As we reflect on 2025, a difficult year by many measures, I wish to raise a cheers to every conscious effort made to share kindness and understanding. Here at The Sopris Sun, we strive to be a bridge to many places and, most importantly, between people. This isn’t achieved by casting judgement, but honoring each […]
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Year in Review 2025
For many, 2025 was a challenging year. Institutions, identities, entire industries were foundationally rocked. Notably, the list of obituaries was exceptionally long and included many community staples. For months, there were protests nearly every week. From outer instability, we were challenged to draw on inner strength and the Roaring Fork Valley rose to the occasion. […]
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‘A Ray of Light at Christmas’
Editor’s Note: The author is a relative of Rayito de Luz’s founder. “A Ray of Light at Christmas” took place on Sunday, Dec. 21, as a year-end celebration honoring the Valley’s seniors. The responsible organization, Rayito de Luz, has six years of experience hosting events, each with a mission of bringing joy and strengthening mental […]
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Mirar hacia atrás y mirar hacia adelante – VOICES Radio Hour
Hace tres años, cuando emprendimos el camino de VOICES Radio Hour, habría dudado en predecir la permanencia y el éxito que hemos logrado. Puede sonar dramático, pero el compromiso inicial se sentía enorme. MinTze Wu, Cassidy Wiley y yo estábamos unidas por una pasión compartida: un profundo deseo de amplificar las narrativas diversas de nuestra […]
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Cuando Santa fue a Latam
Como saben, en Latinoamérica creemos en el Niño Dios. Pero un día le propusieron a Santa que si quería cubrir el hemisferio sur. Rascándose la barba, Santa accedió, tímido y con recelo, porque ya le habían hablado de rarezas. El Hada de los Dientes le había contado una vez que su competencia el Ratón Pérez […]
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When Santa went south
In Latin America, we believe in Baby Jesus as the gift-giver. But one day, someone suggested to Santa that he should cover the Southern Hemisphere. “Hey, Saint Nick, wanna work with us? Come on down. Down here we work on commission. For every gift you drop off, we’ll give you 20 bucks. And for every […]
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El Departamento de Educación de Colorado abre sus puertas a la comunidad hispana
¿Conoce usted el Departamento de Educación de Colorado? ¿Sabe cuál es su función?Si usted no es maestro ni trabaja en el sector educativo, es posible que esta institución le resulte lejana o que solo la relacione con el gobierno y las escuelas. Eso es comprensible: el Departamento de Educación de Colorado (CDE, por sus siglas […]
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3DSelene: De Venezuela para el Valle
Originario de Venezuela, Antonio Ichazu llegó al Valle con un sueño claro: invertir y abrir su propio negocio en Estados Unidos. Ese sueño se hizo realidad el 27 de octubre de 2025 con la inauguración de 3DSelene en West Glenwood.
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LOCAL Kitchen and Coffee Shop
Margarita Alvarez Flores is the owner of LOCAL Kitchen and Coffee Shop in Glenwood Springs and French Pastry Café in Aspen. Originally from Querétaro, Mexico, she has lived in the Valley for 17 years, building a path marked by effort, consistency and a passion for cooking. Tell us a little about your journey. I came […]
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Literacy Outreach strengthens the community through literacy and learning
This Sol del Valle article has been translated for English readers. Literacy Outreach has established itself as a key organization in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys, offering programs in English language learning, civic education, computer skills and literacy development for English speakers. The organization brings together volunteers who provide free, personalized English classes, […]