Most nonprofits are already familiar with the grant-funder world, even if they have not yet themselves dipped deeply into it. Perhaps they are not sure how to begin, or if it is worth their limited time to do so. In addition, beyond nonprofits, certain for-profit companies may also qualify for grants. Many organizations wonder if […]
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The Green Eyeshade: A few words about embezzlement
This is my first installment of The Green Eyeshade, a periodic column for the Sopris Sun, broadly covering issues of interest to small businesses and nonprofits. The name refers to the caricature of old-time bookkeepers who, according to the internet, wore cellophane visors to protect themselves from eye strain. I’m an old-time accountant myself, having […]
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Carbondale Report: Rates increasing and public infrastructure improving
All Carbondale trustees were present for their final meeting of September, addressing several items indicative of an evolving town. First, a consent agenda was approved that included approval of minutes, special event permits for the Carbondale Historical Society (Membership Drive, Oct. 3 at True Nature) and English In Action (Fiesta de Tamales, Oct. 25 at […]
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Our Town: Community drives Aly Sanguily’s journey
For Aly Sanguily, community is at the heart of everything she does. Whether running a brewery, organizing events or raising her daughter, Harlow, Sanguily’s journey reflects a deep connection to the people and places that make Carbondale unique.Sanguily and her husband, Chase Engel, moved to the Roaring Fork Valley nearly 15 years ago when Engel […]
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Mature Content: The rest of the story
Remember my marijuana farm from last month’s column? I used that story to make a point about conditions along Highway 133 but probably left you wondering, “How did Kokish resolve the job thing? After burning the plants, wasn’t he still stuck in a soul-crushing bureaucracy?” I want to tell you how that turned out, but […]
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AXKAWA closes on a high note
Editor’s note: This story was adjusted on Dec. 7, 2023 to delete a detail about the opening date for Bodegón by Domingo Sausage, yet to be determined. AXKAWA (formerly Señor Taco Show) has closed its doors after 10 years of operation. The beloved taqueria underwent an evolution when they changed the name of Señor Taco […]
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Main Street Gallery and the Framer remains in the family
After more than four decades, Sally and Frank Norwood are passing their successful business, Main Street Gallery and the Framer, into the capable hands of long-time employee Cate Tallmadge. This transition was timed around the Norwoods’ lease expiring at 399 Main Street, and Tallmadge will continue their legacy in the same space. The paperwork will […]
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El Dorado’s gold standard is collaboration
Ever since Batch Provisions vacated 358 Main Street nearly a year ago, its absence has been felt — especially on a First Friday. Thankfully for Carbondale, the building’s new owner, Mike Arnold, set out to revitalize the space with a similar feeling, albeit revamped. Officially open as of Thursday, Aug. 17 (with murmurs of an […]
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Paonia businesses feeling impacts of 133 closure
On April 29, a sinkhole began forming on Highway 133, between Somerset and Paonia, that grew to cause massive road damage resulting in a total road closure that lasted nearly two months. The sinkhole resulted from a strong spring run-off destroying a culvert that ran beneath the highway. On Monday, June 19, the Department of […]
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What’s up with Midland?
As of mid-April, Old Town Basalt is already well into its Midland Avenue Streetscape Project, an initiative that will not only refurbish underground utilities along Midland Ave but give its pavement a significant facelift. However, not all Basalt residents are keen on the project — especially its timeline. Although it may feel like a recent […]