The Sopris Sun Archives – Page 19 of 31

Giving back with Lee Beck

by James Steindler November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

The Sopris Sun shines brighter, and certainly makes a lot fewer mistakes, because of Lee Beck, the weekly’s dedicated volunteer proofreader. At a time when young people are consuming news through Tik Tok, and the media is beginning to utilize AI, Beck looks back on her time in the industry. Firsthand, she has seen it […]

News

Scuttlebutt & Calendar – Nov. 16, 2023

by James Steindler November 15, 2023November 24, 2023

So it begins… Christmas tree cutting season begins Friday, Nov. 16 on the White River National Forest. Permits can be purchased for $12.50 online at www.recreation.gov or for $10 at district offices, beginning Thursday, Nov. 15. Fourth graders are eligible for a free permit at www.everykidoutdoors.gov. All trees must be for personal use and there […]

Local Government

GarCo Report: NW Colorado elk herd status, Flying M PUD grounded, more library contention

by Amy Hadden Marsh November 15, 2023November 24, 2023

By Amy Hadden Marsh Sopris Sun Correspondent The Garfield County commissioners (BOCC) met for more than eight hours on Monday, Nov. 13, with only 20 minutes for lunch. The morning agenda included discretionary grant awards and new requests, approval of a private airplane hangar project at the Garfield County Airport, rate increases at the county […]

Letters

Letters – Nov. 16, 2023

by Letters to the Editor November 15, 2023November 24, 2023

CKF in NYC The Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) recently had the honor to be a part of the 52nd TCS New York City Marathon. We were so grateful to be one of over 500 charity partners, with 13 runners completing the race. We also participated in the Expo, where we had the opportunity to speak […]

News, Uncategorized

Scuttlebutt/Community Calendar – Nov. 9, 2023

by James Steindler November 8, 2023November 17, 2023

VVAS deadline Carbondale Arts is accepting applications for the Valley Visual Art Show (VVAS), which will be on display at the Launchpad Jan. 19 through Feb. 22. VVAS is one of the longest-standing community art shows committed to showing the work of local artists. Fifty pieces of art from 50 artists will be displayed. Applicants […]

Opinion

Letters – Nov. 9, 2023

by Letters to the Editor November 8, 2023November 24, 2023

Citizens meet FS A group of Carbondale Concerned Citizens are going through the due process steps that the local Forest Service leaders performed incompletely to end up with a new building design completely out of place in our beloved historic downtown. I am positive that a design produced with diligent townspeople’s inclusion would produce a […]

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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – Nov. 2, 2023

by James Steindler November 1, 2023November 17, 2023

Glenwood Caverns The morning of Oct. 28, a body was discovered in a women’s restroom at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. After an initial investigation it was relayed to the public that the deceased was armed with a semi automatic rifle and handgun, as well as improvised explosive devices on his person and in an […]

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Works in Progress – Nov. 2, 2023

by Works in Progress November 1, 2023November 24, 2023

A peace march in Florence By Illene Pevec Carbondale I participated in a candlelight peace march on Monday, Oct. 23 in Florence, Italy. The Catholic priest at San Miniato, a church built in 1018 on one of the highest hills in Florence, organized the march in collaboration with a Rabbi, an Imam, Florence’s mayor and […]

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Letters – Nov. 2, 2023

by James Steindler and Letters to the Editor November 1, 2023November 24, 2023

Thanks Sopris Sun Thanks for making “GHOSTS, GOBLINS, AND GHOULS” available for the Roaring Fork Valley children on the Works in Progress page of The Sopris Sun on Oct. 26. I hope lots of them danced to it in costume this Halloween. It may even get a few of them interested in making music. Clay […]

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Works in Progress – Oct. 26, 2023

by Works in Progress October 25, 2023November 27, 2023

‘Ghost of Cattle Creek’ Shoutout The Quint family was the first to inform The Sopris Sun of their sighting of the Ghost of Cattle Creek, featured as a contest on last week’s Works in Progress page. Congratulations, Quints, and thank you for participating — and sharing another photo. Have a happy Halloween! As the moon […]