thapa demonstrates his superior bike handling skills.

  Judge Rebecca Binion never stopped laughing that day.…

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• Locations: News By Jeannie Perry Published Jun. 9, 2021

  Satank neighbors celebrate redneck heritage

  Proud winners of the Spam sculpting competition: (left to right) Jean and Pat Morrissy, Marge Palmer and Sue Gray.

  An invite-only event exclusively for past, present — and sometimes future residents, the Redneck Olympics are usually held in June, and always in Satank.

  In May of 2017, I texted my neighbor, Mark Taylor, to get his water meter reading, as I did every month. He… read more →