As the calendar year heads to a close, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) is preparing for future grant opportunities and long-term projects. The Nov. 13 board meeting included much momentum-focused conversation. The board also reviewed a second draft of the organization’s 2026 budget with plans to vote on the final version in December. There were […]
Rio Grande Trail
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RFTA Report: Goats at work, budget drafting and local collaborations
In mid-August, herds of goats once again appeared along the Rio Grande Trail between Catherine Store and Carbondale. The popular weed-mitigation program is now in its ninth year. Using the goats for corridor flora management helps the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) minimize pesticide use and build soil health. This year, RFTA started a contract […]
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RFTA Report: Rolling up on South Bridge and CEO transition
The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority’s (RFTA) July 11 board of directors meeting kicked off with community comments. Rachel Richards made a passionate argument regarding community support for the entrance into Aspen. Mark Rinehart suggested that the transit authority prioritize expansion of electric vehicle charging capabilities through the Valley. And general appreciation was expressed for the […]
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Youth Art Park on the horizon as Chacos trails behind
Carbondale is a friendly place where people like to bask in the sun or shelter in the shade in the company of others. So it’s no surprise that one park is about to open and plans for another are in the works. The Sopris Sun caught up with Nicholas DiFrank of re:LAND, the local urban […]
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Youth Art Park breaks ground
After several years in the making, the ground has been broken for the Youth Art Park on the Rio Grande Trail behind Town Hall in Carbondale. This is the latest installment planned along the ARTway. A group of committed people who brought the dream together gathered on Thursday, July 7 to celebrate at the site. […]
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Branching Out: Untethered in time
Before asphalt opened the Rio Grande Trail to a continuous flow of humans, it was a regular haunt of mine and my golden retriever Zoë. Being my bird dog and running companion, Nature was the stage of our time spent together. He was the furry, warm-hearted courage I needed to go further and deeper than […]