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 […]
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Scuttlebutt: April 2, 2026
Carbondale wildfireAn 8-10 acre fire spread from what began as an agricultural burn about 5 miles south of Carbondale along Colorado Highway 133 on the afternoon of Thursday, March 26. The Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District reported on Facebook that crews had “knocked down the fire and are working to extinguish hot spots” at […]
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Curated Calendar: April 2-11
THURSDAY, APRIL 2 ‘ANYTHING GOES’The Glenwood Springs Library hosts an opening for “Anything Goes,” an art exhibit consisting of works by members of the Glenwood Springs Art Guild, from 4 to 6pm. The show will be up through May 15. Visitors can vote for their favorite pieces, and awards will be doled out once the […]
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Works in Progress
A dog’s storyBy Tom MercerCarbondale-ish It was a rainy August morning when Alan first heard the scratching on his front door. Initially, Alan simply ignored the sound, assuming it was a tree branch that had broken off of the tree in his front yard. But for a half-hour the sound persisted, so Alan stood up […]
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A GOOD BYE-LINE
To: Raleigh BurleighFrom: JB The Sun is settingOn our editor, Raleigh.And he’s not just leavingTo go get a tamale. He’s leaving our town,And The Sopris Sun,To explore what’s out there …He’s had such a great run! The Sun won’t shine nearly as bright,Without you as our chief;It just doesn’t seem right.It’s been several yearsWith you […]
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Money Juice: How much is your storage unit?
An estimated 70% of U.S. residents report feeling significantly financially stressed. Meanwhile, 33% of U.S. residents have at least one storage unit. The average cost for an American storage unit is $121 per month or $1,452 per year. You have been misguided! You have been raised to feel financially stressed for no great reason other […]