THURSDAY, APRIL 30 TACT OPENINGTo close out Autism Awareness Month, Ascendigo and Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) celebrate the opening of the TACT headquarters in Carbondale (695 Buggy Circle) from 11am to 1pm. Details at tinyurl.com/TACTCarbondale DEMENTIA BEHAVIORSopris Lodge hosts an interactive demonstration and talk exploring dementia behaviors and how caregivers can respond from […]
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YouthZone, River Bridge, Yampah teen parenting updates and a shout out to Larry Day
With no public comments, no elected official reports and a short consent agenda, the Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) got to the heart of Monday’s meeting right out of the gate. They listened to updates from local nonprofits that receive county funding. YouthZone (YZ) provides services to improve everyday life for youth who have […]
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Glenwood Report: City withdraws from interagency SPEAR crimes task force
Glenwood Springs, on a 6-1 vote by City Council, is withdrawing from the interagency Special Problems Enforcement and Response (SPEAR) task force that’s headed up by the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, over concerns about potential information-sharing with federal immigration enforcement. At the April 16 City Council meeting, Glenwood Springs Police Chief Joseph Deras gave a […]
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Curated Calendar: April 23-May 1
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 5POINT GROUP RUNStart a day of 5Point adventure off on the right foot with a community group run, starting from Alpine Performance Labs at 9:30am today and tomorrow. All paces are welcome. 5POINT CONTINUED5Point’s flagship festival continues in Carbondale through the weekend with pop ups, panels, parties and, of course, film throughout […]
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GarCo Report: The right to hunt and a South Bridge permit
The right to hunt and fish in Garfield County was at the top of the Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) agenda on Monday, April 13. The meeting was short and devoid of public comment, which allowed the BOCC to jump right into the agenda. First up, Commissioner Perry Will offered a resolution to protect […]
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Marble Report: Wildfire concerns laid bare, mixed-use zoning debate continues
Residents of the Roaring Fork and Crystal River valleys seeking solace from wildfire-related jitters would have come away disappointed from April’s meeting of the Town of Marble’s Board of Trustees. The key invitee was Rob Goodwin, chief of the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD), without doubt one of the busiest people in the […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees streamline process and expand eligibility for ADUs
Correction: This article has been updated to clarify that the amended town code does not permit ADUs in River Valley Ranch, Hendrick Ranch and Roaring Fork Village, as mistakenly stated. Zoning restrictions in these neighborhoods must be amended to permit ADUs. The Carbondale Board of Trustees streamlined the process by which residents can add accessory […]
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Basalt Report: Three elected to Basalt Town Council
After a municipal election held on April 7, the Town of Basalt welcomed three new members to Basalt Town Council for four-year terms beginning April 28. Angela Anderson, Greg Shaffran and Elyse Hottel were elected to serve as councilors through mid-April 2030. During this week’s meeting, the council discussed new construction guidelines in Historic Basalt […]
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Curated Calendar: April 16-26
THURSDAY, APRIL 16 BIKING ON THE CROWNThe Prince Creek mountain bike trail opens for the season. For details and other trail openings, visit tinyurl.com/OpenSpacetrails COSPLAY CRAFTINGTeens are invited to “The Wind Beneath Your Wings: Cosplay Crafting Workshop,” where participants “build a set of wings using feathers inscribed with words and affirmations written by others in […]
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Letter from the Editor: Thank you for the opportunity
It’s early in the morning, well not as early as I’d hoped, and my first press day as editor of The Sopris Sun. The temperature has cooled and I hear rain drops splattering the gutters outside our window — as good of a sign one can hope for right about now. I know many of […]