Stefano Da Frè — a local filmmaker and president and CEO of Rosso Films International, along with his business partner Laura Pellegrini, has taken on a new endeavor with Coventure in Carbondale after recently finishing a TV pilot for Netflix Italy which follows “Stolen Dough” titled “A Slice of The Family Business.” “Stolen Dough” was […]
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‘A newer generation’ of Carbondale evident in commercial inventory
Since 2017, The Sopris Sun has compiled an annual roundup of commercial space available in Carbondale. Last year, Lynn Kirchner of Amoré Realty informed us of a more efficient way of gathering that data — using realtor software called Flexmls. Our archaic method involved scurrying around town with a clipboard, recording tally marks based on […]
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Fundraising in progress to support GlenX’s vision for continuing education
Once upon a time, the building that stood near the base of Sunlight Mountain Resort was just an unassuming ranch house. Before skiing became popular recreation in the Roaring Fork Valley, the far ends of Four Mile Road hosted homestead ranches, one of which belonged to Joseph Perko, who built his home there in 1907. […]
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Latina-founded app, Atelier, helps design interior spaces
It was in 2017 when Andrea Orrego began creating the blueprints for the interior design app of her dreams. Orrego’s app, Atelier, helps people envision their project more clearly with ease. By simply putting a project’s dimensions into the IOS app or website, Atelier enables one to settle details, from furniture selection to the amount […]
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CRBOCES offers hands-on education
Often, students graduate from high school wishing they had acquired skills more aligned with the line of work they go into. That is, in part, why organizations like the Colorado River Board of Cooperative Education Services (CRBOCES) exist; to give students the opportunity to study what they already know they’re curious about, leading more directly […]
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All winners at Coventure Pitch Summit
Coventure is a nonprofit based in Carbondale that provides coworking space for members, ranging from single day use to permanent desk space. But, according to Administrative Director Teresa Tenbrink, it’s much more than that. “We have a mission to empower and support local communities and businesses on the Western Slope,” she explained during the organization’s […]
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Junta administrativa habla de negocios
Traducción por Dolores Duarte Toda la junta administrativa de Carbondale estuvo presente en la reunión ordinaria del 14 de septiembre, con excepción de Heather Henry. Durante los comentarios públicos, tres residentes presentaron problemas con el transportista de basura de la ciudad. Amy Krakow expresó la confusión sobre los recargos por contenedores desbordados. Los miembros aclararon […]
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Trustees talk business
All Carbondale trustees were present at the regular meeting on Sept. 14 except Heather Henry. During public comments, three residents brought forward issues with the town’s trash hauler. Amy Krakow expressed confusion about overflow surcharges. Trustees clarified that Mountain Waste was directed to place a notice with details about what constitutes “overflow” on containers that […]
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Inventor rides waves of opportunity
It may appear that Chris Karol’s life has taken a circuitous route. Looking closer, you will see that each turn has led to a series of connected pathways. The year 1982 would see the first official snowboard competition, the National Snow Surfing Championships (later known as the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships), held at Vermont’s Suicide […]