What’s it like to go from sitting at a desk with the teacher a few rows in front going over the day’s curriculum to the long distance of a computer screen?
All the same ingredients — teaching, studying and even laughing — are still there, but… read more →
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is stepping up during the COVID-19 emergency to offer distance learning classes. In addition, CMC takes the sting out of student costs with free tuition and books for the summer semester beginning May 18.
CMC President and CEO Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser… read more →
Living in a virtual world is now the 21st century reality. And that is especially true of local government operations.
Both Carbondale and Basalt boards are ramping up their online presences and providing live streaming videos.
Carbondale Town Manager Jay Harrington…
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While trustees accomplished some regular business on April 14 — inking a franchise agreement with Xcel Energy and approving a transfer of retail and medical marijuana licenses for Sopris Labs — the bulk of the board’s first virtual meeting was dedicated to COVID-19 discussion.
The fledgling… read more →
Ballots will begin arriving this week across the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District — which covers most of the 81623 zip code, including the Crystal River Valley and Missouri Heights in addition to the town itself. Joe Enzer is challenging incumbents and co-campaigners Sydney Schalit and Gene… read more →
The Sopris Sun is conducting a series of interviews with folks you may not have seen in the paper before – a sort of introduction to your neighbors. This week we caught up with endurance athlete Seth Howland.
Q: Let’s start with the basics. Where are you from… read more →
Buds on the trees are just starting to emerge, and wild birds are returning from their winter migrations. That’s springtime in the Valley.
Many people also observe annual expressions of faith and community as Easter and Passover both take place on dates near each other this… read more →
In these times of economic uncertainty, small businesses around Carbondale are quickly adapting to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With statewide closures in effect for nonessential businesses, it has become increasingly difficult for small business owners who rely on farmers’ markets, word of mouth, and… read more →
For so many Carbondalians, Mushroom Rock feels like a backyard. The COVID-19 stay-at-home order, however, is blurring the boundaries of mountain town backyards and home trails. As local recreation areas see increased use amidst warming weather and residents stuck at home, land management agencies are trying to keep… read more →
With all this time at home people could — sooner or later — succumb to stir craziness. But have no fear, there are ways to diminish the insanity.
One effective antidote is exercise. However, gym goers themselves currently comprise their own category of panic.
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