In mid-January, The Sopris Sun received an anonymous tip from a resident at the Crystal Meadows retirement community describing that a neighbor’s truck had been broken into. Several days later, a Carbondale Police press release detailed multiple break-ins of vehicles and residences at River Valley Ranch. This followed another press release from mid-December about the […]
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Investigation into Carbondale sex assault remains ongoing
On Nov. 2, 2024, and in the following days, the community of Carbondale experienced collective shock after an elderly woman was attacked in her own home. Concerns in Carbondale and neighboring communities began as online chatter before an official announcement from the Carbondale Police Department (CPD) was made, which prompted further community response. This was […]
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CPD on immigrationFollowing Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario’s statement regarding his agency’s commitment to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the parameters of Colorado law, Carbondale Police (CPD) Chief Kirk Wilson outlined his department’s commitment to uphold the Town’s 2017 Resolution 10. “CPD is here to serve and protect all members of our […]
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Late-night incidents cause of concern for Satank neighbors
In the early hours of Sunday, Nov. 24, between 2:46 and 3:38am, a man allegedly attempted to enter a residence in Satank, a residential neighborhood located just outside Carbondale within Garfield County. Finding all entrances locked, the man left. A neighbor’s security camera captured the coming and going of a large white truck which corresponded […]
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Sexual assault rattles Carbondale
Content warning: This article discusses an ongoing investigation of a sexual assault perpetrated against a vulnerable community member. On Nov. 4, the Carbondale Police Department (CPD), represented by Chief Kirk Wilson, Lieutenant Bill Kirkland and Public Information Officer Anna Ramirez, hosted a community meeting at the Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch to brief […]
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Laws of the leash: What (not) to do with your furry friends
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Carbondale police were dispatched to respond to several calls regarding two dogs running loose: one black and one tan. While en route to the area, near Village Road and Highway 133, dispatch reported that the tan dog was chasing pedestrians and attempting to bite them.According to a press release from the […]
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Red Hill vandalism befuddles authorities
On March 12, the Carbondale Parks and Recreation Department sent a press release detailing recent vandalism at the Red Hill/Mushroom Rock trail. According to that statement, the Red Hill Council’s trail counter box, a device that captures heat sources to help track trail usage and wildlife movement, was broken into and damaged. It was located […]
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Grinches scrape by on Crystal River Road
Mail tampering and parcel theft has been a pain in the side of many Crystal Valley residents, and left empty spaces under their Christmas trees. Local law enforcement is charging people when they can, but also have their hands somewhat tied. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) held a Zoom meeting at the end of […]
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First Fridays’ fermented frenzy
As a friendly reminder, drinking is still not allowed in public spaces and doing so does not only put the consumer at risk, but the establishments they’re supporting as well. First Fridays have turned into a bit of a drinking frenzy with folks taking beverages to and fro and consuming them on the street or […]