For February, Black History Month, Sopris Sun illustrator Larry Day will highlight an influential African American each week, accompanied by an illustration. Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II, a Protestant minister, is no stranger to protests. On May 30, 2017, he was arrested and led away — cuffed in a zip-tie — along with 32 […]
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Basalt’s Bernal-Rodriguez sixth at state wrestling tourney
Senior Basalt High School wrestler Roselynne Bernal-Rodriguez medaled at the Colorado High School Wrestling Championships, held at Ball Arena in Denver, Feb. 13-15. Wrestling in the Class 4A Girls 145-pound division, Bernal-Rodriguez took sixth place. She entered the state competition with a 16-14 record, opening with a first-round win over Giana Gibbs from County Line […]
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Cook Inclusive extends open arms to downvalley LGBTQ+
After a first round of unofficial gatherings, Cook Inclusive is gearing up for the grand opening of its new Queer Resource Space in New Castle on March 8. It will serve as a hub for community activities, health and gender affirmation resources, and as a place where folks can gather and feel welcome, safe and […]
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Leaders of tomorrow to address climate solutions
Carbondale’s Wild Rose Education is directing the first annual Colorado Youth Climate Summit at the Third Street Center, May 2-3, and is “powered’ by Lyra Colorado, according to Sarah Johnson, founder of Wild Rose Education. Many climate action and justice experts from governmental and non-governmental organizations will lead engaging workshops and plenary talks with participating […]
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Nearly homeless phenomenon echoes nationwide
Homelessness and housing insecurity are hot-button issues across the country, and are increasingly of concern in the Roaring Fork Valley where living costs are some of the highest. While more and more people become at risk of homelessness, KDNK and The Sopris Sun highlight the nuances of this complex issue in an ongoing series by […]
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Fashion Show set to wow with ‘Camera Obscura’
Preparations for the Carbondale Arts Fashion Show, formerly known as Green Is The New Black Fashion Extravaganza, are underway. And it’s no surprise that tickets are already sold out. Dancers are tightening their routines and models are rehearsing their walks down the runway to showcase sustainable fashions created by local designers. The show runs March […]
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Aspen Hope Center expands mental health support in schools
Aspen Hope Center (AHC) continues to expand its programs that help bridge the gap in accessible mental health services through collaboration with schools to help support some of the Valley’s most vulnerable youth and individuals. AHC started in 2009 and focuses on three key aspects of mental health response: prevention, intervention and postvention. One of […]
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CPD on immigrationFollowing Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario’s statement regarding his agency’s commitment to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the parameters of Colorado law, Carbondale Police (CPD) Chief Kirk Wilson outlined his department’s commitment to uphold the Town’s 2017 Resolution 10. “CPD is here to serve and protect all members of our […]
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GarCo Report: Guns okay in county government buildings, youth ice hockey heats up
The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted a resolution Tuesday morning to allow the “lawful possession of firearms in Garfield County government buildings”. The resolution is a direct response to Senate Bill 24-131, passed by the Colorado General Assembly in May 2024, banning firearms in government buildings in Colorado. Local governments are allowed to opt out […]
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RFTA Report: BRT Glenwood extension planning still a ways out
This month’s RFTA board meeting was hosted in Glenwood Springs, a deviation from the usual Carbondale Town Hall venue. Many members of the public chose to attend this session, and public comment saw more engagement than usual. Public commentsRobbi O’Meara of Glenwood Springs started out the public comment period. She stated that she was attending […]