SCUTTLEBUTT Executive order On Monday, Aug. 21, Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order intended to increase housing in alignment with the state’s climate goals, transportation needs and economic growth. The executive order identifies Colorado as the eighth most unaffordable state in the country and estimates its population will grow by 1.72 million people by […]
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Works in Progress – Aug. 24, 2023
A bear story By Rosemarie Romeo Forty years ago, the summer of 1983 was a very special time. A visit to Aspen, Colorado camping out for the month of August, enjoying nature and time with friends was the plan. Being the “flatlander,” as they called me, was fun. I came from Florida, where caymans and […]
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Letters – Aug. 24, 2023
Our Town One Table We would like to thank everyone for attending the Eighth Annual Our Town One Table. This year, we had 110 table reservations with a theme of “Forage, Feast and Friends.” Sammy Rodrigo’s table won “Best Table,” with amazing food decorations based on the theme. A special thanks to our volunteers: Dylan […]
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Chisme del Pueblo: 17 de agosto
Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Actualización Cesar Herrera-Romero, de 20 años de edad, fue arrestado el 7 de junio del 2023 con una orden de arresto por dos cargos de agresión sexual en un niño. Aunque inicialmente se reportó que Herrera-Romero era parte del personal de entrenamiento del Club de Fútbol Roaring Fork United (RFUSC por […]
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CVEPA Views: When is a reservoir not a reservoir? Thoughts on Mobley’s Corral and the Crystal Augmentation Plan
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By Dale Will The headline on Heather Sackett’s recent coverage of the Crystal Augmentation Study caught my eye: “Janeway site promising for Crystal River backup water supply.” (See Aspen Times, July 22, 2023 or www.aspenjournalism.org) For those of you not following this study, the West Divide Water Conservancy District (WDWCD) and the Colorado River Water […]
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Gertrude “Rusty” Burtard – Aug. 13, 1927 – July 17, 2023
Rusty was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri to John and Catherine Fenton. She was the sixth of seven children. She is survived by her children Gene (Linda), JoAnn, Becky, Mary Whitworth (Rocky), and Jeff (Bambi). Along with 19 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in […]
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Letters – Aug. 17, 2023
Helmets As a recovering brain injury victim, I was appalled at your cover feature on WE-cycle (The Sopris Sun, Aug. 10-16). One of the recommendations listed on the front page was to wear a helmet when riding. There are six out of six cyclists gleefully disregarding this advice. I call helmetless riders “organ donors” and […]
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Chisme del Pueblo- 10 de agosto
Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Investigación de burro La oficina del alguacil del condado de Eagle está investigando la muerte de una mula, la cual fue disparada y asesinada en algún tiempo entre la noche del sábado 22 de julio y la mañana del domingo 28 de julio, en Frying Pan Road en Basalt. Si tiene […]
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VOICES Radio Hour: La si se pudo
Por Andrea Harris Cumplíendo 25 años, vi mi vida como un lienzo en blanco y me di cuenta de que sólo un cuarto del lienzo estaba pintado. Descubrí que yo era la artista y podría pintar algo que orgullosamente colgaría en la pared o algo que escondiera vergonzosamente. Así que el 3 de febrero de […]
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Staying hydrated and protecting the skin is a top priority – especially for older adults
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By Stacey Johnson, RN, NHA Special to The Sopris Sun Yes, Colorado had an unusually long stretch of damp, cloudy weather this spring in a state that typically enjoys soaring June temperatures and plenty of sunshine. But the sunshine is back which, as always, means more time relaxing, exercising and playing in Colorado’s great outdoors. […]