Municipal racesSix candidates have turned in petitions for three open seats on Basalt Town Council: Hannah Berman, Chris Mullen, Richard Stevens, Kaja Rumney, Angele Dupre-Butchart and Courtney Sheeley Wycoff. Meanwhile, only David Knight has put his hat in for mayor. In Carbondale, six candidates are vying for three seats: Jess Robison, April Spaulding, Katie Tabor, […]
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School District introduces ‘delayed start’ option
Editor’s note: Gus Richardson is a student at Roaring Fork High School. Thursday, Jan. 18, marked Roaring Fork School District’s (RFSD) first attempt at implementing its new “delayed start” protocol, intended for days when there are hazardous road conditions but that aren’t dreadful enough to call a snow day.The idea is for RFSD to have […]
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Works in Progress
Roller Derby QueensBy Nancy Bo Flood Cousins, we were the champion roller-derby skaters of Grandma’s basement. The floor was cement. Dusty spider webs hung in the corners of the wooden overhead beams. A monstrous octopus furnace sat hunched over and frowning in the very center of the basement. Giant metal arms reached out across the […]
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Elusive mountain lion(s) is the talk of Hendrick Drive
Editor’s note: The Sopris Sun listed an item in Scuttlebutt two weeks ago soliciting information about mountain lion sightings in Carbondale, but did not receive any additional tips. Feel free to email james@soprissun.com if you have first-hand information. There have been some confirmed sightings, along with several rumors floating around, of at least one mountain […]
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Grant assists Voces Unidas with parent organizing in school districts
A national grant awarded recently to a prominent Latino advocacy organization is designed to bring more Latino parent voices to the table on critical issues such as the growing gap in student achievement for area school districts. The Glenwood Springs-based nonprofit Voces Unidas de las Montañas announced earlier this month that it was awarded a […]
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What a Kroger-Albertsons merger might mean for consumers
The largest retail grocery chain merger in U.S. history — between Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. — is estimated to be a $24.6 billion acquisition. Last October, Kroger announced the complex deal to acquire Albertsons that would pay all shareholders $34.10 a share. The proposed merger, if approved by federal regulators, would take place at […]
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Roaring Fork Valley to host Triple Crown World Series
July 18-23, “Play ball!” will echo across the Valley as baseball fields in various cities and towns host the 28th Triple Crown World Series. Youth players, their families and coaches from seven states, including Colorado, will participate. This year marks the third consecutive time the Roaring Fork Valley will host the tournament. The event guarantees […]
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Community is immunity
In post-pandemic America, folks are working harder than ever in exchange for lesser value. The dollar does not go as far, everything costs more and, for many, self-care is nonexistent. It’s no wonder that essential workers are rapidly feeling burned out. Luckily, there are people in our very community who care about every person thriving, […]
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Parents fight to save music at CRES
Carbondale is a Colorado Creative District, meaning that it is recognized by the state for making economic and social contributions through the arts. With its art galleries and regular concerts, art and music are part of Carbondale’s DNA. But, the rising cost of living now threatens arts opportunities in local schools. Next year, Crystal River […]
