Potato Days parade Big grey elephant came down Main.It got our attention, till we saw its intention,Vote GOP and elect Jeff Hurd.But this is CARBONDALEAnd we don’t want no moreCorruption, destruction and war.So thanks for the show Mr. Hurd,But we’ve got to go for Romero,GO FOR ROMERO. Bill JochemsCarbondale Yes on 5C In an election […]
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Curated Calendar – October 22 to October 31
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 HOUSING APPLICATIONThe application to apply for a spot in an affordable Glenwood Springs two-bedroom, part of Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley’s The Confluence build, closes today. Apply at tinyurl.com/habitatconfluence MOVE WITH MEChildren ages 18 months to 3 years old are welcome at the Basalt Library from 10:30 to 11:15am for Move […]
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Thomas J. Cooney
November 29, 1950 – October 8, 2026 Thomas J. Cooney, 75, passed away on Oct. 8, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Tom was fully present in the lives of those he loved. Generous with his attention and appreciative of life’s simple moments, he had a way of making people feel like […]
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Works in Progress
Phantom Radio By Chicago O’hareCarbondale The opening hook of “Maggot Brain” dragged me from my slumber and I cursed the clock. Joe’s show usually got me in the zone for my own late-night pilgrimage to the KDNK studio. Though still technically a volunteer like myself, he’d been slinging records longer than any of the paid […]
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Works in Progress
Carbondale in color Photos and text by Jane Bachrach Although there is still some color on the leaves of the trees in Carbondale, most of the brilliant colors of fall 2026 are beginning to fade and fall and will soon become dry and crinkled. The skies will turn gray and the temperatures will (or should) […]
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Letters – Oct. 15, 2026
CORRECTIONS: Laurie Chase’s name was misspelled in last week’s Glenwood Report; Age-Friendly Carbondale was mistakenly referred to as “Pet Friendly Carbondale” in last week’s calendar. Vote Godes Having served on Rifle City Council, I know firsthand that many of the biggest issues facing our communities do not stop at city limits. Transportation, infrastructure and economic […]
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Curated Calendar – October 8 to October 18
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 TECH CLUBAspen Science Center’s Tech Club returns to the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm, providing students in second grade and up an opportunity to learn coding languages and build hardware projects. Details at tinyurl.com/aspensciencetechclub ‘THE ART LAB’Teens explore their artistic side, whether that be painting, drawing, watercolor, mixed media or another […]
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Letters – Oct. 8, 2026
Correction: Last week’s coverage of the Regional Candidate Forum held at the Ute Theatre misstated that the forum was on Tuesday, when it was in fact on Monday, Sept. 28. Potato Days It happens a lot in Carbondale, feeling proud and grateful for a vibrant community that cares. And Potato Days bring that feeling in […]
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Curated Calendar – October 1 to October 11
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 ASPEN FILMFESTDay three of Aspen Film’s Filmfest continues at the ISIS Theatre, screening acclaimed films through Sunday. Passes and schedule at tinyurl.com/aspenfilmfilmfest SUNLIGHT CHAMBER PASSSunlight Mountain Resort extended its deadline until today for pass buyers to purchase a Sunlight pass with the chamber deal. Chamber verification at tinyurl.com/sunlightchamberverification A WAY OUTThe annual […]
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Letters – Oct. 1, 2026
CORRECTION: The Sopris Sun misprinted the date of a Town of Carbondale legal notice published in the Sept. 24 issue of The Sun. The misprint stated that the legal notice was published on “September 24, 2016,” rather than the correct date of “September 24, 2026.” Support library levy I am writing today to urge your […]