Have you ever been homeless? The closest I came was in my twenties when my boyfriend Bill and I were vagabonds. Traveling from city to city, we would stop on a whim to look for jobs and a place to live. He was a short-order cook, and I worked in record stores: Wax Trax, Zia, […]
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Glenwood Report: South Bridge obstacles, debrief on traffic gridlock
Two critical matters related to the push to build the South Bridge over the Roaring Fork River were before Glenwood Springs City Council for their June 18 regular meeting. The first arose from a special executive session meeting between Council and City Attorney Karl Hanlon regarding Garfield County’s legal action last week in District Court […]
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Scuttlebutt – June 25, 2025
Dry Creek Fire As of Wednesday morning, June 24, the Dry Creek Fire outside of Rifle was estimated at 315 acres, according to Colorado River Fire Rescue. At the time, management of the blaze transitioned to Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Unit Type 3 Team.” Crews are utilizing a full suppression strategy with direct and […]
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56: A reason to celebrate
On Tuesday, I turned 56, and after this past year, that birthday felt very different. Many of you have asked how I am doing, so I wanted to share an update, and a nudge to the men in the Valley. Early last June, I heard the words no one ever wants to hear: “You have […]
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Scuttlebutt – June 11, 2026
RFSD changesJonathan Delk was appointed on June 4 to the Roaring Fork School District Board of Education, representing District B. “In this appointment, we were looking for someone who already understands the work of a Board and is ready to dive into the critical issues such as budgets, policy governance, declining enrollments and focus on […]
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Scuttlebutt – May 21, 2026
Bridge repairThe Garfield Board of County Commissioners approved “an amount not to exceed” $650,000 in emergency repair funds to mend the Thompson Creek Road bridge, spanning the Crystal River just northwest of Carbondale, according to a press release issued this week. One of the bridge’s lanes will mostly remain open during the next two to […]
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Curated Calendar – May 21-31, 2026
THURSDAY, MAY 21 RFHS ART, WOODWORKINGRoaring Fork High School’s Art and Woodworking show will be up and running from 8am to 6pm. The show will continue during the same period on Friday. INDEPENDENCE PASSIndependence Pass is scheduled to open today at noon. OLDER ADULT GAME DAYOlder adults are invited to an interactive game day at […]
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Basalt Report: Town seeks input for public services building, considers sales tax
The Town of Basalt is currently seeking community input on its new public services building, which will jointly host the police and public works departments. The Town is seeking input through surveys sent by mail, as well as an anonymous survey online at letstalk.basalt.net “Basalt is at an inflection point where we need to make […]
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Carbondale Report: Town has no plans to install Flock cameras, manager says
Update: On May 13, Garfield County issued a press release that the County Road 108 (Thompson Creek Road) bridge crossing the Crystal River will “temporarily” have one lane open while “emergency repair options are assessed.” Following an inquiry by a member of the public at the Carbondale Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night, Town Manager […]
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Glenwood Report: City Council ponies up to help Cavern Springs purchase
Glenwood Springs City Council brought the local government tally to $5.5 million in the effort to help residents buy the Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park, located just off Highway 82 about seven miles south of Glenwood. Council voted 5-2 at its May 7 regular meeting to provide a $500,000 forgivable loan from the city’s workforce […]