Pitkin county

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    Omicron surges through the Valley

    Omicron surges through the Valley thumbnail Photo by James Steindler

    Omicron, the prevailing COVID-19 variant of concern, was first identified in South Africa in late November. Within weeks, it was detected in Colorado and by Dec. 15 had arrived in Garfield County. Days later, on Dec. 20, Pitkin County reported its first case of Omicron, with a vaccinated individual testing… read more →

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    A responsibility to participate

    A responsibility to participate thumbnail Dorothea Farris outside the original Carbondale jailhouse. It's fitting the "Take Action" sign hangs above the devoted participator. Photo by James Steindler.

    By James Steindler

    When it comes to balancing public service with a growing community whilst preserving what that place has to offer, it takes a lot of grit and an exuberant amount of dedication. Dorothea Farris is an authentic example of someone who strives to meet… read more →

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    A toast to open space ag lands

    A toast to open space ag lands thumbnail Photo courtesy of Woody Creek Distillers.

    Pat Scanlon, co-founder of Woody Creek Distillers (WCD), would trial nine potato varieties in search of the perfect vodka potato. In so doing, WCD became the first lessees to grow vegetables on Pitkin County Open Space and Trails ag lands.
    “Of course it would be a Colorado potato,” Scanlon… read more →

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    Lease appeal dismissed by Pitkin County Manager

    Lease appeal dismissed by Pitkin County Manager thumbnail This map of Glassier Open Space shows both Lease B and Lease F, the parcels that were recently opened up to a lease award process through Pitkin County Open Space and Trails. Lease B is 81.2 acres of irrigated pasture and Lease F is three acres that includes irrigation and a loafing shed. Lease A, a 40 acre parcel, will come up for lease in fall of this year. Courtesy map.

    At the end of January, a competitive lease application process for Pitkin County-owned agricultural land at the Glassier Open Space property in Basalt selected its winner, the Marigold Livestock Co.
    On Feb. 1, 2021, José Miranda, one of the other applicants and founder of Rocking TT Bar, filed a… read more →

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    Vaccines roll out

    Carbondale firefighter Ryan Allison receives his first in a series of two COVID-19 vaccinations. Carbondale firefighter Ryan Allison receives his first in a series of two COVID-19 vaccinations. Courtesy photo.

    The Garfield County COVID-19 vaccination program is moving ahead and picking up speed. Two potentially life-saving vaccines are here and, according to Carrie Godes, Garfield County public health specialist, “We are getting more vials of the medication every several weeks with a mix of both the Pfizer and… read more →