Glenwood Springs

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    Helping out the trout at Canyon Creek

    Helping out the trout at Canyon Creek thumbnail This large culvert runs beneath I-70 just west of Glenwood Springs. It connects the majority of Canyon Creek with its final stretch before joining the Colorado River, but has been an impediment to fish swimming upstream. Photo by Olivia Emmer

    When the culvert was built in the ‘70s, planners knew it would be a problem for fish. The box culvert is two channels, each 10 feet wide and 300 feet long. It runs beneath Interstate 70 west of Glenwood Springs, connecting the cascading Canyon Creek with its final yards before… read more →

  • Locations: Letters Published

    Letters - Dec. 9, 2021

    Wurst way to go

    I was incredibly saddened to see the abrupt closing of WineTime this fall. The former owners and employees had built a truly unique retail experience. 

    Apart from the quality selection of beverages, the German deli and authentic staff recommendations provided something special to Carbondale. … read more →

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    Glenwood report: Divided over 480 Donegan Project

    Glenwood report: Divided over 480 Donegan Project thumbnail

    By James Steindler

    The tension built around a proposed development, known as 480 Donegan Project in West Glenwood, reached beyond the respective neighborhood and into the Glenwood Springs City Council chambers during the City’s discussion on Oct. 21. 

    At one point, the council opted… read more →

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    Water washes out the BOCC agenda

    Water washes out the BOCC agenda thumbnail The Weaver Ditch headgate in its current form. Photo by James Steindler.

    By James Steindler

    The Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) convened for a relatively short hour-and-a-half regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 9. The topic of interest this week: water.

    Carbondale Town Manager Jay Harrington approached the panel for what he said would likely be his last time… read more →

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    Deslizamientos afectan calidad del agua

    Deslizamientos afectan calidad del agua thumbnail La interestatal 70 cerró el sábado, domingo y lunes debido a fuertes desplazamientos de tierra en el cañón de Glenwood. Los motoristas han sido advertidos de la posibilidad de más cierres debido a lluvias en la zona incendiada de Grizzly Creek. Si un aviso de inundación es emitido en el área, la interestatal permanecerá cerrada. Si uno queda atrapado en cierres, es importante que no deje su vehículo al menos que sea absolutamente necesario y que esté preparado con un equipo de emergencia que incluya agua, alimentos, una linterna y mantas. Para más información sobre condiciones de carretera, visite cotrip.org. Foto de cortesía.

    Traducción por Dolores Duarte

    El sábado 26 y el domingo 27 de junio, la lluvia en la cicatriz del incendio de Grizzly Creek causó inundaciones repentinas y flujo de escombros. El Departamento de Transporte de Colorado (CDOT) reportó que el deslizamiento del domingo dejó un área de… read more →

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    Mudslides impact water quality

    Mudslides impact water quality thumbnail The steep, rocky terrain that burned in the Grizzly Creek fire is erosion-prone. This shot shows an area in the No Name creek drainage that was part of the June 26 debris flow. Image courtesy of the City of Glenwood Springs.

    On Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27, rain on the Grizzly Creek burn scar caused flash flooding and debris flow. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reported that the slide on Sunday left a debris field approximately 80 feet wide and up to five feet deep.… read more →

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    Facing the unhoused crisis

    Facing the unhoused crisis thumbnail Jesse Brown folds his socks at the Feed My Sheep (FMS) day center in Glenwood Springs. Brown has lived without a home in the Valley for six years and has used the FMS overnight services the last two winter seasons. Photo by James Steindler.

    Colorado is experiencing an unprecedented and deepening housing crisis. With the cost of this basic need steadily climbing in what’s already one of the most expensive states to live in, new arrivals and longtime locals alike face tough decisions. The end of a countrywide moratorium on eviction looms;… read more →

  • Locations: Español Published

    Elevando voces con La Nueva Mix

    Elevando voces con La Nueva Mix thumbnail Axel Contreras apoya a la comunidad a través de su vocación con La Nueva Mix. Foto por Raleigh Burleigh.

    Axel Contreras, originario de Guatemala, es bien reconocido por su voz, energía, y dedicación. Ha ganado reconocimiento y apoyo tanto local como nacional por su vocación. Desde La Nueva Mix, una radio comercial con alma comunitaria basada en Glenwood Springs, alcanza servir y entretener a diversos gustos a través de… read more →

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    Nepal Restaurant expands into Glenwood Springs

    Nepal Restaurant expands into Glenwood Springs thumbnail Nepal Everest Restaurant replaces Thor's Grill in the Glenwood Meadows Shopping Center. Courtesy photo

    Servers diligently practice COVID-19 protocols while executing the restaurant’s grab-and-go style for mall patrons. Courtesy photo

    By Raleigh Burleigh
    Sopris Sun Correspondent

    For over two decades, the Roaring Fork Valley has enjoyed authentic Nepalese cuisine thanks to the cherished restaurant next…

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