Re: Therapy PoolAt first upon seeing Fred Malo’s opinion column picture on Jan. 8, I thought it was another Fred from the past, Fred Sanford on that ‘70s comedy “Sanford and Son.” He’s a dead ringer for Redd Foxx, omitting skin tone, and almost as funny. It’s nice that Mr. Malo has found a hobby […]
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Carbondale Report: Three trustee plus mayor’s seat up for election
Dec. 16 marked the final Town of Carbondale Board of Trustees meeting of 2025 and all trustees were present. During general public comments, Sue Zislis with Age-Friendly Carbondale thanked the board for prioritizing Highway 133 safety improvements and renewing (and enhancing) the Downtowner microtransit service. She asked that accessibility at Town Hall (specifically the front […]
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Letters – July 31, 2025
Re: Crystal Theatre AllianceI think (since the Crystal Theatre is now a kind of museum), that the way to preserve it and convert it into a money-making entity again would be to feature classic movies from the silent movie days, then the “talkies” and then the first technicolor movies — and, finally, classics of the […]
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Letters – July 10, 2025
Correction: Last week’s article about commercial space availability in Carbondale noted nearly 10,000 square feet vacant at Hayden Place. We were informed the northernmost portion has been leased to a local builder as a showroom and office. The remaining 6,755 square feet (or a smaller portion) can be rented by contacting Gabe Molnar at Gabe.Molnar@elliman.com […]
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Letters – May 8, 2025
Re: Rams RunOn April 25, Crystal River Elementary Schoolers ran in the 12th annual Rams Run. The fundraiser continues to be a well-loved tradition, with parents, grandparents, siblings and friends alike coming to cheer on and join the students. The kids run as many laps as possible in 30 minutes, raising money either by flat […]
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Works in Progress
I am Frankie’s big monkey By Fred MaloCarbondale Most of the people I know who live with a cat think they own the animal. Nobody owns a cat. They won’t come, sit, beg, roll over, speak or lick your face. They’re their own boss. I’m an average sized man, but considerably larger than Frankie. Good […]
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Letters – Oct. 31, 2024
Correction: Last week’s cover suggested the group Protect Our GarCo Libraries organized the gathering at Centennial Park and the march to the county administration building. In fact, it was the Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) that spearheaded the entire event. GCPLD organized this event as part of the American’s Library Association’s Unite Against Book […]
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Letters – July 25, 2024
Southern hospitalityMy friend and I met Raleigh a couple of weeks ago in the delightful little town of Redstone. I wanted to share with you how much my friend, Jodi, and I enjoyed meeting you and Gina. Jodi and I were college roommates over 40 years ago and have remained good friends throughout all of […]
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Letters – June 6, 2024
Correction: In last week’s Carbondale Report, it was stated that Carbondale applied for tax increment financing from the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA). Carbondale applied for tax credit financing, but CHFA does not offer increment financing. Best budsAs a former special educator in the Roaring Fork Valley, I am writing to express my excitement around […]
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Letters – May 16, 2024
1968 againAs a veteran of the 1968 “police riot” at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, I can compare it to today’s pro-Palestine, anti-Israel protests. Once again, it’s the nation’s youth taking an antiwar stance. They always do. The old farts start the wars and it’s the nation’s flowering generation that has to spill the […]