SCUTTLEBUTT Avian Flu Nearly an entire flock of chickens (35 out of 36) died on a ranch in Pitkin County. The lone survivor was later euthanized. While there are reports the infected flock was in the Crystal Valley, Pitkin County would not confirm a general location with The Sopris Sun stating, “Per the USDA [United […]
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Scuttlebutt and Calendar – Jan. 13, 2022
SCUTTLEBUTT: Cannabis gives LivWell Enlightened Health, a cannabis manufacturing company, donated $60,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Colorado toward its affordable housing construction efforts. The funding came from LivWell’s customers who participated in the business’s “Round Up” campaign. Since Colorado’s stay-at-home order went into effect, LivWell has offered customers the ability to round up their […]
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Scuttlebutt/ Calendar – Nov. 11, 2021
SCUTTLEBUTT Self portraits In collaboration with YouthZone, a local nonprofit specializing in intervention, prevention and volunteerism for youth, Anderson Ranch will display young peoples’ self portraits, which incorporate photography and painting. The exhibit lasts through Nov. 19. More info at: https://andersonranch.org Pitkin County survey Pitkin County invites people who live, work or simply spend time […]
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Scuttlebutt and Calendar – Oct. 21, 2021
SCUTTLEBUTT Glenwood leaf drop Glenwood Springs residents are welcome to drop off their fallen leaves at the old rodeo grounds near the airport, anytime of day, through Nov. 30. Folks that utilize the drop-off must remove leaves from plastic bags and assure that no stones, litter, branches or other debris are included, “to prevent equipment […]
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SCUTTLEBUTT 5Point The 5point Film Festival board of directors has voted to postpone their flagship festival, previously scheduled for Oct. 13 through Oct. 17. Based on ever-shifting conditions around in-person indoor gatherings due to COVID-19, the event is delayed until April 2022. Apply now! The deadline for applications for The Sopris Sun’s Future of Journalism […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – Aug. 26, 2021
Van Life Rally 5Point Film Festival invites all “van lifers” to show off their vehicle/home at the 14th annual flagship festival on Oct. 14. To reserve a spot in the Van Life Rally, email jwall@carbondaleco.net with your name, rig type and length. Judges will award winners based on the following categories: best in show; chill […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – Aug. 18, 2021
Batter up! Carbondale’s North Face/Bill Hanks Ballfield public batting cage is now complete, thanks to a vision by Malcolm McMichael, community partnerships and donations surpassing $4,000 to help cover material costs. The tunnel net batting cage is available during daylight hours except when the adjoining baseball field is reserved. Prepare for bears Black bears are […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – July 22, 2021
Leadership opportunity Wilderness Workshop is looking for the next director of Defiende Nuestra Tierra, leading Latino outreach in defense of public lands. Founding director Beatriz Soto will be joining Conservation Colorado to lead Protégete, a similar program that is statewide. Details about this full-time job, with applications due by August 13, are at wildernessworkshop.org/careers RFSD […]