CORRECTION: The Sept. 10 column “Stopping the extermination of our wild horses” misstated that photojournalist Scott Wilson’s upcoming CU Museum of Natural History exhibit will be focused on wild horse roundups. The exhibit will be focused more generally on the history of the horse in North America. Only in Carbondale Jeannie Perry’s column devoted to […]
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To screen, or not to screen
The last few weeks have been a busy time for students and families. A lot of firsts for students, whether it’s going to kindergarten or college. One question that is a constant for all families and students is the use of technology, at home and school. Screens are everywhere. I am using a screen to […]
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Stopping the extermination of our wild horses
On Aug. 11, I woke before dawn from a night of fitful sleep in my pickup out by Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area west of Meeker. It was the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) designated meet-up spot for the day’s wild horse roundup nearby. I was one of four observers at that Piceance/East Douglas […]
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What is public charge?
Editor’s note: Alexis Katsiaficas is an immigration attorney who works for Alpine Legal Services. The Alpine Legal Services Immigration Department provides direct representation exclusively to victims of crime at this time. As an immigration attorney, all of the clients I meet want to become lawful permanent residents. But it has become harder to qualify, in […]
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Letters – Sept. 10, 2026
Corrections: Last week’s “Vision from within” article mistakenly reported that the windows of the historic home were original; the printed headline, “Rearranged Castle Creek development sees reapplication,” should have read “Cattle Creek”; the Sol del Valle article, “A story of love, survival and resilience comes to Aspen,” mistakenly stated Theatre Aspen’s Solo Flights Festival runs […]
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Letters – Sept. 3, 2026
Support each other Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day — a day to remember, raise awareness and remind one another that hope and help are available. For Seed Peace, this day carries an especially personal meaning. Sept. 10 was also the birthday of Casey Piscura, whose life and legacy inspired the creation of Seed […]
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Letters – Aug. 27, 2026
CORRECTION: The “New gray wolf pups make a new pack in Colorado; wolf deaths continue” article published on Aug. 19 misstated that a Colorado Wolf Tracker Facebook post had been created and erased in May. The post was made on Aug. 17 and was no longer visible by Aug. 18. The real land grab Recently, […]
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Historiography: What’s in a name?
The Rocky Mountain News “Colorado Q & A,” Jan. 20, 1957: Q: Often, as I traveled the road between Glenwood Springs and Aspen, I have been impressed by the beauty of that solitary peak called Mt. Sopris. How did this lovely mountain get its name? A: That beautiful mountain was named for an interesting Colorado […]
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Amateur Eats: Sprazzo
“Amateur Eats” is The Sopris Sun’s new food review, written by Carbondale resident and eating enthusiast Jake Skardon and published on the third Thursday of each month. RESTAURANT RATING:Cuisine: ItalianQuality: (3/5)Price: 75+ app., entree and drink Sprazzo is another relatively new restaurant on Carbondale’s Main Street, offering made-from-scratch pasta and other Italian eats. They also run as a […]
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Five reasons to watch ‘The Dog Stars’ at the Crystal Theatre
The night was so dark, and I was so tired. Nine years ago I drove back from Colorado Springs following an exhausting three days of interviews about the visionary and troubled climber and soloist Earl Wiggins. I had met Earl once, corresponded with him a little, always respected him and been heartsick when he took […]