USFS The people of Carbondale continue to ask for the Town’s support and are taking every opportunity to express themselves at all local commission and board meetings. Over 1,200 community members have signed a petition requesting a pause in theU.S. Forest Service (USFS) reconstruction project. We understand that this is federal land and outside of […]
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Works in Progress – Sept. 21, 2023
Phantom Pitch By Golda Wolfe This is an excerpt from an unpublished novel, Phantom Pitch. This is a work of pure fiction. All Rights Reserved. No use without permission. In the January after the war ended, a young couple went to the little town of Aspen for the somber occasion of their honeymoon. Leonard Davidoff […]
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Letters – Sept. 21, 2023
Good news! We are deeply grateful to the Aspen Thrift Shop for their generous donation in support of The Sopris Sun’s Youth Journalism Program. We believe good journalism is crucial to a functioning democracy, a healthy community and a shared social understanding. Now in its third year, The Sopris Sun’s Youth Journalism curriculum teaches practical […]
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Works in Progress – Sept. 7, 2023
The Lorax By Diana M Alcantara Carbondale Walking westward down Main Street, much to my surprise … A 10 foot tall Lorax Filled up my eyes! Why was he there, Leaning on a big tree? What message would he share? For you and for me? The message was clear That the Lorax conveyed A new […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – Aug. 31, 2023
SCUTTLEBUTT Out of Darkness The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Garfield County hosts its third annual Out of Darkness walk in Glenwood Springs on Saturday, Sept. 9. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the nation, state and Garfield County. Join the walk, departing from the Community Center at 100 Wulfsohn Road at […]
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Works in Progress – Aug. 31, 2023
Zucchinipalooza By Deborah Holt Williams Glenwood Springs One zucchini, two zucchini, three zucchini, four. Only one zucchini plant, producing more and more. Five zucchini, six zucchini, seven zucchini, eight. Some to bake and some to grill and some to chop and grate. Some to fry with parmesan, some to add to soup. Some to shred […]
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Letters – Aug. 31, 2023
Thompson Divide All my years volunteering for preserving the Thompson Divide, and just last Saturday I accepted an invitation from Wilderness Workshop for a guided hike. Sam Feuerborn, field coordinator, is a gem of a guy and a reservoir of knowledge. He carpooled three of us and we met a couple at our starting point. […]
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Scuttlebutt and Calendar – Aug. 24, 2023
SCUTTLEBUTT Executive order On Monday, Aug. 21, Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order intended to increase housing in alignment with the state’s climate goals, transportation needs and economic growth. The executive order identifies Colorado as the eighth most unaffordable state in the country and estimates its population will grow by 1.72 million people by […]
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GarCo Report: Virtual deputy training, public health takes over mosquito control, new natural gas wells approved
Carbondale resident Richard Votero and Town Trustee Chris Hassig must have gotten up early Monday to speak to the commissioners (BOCC) about the imminent demolition of the U.S. Forest Service Aspen/Sopris Ranger District (USFS) building and surrounding trees in Carbondale. They were not on the agenda so had to be at the meeting and ready […]
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Works in Progress – Aug. 24, 2023
A bear story By Rosemarie Romeo Forty years ago, the summer of 1983 was a very special time. A visit to Aspen, Colorado camping out for the month of August, enjoying nature and time with friends was the plan. Being the “flatlander,” as they called me, was fun. I came from Florida, where caymans and […]