THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 ‘MOVE WITH ME’Toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years, are invited to discover the joy of dancing during “Move with Me” from 10:30 to 11:15am at the Basalt Library. Details at basaltlibrary.libcal.com/event/17220536 TECH CLUBChildren, ages 10-plus, are welcome to the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm for Aspen Science Center’s Tech Club, […]
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Letters – Aug. 27, 2026
CORRECTION: The “New gray wolf pups make a new pack in Colorado; wolf deaths continue” article published on Aug. 19 misstated that a Colorado Wolf Tracker Facebook post had been created and erased in May. The post was made on Aug. 17 and was no longer visible by Aug. 18. The real land grab Recently, […]
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Curated Calendar – August 27 to September 6
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 TECH CLUBThe Aspen Science Center Tech Club convenes at the Carbondale LIbrary from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Fifth graders and up are welcome and no registration is required. Details at aspensciencecenter.org TRUE NATURETrue Nature hosts yoga in Spanish from 6:30 to 8:15pm. Details at tinyurl.com/yogainspanish2026 YOGA, EAT & CHILLIron Mountain Hot Springs hosts […]
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Curated Calendar — August 20 to August 30
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 TRUE NATURETrue Nature hosts “Connection is The Medicine” with Eaden Shantay from 5 to 6:30pm, followed by “Care for Caregivers” from 5:30 to 7pm. Register at tinyurl.com/eadenshantay and tinyurl.com/careforcaregivers2026 LIBRARY MUSICAspen Music Festival and School returns to the Basalt Library, bringing tunes by talented students from 5:15 to 6:15pm. TOM MIX AT […]
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Letters – Aug. 12, 2026
Ride for Wally Come Join Us in Downtown Basalt. Friends of Wally Dallenbach and the Town of Basalt would like to invite everyone to a Tribute Ride for Wally by Colorado 500 motorcycle riders during a Parade on Aug. 15 at 2pm in downtown Basalt. A dedication ceremony honoring Wally and Peppy Dallenbach will be […]
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Curated Calendar – August 13 to August 23
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 FOUR PASS LOOPGet your hands dirty with four days of trail work alongside Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteer and Wilderness Workshop on the Four Pass Loop Trail Project, which runs until Aug. 16. Breakfast and dinners will be provided. Register at tinyurl.com/fourpassloop2026 TECH CLUBAges 10-plus are welcome to join the Aspen Science Center […]
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Works in Progress – Aug. 13, 2026
Always Envy The Rich Man By Daniel Spiller Glenwood Springs Always envy the rich man hail the gold on his teeth Rolled his roads stoges and fields and I’m still stuck on my knees Begging at the bottom of his feet like a dog drooling to eat I have to […]
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Curated Calendar – August 6 to August 16
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 GERI-FITThe Carbondale Branch Library hosts strength training for older adults from 12:30 to 1:30pm. The strength training sessions continue each Thursday at the same time and place for the rest of the month. HITCHING TO THE FAIROlder adults are invited to hitch a ride to the Garfield County Fair from the Glenwood […]
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Curated Calendar – July 23 to August 1
THURSDAY, JULY 23 COSMIC SOUNDGet ready for Mountain Fair by taking part in True Nature’s Cosmic Sound Journey with Danielle Klein from 6 to 7:15pm in the True Nature Kiva. Register at tinyurl.com/cosmicsoundjourney HIROYA TSUKAMOTOInternationally acclaimed guitarist and storyteller Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to Carbondale for a performance at 7pm in the Round Room of the […]
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TRUTHBy Nancy Bo FloodMemorial Day 2025 This Memorial Day is especially meaningful as I reflect on the many people in my family, in our country, through many generations, who have given years of their lives to protect democracy and freedom for us. How can their contributions be minimized, even erased from history? I am deeply […]