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• Locations: Columns, News By Ylice Golden Published Jan. 27, 2021

  Scuttlebutt - January 28, 2021

  “Mixed Media Marriage” A collaborative exhibit by Wewer and Steve Keohane remains on exhibit at the Carbondale Clay Center through Jan. 30. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  ReFUND Colorado
  The Donate to Colorado Nonprofit Fund (ReFUND CO) allows state taxpayers to donate a portion of their tax refunds to a Colorado-based nonprofit. This provides the sector with a funding boost and strengthens ties with donors. Learn more about the ReFUND Colorado campaign, timeline, eligibility… read more →

• Locations: Columns, News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Jan. 27, 2021

  Town Report - Carbondale

  The Full Moon Tri takes place at the rodeo grounds this Saturday, Jan. 30. In its third year, this fun-focused fundraiser involves cross-country skiing 1.5 miles, a three mile fat bike ride and .5 mile ice skate at the Gus Darien Arena. Registration is necessary online at carbondalerec.ocm or by calling 970-510-1290 carbondalerec.com

  Free COVID testing site remains in operation behind Town Hall with a slight decline in usage recently. The website to schedule an appointment is rfcovidtest.co

  COVID cases in Garfield County continue to drop but the county remains at level orange according to the state. Town staff… read more →

• Locations: Columns, News By Roberta McGowan Published Jan. 27, 2021

  Emergency help for apartment dwellers

  Emma Flats. Courtesy image.

  Housing took center stage at the most recent Basalt Town Council meeting. With the pandemic ongoing and its associated economic downturn, affording rent is increasingly a challenge in the Roaring Fork Valley.
  In November and December 2020, the Basalt Affordable Community Housing group (BACH), first formed in… read more →

• Locations: News By Geneviève Villamizar Published Jan. 27, 2021

  Injured Wildlife 101

  DWM Kurtis Tesch helps an osprey tangled in some fishing line. Courtesy image.

  A cow elk with a bar stool stuck on her head. Courtesy image.

  In December, my housemate discovered a buck in our yard with an injured leg and mangled antler.
  What do you do for injured wildlife?
  “Ideally, leave it alone and…

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• Locations: News By 1blankuser Published Jan. 20, 2021

  Sticks and poles and skates ... Oh my!

  Crystal River Elementary School students are enjoying winter sports. A new ice skating rink was created by PE teacher Marty Madsen and parents Ernesto and Flor Cuc, owners of Cuc Construction. Funds were used from the annual Rams Run fundraiser to build the rink and purchase various sizes of new ice skates, plus cross-country skis, boots and poles. Marty now takes all grades, kindergarten through fourth, out to ski and skate. Photos by Sue Rollyson.

  Crystal River Elementary School students are enjoying winter sports. A new ice skating rink was created by PE teacher Marty Madsen and parents Ernesto and Flor Cuc, owners of Cuc Construction. Funds were used from the annual Rams Run fundraiser to build the rink and purchase various sizes of new… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Jan. 20, 2021

  42nd VVAS carries on a tradition

  "Emma Coop" by Mark Ronay.

  The 42nd Valley Visual Arts Show (VVAS) opens on Jan. 22 in the R2 Gallery at Carbondale Arts (CA). The event will celebrate the work of 50 artists from the Roaring Fork Valley.
  2021 marks Carbondale Arts’ 50th anniversary, and Executive Director Amy Kimberly notes, “The VVAS… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jan. 20, 2021

  Emergency vets save lives

  Registered vet tech Jen Bailey draws blood from her dog Gunner. As a blood donor, Gunner is required to have his blood work run annually. Photo by Laurel Smith.

  It’s 2 a.m. and your cat is staggering and having seizures. What can you do?
  It may be time to immediately contact the closest emergency vet clinic. Fortunately for residents of the Roaring Fork Valley, Basalt’s Valley Emergency Pet Care (VEPC) treats small animals like household pets.… read more →

• Locations: News By Kate Phillips Published Jan. 20, 2021

  Overdue fees eliminated at Garfield County Libraries

  Amy Krakow demonstrates generosity at Carbondale Branch Library. Photo by Sue Rollyson.

  Garfield County Public Libraries (GCPL) is once again setting the standard for community engagement and free education by eliminating overdue material fees — indefinitely.
  Although overdue fees have been removed, library materials still have a due date and items 60 days past due will have a replacement… read more →

• Locations: News By Ken Pletcher Published Jan. 20, 2021

  Our Town - Meet Ed Holub, our bona fide Deadhead

  Ed Holub hikes near Cathedtral Lake. Photo by Libby Rife.

  Q: Where did you grow up?
  A: In New Jersey. I lived in Newark for 13 years and then moved to a place called Cranford. My parents were both Polish immigrants. My dad was taken to Siberia during World War II, and my mom was run out of her… read more →

• Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published Jan. 20, 2021

  Plotz for Plosky’s and kvell for Kula

  Mark Hardin (left) and David Eisenson (right) stand on Colorado Avenue in front of the partially-constructed building that will house their deli, Plosky’s, which will feature bagels and lox, reubens, pastrami on rye and other classic New York sandwich fare. Photo by Olivia Emmer.

  Bagel-lovers rejoice, a new Jewish-style deli is on its way. Slated to open in June 2021 is Plosky’s, the new venture of long-time local chefs David Eisenson and Mark Hardin. The pair met working at Six89, the much-loved restaurant by Mark Fischer that closed in 2012. They’ve both… read more →