Tommy Sands

  • Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published

    Works in Progress - Sept. 21, 2023

    Works in Progress – Sept. 21, 2023 thumbnail Phot by Tommy Sands, Sept. 17, 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    This is an excerpt from an unpublished novel, Phantom Pitch.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… read more →

  • Locations: News Published

    Scenes from July 4 in Carbondale and Redstone

    Scenes from July 4 in Carbondale and Redstone thumbnail Photo by Sue Rollyson

    Carbondale’s Fourth of July pool party was filled with family fun. Swimmers competed in a watermelon relay race and diving for coins. Rubber duckies were abundant and pizza, cake and popsicles fed the crowd through the afternoon. 

    It was a joyous celebration at the John M. Fleet Pool, which… read more →

  • Locations: News Published

    Scuttlebutt & Calendar - July 6, 2023

    Scuttlebutt & Calendar – July 6, 2023 thumbnail Ray and Marge Speaker took his new wheelchair for a spin at the Carbondale Fourth of July parade. His wheelchair was donated by the local Rebekah Lodge. Photo by Tommy Sands

    Spring Creek Fire
    As of Tuesday, July 4, when a red flag warning was in effect, the Spring Creek Fire was 37% contained and just shy of 3,000 acres had burned. There were 538 responders and the cause was still under investigation. There had been no evacuations announced at… read more →

  • Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published

    Works in Progress - July 6, 2023

    An Unwanted Hug
    By Shelly Merriam

     

    I am possessed
               by my grandmother
    A tornado of torment
    Driving the moment 

     

    Carrying my resisting spirit
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  • Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published

    Works in Progress - April 13, 2023

    Works in Progress – April 13, 2023 thumbnail A large elk herd enjoys greener pastures along County Road 103 on a warm spring day. Photo by Tommy Sands

    La primavera
    Por Yesenia Benavides
    Roaring Fork High School

    ¡Oh, qué bonita es la primavera! 
    El aire fresco soplandome la cara
    Las flores de todos los colores
    Los pajaritos bailando libres por el cielo…

    Y ahí estoy yo, 
    Acostada… read more →

  • Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published

    Work in Progress - March 23, 2023

    Work in Progress – March 23, 2023 thumbnail A bighorn sheep stops in its tracks in the Glenwood Canyon. Photo by Tommy Sands

    Today is a day
    By Davis Cowles

    Well, there’s no way around it: today is a day. The sun came up and here we are. This day, today is not, however, just any day. Today is a day for movement, and stillness. Today is a day for simple conversations… read more →

  • Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published

    Work in Progress - Jan. 12, 2023

    Work in Progress – Jan. 12, 2023 thumbnail Photo by Tommy Sands

    Light at night
    By Just Jim
    Glenwood Springs

    Carbondale is lit 
    Just take a stroll
    But, first let the moon sit
    Then imbibe Main Street’s soul

    Chandeliers gleam 
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  • Locations: News Published

    Scuttlebutt & Community Calendar - Dec. 15, 2022

    Scuttlebutt & Community Calendar – Dec. 15, 2022 thumbnail The Carbondale Police Department, with the help of the Roaring Fork girls’ lacrosse team, raised $1,380 for “Shop with a Cop” during the Photos with Santa event on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Launchpad. Photo courtesy of Katie J Photography

    Clayful
    The Community Art Center Clay Studio in Glenwood Springs has launched a membership program for experienced potters in the Valley. Full-shelf memberships cost $150 per month and half-shelf memberships are $90 per month, plus $60 for a one-time studio orientation. For more information about memberships, workshops… read more →

  • Locations: Español Published

    Chisme del Pueblo - 6 de enero

    Chisme del Pueblo – 6 de enero thumbnail El primer día del nuevo año, fotógrafo Tommy Sands vio a un ciclista brava travesando el hielo temprano en la mañana

    Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro

    MANA Foods

    La tienda de alimentos saludables locales de Carbondale está temporalmente cerrada mientras los voluntarios reubican la mercancía a la antigua ubicación de Wine Time, justo al lado de la Tortillería La Roca. Esto expande los pies cuadrados más del triple para MANA Foods, inclusive proporcionando… read more →