Dan Richardson

• Locations: Columns, Opinion By Dan Richardson Published Jan. 5, 2022

  Year-end reflections from Mayor Dan

  

  For as long as I can remember, my goal in life has been to change the world — for the better. I started off my career focused on clean energy and sustainability in the built environment because it was the most interesting way for me to change the world. After… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Dec. 22, 2021

  Trustees pursue short-term rental limits

  Ali O’Neal (right), an organizer with Community First Carbondale, describes her experience as a renter in Carbondale. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

  The prospect of clamping down on short-term rentals drew robust participation at a Carbondale Board of Town Trustees special meeting on Dec. 21. More than 20 people joined the board and staff, online and in-person.

  The discussion was framed by the efforts of Community First Carbondale (CFC), a group formed… read more →

• Locations: Español Published Aug. 25, 2021

  Alcalde de Carbondale da perspectiva

  

  Por Dan Richardson

  Traducción por Dolores Duarte

  El verano suele ser la estación más ajetreada de la ciudad, pero este verano se ha salido de lo normal. Como padre de dos estudiantes de high school, nuestro verano terminó oficialmente la semana pasada, así que… read more →

• Locations: Columns Published Jul. 7, 2021

  Accountability counts

  Mayor Richardson perches outside the Third Street Center and peruses The Sopris Sun after meeting with Contributing Editor James Steindler. Rather than dwelling on being misquoted, Richardson opts to move forward and maintain dialogue. Photo by James Steindler.

  By James Steindler

  In last week’s print edition of The Sopris Sun, I misquoted Mayor Dan Richardson in a News Analysis regarding the town’s response to the Christmas Eve incident and, more specifically, the community forum which took place on Tuesday, June 29.   

  During…

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• Locations: Letters Published Mar. 3, 2021

  Letters - March 4, 2021

  To the Carbondale community
  Despite our incredibly strong and compassionate community, Carbondale is not immune from
  unfortunate situations arising from time to time. My expectation is that the Town will carefully
  evaluate the incidents that took place at City Market last December in more depth and in… read more →

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Feb. 24, 2021

  Communities disagree over land use

  Missouri Heights on a peaceful winter afternoon. Photo by Roberta McGowan.

  Overview
  In its bucolic setting, Missouri Heights rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. It’s a place without much noise or light pollution; home to ranches, farms, small residential subdivisions and equestrian facilities.
  Presently, Garfield County is reviewing plans by Ascendigo Autism Services for a 126-acre recreation/education… read more →

• Locations: News By Ylice Golden Published Nov. 24, 2020

  Local and county officials urge pandemic compliance

  As part of the Carbondale Police Department’s emphasis on community engagement, Officer Cameron Herrera takes time while on foot patrol to chat with locals Peg and K.C. Nau and their pups. Photo by Roberta McGowan

  Roberta McGowan
  Sopris Sun Staff

  As Garfield County struggles to contain the pandemic, both the public health department and the Carbondale Police are determined to convince everyone to respect the ordinances and guidelines now in place.

  Police Chief Kirk Wilson said, “We respond to calls…

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