The documentary Fantastic Fungi is a fascinating film that delves into the world of mushrooms and other fungi.
It is also a good way to enter into conversation about a relatively new way of composting human remains after death.
Join Conscious Death Coach and Sacred Passage Doula, Akaljeet, in viewing…
On Jan. 25, the Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Board of Trustees unanimously approved CMC’s seventh bachelor’s degree program, Human Services, along with a $5 dollar per credit hour increase in all Colorado resident tuition rates for the upcoming academic year.
CMC worked with over 70 agencies to gain an understanding… read more →
On March 2, the Colorado Legislature introduced House Bill 22-1278 (HB 1278) to create the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). This cabinet-level state agency would take on issues at the center of Colorado’s torn and tattered mental health care system.
The bill outlines the duties and responsibilities… read more →
With the rollback of the emergency declaration prompted by the Omicron variant outbreak, the seven-member Basalt Town Council met in person for the first time this year at its regular meeting. The public broadcast of the meeting, which was covered remotely by The Sopris Sun, was delayed and… read more →
Death Cafe is a safe and relaxed space to gather with community members to discuss topics related to death and dying. The idea is to engage in interesting and thought provoking conversation.
Please note…Death Cafes are not bereavement or counseling sessions, rather an opportunity to increase awareness and bring comfort…
Aspen Strong’s mental health peer support group, “Time to Talk,” began in December 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by “providing people with a space to come, connect and talk about whatever they’re going through. To find a space where they could share their stories openly and find… read more →
Join us for a screening of the documentary, Griefwalker, the 2008 documentary about Stephen Jenkinson, once the leader of a palliative care counselling team at Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital. Indicting the practice of palliative care itself, Stephen made it his life’s mission to change the way we die – to…
By Josie Sanchez
Mount Sopris glows with the softness of snow. The town is enveloped in whiteness, and iridescent lights illuminate Main Street at night. Laughter erupts as loved ones come together in celebration. Homes are adorned with Christmas trees, wreaths and green and red decor. There is… read more →
