Casey Piscura took his life on Feb. 2, 2025 — a Sunday. That week the news broke slowly, then quickly rippled through the community, opening a chasm of grief shared among the people who knew and admired this seemingly unstoppable farmer. Several memorials were held in the weeks that followed, including a gathering of hundreds […]
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Potato Days unearths support for RFV farmers
The 116th annual Potato Days has arrived with a plethora of community activations in store over the weekend on par with the theme: “The Grate Spudsby” — an homage to the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, “The Great Gatsby.” This year’s Potato Days is particularly special in that it honors the life of […]
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Carbondale Report: Pool completion delayed, opening date unaffected
With schools back in session, the first regular Carbondale Board of Trustees meeting of September saw the return of Student of the Month awards. Congratulations to Scarlett Cohen and Nico Dominguez! All trustees were in attendance, minus Jess Robison. The swiftly-approved consent agenda consisted of meeting minutes, liquor license renewals for White House Pizza and […]
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Dandelion Day beckons
Dandelion Day is very nearly upon us. This Carbondale festival, now in its 27th year, is a celebration of sustainability and responsible Earth stewardship. It began in 1998 in concert with efforts to ban the use of herbicides in public parks, safeguarding the health of people, pets, pollinators and entire ecosystems. The dandelion became Carbondale’s […]
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Family and friends carry on a local farming legacy
On Feb. 2, the Valley lost one of its most prolific young farmers to suicide. Casey Piscura, 39, was an ambitious entrepreneur and adept plant whisperer. He founded Wild Mountain Seeds, a for-profit seed-breeding business with the byproduct of abundant, delicious, organic vegetables. Later, he formed a nonprofit, Seed Peace, with the mission “to accelerate […]
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Obituary: Casey James Piscura
September 10, 1985 – February 2, 2025 Casey Piscura passed away on Feb. 2 in Carbondale. Born on Sept. 10, 1985, in Pulaski, Virginia, Casey grew up in Draper, Virginia, where he spent much of his childhood enjoying the beauty of Claytor Lake. A gifted athlete, Casey excelled in every sport he pursued. He played […]
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Rest in peace, Casey Piscura
The Sopris Sun is sad to announce the passing of Casey Piscura. A pillar of our local agriculture movement, Casey stewarded the fields at Sunfire Ranch for nearly a decade. His seed-breeding company, Wild Mountain Seeds, gained international prestige with original varieties of tomato, squash and more. Casey also founded the nonprofit Seed Peace with […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – March 30, 2023
Wet spring Snowpack in the Roaring Fork Watershed was recorded at 144% of normal for this time of year on March 23. According to the Roaring Fork Convervancy’s weekly report, “The watershed has not seen cumulative [snow water equivalent] levels this high since 2011!” Uinta Basin Railway U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is calling on the […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – March 23, 2023
Avalanche danger Heavy spring snows settling on top of weakened layers has resulted in dangerous avalanche conditions this spring. Over the weekend, the lives of two skiers were claimed; the first near Marble and the second in Maroon Bowl just outside the boundaries of Aspen Highlands resort. Stay informed at avalanche.state.co.us and remember to hug […]
