Aspen Art Chapel

• 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 →