Beginning in January 2024, Carbondale Arts (CA) will take the reins for First Fridays. In a recent press release, Carbondale Chamber and Tourism President and CEO Andrea Stewart said, “The First Friday Committee is proud of 10-plus successful years of growth for First Friday, but now is a perfect time for us to pass the […]
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Back-to-back arrests indicate fentanyl is in Carbondale
Fentanyl is here and it can find anyone who is recreationally or habitually using drugs. Two recent arrests made by the Carbondale Police Department (CPD) resulted in the discovery of substances that tested presumptive positive for fentanyl-laced cocaine. The substances were sent to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for confirmatory testing, the results of which […]
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Works by local women highlighted in Clay Center show
The Carbondale Clay Center opened its current exhibition, “The Way We Are: Women of The Roaring Fork Valley”, on Jan. 16 and it will remain on display until Feb. 24 with a First Friday reception on Feb. 3 from 6pm to 8pm. As the name implies, the exhibition features diverse works from local women. Materials […]
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Beyond the veil: Día de los Muertos 2022
Photos by Klaus Kocher Carbondale was once again treated to a delightful Day of the Dead celebration on Nov. 4. With more ofrendas honoring ancestors and dearly departeds than ever, as well as dances and colorful skulls, it’s perhaps the most multicultural event in town and one of the highlights of the year for many […]
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First Fridays’ fermented frenzy
As a friendly reminder, drinking is still not allowed in public spaces and doing so does not only put the consumer at risk, but the establishments they’re supporting as well. First Fridays have turned into a bit of a drinking frenzy with folks taking beverages to and fro and consuming them on the street or […]