Local architect and artist Julia Marshall passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, March 12, after a day of skiing with friends. Julia was born and raised in Carbondale and spent most of her life living and working in her hometown. Julia received a bachelor’s degree from Carleton College and spent five years teaching and working on […]
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Work in Progress – March 23, 2023
Today is a day By Davis Cowles Well, there’s no way around it: today is a day. The sun came up and here we are. This day, today is not, however, just any day. Today is a day for movement, and stillness. Today is a day for simple conversations with neighbors. This day is for […]
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Educadores de primera infancia se adaptan a la brecha de cuidado infantil en la región
Por Laurine Lassalle Aspen Journalism Traducción por Edgar Barrantes Nota de la editora: Esta historia es la segunda de una serie de dos partes que examinan el panorama del cuidado infantil en los valles de Roaring Fork y Colorado River. La Parte 1 analiza el panorama desigual de la primera infancia en toda la región […]
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Work in Progress – March 16, 2023
Makeup and hair, makeup and hair, spanning time backstage at Green is the New Black (GITNB)… Backstage at GITNB, 2010. Sopris Sun archived photo Backstage, 2023. Photo by Jane Bachrach
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Mature Content: CAFCI and me
By Ron Kokish I recently read something in the Carbondale Facebook group that’s worth quoting. It’s what Eric Mitchell tries to convey to recent Carbondale arrivals. “Welcome! Thanks for recognizing that this place is special. We think it’s special too. It wasn’t an accident. It feels the way it does to you, because we’ve prioritized […]
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Green is the New Black’s ‘Mirror Mirror’ in photos
Photos by Will Sardinsky and Jane Bachrach Carbondale Arts has done it again! All three nights of the Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza were sold out. “Mirror Mirror” was especially dialed after a three-year hiatus following 2020’s cancellation the night before opening, due to COVID-19. Designers, dancers, artists and audiences mingled in a […]
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Bruce Somers April 19, 1950 – March 11, 2023
Bruce, a 27-year resident of Carbondale, passed away peacefully after battling a long illness. Born and raised in Denver; he moved to the Valley in 1996. Bruce loved Carbondale and was an active member of the community for many years. He hosted the “BS Jazz Hour” on KDNK for several years. He was an avid […]
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Informe ilumina la brecha en la capacidad de cuidado infantil a lo largo de la región Aspen-Parachute
Por Laurine Lassalle Aspen Journalism Traducción por Edgar Barrantes Nota del editor: Esta historia es la primera de una serie de dos partes que examinan el panorama del cuidado infantil en los valles de Roaring Fork y Colorado River. La Parte 2 incluye educadores de la primera infancia que hablan sobre su trabajo y los […]
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Climbing high: CRMS excels at State Championships
Special to the Sopris Sun On Saturday, Feb. 25, in a packed gym in Broomfield, the Colorado State High School Climbing Championships saw impressive performances from climbers representing more than 30 high schools. The 50-foot walls of G1 Climbing and Fitness hosted the 15th year of the league finals. This wrapped up a season that […]
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Reproductive healthcare services walk a tenuous tightrope
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By Myki Jones and Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondents The Supreme Court’s June 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision gave states the power to regulate abortion, effectively overturning Roe v. Wade and leaving many seeking access to safe abortion services traveling across state lines to access this healthcare. Colorado is one of 20 states to keep […]