This Sopris Sun interview with Garfield County District 3 commissioner candidate Steven Arauza has been edited for length and clarity. Get to know Samson’s opponent, Republican Mike Samson, here. Why are you running for Garfield County commissioner for District 3?Steven Arauza: The short version is because I believe that Garfield County needs to have more […]
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Garfield County District 2 interview: Caitlin Carey
Caitlin Carey is the Democratic candidate for Garfield County Commissioner, District 2. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. The Sopris Sun: Why are you running for John Martin’s seat on the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners? Caitlin Carey: I would start with: It’s not John’s seat. It’s the people of Garfield […]
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Letters
Clothes to Ukraine?Does anyone know where I can donate clothing to be sent to Ukraine? At one time there was a group in Carbondale collecting clothing and shoes to be sent directly to Ukraine. Please call me at 970-963-8244 with any leads. Thank you. Janet JohnsonCarbondale Re: Western Watersheds ProjectWestern Watersheds Project (WWP) on conserving […]
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Local delegates to the Democratic National Convention share their experience
Glenwood Springs residents Nick Isenberg and Jasmin Ramirez were among 87 delegates from Colorado who endorsed the Democratic presidential ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), held in Chicago Aug. 19 to 22.The Sopris Sun interviewed the two about their experience representing the Western […]
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Republican CD3 candidate forum sheds light on conservative perspectives on water and Gaza
Five of the six Republican candidates for Colorado’s Third Congressional District (CD3) attended a public forum in Durango Tuesday, June 4. Candidate Jeff Herd was not present, reportedly due to a scheduling conflict.Russ Andrews, Ron Hanks, Curtis McCrackin, Lew Webb and Stephen Varela answered a series of questions, two of which The Sopris Sun highlighted, […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Thompson DivideIt’s official! The Department of the Interior announced on April 3 the finalization of the Thompson Divide Administrative Mineral Withdrawal — protecting 225,000 acres from future oil and gas leasing and mining for the next 20 years. In 2009, ranchers, recreationalists and conservationists formed the Thompson Divide Coalition to defend this cherished landscape and […]
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Elections mission statement 2023
Inform the public about the process, ballot initiatives, school board candidates, CMC trustee candidates and impacts, while responding to desires for specific coverage driven by community input. Refine letters to the editor policy to guard against false claims and slander. Provide Spanish translations to assure language access equity.
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School board candidates, District C: Lindsay DeFrates
The Sopris Sun is publishing responses to questions posed to candidates running for the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education. This is our final installment of candidate questionnaires. Moving forward, The Sun will be covering candidate forums. Phillip Bogart and Lindsay DeFrates are candidates in District C, which encompasses the south and east […]
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School board candidates, District C: Phillip Bogart
The Sopris Sun is publishing responses to questions posed to candidates running for the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education. This is our final installment of candidate questionnaires. Moving forward, The Sun will be covering candidate forums. Phillip Bogart and Lindsay DeFrates are candidates in District C, which encompasses the south and east […]
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School board candidate interview, District B: Alan Kokish
The Sopris Sun is publishing responses to questions posed to candidates running for the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education. Last week, we covered District D, and next week we’ll conclude with District C candidates. Betsy After and Alan Kokish are candidates in District B, which consists of the areas west of Highways […]