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 […]
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Third spaces
“I don’t want to sell anything, buy anything or process anything as a career,” is a memorable quote from a very impassioned speech by Lloyd Dobler in the movie “Say Anything” (coincidentally available to check out on DVD by asking the staff at a library branch closest to you). The movie and Lloyd’s desire […]
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Two flags, one story
Some months simply pass on the calendar, while others stay with us forever. This July entered my life carrying two flags, countless emotions and one profound question: How many stories can fit within a single identity? It arrived filled with pride and nostalgia, celebration and sorrow, memories and new achievements. It became a month when […]
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Dig a Little Deeper: Understand the signals
Government is a core pillar of society. When choosing our leaders, there is a lot to unpack, and this column is intended to help readers do just that before Election Day. I once helped a friend sail his 40-foot catamaran through the Caribbean. As we crossed the Gulf Stream at night, a precarious adventure for […]
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Seeking Haystacks: Dear Students
Dear Students, “Seeking Haystacks” was the title of student Isaac Gerber’s final project, who sought to use artist Claude Monet’s painting of haystacks as a metaphorical window into self-reflection. Isaac saw Monet’s haystacks as an invitation to living beautifully, a portal to passionate engagement. Isaac, like so many of you, wrote about what calls to […]
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CVEPA Views: Taking the veil off Treasure Mountain Ranch
Editor’s note: The views expressed in this column are solely those of the Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association. Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association (CVEPA) does not support land swaps of National Forest for private land — especially with the intent of personal gain by developers. This is exactly what the current developers with Treasure Mountain […]