Luis Yllanes

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Aug. 17, 2022

  ‘Carbondale es tuyo’

  "A single piñata pole can make a difference," Omar Sarabia told trustees. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

  First, an admission. Last week, The Sopris Sun printed the incorrect date for the town’s Spanish-outreach meeting both in English in our calendar and in Spanish in Chisme del Pueblo. Moreover, we will not have this article translated until next week. These shortcomings are unintentional and evidence of the work… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Apr. 20, 2022

  5Point helps local youth dream big

  Through the 5Point Dream Project, Makai Yllanes hosted a free two-day camp to make rock climbing accessible to local middle school students. Courtesy photo

  This weekend, the streets of Carbondale will again be bustling with the excitement of 5Point’s 15th Annual Flagship Festival. It’s an event that many people associate with thrill-seeking outdoor recreation. The five tenets of 5Point, however, are lessons to live by daily. These are: purpose, respect, commitment, humility and… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Apr. 13, 2022

  5Point Film Festival is a crowning jewel

  "Learning to Drown" chronicles pro snowboarder Jess Kimura's journey from personal loss to a newfound awareness of her legacy in the sport. Courtesy photo

  The 5Point Adventure Film Festival is one of the multifaceted jewels in the adventure film festival crown, which includes Mountainfilm in Telluride, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in California and the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Alberta, Canada.

  Luis Yllanes, who took over as executive… read more →

• Locations: Español Published Mar. 9, 2022

  Conoce a los candidatos de Carbondale

  

  Traducción por Dolores Duarte

  El 5 de abril, los residentes de Carbondale habrán elegido a tres candidatos para cumplir términos de cuatro años en la junta administrativa de la ciudad. Además, el administrador actual Ben Bohmfalk se presenta sin oposición para el puesto de alcalde. Los materiales presentados por los… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Mar. 2, 2022

  Meet the trustee candidates

  Photo by Brent Moss

  On April 5, Carbondale residents will have elected three candidates to serve four-year terms on the Board of Town Trustees. Additionally, current trustee Ben Bohmfalk is running unopposed for the mayoral seat. Materials submitted by the nine candidates have been edited for length. Learn more about each one at the… read more →

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Dec. 1, 2021

  Luis Yllanes to lead 5Point Film

  5Point Film's new executive director is a familiar face. Luis Yllanes currently serves on Carbondale's Board of Town Trustees and worked 12 years for the Aspen Art Museum in several different roles. Courtesy photo

  On Nov. 29, 5Point Film announced Luis Yllanes would become their new executive director.

  Yllanes, who will take the reins at 5Point Film on Dec. 22, is leaving his position as chief operating officer at the Aspen Art Museum (AAM), where he has served in various roles for the past… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Aug. 11, 2021

  Trustees commit to tiered net-zero goals

  

  Mayor Pro Tem Ben Bohmfalk led the regular meeting on Aug. 10. Other trustees in attendance were Luis Yllanes, Lani Kitching and Marty Silverstein. Mayor Dan Richardson, Heather Henry and Erica Sparhawk were absent.

  The consent agenda was approved including accounts payable. A brief discussion ensued… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Dec. 9, 2020

  Town tweaks liquor distancing rules

  

  The Town will now allow restaurant liquor licenses — but not liquor stores — within 500 feet of school property.

  The Dec. 8 trustee decision was a bit of a departure from the staff proposal to tackle issues with the City Market complex’s proximity to a Colorado Rocky Mountain School… read more →