Since the Confluence Early Childhood Development Service District was established last November by way of ballot measure 7A, the district’s newly elected Board of Directors has been busy laying the groundwork for a strong start to represent a diverse community. “It’s a really exciting time to be involved in local government,” said Carolynne “Carly” Kraemer, […]
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Basalt Report: Councilors and Eagle County Commissioners share pizza, plans for the future
During this week’s regular Tuesday meeting, Basalt Town Council held a shared meal and joint work session with the Eagle Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to discuss updates concerning wildlife, childcare, land use and housing, both in Basalt and the greater county. The first topic of discussion concerned recent county-funded efforts to reduce wildfire risk. […]
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Letters – Oct. 23, 2025
Re: No KingsI was impressed by the “No Kings” crowd last Saturday. Unlike last June in Sayre Park, not one person gave me a middle-digit salute, though I was wearing my “not fit for print” t-shirt. Thank you, peaceful protesters! It seemed many if not most of the crowd seemed to be older folks, older […]
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Formación del primer distrito especial de Colorado para financiar el cuidado infantil será decidida por votantes de tres condados
Los votantes de tres condados decidirán en noviembre si aprueban el primer distrito especial de Colorado para financiar cuidado infantil. La medida busca ampliar acceso, reducir costos y apoyar a proveedores.
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Formation of Colorado’s first special district funding childcare to be decided by tri-county voters
This November, regional voters will decide whether or not to pass the Early Childhood Service District ballot measure proposed by the Confluence Early Childhood Education Coalition (CECE). If approved, it would become Colorado’s first special taxing district meant to improve access to early-childhood care and education — another is being explored on the Front Range, […]
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Little Blue Preschool expands child care capacity
After nearly two years of planning, construction is underway for an expansion at Little Blue Preschool in Carbondale. Projected for completion in fall 2025, the 2,427-square-foot expansion will more than double Little Blue’s current capacity for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years. “In Carbondale there are so many people who are […]