UPDATE: Due to a personal emergency, Thomas Friedman is unable to make his annual holiday trip to the Valley this year. Tickets purchased for the Dec. 23 “Coffee with Tom Friedman” event will be promptly refunded. The Sopris Sun and TACAW look forward to rescheduling a talk with Mr. Friedman later in 2026, as schedules […]
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Negotiations secure Hogback bus service in 2026
In early November, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) CEO Kurt Ravenschlag presented to the Garfield County Commissioners. He was speaking to the role public transportation plays in regional commuting, and asked the commissioners to allot funds specifically to help cover RFTA’s Hogback services west of Glenwood Springs. Garfield County has contributed varying amounts toward this […]
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Local entrepreneur launches online community hub in partnership with The Sun
Are you craving thoughtful community dialogue online and finding traditional platforms like Facebook overwhelmingly toxic? You’re certainly not alone. And lucky for you, there’s a new game in town. Carbondale local Stephen Shapiro has put his tech skills and resources to use developing a locally-focused, community-driven platform that aspires to become a civic engagement hub […]
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Political analyst Ken Rudin kicks off Mountain Perspectives Speaker Series on April 11
Ken Rudin is one of America’s foremost experts in politics and campaign history. He hosts the weekly podcast “Political Junkie” and has over 40 years of experience in political journalism, including as ABC News’ deputy political director and off-air Capitol Hill reporter from 1983 to 1991 and as political editor at National Public Radio from […]