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• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Feb. 17, 2021

  Hometown author shines

  "Diunthum: Illumnesia" cover art features the main character, Pagan, wearing a "breather." Courtesy photo.

  David Anderson remembers his childhood in Carbondale as some of the best days of his life and adds, “It was kind of like growing up in a storybook.”
  Last November, Anderson, who writes under the pen name “Spector Grove” published his debut novel, “Diunthum: Illumnesia.” It is the first… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Feb. 17, 2021

  CMC hosts author and exoneree Ray Hinton

  Ray Hinton's case is but one example of the epitome of prosecutorial misconduct which kept him on Death Row for 30 years for a crime he did not commit. Courtesy photo.

  Anthony Ray Hinton knows what it’s like to have one’s life held hostage by the whims of a state unwilling to admit wrongdoing, a feeling most readers will not experience. In 1985, Hinton was victim to an injustice that took 30 years from his life. After being tried for a… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Feb. 17, 2021

  Plans shift for Crown Mountain recreation complex

  Lush playing fields and other amenities off a variety of recreational opportunities. Courtesy photo.

  After much discussion and planning, local philanthropist Sheldon Wolitski determined that an indoor recreation center would not be built on the initial location proposed but instead on another available parcel in El Jebel.
  As Crown Mountain Park Board of Directors’ Tim Power Smith explained, “Sheldon’s plan is too big… read more →

• Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published Feb. 17, 2021

  Lease appeal dismissed by Pitkin County Manager

  This map of Glassier Open Space shows both Lease B and Lease F, the parcels that were recently opened up to a lease award process through Pitkin County Open Space and Trails. Lease B is 81.2 acres of irrigated pasture and Lease F is three acres that includes irrigation and a loafing shed. Lease A, a 40 acre parcel, will come up for lease in fall of this year. Courtesy map.

  At the end of January, a competitive lease application process for Pitkin County-owned agricultural land at the Glassier Open Space property in Basalt selected its winner, the Marigold Livestock Co.
  On Feb. 1, 2021, José Miranda, one of the other applicants and founder of Rocking TT Bar, filed a… read more →

• Locations: News By Jane Bachrach Published Feb. 14, 2021

  For the love of horses ... and dogs and goats

  Annie the Horse with her volunteer Maureen Kerr. Photo by Jane Bachrach.

  The indoor riding arena at WindWalkers overflows with love. Hearts cover the walls and free-standing obstacles. Stuffed animals sit atop the posts. Even some of the therapy horses have even sprouted hearts!
  Although Feb. 14 is Valentine’s day, the equine-assisted learning and therapy center on Missouri Heights is celebrating… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Feb. 10, 2021

  The Sun shines through

  Celebrating The Sopris Sun's first anniversary, from left to right: Jack Sebesta, Peggy DeVilbiss, Russ Criswell, Charlotte Graham, Colin Laird, Anne Goldberg, Allyn Harvey, Rita Marsh, Jane Bachrach, Evan Zislis, Sue Melus, Jeremy Heiman, Becky Young, Terray Sylvester, Terri Ritchie, Will Grandbois and Elizabeth Ritchie. Photo by Ed Kosmicki.

  On Feb. 12, 2021, The Sopris Sun completes its twelfth year of informing, inspiring and connecting community. For students of numerology, this is our “golden birthday,” age matching the day of month, as our community paper emerges through its “tween” years. It’s also Chinese New Year, inaugurating the… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Feb. 10, 2021

  Sheltering the homeless

  Jesse Brown folds his socks at the Feed My Sheep (FMS) day center in Glenwood Springs. Brown has lived without a home in the Valley for six years and has used the FMS overnight services the last two winter seasons. Photo by James Steindler.

  Perhaps the only consensus regarding the homelessness issue is that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The sheltering aspect alone is riddled with caveats. There are many more homeless people in the Valley than there are shelter options. But even if there were a facility to house every… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Feb. 10, 2021

  Basalt supports the arts community

  The Art Base Executive Director Skye Skinner shows off the ongoing remodeling at their new location. Photo by Roberta McGowan.

  At their regular meeting on Feb. 9, Basalt Town Council pledged more financial assistance for the Art Base (AB) move to Midland Avenue and also approved lease relief.
  Skye Skinner, AB executive director, requested an extension of their lease agreement and rent relief. The organization purchased the… read more →

• Locations: Columns, News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Feb. 10, 2021

  Scuttlebutt - February 11, 2021

  The Carbondale Chamber hosted its Business of the Year awards via Zoom this year. Courtesy screenshot.

  Vaccine eligibility
  As of Feb. 8, Colorado opened vaccine eligibility to people ages 65 to 69, to K-12 educators and childcare workers, to first responders and other essential workers. This is Phase 1b.2 of the state’s vaccination plan. The expansion allows more than a quarter of Colorado adults to… read more →

• Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published Feb. 10, 2021

  Conserved ranch looks to future

  Sunfire Ranch from above. Courtesy photo.

  At the end of 2020, a conservation easement that had been in negotiation for more than five years came to fruition. Sunfire Ranch, over 1,200 acres near the confluence of the Crystal River and Thompson Creek, sold a $10M conservation easement to Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (PCOST). Support… read more →