This article was done in collaboration between KDNK Community Access Radio and The Sopris Sun. Carbondale Mayor Ben Bohmfalk said that the most challenging few months of his term were around this time last year when several dozen people were found to be living under or near the Veterans Bridge at Highway 133 and 82. […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Honoring President CarterGovernor Jared Polis has ordered flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset for 30 days to honor the life and service of former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at age 100. A National Day of Mourning is planned for Jan. 9. Exercise for booksHoliday overindulgence got you down? […]
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Works in Progress
After SolsticeBy Nancy Bo Flood DarknessBegins toDiminish A few minutes at first,But each day, more and more sunshinefreely given, Shared with all. LikeMoments of kindnessAdding light to this worldRipplesExtendingTo a friend, a stranger jogging byEven that grouchy neighbor next door.Bah humbug.Smile backOr extend a simple nod. May I help you? Hold open a door, help […]
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We’re here to listen
In the not-so-distant past, people have talked about how living in the Roaring Fork Valley is like being in a bubble, protecting us from the contention of what lies beyond. And, in this idealistic mountain town, with its vibrant, connected and whimsical community, there is good reason to be grateful for the comparable security it […]
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2024 Year in Review
Look at all you’ve done this past year, “Carbondale, the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond,” — to quote KDNK! It’s been one heck of a cycle and The Sopris Sun has done its best to roll with the punches and deliver the news as it comes; there certainly was no shortage in 2024. The Sun […]
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Launchpad heats upCarbondale Arts (CA) offices will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6. The Launchpad is getting a new heating system, which means the entire building will be closed from Jan. 6 to 15 — CA staff will be available by email that week. You can count on them to […]
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CVEPA VIEWS: Unite, baby, unite
Whether you viewed November’s election results with delight, disinterest or dismay, most of us find ourselves suffering from political fatigue right now. We’re shutting off the TV, avoiding the web and trying to ignore the news. But as tempting as it might be to hide under the covers, so many important issues need our attention, […]
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Letters – December 25, 2024
Summit for Life gratitudeThank you to everyone involved with the Chris Klug Foundation’s 19th Annual Summit for Life on Saturday, Dec. 7. We are thrilled by the continued support of our participants, sponsors, volunteers, fundraising donors and vendors. A massive thank you to our generous sponsors: The Aspen Times, Paradise Bakery, Aspen Square Hotel, Aspen […]
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Stay tuned to VOICES Radio Hour
Just like that, VOICES Radio Hour is ready for its third season in 2025. The total of 23 episodes to date are a celebration of all the voices integral to our community. They are voices and stories of our sages, our youth, our teachers, students, moms and dads, neighbors, newcomers, men, women and queer. They […]
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RFTA Report: Strike averted, budget finalized
In marked contrast to the light agenda of RFTA’s November board meeting, the December meeting agenda was full of resolutions and presentations up for approval before the end of the year. In most meetings, the board packet (available for public viewing at www.rfta.com) ranges between 50 and 80 total pages. The December packet spanned 238 […]