In retrospect: Last week’s report, “One year after unhoused newcomers influx, regional response coalescing,” left out an important quote by Mayor Ben Bohmfalk. The following paragraph was added to the online version:“What became clear to us last year is that our small Carbondale municipal government and staff are not equipped to be the lead provider […]
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Letters – Oct. 17, 2024
MAP updateHave you heard? Coming in 2025 to a Carbondale street near you: more crosswalks, wayfinding signs for priority bike routes, traffic calming pilot/demonstration projects on key streets, mini-roundabouts (adding a feature like a large planter to a four-way intersection to create a makeshift roundabout). These are a few of the first steps suggested in […]
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Money talks, the climate walksAs much as I’d prefer it were otherwise, we live in a capitalistic society. I detest the words “money talks,” but the reality is, spoiled Americans won’t make the necessary sacrifices to solve the climate crisis without the profit motive. To hell with the common good. Energy companies won’t replace their […]
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Re: CATSCATs (Cats Aren’t Trophies) seems clueless. You know the CATs people. They put a question on the November ballot asking voters to ban mountain lion hunting in Colorado. In a letter to the editor on Aug. 22, one CATs supporter wrote: “It is essential for citizens to exercise our democratic rights to ensure that […]
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Our Town One TableOur Town One Table is a gift that Carbondale gives itself. How lucky can we be, living in a town that sets apart a special time when we can all just be together, enjoying a cool evening and the friendship of our family, friends and neighbors? Thanks to the Town for the […]
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Re: Three-legged stoolThis is in response to Richard Vottero’s letter in last week’s Sopris Sun. Three-legged stools are great! Balanced and stable, I’d sit on a good one without thinking twice. A three-party system would be great, too. I would love to vote for a third-party candidate with humble roots, original ideas and a realistic […]
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Letters – Aug. 1, 2024
DowntownerI took The Downtowner for the first time last Saturday and highly recommend it. It was a totally positive experience. We need to use it or risk the possibility of losing it in December. Let’s all support this free ride! It can also save you from getting a DUI.Tips are accepted!Samantha HayesCarbondale Peace and love […]
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Letters – July 18, 2024
Re: Twin AcresI am writing in response to the story you ran about Twin Acres (June 27) and the push from the Keep Missouri Heights Rural opposing a 100-acre riding facility to be built on an existing original homestead of Missouri Heights. Most if not all these people live in subdivisions. Who gave them the […]
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Letters – July 11, 2024
Sign of the times?I was broken-hearted driving through downtown Carbondale today expecting to see the gloriously big American flag proudly displayed like years past on the Fourth of July. I hope this was by mistake and is not a sign of the times. Kirk WebbCarbondale A tale of two townsJust returning from my yearly trek […]
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Letters – July 4, 2024
Clarification: In last week’s Pages of the Past, mention of the James Surls roundabout sculpture under the “June 12, 2014” heading caused some confusion. The Carbondale trustees vote was in fact taken in July 2013, though public scrutiny persisted along with paperwork. Rio Grande dangerMy husband and I are senior citizens who live in Carbondale. […]