The Sopris Sun is publishing responses to questions posed to candidates running for the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education. Last week, we covered District D, and next week we’ll conclude with District C candidates. Betsy After and Alan Kokish are candidates in District B, which consists of the areas west of Highways […]
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School board meets with district legal counsel
On Sept. 6, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education, the board entered executive session, as noted on the approved agenda. Under Colorado Revised Statute Sec. 24-6-402(4)(b), which pertains to conferences with an attorney for the local public body for the purposes of receiving legal advice on […]
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RFSD Update: Superintendent Housing Task Force, candidate filings
On Aug. 31, at 5pm, the Superintendent Housing Task Force held a public meeting at the District Office in Carbondale led by task force member Lisa Dameron. She is also a Basalt Middle School teacher, the Roaring Fork Community Education Association secretary, and an RFSD parent. The task force comprised the five school board members […]
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Aperture of Hope sheds light on grief
When you visit the Aperture of Hope website, you are greeted by the photo of a young woman with green eyes, long auburn-colored hair and a gentle smile. That fresh-faced young woman, Emily Adams, died after ingesting a fentanyl-laced Percocet pill. At the time of her death, the 21-year-old was employed as a peer support […]
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Hot topics at RFSD: Health curriculum and superintendent housing
On May 9, a discussion over the proposed adoption of a comprehensive health and human sexuality curriculum brought community members to Carbondale’s district offices to voice both concerns and support to the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education. Over a dozen speakers voiced concerns during the public comment portion of the meeting, and […]
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Carbondale Report: Mark O’Meara bids farewell
The latest in Town staff turnover, Utilities Director Mark O’Meara will be retiring on Monday. Words of praise for O’Meara shared a relatively short agenda with an update from the Youth and Family Advisory Council and other items. To kick it off, Trustees approved a consent agenda that included a proclamation for “Doctor Dandelion Day” […]
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Opinion: Breaking ground on the rumor mill
I cover the school board beat for The Sopris Sun, and a couple of weeks ago, I started hearing some buzz coming through the community grapevine. As a reporter, if you cover any type of government entity, there is always speculation of some sort. That’s why you attend meetings, make requests for interviews and go […]
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Tuition-free preschool gets started
Beginning this fall, all Colorado 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds will be eligible to receive 10-15 tuition-free hours of preschool per week. If families meet certain eligibility factors, then they could receive up to 15 additional free hours so long as there are enough providers signed on. Eligibility factors include: belonging to a low-income family (270% […]
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Dr. Jesús Rodríguez reaches seven-month milestone
On Feb. 1, Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Superintendent Dr. Jesús Rodríguez hit the seven-month mark since moving from Dallas to the Roaring Fork Valley with his wife and young son. The Sopris Sun chatted with Rodríguez about acclimating to the new job and surroundings. He began by talking about housing. In October, he held […]
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Letters – Jan. 26, 2023
Forever Young Congratulations on the occasion of Alpine Bank’s 50th anniversary. Carbondale is the birthplace of Alpine Bank and it has been much more than just a bank. We have all heard Alpine’s ads and jingles espousing community involvement and concern for its patrons. For 50 years, founder/president Bob Young has walked his talk and […]