APR stands tallAspen Public Radio (APR) has joined Colorado Public Radio and KSUT to file a lawsuit with National Public Radio (NPR) against the Trump administration’s executive order which seeks to end federal funding for NPR and PBS. The lawsuit claims the action violated the Constitution and First Amendment protections. “Free press is not optional […]
Ross Montessori
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Ross Montessori prepares to pass the torch
Ross Montessori School, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is preparing for a change in leadership. Head of School Sonya Hemmen is training Associate Head of School Mandi Franz to take over her position come July 1. Hemmen has held the position since 2012, and intends to stay in education at some level. “I would […]
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Carbondale celebrates 115th Annual Potato Days
The 115th annual Potato Days will be celebrated under the banner of “Mr. McClure Goes to Hollywood,” referring to Thomas “Mack” McClure, the inventor of the Red McClure potato, and the 1949 Hollywood Western “Red Stallion in the Rockies,” which was filmed in this area. When Hollywood came a-callin’Potato Day festivities kick off on Thursday, […]
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Growing Together, Potato Days 2023
It’s not every town that gets amped up year after year over a vegetable, but leave it to Carbondale to keep such traditions alive and well. In fact, Potato Days is coming back so strong this year that that plural days is not a misnomer. That’s right, Potato Days will expand the weekend, Oct. 6-8, […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – Sept. 7, 2023
Town Center survey Artspace and partners are looking for input on how Carbondale’s Town Center project can best benefit the community with living and work spaces. An initial survey (www.surveymonkey.com/r/bonedale) will end on Sept. 13 and be followed by two design charrettes at the Third Street Center (Sept. 20 and Sept. 27). Both design charrettes […]
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Letters – May 25, 2023
Tax woes As a resident and contributing member of the Roaring Fork Valley for over 25 years, I am writing out of concern for long-term residents and low income members in our community. The land tax hike across the board is untenable for many. As a teacher and curator of storytelling events throughout the Valley […]
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Ross Montessori gives back
Ross Montessori, a charter school in Carbondale, is sending $1,000 to Escuela Montessori San Cristóbal in Caguas, Puerto Rico in hopes of a collaborative partnership between the two schools. Ross Montessori is one of around 500 public charter schools in the United States where children are taught by the Montessori method, invented by Maria Montessori, […]
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COVID outbreaks at schools teach hard lessons
When Ross Montessori School (RMS) closed on Nov. 15 due to a coronavirus outbreak among staff and students, the school tallied 56 infections since Oct. 11, with 12 active cases. In the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) weekly Outbreak Report, the RMS count stood at 61. Even at the lower number, the […]
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Servers and students share nourishment
On Wednesdays, 36-year old Jenny Elmore serves lunch to a noisy stream of Ross Montessori School (RMS) students. For two hectic hours, she places a slice of pizza and a cupful of iceberg lettuce on paper plates, and hands them across the counter to the hungry kids. At frequent intervals, she sanitizes all surfaces, a […]