As the calendar year heads to a close, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) is preparing for future grant opportunities and long-term projects. The Nov. 13 board meeting included much momentum-focused conversation. The board also reviewed a second draft of the organization’s 2026 budget with plans to vote on the final version in December. There were […]
David Johnson
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RFTA Report: Goats at work, budget drafting and local collaborations
In mid-August, herds of goats once again appeared along the Rio Grande Trail between Catherine Store and Carbondale. The popular weed-mitigation program is now in its ninth year. Using the goats for corridor flora management helps the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) minimize pesticide use and build soil health. This year, RFTA started a contract […]
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Informe de RFTA: La junta se enfoca en el servicio a Maroon Bells ante la llegada del verano
La reunión de la junta directiva de la Autoridad de Transporte de Roaring Fork (RFTA, por sus siglas en inglés) del 12 de junio comenzó con comentarios del público. Varios miembros de la comunidad propusieron soluciones para mejorar los servicios comunitarios. Teresa Salvatore, quien vive en Satank, pidió a RFTA mejorar el acceso al río […]
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Letters – Aug. 25, 2022
Re: Redstone incident I am a regular contributor to The Sopris Sun and also a resident of Redstone. I moved to the Redstone community last October and I find many of my encounters to be lovely and inclusive. I believe we have a wonderful community up here with diverse individuals. I was horrified to learn […]