Ace reporter seeks housingAmy Hadden Marsh, one of the Valley’s top reporters, and her indoor cat (Dizzy) are in need of a place to live. Marsh lost her housing of 27 years due to circumstances beyond her control and hopes to remain local. If you know of a reasonably-priced place, please email amy@soprissun.com Ski and […]
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Puzzle and Pie Night: How fast can you go? Or how long can you last?
Headlamp, all charged up. Spatula. Baking sheet. Those in the throng arriving early to Sunday’s annual Puzzle and Pie Night clasped the items under their arms. None of which I’d used, despite duly bringing them, last year, but still I arrived thus armed for the fifth annual Puzzle and Pie Night at the Carbondale Recreation […]
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Year in Review 2025
For many, 2025 was a challenging year. Institutions, identities, entire industries were foundationally rocked. Notably, the list of obituaries was exceptionally long and included many community staples. For months, there were protests nearly every week. From outer instability, we were challenged to draw on inner strength and the Roaring Fork Valley rose to the occasion. […]
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Mysterious deathA 38-year old man who was found dead near Carbondale on Sunday has been identified as Glenwood Springs resident Matthew Cox. Authorities initially thought Cox was the victim of a hit-and-run incident but, according to the Glenwood Springs Post Independent, an initial autopsy revealed no traumatic injuries to the body. The Garfield County Sheriff’s […]
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Carbondale Arts Fashion Show: Always in style
The 14th annual Carbondale Arts Fashion show was one for the books, or the screen perhaps. Leaning into this year’s film noir theme, “Camera Obscura” projected cinematic backdrops on curtains that would open to reveal small apartments containing big secrets. These dance interludes complimented the stylings of fashion designers from near and far, while local […]
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Works in Progress
Preparing for winter A common sight of late … bears can often be found napping in trees around town during daylight hours. They come down at dusk and dawn to feed to avoid human contact.
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Verge: An ode to time spent outdoors, Part II By Annalise Grueter Taking off into the woods simplifies, beyond just material life: it minimizes psychological pressure. “Can I live with myself?” seems a much smaller question than “Can I be involved with everything that interests me and be good at it?” In my last three […]
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Fair-y Fairytales
Another Mountain Fair has come and gone, and with it — countless colorful memories. Mountain Fair is a magical time akin to Brazil’s Carnival where our social roles loosen and everyone has the opportunity to celebrate good music, art and food together in Sopris Park. New connections are made and old bonds forged stronger.Adults and […]
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Feathers FlyingBy Larry Day Chaos in the hen houseFox is on the loose! Got in through the backdoor,Disguised as a goose.