Stage 2 Fire RestrictionsWith fires blazing near and far and hot-dry conditions persisting, Garfield County implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on Thursday, July 17. The use of fireworks is prohibited. Burn permits will not be issued and previously-issued permits are cancelled. Recreational fires are not allowed. Cooking devices must be clean and in working order. Smoking […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees commit $1 million to trailer parks, challenging Basalt
In a 5-1 vote, Carbondale’s Board of Trustees pledged $1 million to a regional effort to purchase two trailer parks, representing 139 units, under a community-ownership model for a total cost of $43 million. As framed by April Long, executive director of the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition, the purchase would be akin to securing […]
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Garden plotsThe Good Seed “Buena Semilla” community garden in Carbondale, next to The Orchard Church, still has plots available for folks who wish to grow their own organic food. Discover the joys of gardening, learn new techniques and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts by joining this vibrant, supportive garden community. For more information, visit www.theorchardlife.com/community-garden, […]
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Our Town: Community drives Aly Sanguily’s journey
For Aly Sanguily, community is at the heart of everything she does. Whether running a brewery, organizing events or raising her daughter, Harlow, Sanguily’s journey reflects a deep connection to the people and places that make Carbondale unique.Sanguily and her husband, Chase Engel, moved to the Roaring Fork Valley nearly 15 years ago when Engel […]
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Fair-y Fairytales
Another Mountain Fair has come and gone, and with it — countless colorful memories. Mountain Fair is a magical time akin to Brazil’s Carnival where our social roles loosen and everyone has the opportunity to celebrate good music, art and food together in Sopris Park. New connections are made and old bonds forged stronger.Adults and […]
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Commercial inventoryFollowing last week’s article, “Commercial inventory remains scarce in Carbondale,” Amoré Realty’s Lynn Kirchner and Kathie Jaycox invited The Sopris Sun to view a database tool that hadn’t existed when our counting efforts began in 2017. A quick search revealed five properties available to lease in Carbondale, including a 1,968-square-foot space on West Main […]
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Why did the mountain lion …?By Illene Pevec Carbondale Why did the Mountain Lion climb up on our roof ?Did it want a better view of Sopris from up high?Or was it seeking solace?Solace from what?Our presence in its territory? Or was it just curious about us?Did it want to listen to us breathing below in […]
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Never too many cooks at Carbondale Mountain Fair
Carbondale Arts and the community are about to throw the biggest party of the year: Mountain Fair. So grab your kaftans, leave your shoes at home and get ready to head on down to Sopris Park July 26 to 28.The heart and soul of the Fair are the people who make it happen, known as […]
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Primary projectionsJeff Hurd, a Grand Junction attorney, has come out on top in the Republican primary to represent Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. Hurd will face Democrat Adam Frisch in the November general election. Frisch congratulated Hurd in a press release, saying, “My hat always goes off to anyone who is willing to stand up to […]
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Main Street detourBeginning April 1, crews will begin replacing water lines for the new Forest Service building in Carbondale. For about three weeks, westbound traffic will be rerouted to Colorado Avenue between Sixth Street and Seventh Street. Eastbound traffic will remain on Main Street but will use the north lane, closer to the Post Office. […]