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• Locations: News By Dyana Furmansky Published Dec. 8, 2021

  A deadly stretch: Highway 82 like a 'mini-interstate'

  While the Catherine Store intersection has a bad reputation thanks to some prominent fatal accidents, many other stretches of Highway 82 saw more accidents in 2020 and 2021. Photo by Will Grandbois

  Troopers with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) are focused on preventing death, injuries and traffic mayhem on Highway 82’s 45-mile stretch from Glenwood Springs to Aspen, until at least the year’s end. The increased patrols come in response to CSP’s several years’ worth of vehicular crash data, requested by the… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Dec. 8, 2021

  Preserving history and filling bellies

  A few of the Glenwood Springs coke ovens in their current form. Photo by James Steindler

  The Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) had their first regular meeting of the month and addressed a plethora of agenda items. As a reminder, all BOCC meetings are available to stream during or after the fact on the county’s website: www.garfield-county.com

  At the Dec. 6 meeting, the commissioners approved… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Dec. 8, 2021

  Much more than just flowers

  Everywhere you turn in Susan's Flowers & Artisan Boutique you'll f ind local jewlery, books for both kids and adults, fine chocolates and more. Photos by Will Grandbois

  It’s the end of another busy day for the Susan’s Flowers & Artisan Boutique staff. The shop is closed, but the bustle and cheer inside haven’t stopped — the telephone is still ringing and a final tidying up of displays commences. All is in step with the holiday season’s hectic… read more →

• Locations: News Published Dec. 8, 2021

  Scuttlebutt - 9 de diciembre

  Sean Jeffries, long the Thunder River Theatre Company's technical wizard behind the scenes, still seems a little reluctant to step into the spotlight after being named TRTC's new executive director in late November. He replaced Corey Simpson, who left the position in September. Photo by Paula Mayer

  Electric road show

  On Dec. 11, CLEER, Garfield Clean Energy, Xcel Energy and Grid Alternatives are putting on an eclectic vehicle road show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle. Attendees can test drive a variety of electric vehicles. Under a Xcel Energy rebate, income eligible people can qualify for… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Dec. 8, 2021

  STRs narrow housing options for long-term residents

  Carbondale Trustee Marty Silverstein (center, left) speaks with Shirley Powers and Kevin Rayes who were gathering signatures at Batch on Dec. 3. While the petition may not be necessary to get a measure on the ballot, CFC continues collecting signatures to demonstrate the level of community support. Photo by James Steindler

  With companies such as AirBNB and VRBO settling into communities around the world during the past decade, many townships are pushed to address issues arising from short-term rentals (STR). Carbondale trustees are scheduled to discuss just that during a public work session on Dec. 21.

  While… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Dec. 1, 2021

  Luis Yllanes to lead 5Point Film

  5Point Film's new executive director is a familiar face. Luis Yllanes currently serves on Carbondale's Board of Town Trustees and worked 12 years for the Aspen Art Museum in several different roles. Courtesy photo

  On Nov. 29, 5Point Film announced Luis Yllanes would become their new executive director.

  Yllanes, who will take the reins at 5Point Film on Dec. 22, is leaving his position as chief operating officer at the Aspen Art Museum (AAM), where he has served in various roles for the past… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Dec. 1, 2021

  Warhol fever in the RFV

  Carbondale Arts' own Staci Dickerson gazes upon Warhol's iconic Campbell's Soup Cans collection during the opening of The Powers Art Center's “Warhol in Colorado, The Artist’s Relationship with John and Kimiko Powers” exhibition on Nov. 29. Illustration by Larry Day.

  When it comes to an artist as prolific as Andy Warhol, two galleries can be filled with his works and set to launch at the same time. Next to the countless Polaroids Warhol snapped and saved throughout his career, his creations were equally boundless, spanning from the time he… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Dec. 1, 2021

  A portrait of friendship

  Sonya Taylor Moore of The Powers Art Center snaps a shot with a Polaroid — Warhol's camera of choice. Photo by Paula Mayer.

  The Powers Art Center sits on a hill above Highway 82 at mile marker 13, about a mile upvalley from the Highway 133 intersection. There, at the top of the winding dirt road, sits a jewel: a Colorado-red sandstone building, like a ruby, in a setting of sage,… read more →

• Locations: News By Dyana Furmansky Published Dec. 1, 2021

  Learning about 'the power of place' at Marble Base Camp

  Carbondale Community School students enjoyed fall colors at the Aspen Valley Land Trust's Marble Base Camp. Courtesy photo

  Last week when Brian Hightower took down the white canvas tents and tucked the Chapin Wright Marble Base Camp in tight for the winter, he did so knowing that the site’s unofficial purpose had finally achieved permanence. The 47-acre camp, located two miles from Beaver Lake at 9,500 feet… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Dec. 1, 2021

  Internet satellites inundate the skies

  Cartoon by Larry Day

  It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… Elon Musk? Looking skyward at night, there’s a chance you’ll see a very distinct string of satellites orbiting the globe. If you’ve happened to spot them already, then a light may be going off in your head and hopefully this article can… read more →