July 11, 1938 – December 11, 2025 The Young family is saddened to announce the passing of their beloved father, life partner, grandfather and friend. Bob died peacefully on Dec. 11, 2025, in Florida, surrounded by loved ones. J. Robert “Bob” Young, founder and chairman of Alpine Bank and its holding company, Alpine Banks of […]
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Deck the WallsIt’s not too late to shop local this gift-giving season. Carbondale Arts’ Deck the Walls holiday market remains open from 10am to 5pm most days (wrapping up on Dec. 24 at 2pm). This weekend there will be a pop-up farmer’s market at The Launchpad from 10am to 4pm Saturday and 11am to 4pm […]
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Uniting cultures
Colorado River Valley Team, in collaboration with the Garfield County Public Library District, organized the Valley’s first Children’s Day event on April 27. Esmeralda Zúñiga, founder of Colorado River Valley Team, a nonprofit organization, shared that the idea for the event arose from a desire to share Latino traditions. Zúñiga commented, “We want to share […]
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Alpine Bank nears $2.5 million community fundraising goal
For Alpine Bank’s 50th anniversary, President Glen Jammaron said they wanted to do something big. The objective was to raise $2.5 million for nonprofits — a number Jammaron referred to as a stretch of a goal. However, considering that half a century is a significant milestone, the bank didn’t shy away from setting such a […]
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Susana Salamun earns Denver Business Journal award
From a young age, Susana Salamun has been making waves in the world of business. Salamun, a familiar face in the Roaring Fork Valley through her work with Alpine Bank, was recently recognized in the Denver Business Journal’s 2024 Class of 40 Under 40. The award celebrates young professionals in Denver who are making an […]
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Susana Salamun consigue el premio 40 Under 40
Desde una temprana edad, Susana Salamun siempre ha participado en la industria de negocios. Recientemente, ella, conocida en el Valle Roaring Fork por su trabajo con Alpine Bank, fue reconocida en la clase de 2024 “40 Under 40” de Denver Business Journal. Este premio celebra a profesionales jóvenes que están haciendo un impacto en sus […]
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Letters – Jan. 26, 2023
Forever Young Congratulations on the occasion of Alpine Bank’s 50th anniversary. Carbondale is the birthplace of Alpine Bank and it has been much more than just a bank. We have all heard Alpine’s ads and jingles espousing community involvement and concern for its patrons. For 50 years, founder/president Bob Young has walked his talk and […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – Jan. 19, 2023
Drought reprieve Snowpack in the Roaring Fork Watershed is 136% of “normal” for this time of year, the Roaring Fork Conservancy reported on Jan. 12, with Crystal River headwaters snow water equivalent measurements at 147-171% of normal. Statewide, snowpack is at 129% of the 1991-2020 median, lifting 40% of Colorado, including our region, out of […]
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Alpine Bank and Larry Day color 2023
If you hadn’t yet noticed, Alpine Bank’s newest annual calendar is especially lively as the bank, founded in Carbondale in January 1973, approaches its 50th anniversary. Sopris Sun readers will instantly recognize the whimsical imaginings of artist Larry Day gracing the calendar’s 12 pages with playful color. For every month of the year, a different […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – Nov. 17, 2022
Spruce up The Sun Break out the art supplies, it’s time for our annual “Spruce Up The Sun” cover illustration contest! This year’s theme is: Travel Through Time. The contest is open to local kids from pre-kindergarten through high school. Submissions can be dropped off in the designated box outside the Launchpad in Carbondale and […]