The Roaring Fork Valley community’s only 501C3 nonprofit newspaper is modifying its organizational structure to help position the paper to grow and expand its mission. Todd Chamberlin, Sopris Sun advertising director, was appointed to the top spot and will be heading up business development, fundraising, distribution and sales for the organization. “We’ve had a good […]
Roberta McGowan
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Basalt forges ahead on Arbaney Pool project
In a unanimous vote, Basalt Town Council approved the contract with Rudd Construction for the Arbaney pool improvements with the contingency for Town Attorney Jeff Conklin and Town Manager Ryan Mahoney to review the potential need for a site plan review or exemption. Before the vote, members analyzed whether to go ahead with the $3.3 […]
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Valley winter sports resorts are raring to go
Tune up the equipment and get the boots and cold weather clothing out of storage. Ski season is back! With a boost of cold weather and plenty of snow making, alpine, nordic, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are here big time. In just a little more than two weeks, all valley resorts will be welcoming […]
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Local and county officials urge pandemic compliance
Roberta McGowan Sopris Sun Staff As Garfield County struggles to contain the pandemic, both the public health department and the Carbondale Police are determined to convince everyone to respect the ordinances and guidelines now in place. Police Chief Kirk Wilson said, “We respond to calls about violations, but our goal is compliance, not just writing […]