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• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published May. 5, 2021

  Neighborly disputes

  Ascendigo CEO Peter Bell demonstrates on a map where their proposed development would place buildings. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

  At the end of Harmony Lane, four miles up Missouri Heights from El Jebel — or five miles from Highway 82 on Catherine’s Store Road — a small crowd gathered on a pleasant Saturday morning. The meeting consisted of representatives for Ascendigo Autism Services and Missouri Heights residents,… read more →

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published May. 5, 2021

  ATV decision deferred

  This sign is posted at the parking area of the historic Marble Millsite, where the Town of Marble has designated parking for ATVs to unload trailers. Courtesy photo.

  “There’s no silver bullet to fix this,” said Jonathan Houck, Gunnison County Board of Commissioners Chair, more than once at Tuesday’s regular Zoom meeting. He was referring to an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) problem that’s been a thorn in the side of Marble residents for almost a decade. … read more →

• Locations: News Published May. 5, 2021

  Bridging Resources facilitates connections

  Aspen Community Foundation

  By Jacquelinne Castro

  When the pandemic hit last year, our community realized the difficulty that many families go through, even when emergencies like COVID aren’t exasperating circumstances. For this reason, the Aspen Community Foundation and Pitkin County Human Services saw a need for extra support. Suddenly, many families encountered…

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• Locations: News By James Steindler Published May. 5, 2021

  After Hours Urgent Care is up and running

  Prompters at the registration desk, upon entering the automatic doors to the ER, queue patients to ask themselves if they need urgent or emergency care. Courtesy Photo.

  Hurt yourself? Can’t wait until Monday? Know it’s going to cost an arm and a leg, hopefully not literally, for a trip to the Emergency Room (ER)? Well, Valley View’s After Hours Urgent Care (AHUC) might be your answer. AHUC opened its doors to serve injuries that fall… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published May. 5, 2021

  RFHS art show returns May 10-12

  "Muscle Project" by Keiry Lopez Perez. Photo by Sue Rollyson.

  Last year saw the Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) annual student art show canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tradition has returned this year with the show featuring artwork from over 100 students.

  From Monday, May 10, through Wednesday, May 12, the show displays work created throughout… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published May. 5, 2021

  Scuttlebutt / Calendar - May 6, 2021

  Basalt Middle School fifth graders helped their town with a trash clean-up on Arbor Day. The kids also visited an Amur Chokecherry Tree planted by town arborist Chris Beiser. Courtesy photo.

  Roadwork season

  Construction on Blake Avenue in Glenwood Springs between 29th Street and Highway 82 is underway. Work is anticipated to be complete in August. Motorists should expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic on Blake Avenue and some full road closures on weekdays from 7… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Sardinsky Published May. 5, 2021

  Glassblowing at CRMS refined by expertise

  Internationally-renowned artist José Chardiet works as studio assistant Martin Gerdin looks on. Photo by Will Sardinsky.

  José Chardiet glances through purple tinted glasses, checking on the molten-orange blob of viscous glass dangling off a metal rod. The blob twirls in sync as his lean arms push and pull. Studio assistant Martin Gerdin gathers more glass on another metal rod, moving skillfully around the small… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Apr. 28, 2021

  RFHS volleyball: where camaraderie wins

  Rams volleyball players showed great energy in their game against the Delta Panthers on April 22. Photo by Sue Rollyson.

  Last Thursday was Senior Night for varsity girls’ volleyball at Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). The formidable Delta Panthers would leave town with a victory in tow; however, no loss could dampen the spirits of a team that has formed closely-knit bonds over the season.

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• Locations: News Published Apr. 28, 2021

  Council approves condo purchase

  The Basalt Town Council approved a contract for $361,000 to purchase a one-bedroom condo in the building on the left, part of the Riverside Plaza development on Two Rivers Road. The purchase would mean that the Town of Basalt would own all eight condos in the building as part of the town's employee housing inventory. Photo by Todd Hartley.

  By Todd Hartley

  Health, both the COVID-related kind and the fiscal kind, took center stage at Tuesday night’s Basalt Town Council meeting, and while nothing is changing just yet on the COVID front, the outlook couldn’t be much sunnier on the town’s balance-sheet side. 

  People in Basalt… read more →

• Locations: News By Ken Pletcher Published Apr. 28, 2021

  CMC/HCE solar project is a “win-win”

  Artist's rendering of the solar power array and battery storage facility to be built near CMC's Spring Valley campus. Courtesy image.

  In early April, Holy Cross Energy (HCE) announced that it was partnering with Colorado Mountain College (CMC) to develop a large photovoltaic solar array near Glenwood Springs. The installation, which will be built on CMC-owned land near its Spring Valley campus, will have a generating capacity of 4.5… read more →