Crystal River

• Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published Dec. 16, 2021

  Relying on a wild river: Reflections from the Crystal watershed

  

  Editor’s note:
  Water supply, climate change and the Colorado River seem to be in the news constantly. The West’s major reservoirs have reached record lows and scientists have released discouraging forecasts for future supplies. This article seeks to provide local context for these headlines by reviewing the state… read more →

• Locations: News Published Dec. 15, 2021

  Scratching the surface of Crystal Valley politics

  A conglomerate of professionals from various local environmental groups recently took a tour of methane flaring and electric-generating facilities near Somerset. A similar operation has been proposed for the old Coal Basin mine near Redstone which continues to emit methane into the atmosphere. Photo by James Steindler

  By James Steindler

  The Crystal Valley may be a small part of the world, but its issues carry great significance, and passionate participants reverberate down through the Valley to Carbondale and beyond. The prized corner of the world counts on a community primed for solutions. 

  The… read more →

• Locations: Letters Published Mar. 31, 2021

  Letters - April 1, 2021

  Re: Re: RFHS
  According to School Board policy in the Roaring Fork School District, the superintendent has the final word on who is hired as principal, and his vote is the only one that counts. Four years ago, despite the unanimous support by her staff, students and community members,… read more →

• Locations: Columns Published Mar. 10, 2021

  CVEPA Views: Regarding Yula Quarry public access

  

  Opinion by John Armstrong

  Public access to the Yule Creek Marble Quarry has been restored … in a small way. Early January was an odd time of year to open several hundred yards of a snowed-in, uphill road to pedestrian access. Colorado Stone Quarry (CSQ) was overdue in providing the… read more →