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, who is not an attorney but an “immigration advocate” authorized by the Department of Justice to assist people in immigration […]
Bianca Godina
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Buddy Program and EcoFlight raise environmental awareness
This story originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for our English readers. On December 10, 2024, the Buddy Program wrapped up the year with one of its annual activities, EcoFlight. EcoFlight is a nonprofit founded in 2002 by pilot Bruce Gordon. They tackle a myriad of environmental concerns by hosting charter flights […]
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We’re here to listen
In the not-so-distant past, people have talked about how living in the Roaring Fork Valley is like being in a bubble, protecting us from the contention of what lies beyond. And, in this idealistic mountain town, with its vibrant, connected and whimsical community, there is good reason to be grateful for the comparable security it […]
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5 Point: Connecting communities through stories of adventure
This story originated from our Spanish newspaper, Sol del Valle, and has been translated for our English readers. The Ute Theater, located on 4th Street in Rifle, welcomed 110 attendees for a screening of “Mr. Cato” on Friday, Nov. 15. For nearly two decades, 5 Point Film Festival has inspired communities with adventure films. Its […]
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Celebrating inclusion and hope in the Roaring Fork Valley
Editor’s note: This originally printed in our Spanish publication, Sol del Valle, and was translated for our English readers. On Saturday night, Nov. 9, TACAW (The Arts Center at Willits) was elegantly transformed to welcome more than 200 attendees at the much-anticipated “Boots & Buddies” dance. Best Buddies, a global nonprofit organization, has been operating […]
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Lift-Up celebrates the grand reopening of its thrift store in Parachute
This story by Sol del Valle Editor Bianca Godina was translated from Spanish to English. Lift-Up has dedicated the past four months preparing for the reopening of its thrift store. Last Saturday, Oct. 19, First Street in Parachute was adorned with red, white and black for the inauguration of Lift-Up’s third thrift store in the […]
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Letter from the Editor: We’re better together
It’s a surreal experience to pick up el Sol del Valle on a Friday. Here is a full newspaper, all in Spanish, now hovering at 20 pages packed with local and regional news as well as original art and cultural anecdotes. I am delighted, turning each page and lingering on a photo or headline, making […]
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La comunidad levanta un nuevo Sol del Valle
Por Jackie Ramirez El Sol del Valle Este sábado 29 de junio, El Sol del Valle tuvo su fiesta de lanzamiento en la biblioteca de Glenwood Springs donde la comunidad llegó a respaldar la nueva imagen del Sol del Valle. Descrito como un “hermoso mosaico que ha llegado a existir” en la comunidad por la […]
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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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Sopris Alpaca Farm continúa regalando risas y momentos memorables a toda la comunidad
Por Bianca Godina Editora de El Sol del Valle Sopris Alpaca Farm ha estado ofreciendo risas y momentos memorables a toda la comunidad desde 2018. Sus propietarios, Kim y Cory Wesson, solían vivir en Silt con alrededor de 15 alpacas antes de mudarse a las afueras, cerca de la escuela Coal Ridge, donde ahora tienen […]