By J.P. Frale Special to The Sopris Sun Considering the significant challenges we have faced as a nation, as a state and as a community in 2020 and 2021, the following real life story — about a group of dedicated individuals thrust into uncharted territory — inspires admiration. Our heroes were forged into a team […]
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Strawberry Days makes a comeback
Glenwood Springs’ 125th Strawberry Days festival is upon us. After a two-year respite, due to the pandemic, the fun returns June 17-19 at Two Rivers Park. The historic celebration got its start on June 18, 1898. It was initially organized by the Tri-County Farmers Union to promote some of Colorado’s finest fruits, vegetables and dairy […]
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Tag a Topek
What the heck is a Topek? “The design and intent is inspired by the Inuit Topek house,” explains Blackhound Design Company. “It is a place that encourages gathering and community between people.” As dining stretched outside to allow for social distancing in 2020, the city of Glenwood Springs purchased five Topeks from Blackhound Design Company […]
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Cazadores de túneles: Piedras aún sin remover
Por James Steindler y Myki Jones Traducción por Dolores Duarte Algo recientemente ha resurgido en la atención de la comunidad: susurros silenciosos de sistemas de túneles bajo la ciudad de Glenwood Springs. Así que, naturalmente, el equipo de The Sopris Sun se adentró en el subsuelo para traerles esta historia, llena de misterio en cada […]
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Tunnel busters: Stones yet unturned
Produced in collaboration with correspondent Myki Jones Something recently has resurfaced in the community’s attention: hushed whispers of tunnel systems underneath the city of Glenwood Springs. So, naturally, The Sopris Sun team went underground to bring you this story, tattered with mystery at every twist and turn. There are some who are sure the tunnels […]
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Helping out the trout at Canyon Creek
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 it joins the Colorado River. […]
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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. The owners gave an emotional farewell to […]
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Glenwood report: Divided over 480 Donegan Project
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 to take a recess after Councilman Tony Hershey chastised Mayor Jonathan Godes, saying, “You’re […]
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Water washes out the BOCC agenda
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 on behalf of the town, as he prepares to make a […]
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Deslizamientos afectan calidad del agua
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 escombros de aproximadamente 80 pies de ancho y […]