Dorothea Farris

  • Locations: Letters Published

    Letters - Oct. 27, 2022

    Thank you to our communities!

    The Two Rivers Unitarian Universalists want to recognize the support for “community” which was evident at the Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist annual auction gathering held at Carbondale’s Third Street Center recently.  After a COVID interruption last year, the annual auction event returned with friends,… read more →

  • Locations: Letters Published

    Letters - Sept. 29, 2022

    Vote for Perry!

    Every four years, responsible citizens of our democracy are asked to participate and vote in a public election to select those individuals considered to be most informed, most qualified and most trusted with positions of participation and leadership in our society. On Nov. 8, residents of Colorado… read more →

  • Locations: Columns, Opinion Published

    Mature Content: It (still) takes a village

    By Dorothea Farris

    This month’s columnist came to Carbondale in 1960 when there was a population of 612.  Since then, she has served on no less than 40 boards, commissions, and task forces. She has taught and counseled students in public and private schools, written articles and

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  • Locations: News Published

    A responsibility to participate

    When it comes to balancing public service with a growing community whilst preserving what that place has to offer, it takes a lot of grit and an exuberant amount of dedication. Dorothea Farris is an authentic example of someone who strives to meet that balance.

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