Prior to its regular meeting, Basalt Town Council held a joint work session with the Eagle County Commissioners. Mayor Bill Kane introduced the council and emphasized Basalt’s commitment to conserving open space and containing development. Eagle County Manager Jeff Shroll opened with a discussion about purchasing a parcel of U.S. Forest Service land near Crown […]
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Basalt Report: Downtown Basalt, planning for beauty
On Tuesday night, Basalt Town Council’s meeting was relatively brief, mostly taken up by presentations concerning the improvement of public property downtown. To begin, Jami Hayes, executive director of YouthZone, presented an update to the council. YouthZone provides positive growth opportunities for teens on the Western Slope, helping on average 282 youths in Garfield County […]
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Informe de Basalt: El consejo aprueba el presupuesto y otros asuntos
Se llevó a cabo una sesión de trabajo antes de la reunión ordinaria del Ayuntamiento de Basalt el 13 de diciembre y se dedicó principalmente a una presentación informativa sobre el proyecto en curso de la entrada a Aspen, específicamente en lo que respecta al puente de Castle Creek. Construido en 1961, el puente -aunque […]
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Basalt falls to defending champ Eaton
Basalt traveled to two-time defending state champion Eaton on Saturday, Nov. 12, hoping to earn a spot in this weekend’s semifinals. The Longhorns and the Fighting Reds carried winning streaks of ten games and 9 games, respectively, into the matchup, but only one team could move on. The Longhorns struggled to cope with Eaton’s offensive […]
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Musician makes the world a smaller place, one song at a time
Eli Lev’s love of travel and sincere interest in world cultures have outfitted the singer-songwriter with a unique toolkit for musical storytelling. Lev will, as he says, “make the world a smaller place” by bringing his indie folk and Americana music leanings, with an “originals and covers set,” to the Bull and Buck in Basalt […]
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Basalt Report: Approval reached for Center Circle development
On Tuesday, Aug. 23, Basalt Town Council reached decisions regarding several ordinances and resolutions, most notably the non-unanimous decision to approve the development of a three-story apartment complex and space for a grocery store at 140 Basalt Center Circle, previously home to Clark’s Market and Habitat ReStore. The regular municipal meeting attracted robust attendance from […]
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Basalsa is back!
This year, the celebration is partnering with The Buddy Program for a family-friendly day of dance. “Bring your kids, bring your friends, bring your grandparents, bring mom and dad,” said Kathryn Sansone, The Buddy Program’s development director. The event was founded in 2008 to promote cultural diversity in Basalt. Photographer Pete McBride, then a member […]
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¡Basalsa está de regreso!
Traducción por Claudia Pawl Este año, la celebración se asocia con el Buddy Program para lograr un día de baile familiar. “Traiga a sus hijos, traiga a sus amigos, traiga a sus abuelos, traiga a mamá y papá”, dijo Kathryn Sansone, directora de desarrollo de The Buddy Program. El evento fue fundado en 2008 para […]
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Intimate Locality: The art of color with Andy Taylor
On Thursday, July 21, the Ann Korologos Gallery on Basalt’s Midland Avenue presented a new collection of work by Carbondale artist Andy Taylor. It was the opening night and artist reception for Taylor’s solo exhibition titled “The Art of Color”, featuring landscapes painted in either oil or pastel. Taylor, who has his studio in downtown […]
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Basalt Report: New public works manual approved
With spring break and a slim agenda before it, the Basalt Town Council’s regular meeting was wrapped up in less than 30 minutes Tuesday night. Mayor Bill Kane described those present to take care of the town’s business as “a skeleton crew,” owing to absences of Councilor David Knight and outgoing Councilor Gary Tennenbaum, and […]