The Sopris Sun Archives – Page 21 of 31

Works in Progress – Sept. 7, 2023

by Works in Progress September 6, 2023November 27, 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

by James Steindler August 30, 2023November 17, 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

by Works in Progress August 30, 2023November 27, 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

by James Steindler August 30, 2023November 17, 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

by James Steindler August 23, 2023November 17, 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

by Amy Hadden Marsh August 23, 2023November 17, 2023

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

by Works in Progress August 23, 2023November 27, 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 […]

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Letters – Aug. 24, 2023

by James Steindler August 23, 2023November 17, 2023

Our Town One Table We would like to thank everyone for attending the Eighth Annual Our Town One Table. This year, we had 110 table reservations with a theme of “Forage, Feast and Friends.” Sammy Rodrigo’s table won “Best Table,” with amazing food decorations based on the theme. A special thanks to our volunteers: Dylan […]

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GarCo Report: Lost Sheepherder Gulch, Silt water treatment plant, nonprofits get dough

by Amy Hadden Marsh August 16, 2023November 17, 2023

Not to belabor the point but Commission Chair John Martin’s name change suggestion last week for Dead Mexican Gulch has now been officially submitted to the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board (CGNAB). According to Commissioner Tom Jankovsky, CGNAB got back in touch with him, requesting a suggestion, so the Board made it official: Lost Sheepherder […]

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Letters – Aug. 17, 2023

by James Steindler August 16, 2023November 17, 2023

Helmets As a recovering brain injury victim, I was appalled at your cover feature on WE-cycle (The Sopris Sun, Aug. 10-16). One of the recommendations listed on the front page was to wear a helmet when riding. There are six out of six cyclists gleefully disregarding this advice. I call helmetless riders “organ donors” and […]