The most common questions that community members are asking me this month are about the scale and pace of development occurring along Highway 133. We each fall in love with Carbondale as it exists at a particular moment in time — often the moment you moved here or the way things were when you were […]
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Mountain-made for mountain style: Mariposa Hats
“I think everybody has the dream of doing something artistic, we all do. We all have artistic components in our lives, and they just come out in different ways,” says Susan Jordan, local milliner (hat maker) and owner of her own business, Mariposa Hats. Jordan has been in the Valley for over 20 years, originally […]
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Amy Kimberly prepares for ‘rewirement’
Amy Kimberly is perhaps the best-known member of Carbondale’s eclectic community. She has been instrumental in carrying forth the Mountain Fair tradition since 2004, and her role as executive director of Carbondale Arts brought fresh zeal into the organization. (Ihacvet.com) In 2019, she was honored with the Governor’s Creative Leadership Award in recognition of all […]
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Taking pride in history
The Carbondale Historical Preservation Commission (CHPC) wants you to take pride in your historic homes. That is why the commission is offering people who own a house deemed a “historical structure of merit” (SOM) the opportunity to call attention to its historical relevance. The town will split the cost for a tasteful and subtle plaque […]
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Carbondale is site of next RFSD staff housing expansion
The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education unanimously approved a plan to expand its staff housing program by 30 to 60 new units in Carbondale. The proposal was presented by Jeff Gatlin, RFSD chief operating officer, at the regularly-scheduled board meeting on April 13 at the Carbondale District Offices. This board approval begins […]
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Grupo operativo de emergencias en Carbondale va más allá del COVID
Traducción por Dolores Duarte Todos los administradores asistieron a la reunión ordinaria del 12 de abril. Como de costumbre, la reunión de la Junta Directiva de Carbondale comenzó con comentarios públicos de personas que no están en la agenda (no hubo ninguno), seguido de los comentarios de los administradores. Síndico Marty Silverstein se aseguró de […]
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Emergency Task Force looks beyond COVID
All trustees were in attendance at their regular meeting on April 12. As per usual, the meeting began with public comments from persons not on the agenda (there were none) followed by comments by the trustees. Marty Silverstein was sure to thank Town Clerk Cathy Derby and her “band of elves” for running a smooth […]
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A.O. Forbes’ odyssey to CRMS
A.O. Forbes is retiring from teaching, having completed his 33rd year at Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS), a school he attended and graduated from in 1969. To encapsulate Forbes’ legacy — as a teacher, coach, mentor, husband, father and grandfather — in one newspaper article, led us to discuss topics central to a well-lived life: […]
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Mayor Dan passes on the torch
Carbondale Mayor Dan Richardson flips the page to another chapter after opting not to run for a second term. To be fair, Richardson served for the second part of his predecessor’s term; so, has served close to two terms already. He pointed out that six years is a significant stint in local government and, if […]
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Inhale the future, exhale the past: Kula Yoga on Main is back!
Just a short walk down the road from its previous location, Kula Yoga on Main has reopened and is ready to welcome yoga-lovers around the Roaring Fork Valley. Situated at 1201 Main Street in Carbondale, near the roundabout, Kula’s new home offers community members a yoga experience that tingles with possibilities and excitement. “There’s only […]