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• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 23, 2022

  Scuttlebutt & Calendar - Nov. 24, 2022

  White River Books and Crystal River Elementary School (CRES) are teaming up to grow student book collections. Through the first week of December, a “Giving Tree” stands inside White River Books, as well as outside the library at CRES. Both trees have tagged ornaments describing a particular student’s interests. Any community member can buy as many books as they’d like for one or more children. Trevor Clapper, for instance, is pictured here after purchasing a couple of Pokémon reads — a popular choice these days — to support the cause. Call White River Books at 970-340-4503 for more information, or just mosey in at 65B North Second Street in Carbondale. Photo by James Steindler

  Give it Forward
  FirstBank is encouraging Coloradans to donate to nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day, Dec. 6, in part by giving away $30,000 in gas to unsuspecting commuters in Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Greeley and Frisco. The “Give it Forward” campaign has taken different forms since it… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 23, 2022

  Steve Cole, signing off

  Photo by Will Sardinsky

  It’s early on a cold winter morning. The sun has yet to crest over the eastern hills and a layer of ice is settled over everything outside. As residents of the Valley sip coffee, scrape windshields and commute to work, a warm, familiar voice on the radio assures them that… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Nov. 16, 2022

  Carbondale Report: Not-so-comprehensive update gets adopted

  

  All trustees except Erica Sparhawk were present during the special public hearing on Nov. 15 for adoption of the update to the town’s 2013 Comprehensive Plan.

  First, minor items of business were addressed including a consent agenda which renewed White House Pizza’s liquor license, appointed Rick… read more →

• Locations: News By Myki Jones Published Nov. 16, 2022

  Sopris Theatre does ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’

  Scott Elmore as Robert portraying Thomas Colleymoore and Bostyn Elswick as Annie, the Stage Manager, scramble over lines and stage directions for "The Murder at Haversham Manor" in “The Play That Goes Wrong". Courtesy photo

  Sopris Theatre Company at Colorado Mountain College will premier the second show of their 2022-2023 season on Nov. 18 with a slapstick, chaotic and all-together goofy play by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields Olivier. “The Play That Goes Wrong” is an award-winning comedy described by Sopris… read more →

• Locations: News By Kate Phillips Published Nov. 16, 2022

  Regional restrictions increase Colorado abortions

  Across the United States abortion numbers are dramatically shifting as patients from restrictive states turn to out-of-state providers. The #WeCount reporting effort is documenting these shifts in a year-long study to indicate the need for access to safe healthcare. Graphic by Society of Family Planning and #WeCount

  On June 24, 2022, with the stroke of a pen, over 25 million Americans lost access to a critical healthcare service: abortion.

  When the United States Supreme Court decided by a 6-3 vote, that abortion is not a constitutional right in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, states… read more →

• Locations: News By Elizabeth Key Published Nov. 16, 2022

  Backbone Media celebrates its silver anniversary

  Backbone Media, located at fourth and Colorado in Carbondale. Photo by John López

  Backbone Media is celebrating 25 years of success by innovating for tomorrow. Originally established as a public relations agency representing outdoor lifestyle brands such as Black Diamond Equipment and Polartec, Backbone Media desired to provide meaningful career opportunities and work-life balance to the active Carbondale community. Today, they are delivering… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Nov. 16, 2022

  Seeking 'Proof' amid madness

  Jeff Carlson (Robert) and Emily Henley (Catherine) rehearse for "Proof." Photo courtesy of Betsy Zaubler

  Theater, theater, theater! As with many art forms, it is pervasive in this Valley. This week, we’re highlighting three local productions with a review and two previews. Following is one of the previews for Thunder River Theatre Company’s (TRTC) upcoming production of “Proof,” opening this Friday, Nov. 18. … read more →

• Locations: News By Luke Wander Published Nov. 16, 2022

  Basalt falls to defending champ Eaton

  Photo by Elvis Estrada

  Basalt traveled to two-time defending state champion Eaton on Saturday, Nov. 12, hoping to earn a spot in this weekend’s semifinals. The Longhorns and the Fighting Reds carried winning streaks of ten games and 9 games, respectively, into the matchup, but only one team could move on.

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• Locations: News Published Nov. 16, 2022

  Honoring veterans, at home and abroad

  American Battle Monuments Commission Superintedent Jason Bordelon speaks during a media day event for the Netherlands American Cemetery visitor center on Nov. 8, 2022. Courtesy photo

  Guest submission by American Battle Monuments Commission

  Glenwood Springs native Jason Bordelon has been serving as the superintendent of the American Battle Monuments Commission’s Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands for more than a year.

  He oversees the day-to-day operations of the cemetery, including the pristine upkeep of the grounds and… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Nov. 16, 2022

  CDOT navigates employment crunch

  

  Snow is flying and the temps have dropped below freezing. It’s a perfect recipe to instill safe and slow driving habits. What’s more is the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is currently down a number of snow plow operators for clearing Highway 82 and Highway 133 this winter season. … read more →