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• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jul. 1, 2020

  Is the academic world changing?

  

  What does the future of higher education look like? Especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with nationwide protests against systemic racism?
  The Aspen Institute has strived to answer those questions with a recent online presentations “The Future of Higher Education: How… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jul. 1, 2020

  One, two and a three — strike up the band

  

  “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” So spoke the ancient Greek philosopher Plato over 2000 years ago. 

  Today, music is firmly ingrained in the Roaring Fork Valley culture with much of the credit… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Jun. 24, 2020

  Commercial inventory captures a town in limbo

  

  When The Sopris Sun set out to conduct an annual inventory of commercial space in town, we never anticipated tracking the effects of a pandemic.

  Our methods — recording the number of occupied units and tracking the addresses of unoccupied space each June — were intended… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jun. 24, 2020

  Rediscover the magic of the movies

  

  Who else has missed the smell of fresh popcorn? Not to mention the happy feeling when watching a good movie in a cozy, dark theater.

  There’s no need to be sad anymore. Local theaters are slowly re-opening, and there’s been a rebirth of interest in drive-ins. … read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Jun. 24, 2020

  Sunsense turns 30 and continues to shine

  

  From high on mountain sides to the Grand Junction metropolis in the western plains, for thirty years Sunsense has sown its seeds regionally and pushed solar to the frontlines of energy supply. 

  Owner Scott Ely grew up in upstate New York but discovered Colorado as a… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Jun. 24, 2020

  The Orchard sets the bar for safely congregating

  

  For several weeks most people have been worshipping from home; either by digitizing into virtual mass on Sundays or simply giving thanks at dinner time. Still, the omission of a weekly congregational gathering is significant to many who find solace in a house of God amongst their neighbors… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jun. 24, 2020

  A new look for Basalt swimming facility

  

  The Arbaney Park Pool Complex is getting a makeover. 

  Town Council just approved the project’s initial plan which also directed town staff to reach out for construction bids. Connect One Design prepared a five-year phased plan for the remodel, having been considered a high priority project… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Jun. 24, 2020

  Main Street one-way creates conflict

  

  Carbondale’s current Board of Trustees have seen few bitter conflicts, but the June 23 meeting had Luis Yllanes feeling like King Solomon — known for ordering a child cut in half in order to snap a pair of fueding mothers out of a bitter dispute.

  The… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Jun. 17, 2020

  Knaus, McCourt take their leave from RFHS

  

  While two of Roaring Fork High School’s fixtures have been phasing out for some time, this year they mean it (mostly). As they prepare for retirement, Spanish Teacher Jill Knaus boasts 34 years in the district, while Art Teacher Cathleen Crayford-McCourt has 28. 

  Knaus, neé Heider,… read more →

• Locations: News By Kate Phillips Published Jun. 17, 2020

  Navigating the peaks and valleys with Rocky Mountain Kid C.L.U.B.S.

  

  Think back to the last time you tried to pry a meaningful conversation from an adolescent. Painful to recall, right?

  Well, at Rocky Mountain Kid C.L.U.B.S. (RMKC) adolescents willingly participate in meaningful conversations, and eloquently articulate their feelings to overcome the more challenging aspects of growing… read more →