Currently, two surveys are seeking the public’s input about pedestrian, biker and driver safety within Carbondale. Niki Delson, a steering committee member for Age-Friendly Carbondale, formerly known as CAFCI, spoke […]
Highway 133
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Paonia businesses feeling impacts of 133 closure
On April 29, a sinkhole began forming on Highway 133, between Somerset and Paonia, that grew to cause massive road damage resulting in a total road closure that lasted nearly […]
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The sinking of Highway 133
Nature is coming for Colorado drivers from all sides during springtime in the Rockies. Commuting in the mountains is like Chicken Little’s version of Russian Roulette with rock slides, mudslides […]
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Mature Content: Navigating the slow lane
By Nancy Roen For the past three years, at one time or another, I have navigated our town with crutches, poles, stationary and wheeled walkers, and at best, with unsteady […]
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Branching Out: So much life, right here
Highway 133 rocks. Specifically, the bucolic stretch between the fish hatchery and the KOA. Thanks to ranching and open space, we have a “national park” right here. The diversity of […]
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Ten pounds of development in a five-pound bag
Guest Opinion by Patrick Hunter I was thinking about Carbondale’s growing traffic problems. Seems like the situation is getting exponentially worse. I’m reminded of the phrase of putting 10 pounds […]
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CDOT navigates employment crunch
Snow is flying and the temps have dropped below freezing. It’s a perfect recipe to instill safe and slow driving habits. What’s more is the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) […]
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Branching Out: What could be more important?
I assumed it was a sobriety check and downshifted. My truck was packed for camping and a bluegrass festival; I would drive through the night. Emergency lights split the darkness, […]
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Commuting made interesting
With pervasive road work and more cars on the road, comes more idling and waiting for traffic to move, with the vehicle’s AC blowing (or windows down). Commuting is a […]
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Subdivision and redevelopment approved
Carbondale Trustees at Tuesday’s meeting approved a Major Site Plan Review presented by Stein Properties, LP and Carbondale Center Place LLC. Redevelopment of the property, which currently consists of The […]