Prior to their regular meeting on May 9, Basalt Town Council convened with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to discuss draft regulation changes for the Lake Christine State Wildlife Area. Specifically, the possibility of closure dates being extended by three months. Currently from Dec. 1 to April 15, closure dates could extend to July 15 […]
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Letters – April 13, 2023
Looking for KDNK info I’m compiling info on KDNK from 1981 through 2023, for what purpose I’m not entirely sure, other than I’m semi-retired and someone should do it. I’m looking for lots of names: former staff members, board members, DJs past and present, volunteers, early organizers, supporters, underwriters and others. You can send those […]
5Point gets youth to Dream big
Last semester, this reporter spoke with fellow Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) student, and senior, Julia Gressett. I met her outside of the school auditorium, and it took us an embarrassing amount of time to realize we were waiting on one another — as this was the first time we’d met. Anyhow, when we did […]
Basalt Report: Fears amid Midland Ave construction
On March 14, Basalt Town Council held a well-attended meeting to discuss, among various things, the Midland Avenue Streetscape Project. The meeting opened with impassioned public comments concerning Midland specifically. Complaints were reiterated by business owners along Midland — especially restaurants — that the construction would occur during their busiest seasons. Without the high summer […]
Letters – March 16, 2023
Not so icy Several places in Carbondale improved this winter, especially the Promenade and sidewalks near the Recreation Center. Thank you to those whose efforts were put forth. And, flowers to the road crew who worked during those warm, melting February afternoons followed by deep-freezes overnights that create the tire-shredding ice knives of road ruts […]
GarCo Report: Local dogs and cats win big, fireworks are banned and the courthouse is too cold
Sometimes funding request grants from the Garfield County Commissioners are like an awards ceremony. “And the winner is!” This time local dogs and cats won big. The commissioners approved Colorado Animal Rescue’s (CARE) request of $230,000 to continue its work. Wes Boyd, CARE director, and program director Maggie Niehoff listed the shelter’s programs, including the […]
