Redstone’s community gathered on a rainy night at the fire station north of the Boulevard to discuss flooding preparedness, and a bit about wildfire season too. Pitkin County Emergency Manager Valerie Macdonald presented along with members of the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD). Accelerated snow melt this spring is possible due to rain […]
Redstone
Posted inNews, Uncategorized
Historic fantasy comes to life in Redstone
The Marble Charter School Players recently performed an original play called “The Middle World,” based on a novel by the same name written by Redstone author Nicole “Nikki” Beinstein, who also teaches at the charter school. On April 14-15, The Redstone Inn premiered the show in its Lady Bountiful Room. The goal of Marble Charter […]
Posted inNews, Uncategorized
Redstone to McClure Pass Trail winds toward implementation
On Jan. 27, a year after receiving comments on a draft environmental assessment, the White River National Forest (WRNF) published its final environmental assessment and draft decision notice for the Redstone to McClure Pass Trail. This seven-mile section of the 83-mile Carbondale to Crested Butte Trail Plan, adopted by Pitkin County in 2018, was determined […]
Posted inNews, Uncategorized
For the love of art…
In addition to an exhibit featuring works by more than 35 artists, Redstone’s 26th annual Labor Day Art Show introduced a new plein air event that had painters, sketchers and doodlers scattered throughout the village with three hours to produce a piece to be auctioned off that same afternoon. Most pieces sold, with closing bids […]
Posted inLetters, Uncategorized
Letters – Sept. 1, 2022
Re: Appalled with The Sun I would like to express a sincere thank you to Josh Wambolt. His recent letter to the editor in The Sopris Sun was spot on. I have been an avid anti racism advocate throughout my life. After days of letting The Sopris Sun’s published article written by Gentrye Houghton settle […]
Posted inLetters, Uncategorized
Letters – Aug. 25, 2022
Re: Redstone incident I am a regular contributor to The Sopris Sun and also a resident of Redstone. I moved to the Redstone community last October and I find many of my encounters to be lovely and inclusive. I believe we have a wonderful community up here with diverse individuals. I was horrified to learn […]
Posted inNews, Uncategorized
Redstone Park renovation poised to start
After a nearly two-year planning process, Redstone Park is set for an extensive renovation and restoration project. The work, budgeted at some $536,000, is scheduled to begin on June 1. The park lies between the Crystal River and Redstone Boulevard and is popular with both residents and visitors. It is managed by Pitkin County Open […]
Posted inNews, Uncategorized
Coalition grapples with climate pollution at local defunct mine
Redstone used to be a coal mining town. From the 1950s until the early nineties, Mid-Continent Resources extracted coal from several mines in Coal Basin. Some reports say the company produced in excess of 21 million tons of coal. These days, the Crystal River valley boasts a scenic drive, a clear river, hot springs, mountain […]