Colin Laird

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    Third Street Center gets a boost

    Third Street Center gets a boost thumbnail The Third Street Center’s new EV chargers will be operational this month, once two breakers are installed and Arcos Mobility programs the machines. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

    Martín Bonzi works for Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER), a nonprofit with offices at the Third Street Center. He also drives an electric vehicle (EV), which is appropriate given his role proselytizing EV adoption in 14 northwestern Colorado counties as CLEER’s transportation program manager. As such, Bonzi was… read more →

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    ‘Carbondale es tuyo’

    ‘Carbondale es tuyo’ thumbnail "A single piñata pole can make a difference," Omar Sarabia told trustees. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

    First, an admission. Last week, The Sopris Sun printed the incorrect date for the town’s Spanish-outreach meeting both in English in our calendar and in Spanish in Chisme del Pueblo. Moreover, we will not have this article translated until next week. These shortcomings are unintentional and evidence of the work… read more →

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    Carbondale Report: Changing of the guard

    Carbondale Report: Changing of the guard thumbnail Carbondale’s newly sworn-in trustees (from left to right): Erica Sparhawk (re-elected), Colin Laird and Chris Hassig. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

    It can be a bittersweet moment in a healthy representative democracy. Elected officials of yesteryear humbly step down as the newly-chosen leaders assume their responsibilities. Tuesday’s Board of Town Trustees meeting was such a moment. The audience included family and friends and the session’s entirety focused on this ceremony,… read more →

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    Two new faces join the Board of Town Trustees

    Two new faces join the Board of Town Trustees thumbnail Carbondale natives Erica Sparhawk and Chris Hassig earned the most votes and celebrated together with other candidates and current trustees at The Pour House, as per tradition. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

    It was a boisterous and buzzing evening at The Pour House as candidates, supporters and curious denizens wandered in on election night, April 5. In previous years, John Foulkrod would have shushed the crowd before announcing the news, hand-delivered from Town Hall. This year, the results arrived via text messages… read more →

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    Carbondale loan fund is open for business

    Carbondale loan fund is open for business thumbnail Arlein said, since his appearance on "Shark Tank," he and his children, ages four and two, will be walking down a Carbondale street, and “people have yelled out the window — ‘Hey, Shark Tank guy!’ My kids think it's really funny.” Courtesy photo

    Have you ever thought of opening a business in Carbondale? The Carbondale Revolving Loan Fund (CRLF) is one financial resource that could help make that business idea a reality.

    In this pandemic-impacted business climate, 0% interest, short-term gap loans with three-year repayment terms are currently being offered. Businesses within the… read more →

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    Conoce a los candidatos de Carbondale

    Conoce a los candidatos de Carbondale thumbnail

    Traducción por Dolores Duarte

    El 5 de abril, los residentes de Carbondale habrán elegido a tres candidatos para cumplir términos de cuatro años en la junta administrativa de la ciudad. Además, el administrador actual Ben Bohmfalk se presenta sin oposición para el puesto de alcalde. Los materiales presentados por los… read more →

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    Meet the trustee candidates

    Meet the trustee candidates thumbnail Photo by Brent Moss

    On April 5, Carbondale residents will have elected three candidates to serve four-year terms on the Board of Town Trustees. Additionally, current trustee Ben Bohmfalk is running unopposed for the mayoral seat. Materials submitted by the nine candidates have been edited for length. Learn more about each one at the… read more →

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    Third Street Center dances back to life

    Third Street Center dances back to life thumbnail The Avalon Social Club enjoyed a afternoon of classy dancing at the Third Street Center on Tuesday, June 13. Photo by Colin Laird.

    The bumbling atmosphere of Carbondale’s Third Street Center (TSC) is gradually returning. Most recently, The Avalon Social Club made use of the building’s Round Room space for a pleasant afternoon. The group travels around the country, dancing in the style of ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s music and dress. Coming out… read more →

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    The Sun shines through

    The Sun shines through thumbnail Celebrating The Sopris Sun's first anniversary, from left to right: Jack Sebesta, Peggy DeVilbiss, Russ Criswell, Charlotte Graham, Colin Laird, Anne Goldberg, Allyn Harvey, Rita Marsh, Jane Bachrach, Evan Zislis, Sue Melus, Jeremy Heiman, Becky Young, Terray Sylvester, Terri Ritchie, Will Grandbois and Elizabeth Ritchie. Photo by Ed Kosmicki.

    On Feb. 12, 2021, The Sopris Sun completes its twelfth year of informing, inspiring and connecting community. For students of numerology, this is our “golden birthday,” age matching the day of month, as our community paper emerges through its “tween” years. It’s also Chinese New Year, inaugurating the… read more →