“This is really all about building community, and it’s going to be the community that designs what’s on this site,” said Larisa LaLonde of Roaring Fork Leadership (RFL). LaLonde led a presentation during the Crystal River Caucus last Thursday regarding future plans for the Redstone General Store, including creating a community serving village center to […]
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Rural Action Plan: A forum for connection
Feb. 21 marked the first of three weekly meetings for the Rural Action Project (RAP), an initiative spearheaded by Colorado State University (CSU) to foster community connection both within and between rural communities across the state. The project largely aims to provide an opportunity for community members to interact and share their experiences, thereby strengthening […]
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Aspen Camp sees renewal with RFL
Kent Wilson remembers meeting John Denver as a child,at a benefit concert for the Aspen Camp School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Aspen Camp). Such concerts were produced annually at the series’ height, attracting the participation of Jimmy Buffett and thousands of spectators to Snowmass Mountain. At that time, the event raised more […]
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Mods4Quads, a resource for those impacted by paralysis
Mods4Quads (M4Q), a newly-formed nonprofit based in the Roaring Fork Valley, hopes to fill the resource void for those living with paralysis, family members and caregivers. Executive Director Susan Leety and Program Director Adam Lavender are developing a comprehensive resource directory and creating an online social network for those seeking paralysis-related information. “It will,” as […]