Last month, Aspen-based business Multi-Inc., in partnership with development company AspenGlo, unveiled a new, federally patented biodegradable fire-resistant foam design to protect structures in the event of wildfire. The newly developed foam is not only unprecedented in its reduction of environmental harm, but its long-lasting protection against flames. After seven years in development, founder and […]
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Carbondale Report: 2022 wraps with raises
At their final full meeting of 2022, the Board of Town Trustees were all in attendance. There will be no work session on Dec. 20 and the Dec. 27 meeting will be brief and hosted on Zoom. Following student of the month awards, a consent agenda was approved that included accounts payable, meeting minutes and […]
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Carbondale takes bold steps on climate
“Slow and steady wins the race,” goes the saying. But when it comes to climate change, we’re in a race against time. Recent reports by the United Nations and others show how far behind we already are. We need to be moving fast and steady. Consensus is emerging that human society needs to be “carbon […]
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Letters – April 22, 2021
The views expressed in opinion pieces do not necessarily reflect those of The Sopris Sun. The community is invited to submit letters up to 500 words to news@soprissun.com. Longer columns are considered on a case-by-case basis. The deadline for submission is noon on Monday. Re: Michael Francisco Michael Francisco’s hearing was pushed back once again. […]