As I sit in Brian Colley’s studio, a small plastic stampede of dinosaur figurines gathers in the corner, suspended above plush eyeball masks and a dim light bulb the size of an adult head. Asked how the dinosaurs play into his art practice, Colley mentions a watercolor series of “Dinosaur Rodeos” he made a few […]
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Letters – Oct. 2, 2025
Correction: A graph published in last week’s Basalt Report claimed that Carbondale’s code sets aside 20% of new developments over three units for inclusionary housing. In 2024, that percentage was increased to 25%. Re: Promoting divisionI was saddened to read a disparaging letter about Brian Colley’s work, not because the writer’s opinion differs from mine […]
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Glenwood rally draws a large crowd
Around 2,000 people showed up in Sayre Park on Saturday, April 5, for the Hands Off! rally organized by Mountain Action Indivisible in conjunction with more than 1,200 similar events throughout the country. It’s estimated that 5.2 million Americans participated nationally in demonstrations to protect various rights and social services. Speaking in Glenwood Springs were […]
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Drawn together — Local craft clubs alleviate loneliness
Almost every Tuesday night for over seven years, the Roaring Fork Drawing Club has gathered artists of all ages and skill levels for a casual encounter at traveling locations throughout the Valley. The club has met at a tattoo parlor, businesses now shuttered, art museums and galleries, venue spaces, a thrift store, fashion show rehearsals, […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Municipal electionsPetitions to run for election to the Carbondale Board of Trustees are now available at Town Hall and can be retrieved from Town Clerk Jessica Markham. There will be three seats available. To qualify, petitions must be turned in by Jan. 22 with 25 signatures from Carbondale residents who are registered to vote. In […]
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Colley and Day exhibit Sopris Sun art at Bonfire
Beginning with an opening reception from 5 to 6:30pm on First Friday, Jan. 5, Bonfire Coffee will host a Sopris Sun-themed exhibition of artwork by Brain Colley and Larry Day featuring drawings that have appeared within the pages of this weekly newspaper. The dynamic duo are friends who make one another laugh, with Colley’s quirky […]
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Introducing: Sweet Jessup and the Dirty Buckets
This reporter heard Sweet Jessup and the Dirty Buckets on KDNK a while back and figured they were probably a touring band playing at Steve’s Guitars that night. Wrong. They are local folks. After hearing the band play to a good-sized crowd at the KDNK First Friday open house a week or so later, it […]
