Wildfire preparedness The Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District recognizes May as “Wildfire Preparedness Month.” Four out of five of the largest fires in Colorado’s history have occurred in the past three years, with the most destructive fire happening this previous winter. The first step for preparedness is to sign up for local alerts. You […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – May 5, 2022
Holy Cross Energy election The Holy Cross Energy (HCE) cooperative is holding its annual election and two board of directors seats are on the ballot. HCE chair Dave Munk runs unopposed in the southern district, while incumbent Adam Quinton is challenged by Rosanne Casey in its northern district. Members will also vote on HCE’s updated […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – April 28, 2022
Wildfire preparedness With drier weather and the return of Red Flag warnings, the American Red Cross of Colorado advises residents to prepare for the threat of wildfires by creating an evacuation plan; building an emergency kit with water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, battery-powered radio, first aid kit, medications, important papers, chargers, cash and blankets; and […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar, April 21, 2022
Demeter’s Garden The community garden behind the Third Street Center, known as Demeter’s Garden, has available plots for the 2022 growing season. Plots come in various sizes and, for those new to gardening, help will be available. People interested in reserving garden space can contact the Carbondale Rec Center at 970-510-1297. Queer VOICES VOICES is […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – April 7, 2022
Sustis for sale As reported by The Aspen Times on March 31, Sustainable Settings has put all 244 acres of their Thompson Creek Ranch on the market for over $24 million. The property was purchased by Sustainable Settings co-founders Brook and Rose LeVan in 2003 for $2 million. A conservation easement on the land restricts […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – March 31, 2022
Mountain Fair line-up Tune into Express Yourself on KDNK this Friday, April 1, for the grand reveal of Carbondale’s 51st Mountain Fair slated musical talent. Scavenger hunt The Carbondale Rec Department hosts “Where My Peeps At?” on April 16. Teams of up to six people will unscramble clues leading to 13 different locations, then race […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – 24 de marzo, 2022
First Ascent Colorado Mountain College invites youth to apply for a free, multi-day outdoor leadership course at its campus in Leadville. The course is open to students who will complete eighth and ninth grade this spring and it takes place from June 19 through June 24. Applications are due by April 22 at www.coloradomtn.edu/firstascent Removing […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – March 10, 2021
Search and rescue Garfield County’s Search and Rescue Team is now recruiting volunteers to help “find the lost, rescue the stranded and injured, recover the deceased and educate the public on wilderness and mountain safety,” writes the sheriff’s office. At no cost, the average team member will receive over 400 hours per year in training, […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – March 3, 2022
Candidate forum The Sopris Sun is proud to host a candidate forum for the Carbondale Board of Town Trustees, in partnership with KDNK, on Wednesday, March 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. Join in-person at Town Hall, online, or by tuning into KDNK. If you have any question suggestions, please email them to news@soprissun.com with […]