On Sunday, June 15, El Jebel Autowash hosted its second annual Father’s Day Car Show, which is quickly becoming a beloved local tradition. The parking lot in front of Bowlski’s filled with families and car enthusiasts, all together in celebration of Father’s Day with engines roaring. A total of 55 vehicles were on display, ranging […]
Margarita Alvarez
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Aspen-Basalt Mobile Home Park organizes community fundraiser
On Sunday, June 8, the Aspen-Basalt Mobile Home Park hosted a community gathering and fundraiser that brought neighbors together in a show of unity and mutual support. Everything offered at the event — from tamales and pupusas to aguas frescas, fruit cups and desserts — was made possible thanks to donations. Residents and local businesses […]
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Folklórico inspires community through dance
For her Capstone project, Roaring Fork graduating senior Jacqueline Flores Alvarez reflected on her time with Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s Folklórico program from the time she was in kindergarten. The skirts flow with our movements, our shoes rhythmically stomp the floor and our steps coordinate beautifully with the music. There is grace and beauty in […]
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Letter from the Editor: We’re better together
It’s a surreal experience to pick up el Sol del Valle on a Friday. Here is a full newspaper, all in Spanish, now hovering at 20 pages packed with local and regional news as well as original art and cultural anecdotes. I am delighted, turning each page and lingering on a photo or headline, making […]
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La comunidad levanta un nuevo Sol del Valle
Por Jackie Ramirez El Sol del Valle Este sábado 29 de junio, El Sol del Valle tuvo su fiesta de lanzamiento en la biblioteca de Glenwood Springs donde la comunidad llegó a respaldar la nueva imagen del Sol del Valle. Descrito como un “hermoso mosaico que ha llegado a existir” en la comunidad por la […]
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Sol del Valle relaunches with fanfare
The Glenwood Springs Library hosted a well-attended relaunch party for Sol del Valle on Saturday, June 29. Around 100 people stopped by with a photo booth, music by DJ TEAJ, activities for kids, nonprofits and businesses tabeling and delicious food provided by Frida’s, ProMex Bakery, Sabor de Mexico, Sal Mex Restaurant and Taquería El Yaqui. […]
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A new Sol rises
The Sopris Sun is proud to announce that beginning June 28, el Sol del Valle will embrace a new look, a new day for printing and distribution (Fridays), and a deeper commitment to the standalone product — now under the auspices of The Sopris Sun nonprofit. With Bianca Godina leading the editorial charge and Margarita […]
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FirstBank ofrece nuevos servicios en español en Glenwood Springs
El día 16 de febrero, FirstBank dio la bienvenida a su comunidad hispanohablante con un evento en su rama de Glenwood Springs que ahora se designó como “Centro Bancario en su idioma”. Jorge Rojas Lopez, vicepresidente de FirstBank para el valle Roaring Fork, nos explicó que esto significa que los clientes ya pueden recibir todos […]