Redstone to McClure Pass I am very proud of the work that our public land managers have done to bring this long-desired and much-needed trail and safety project to fruition. The West Elk Loop Scenic and Historic Byway (Highway 133), unites communities, brushes four diverse wilderness areas and is a testament to the natural beauty […]
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Letters – Feb. 3, 2022
Comp Plan update The town of Carbondale hired a consulting firm to review our 2013 Comprehensive Plan. Every town is required by the state of Colorado to have a “Comp Plan.” A town’s Comp Plan states the goals of the community in terms of how things look, where things are, and what “quality of life” […]
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Letters – Jan. 27, 2022
In remembrance Last week, two of the finest humans on the planet passed on. Chris Chacos and Thich Nhat Hanh were my mentors, teachers and inspiration. Please reflect a moment upon their lives and resolve along with me to try and live gentler, more peaceful lives. The world is a better place because of them. […]
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Letters – Jan. 20, 2022
Celebrating school boards! January is School Board Recognition Month. Every year, the Roaring Fork Schools takes this opportunity to publicly thank our board members for volunteering their time and talent on behalf of our schools. Board members have an incredibly important and challenging job — a job that doesn’t come with any compensation. Their decisions […]
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Letters – Dec. 30, 2021
350 Roaring Fork “Picture a bright blue ball just spinning, spinning free. It’s dizzy with possibilities…” – Bob Weir and John Barlow Some of us gather on Friday mornings at 8 a.m. to remember our personal connection to the planet and its future. We remind some others as well by carrying signs along 133 and […]
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Letters – Dec. 23, 2021
Re: Water reportage Thank you for the article by Olivia Emmer: “Helping out the trout at Canyon Creek” and the accompanying photograph of the bumps and baffles in the culvert. While the project is exciting and hopeful, the article and photos gave specifics that let me appreciate the design, work and impact. The longer river […]
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Letters – Dec. 9, 2021
Wurst way to go I was incredibly saddened to see the abrupt closing of WineTime this fall. The former owners and employees had built a truly unique retail experience. Apart from the quality selection of beverages, the German deli and authentic staff recommendations provided something special to Carbondale. The owners gave an emotional farewell to […]
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Letters – Dec. 2, 2021
Thank you, Heritage Park I am an 87 year-old veteran. In July, I had a heart attack and a stroke. I was lucky enough to get to Heritage Park in your city to recover. What a great place and staff! Because of them, three months later I am at home and doing great. The staff, […]
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Letters – Nov. 18, 2021
Equity? Equity. What’s that? Whatever it is, we’d better scramble toward it if we want to be seen as righteous. Stan Badgett Carbondale Thanks from Ascendigo On Oct. 29, Ascendigo Autism Services hosted our second annual Trunk or Treat event, offering a safe and fun environment for Halloween trick-or-treaters, especially those with autism or other […]
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Letters – November 11, 2021
Just between us… The “average” distance between our valley communities is 10 miles. If we are five minutes late, pushing on the gas won’t magically transport us to our destination. To “make up time” these conditions would need to be met: no enforcement, no other cars ahead of us, all green traffic lights, a speed […]