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Basalt Report: Councilor Drummond resigns, opening temporary seat

by Will Buzzerd November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

This week, Basalt’s town council discussed an upcoming two-day closure on Midland Avenue as well as this year’s budget. This meeting also marked the last for councilor Glenn Drummond, who […]

Posted inColumns, Opinion, Uncategorized

The last time I saw Rob Lowe

by Jeannie Perry October 4, 2023November 17, 2023

When I was a kid, my sisters and I would ride our bikes endlessly around Sopris Village in El Jebel. Our dad lived there, and it was like sci-fi Nancy […]

Posted inNews, Uncategorized

Basalt Report: Hearing planned for development on Emma Road

by Will Buzzerd August 23, 2023November 17, 2023

This week, Town Council convened for a regular meeting to discuss items including a potential housing development at 431 Emma Road and the possible timeline for the next stages of […]

Our Cultural Crisis as a Death/Rebirth Opportunity

by 1blankuser August 22, 2023November 28, 2023

In this presentation Rev. Dr. Dia Lynn will address some of the pressing issues that are causing distress to many members of our community. What feels like a problem individually […]

Posted inColumns, Opinion, Uncategorized

VOICES Radio Hour: Town Mothers, rise up!

by VOICES Radio Hour August 9, 2023November 28, 2023

By Laurie Loeb I first came to the Valley in the summers of the mid-‘50s to play in the Aspen Music Festival, on track to become a symphonic percussionist. I […]

Posted inColumns, Opinion, Uncategorized

Ten pounds of development in a five-pound bag

by Raleigh Burleigh February 22, 2023November 17, 2023

Guest Opinion by Patrick Hunter I was thinking about Carbondale’s growing traffic problems. Seems like the situation is getting exponentially worse. I’m reminded of the phrase of putting 10 pounds […]

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Basalt Report: Focusing on child care

by Will Buzzerd January 25, 2023November 17, 2023

Prior to its regular meeting, Basalt Town Council held a joint work session with the Eagle County Commissioners. Mayor Bill Kane introduced the council and emphasized Basalt’s commitment to conserving […]

Posted inColumns, Opinion, Uncategorized

From the mayor: An update on development in Carbondale

by Raleigh Burleigh May 25, 2022November 17, 2023

The most common questions that community members are asking me this month are about the scale and pace of development occurring along Highway 133. We each fall in love with […]

Posted inLetters, Uncategorized

Letters – Oct. 21, 2021

by Letters to the Editor October 20, 2021November 17, 2023

Trash kills bears As I left my house to go to work this morning, I observed – yet again – that a neighbor along my street had their trash can […]

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Comp plan update gets rolling

by Raleigh Burleigh June 16, 2021November 17, 2023

Carbondale, like the rest of the world, is changing fast. As the town grows and adapts, it’s incumbent upon local government to guide development in a way that is beneficial […]

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