It took a while for The Sopris Sun to get an interview with longtime Carbondale artist John Toly — roughly three years. Polite requests would be gently rebuffed by the quiet, humble 83-year-old. But then he worked with Carbondale Arts to line up a solo art exhibition at the Launchpad in Carbondale that opens Friday, […]
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Celebrando 50 años y un nuevo contrato: Programa de nutrición para adultos mayores del condado de Garfield
Traducción por Dolores Duarte Ven por la comida, y quédate por la compañía — los almuerzos para adultos mayores del Departamento de Servicios Humanos (DHS) están de vuelta en el este del condado de Garfield. Desde 1972, el Programa de Nutrición para Adultos Mayores (SNP) del DHS se ha centrado en la creación de conexiones […]
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SAW co-creators launch sister-project, FARM in Fruita
Known for its delicious produce, extensive trail system and Mike, the headless chicken, the steadily growing city of Fruita is adding another exciting attraction for residents and tourists alike: FARM (Fruita Art Recreation Marketplace). Located at 158 South Park Square in downtown Fruita, FARM is a community-centric project for Grand Valley creatives and artists to […]
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Celebrating 50 years and new contract: Garfield County Senior Nutrition Program
Come for the food, and stay for the company — the Department of Human Services’s (DHS) senior lunches are back on in eastern Garfield County. Since 1972, the DHS’s Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) has focused on creating meaningful connections and healthy meals for seniors around the nation by way of congregate meals. After a brief […]
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Turn on Your Love Light
Light the Night with Love brought a magnificent display of artistry and light to the Rio Grande Trail.Observers followed a path through a wonder of sight and sound that started with fire dance performances and aerial acrobats performing in rainbow lit clothes. The sound of drums lured people to the rhythm and color changing hues […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – Dec. 23, 2021
Served up The Sopris Sun’s website temporarily went down late last week. We appreciate everyone who called, emailed and texted to let us know. Thanks to Titan Digital migrating our files to a new server, we are now back online… though some bugs persist. If you encounter any issues, please drop us a note at […]
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Nothing else like it
Rams Head Coach Eric Bollock said, “There’s nothing like it, especially in Carbondale, with the beautiful backdrop of Mount Sopris.” He is talking about Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) Rams football, of course. Bollock explained, “Carbondale has always been a good football atmosphere, so we appreciate the support; the kids appreciate the support.” Bollock, a […]
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Sticks and poles and skates … Oh my!
Crystal River Elementary School students are enjoying winter sports. A new ice skating rink was created by PE teacher Marty Madsen and parents Ernesto and Flor Cuc, owners of Cuc Construction. Funds were used from the annual Rams Run fundraiser to build the rink and purchase various sizes of new ice skates, plus cross-country skis, […]