My scholastic aptitudes always tended toward the humanities. My high school offered “Humanistic Physics” for such dummies. In the textbook for this class was a quote by English poet Francis Thompson that I have never forgotten. “All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly To each other linked are, That thou canst not stir […]
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Carbondale Chamber confluenceThe Carbondale Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Confluence event on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Among the highlights, Carolyn Tucker with the Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium announced unemployment in Garfield County is hovering below the national average of 4.3%. Increased retirements, decreased birth rates and a generally aging population, she suggested, should motivate […]
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The not-so-great Crystal River dry-up
By Bill JochemsCVEPA Views The United States Drought Monitor classifies the Crystal Valley in a state of exceptional drought. Even though River Valley Ranch is within this exceptional drought zone, diners on the deck of the Homestead Restaurant can enjoy the magnificent, luscious green view to the south. They will not see the slightest hint […]
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Aspen Journalism hosted ProPublica on ‘The State of Independent Journalism’
“I love America more than any other country in the world, and exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” This is the James Baldwin quote that Mark Harvey, board president of Aspen Journalism, feels best wraps up the mission of his news agency. As part of this mission, Aspen […]
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Defensores y abogados observan un aumento de las denuncias comunitarias de actividad del ICE, pero advierten de la propagación de información errónea
La semana del 19 de mayo, algunos grupos de defensa de los inmigrantes y abogados locales vieron un repunte en los informes de la comunidad de las acciones federales de aplicación de la ley de inmigración en el valle de Roaring Fork y el corredor de montaña de la I-70.
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Aspen Meadows promete paridad salarial para los estudiantes con visado J-1 que regresen después de que los trabajadores internacionales planteen sus preocupaciones
Eleanor Bennett / Aspen Journalism y Aspen Public Radio Aspen Meadows Resort ofrecerá a los estudiantes con visado J-1 que regresan al país el mismo salario y acceso a propinas que a los empleados nacionales tras las quejas de los participantes en el programa de intercambio cultural sobre las condiciones de trabajo durante el verano. […]
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Streets of Glenwood surveyThe City of Glenwood Springs is asking residents to share their experiences and concerns around transportation safety. An online survey, available until Oct. 25, seeks to identify areas where people feel unsafe while traveling, whether by foot, bike, public transit or car. Survey insights will be combined with existing data, such as […]
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A new Sol rises
The Sopris Sun is proud to announce that beginning June 28, el Sol del Valle will embrace a new look, a new day for printing and distribution (Fridays), and a deeper commitment to the standalone product — now under the auspices of The Sopris Sun nonprofit. With Bianca Godina leading the editorial charge and Margarita […]
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Panel discusses Western water needs and challenges
On the evening of April 10, The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) hosted a panel discussion titled “Hanging in the Balance: Competing Needs for Water in the West.” The event was presented under the auspices of Aspen Journalism (AJ) and the Denver-based Colorado Water Trust (CWT), who partnered to produce it with TACAW and Aspen […]
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Freedom’s just another word…
“Freedom’s just another word for nothin’ left to lose.” I love the curious lyric in Kris Kristofferson’s ballad of Americana, and it’s good enough for Bobby McGee. I resonate more with Dylan’s perspective on such values as freedom: “I spoke the word, as if a wedding vow.”On the birthday of The Sopris Sun, I keep […]