By Denise Moss Special to The Sopris Sun Angelique Pretorius is starting a new life, one free of the helplessness she suffered during her entire childhood in South Africa. At 25 years old, she has made her way to America and started her college education. That’s step one. But step two, the ability to stay […]
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Clear message delivered: ‘No Border Patrol in Our Schools’
On April 12, community members filled the room at the Roaring Fork School District’s (RFSD) Board of Education meeting to express their dissatisfaction and concern with the U.S. Border Patrol’s presence with a table at the March 21 career expo held at Glenwood Springs High School (GSHS). The perceived lack of oversight by the district […]
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Every migrant, wherever they are, matters
In this Valley, it’s likely that everyone knows or is acquainted with someone who was not born in the U.S. and does not have legal residency status. As author Francisco Cantú puts it, “The border reaches into every community.” For its annual fundraising benefit on Sept. 7, local nonprofit English In Action (EIA), invited Cantú […]
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Who are the Huerta brothers?
There’s a new thrift store in town, overflowing with treasures. From antique furniture and decorative chandeliers to jewelry, vintage electronics, kitchen supplies and, of course, plenty of clothing. Huertas Brothers replaced what was previously Back Door Consignment, tucked behind Axkawa (Señor Taco Show) and Granetta Panini at Fourth Street and Colorado Avenue in Carbondale. “Opening […]