Principal HentschelLongtime Roaring Fork Valley educator Lindsay Hentschel was announced as the next Roaring Fork High School principal beginning this July. Hentschel holds a master’s degree in educational leadership, a graduate certificate in restorative practices and a bachelor’s degree in English education. Expect a full article in next week’s Sun! Sole finalist GianneschiThe Colorado Mountain […]
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Healthy cookingLaura Van Deusen will offer healthy cooking classes in Carbondale on Saturdays, April 13 and 20 and May 4. The bilingual curriculum is based on the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program designed to help reduce cholesterol, control diabetes and lower blood pressure. For more information visit www.bit.ly/cdalecooking or contact rootboundcooking@gmail.com I-70 delaysMotorists should anticipate traffic […]
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Thompson DivideIt’s official! The Department of the Interior announced on April 3 the finalization of the Thompson Divide Administrative Mineral Withdrawal — protecting 225,000 acres from future oil and gas leasing and mining for the next 20 years. In 2009, ranchers, recreationalists and conservationists formed the Thompson Divide Coalition to defend this cherished landscape and […]
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Tragedy on 82On Monday, March 18, a serious traffic accident occurred at the bottom of County Road 114 involving two Colorado Mountain College (CMC) residential students. One student sustained several injuries and was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. The other tragically died in the accident. CMC has counseling services available for all […]
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Red Hill vandal(s)The Red Hill Council, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Carbondale Parks and Rec reported that vandalism has occurred on the Red Hill trail system, damaging an infrared trail counter and dismantling restoration work. According to a press release, the disruption is “quite extensive in scale and undermines approximately 200 to 300 hours […]
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Tree pruningColorado Edible Forest, UpRoot Colorado, CSU Extension and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails are once again offering free fruit tree pruning workshops from New Castle to Basalt, Feb. 24 to March 30. The first four workshops are designed around the basics, while the fifth workshop emphasizes hands-on practice in Emma. To sign up, […]
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Mountain Fair deadlinesThe first glimmer of Mountain Fair is on the horizon … Carbondale Arts is officially accepting submissions for the 53rd Annual Mountain Fair t-shirt design contest. The theme this year, “This Must Be The Place: feet on the ground, head in the sky,” is inspired by a Talking Heads song, but the sentiment […]
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Dirt not mudAn early thaw has led to muddy conditions on local trails. If you are leaving a footprint in the mud, it’s best to turn back and return in the early morning or evening when trails are frozen and less prone to damage. MedicaidDuring the pandemic, one in four Coloradans were covered by Colorado […]
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X-stangFor the first time ever, the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Bustang will partner with X Games and Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) to provide a travel option for fans traveling from Denver to the X Games in Aspen through Sunday, Jan. 28. The Bustang West Line goes from Denver’s Union Station to Glenwood Springs five […]
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Help wantedThe Sopris Sun is seeking a volunteer proofreader to lend an extra pair of eyes to our written content before sending each week’s paper to the press. We are also hoping to expand deliveries by recruiting commuters in the Crystal Valley and beyond. For more information on either volunteer position, please contact news@soprissun.com Municipal […]