Roaring Fork High School sophomore Dylan Riley has an early grasp on his financial future, thanks to a unique summer camp experience that is expanding and moving to a new venue this year. Last summer, Riley attended The Finance Camp, founded by Carbondale businessman Ron Speaker, which taught him about investing, trading and generally conducting […]
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My heroes have always been cowboys
By Ron SpeakerGuest Column There’s an ache in the Valley these days — a silence that settles over the land like morning fog. In the span of a few short months, Carbondale lost three men who embodied everything I ever understood about what it means to live with honor, integrity and an unwavering commitment to […]
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New scholarship presents $100,000 opportunity — High school seniors encouraged to apply
The application window is now open for a new scholarship program honoring the legacy of Michael E. McGoldrick. Three students from Colorado and Washington states will be chosen to receive $100,000 toward their four-year, undergraduate college career, plus a new computer and academic support. These states were chosen based on the places McGoldrick most considered […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – June 22, 2023
Troubadour talent Carbondale’s own Jackson Emmer won the 30th annual Troubadour Contest at Telluride Bluegrass this year. The songwriter competition invites artists not currently signed to a major recording or publishing deal to perform original songs. Congrats, Jackson! Holy Cross election Holy Cross Energy, our nonprofit rural electric co-op, held its annual meeting on June […]
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Ron Speaker pays it forward
Ron Speaker credits the guidance of his mentors, Tom Bailey and Michael McGoldrick, for where he is today: a successful investor and wealth manager. Now 58 years old, Speaker is looking toward his legacy. Ever since McGoldrick, “a walking encyclopedia of financial history knowledge,” passed away in late 2021, it’s all about connections for Speaker. […]