Leonardo (Leo) Occhipinti lives in El Bolsón, Andean Region of the 42nd Parallel in Argentina. An artist, illustrator and comic creator, he has shared his comic strips, “Synchronicities” (“Sincronias” en Español) and “New World” (“Nuevo Mundo”), with Sol del Valle and Sopris Sun readers for close to four years. This interview has been edited for […]
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Partial: Defending the people who defend the Earth
As editor of The Sopris Sun, I am tasked with exercising impartiality: Keeping an open mind to the many nuances that exist in every story. There is one story, however, I’m compelled to tell, and I must admit, I am partial. I am partial to a people risking everything to restore a more harmonious coexistence […]
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Bodegón opens its doors
Bodegón, a restaurant specializing in Argentinian cuisine, operated by Silvina Rodriguez and her husband Lucas De Cesco of Domingo Sausage, opened its doors in Carbondale on Dec.17. It’s been met with soaring reviews from community members who’ve stopped in. Located at 46 North Fourth Street, where Axkawa was formerly located, the new restaurant owners have […]
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Caminando para sanar
El 22 de mayo se ha designado como Día de Acción Global Contra el Terricidio. ¿Qué es el terricidio? Segun el Movimiento de Mujeres Indígenas por el Buen Vivir, una organizacion basada en Argentina, “Llamamos terricidio al asesinato no sólo de los ecosistemas tangibles y de los pueblos que lo habitan, sino también al asesinato […]