Alpine Bank

• Locations: Letters Published Jan. 25, 2023

  Letters - Jan. 26, 2023

  Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Carbondale Chamber Business of the Year Awards: Alpine Bank (for-profit) and Aspen Valley Land Trust (nonprofit). Pictured, left to right: Andrea Stewart (Carbondale Chamber), Erin Quinn and Suzanne Stephens (Aspen Valley Land Trust), Garrett Jammaron (Alpine Bank) and Katie Montie (Carbondale Chamber). Courtesy photo

  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… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Jan. 18, 2023

  Scuttlebutt / Calendar - Jan. 19, 2023

  Here’s to the first 50! On Jan. 13, Alpine Bank celebrated its 50th anniversary in Carbondale — where it all began in 1973 (learn the whole history at www.bit.ly/Alpine50th). Although founder Bob Young was unable to attend in-person, he sent an audio message thanking the community for its support. The bank then gave five $10,000 gifts to local organizations: Carbondale Arts, the Mount Sopris Nordic Council, English in Action, Ross Montessori School and Stepping Stones. Pictured here, community relations manager Helene Gude lights the “cake.” Photo by Jessica Hedges/JJ Photography

  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… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh

  Alpine Bank and Larry Day color 2023

  Larry Day’s sketch of the Carbondale page before ink and color, courtesy of the artist

  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… read more →

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

  Scuttlebutt & Calendar - Nov. 17, 2022

  Alpine Bank’s 50th anniversary 2023 calendar, featuring the whimsical art of Larry Day, is now available! Each month illustrates in detail a place in Colorado where Alpine Bank operates a branch. Mosey on down to your nearest branch to inquire about taking home a copy of the calendar. Courtesy art

  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… read more →

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  Alpine Bank Adopt-a-thon

  By 1blankuser Published Aug. 7, 2021

  Join us on August 7th & 8th for the Alpine Bank Adopt-a-thon! This weekend only, Alpine Bank Carbondale will be covering ALL adoption fees. Come visit the shelter, adopt a pet and take home a goodie bag compliments of Alpine Bank. See all of our adoptable animals HERE and fill…

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Mar. 24, 2021

  Correlation between overdraft fees and income?

  Local teller Allie Parker works the drive up window at Carbondale's Alpine Bank. Photo by James Steindler.

  Consumers near and far often reel from incurred overdraft (OD) charges in their checking accounts. It may seem reasonable to assume that those paying OD fees likely have less money in their account. That is not necessarily the case according to local bankers.

  Alpine Bank speaks candidly
  “The historical… read more →