Dry is a word many Coloradans don’t like hearing in January. Less snow means harsher skiing conditions, and sparse moisture could adversely affect the next wildfire season. For the Colorado Headwaters River Basin, where resorts like Sunlight and all Aspen SkiCo mountains reside, it’s experiencing its lowest snowpack in state history. And at just 55% […]
Andrea Stewart
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Carbondale Chamber invites locals to annual Business Confluence
On Sept. 18, the Third Street Center will play host to the Carbondale Business Confluence, an annual event presented by the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. Andrea Stewart, president and CEO of the Chamber, said that the Confluence Event has developed over time to better serve the needs of Chamber members, and she’s proud of what […]
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Poop, there it is!
It’s a sight too familiar — dog waste, bagged and otherwise, littering our favorite trails. As the snow thaws, the problem is especially evident. One might wonder, did this person intend to grab their bag on the way back? Or do they think it’s somebody’s job to ferry poop away? Not only is it unsightly, […]
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Carbondale joins Mountain Chamber Alliance
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce and four other Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valley chambers (Aspen, Basalt, Colorado River Valley and Glenwood Springs) have joined the Mountain Chamber Alliance (MCA) to strengthen partnerships across the central Rockies region. Existing MCA member chambers include: Buena Vista, Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte, Grand Lake, Gunnison, Gypsum, Salida, Steamboat […]
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Carbondale Tourism leans into stewardship
For many years, Colorado cities and towns have promoted their qualities to attract visitors. This is becoming exceedingly less necessary as local establishments struggle to keep pace with the demand, exacerbated by the ongoing shortage of service workers. In late March, the governor signed into law House Bill 22-1117, allowing counties to spend lodging tax […]
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Workers needed near and far
It’s no secret, there is a deficiency in the labor pool. It is a nation-wide trend and the Roaring Fork Valley is no exception. Walking down Main Street in Carbondale, it’s hard not to notice the “help wanted” signs taped to the windows of popular restaurants. Some businesses, such as the newly-opened Ming’s restaurant next […]
