El 21 de febrero de este 2026 marqué mi segundo aniversario al frente de Sol del Valle. No imaginaba que ese mismo momento también marcaría el inicio de una despedida.
Bianca Godina
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A letter from Sol del Valle’s editora
On Feb. 21, 2026, I marked my second anniversary at the helm of Sol del Valle. I never imagined that this same moment would also mark the beginning of a farewell. Today I write these words with a knot in my throat and many mixed emotions. Alongside that anniversary came difficult news and an even […]
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Crecimiento y colaboración regional se destacaron en el evento State of the Community
Dando inicio al Almuerzo Empresarial State of the Community, un evento que reúne a líderes y miembros de la comunidad del valle del río Colorado, la directora ejecutiva de la Cámara de Comercio del Río Colorado, Erin Hunt, destacó la importancia de este encuentro, una tradición de décadas para la organización. Hunt subrayó que la […]
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‘Newspaper isn’t dying yet, not as long as I’m around!’
A look inside the newspaper printing process Last Thursday, Jan. 5, after sending Sol del Valle to print, the Sol del Valle and Sopris Sun teams traveled through the Glenwood Canyon to the printing press where both newspapers, along with many other local publications, come to life on paper. The Colorado Mountain News Media (CMNM) […]
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El poder del dar: Colorado Gives Day
Este mes inauguró por cuarto año consecutivo la iniciativa de Sopris Sun de presentar una guía con más de cien organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales. Esta guía nos invita a conocer su trabajo y a abrir el corazón para dar un poco de lo que tenemos.
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The power of giving — Every contribution counts
I have to be honest and admit that this month marks the beginning of my favorite time of the year. Not just for the celebrations and delicious meals, but also for that beautiful energy that invites us to embrace, connect — and give. I grew up in a household of three siblings, the daughter of […]
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Nuestras Voces: A community finds refuge onstage
Last weekend wrapped “Nuestras Voces: Anhelo un Café con Estrellas,” at the Ute Theater in Rifle. The play, an autobiographical collection of our own Valley’s vignettes, was presented by VOICES, the nonprofit devoted to amplifying local stories and advocating for inclusion and social justice through the arts. The timing for this production and its message […]
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Healing is an act of love
This article from Sol del Valle has been translated for English readers. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for clarity and space. Alejandra Rico is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico and has been living in the Valley for 20 years. She offers free yoga classes, though donations are welcomed, every Thursday at 6:30pm at Stepping […]
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RFV continues advancing news equity
Two upcoming events will celebrate advancements in the availability of Spanish-language news media in the Roaring Fork Valley. The first of these events will feature the debut of CoWest Noticias Collaborative (CNC), a now formalized group of Roaring Fork Valley news organizations that began convening in 2021. Aspen Daily News, the Aspen Times, Glenwood Springs […]
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Immigration representatives encourage undocumented residents to have a plan, and a lawyer
This story has been updated to more clearly reflect that Hector Gonzalez is not an attorney but a federally accredited representative through the Department of Justice, as reported in the Vail Daily on March 25, 2026. Hector Gonzalez explained that he is an accredited representative who is authorized by the Department of Justice to represent people in immigration […]