A batch of new sand at the Miners Park volleyball courts could be just what Carbondale needs to carve a new destination niche. On tap to help spread the word is the return for a second year of the Carbondale Open youth doubles outdoor volleyball tournament on Saturday, July 18, at the Miners Park courts. […]
Eric Brendlinger
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New Aquatics Center to open May 23
Yes, Bonedaleans, it’s true! After a years-long process (including two seasons without a municipal pool), the brand-new Carbondale Aquatics Center is scheduled to open Saturday, May 23, during Memorial Day weekend. The new facility replaces the old John M. Fleet pool, which operated from 1979 to 2023. Instead of the former single pool, the center […]
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Seasonal closure remains in place at Riverfront Park
Del Craig has lived at Thompson Corner in River Valley Ranch for over 20 years. His back patio faces the Crystal River. Across the river, he sees activity at Riverfront Park. Until recently, Riverfront Park was somewhat secret. One of several park spaces acquired by the Town of Carbondale when River Valley Ranch was approved […]
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Carbondale Report: New pool poised to open May 23
All trustees were present for a quick regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24. First, a consent agenda was approved consisting of meeting minutes, accounts payable and two professional services agreements. The first asks Robert Schultz Consulting to draft a new request for proposals to develop the Town Center parcels into affordable housing, following the conclusion […]
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Carbondale Report: Town properties to host 93 events in 2026
The main event at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting, Feb. 10, was approval of the special events calendar for 2026, representing 93 unique happenings hosted on Town properties. With Mayor Ben Bohmfalk absent, Mayor Pro Tem Erica Sparhawk led the meeting. First, a consent agenda was approved including meeting minutes; accounts payable; an intergovernmental agreement […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees take conservative approach to 2026 budget
After honoring Veterans Day with a day off, Nov. 11, trustees held their regular meeting on Nov. 18 to continue drilling down on a 2026 budget. All were present. Following student of the month awards, a consent agenda was approved including meeting minutes and a contract for improving irrigation and landscaping at the Jail and […]
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Maroon Belles Volleyball Club launches a summer program for girls and open event for everyone
For over an hour after the start time of 9am, organizers from the Maroon Belles Volleyball Club delayed its first-ever Carbondale Open, intended to be an annual tournament, checking and rechecking wind forecasts and air quality numbers. At 7am, as they set up nets, the numbers were moderate, but by 8am, they worsened. Then at […]
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Chacos Park design proceeds with best intentions
Correction: This article previously referred to Dan Bullock as the chair of the Tree Board. Lisa Paige is now chair of the Tree Board. Chacos Park, located at 4th and Main Street, is host to many Carbondale events throughout the year, including First Friday pop-ups and summer farmers’ markets. For many years, the land was […]
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Carbondale Report: Integrated weed management and 2nd Street sewer replacement approved
Mayor Pro Tem Erica Sparhawk presided over the Board of Trustees regular meeting on March 25. Colin Laird, Chris Hassig and Ross Kribbs were also in attendance, achieving a quorum for some business during Spring Break week. The meeting began with two proclamations: the first recognizing March as American Red Cross Month, uplifting emergency response […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees get technical
The Carbondale Board of Trustees convened a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3 to make up for the absence of a regular meeting on Nov. 26. All were present with Town Manager Lauren Gister joining via Zoom.A quickly-approved “whopper of a consent agenda,” as described by Mayor Ben Bohmfalk, included appointment of Meredith Bullock to […]