On July 10, the Town of Basalt will celebrate the groundbreaking for the construction of the new Midland Residences at 140 Basalt Center Circle. Located at the corner of Two Rivers Road and Midland Avenue at the site of the old Clark’s Market, the new edifice will also feature a market and restaurant operated by […]
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Basalt Report: Short-term rental fee continues to stir debate
This week, Basalt Town Council convened for a very busy night, unable to come to a conclusion on a possible regulatory fee which would cost short-term rental (STR) owners $2,532 per bedroom per year on their rental properties. For background, the Town of Basalt currently only requires STR owners to pay for a sales tax […]
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Basalt Report: Town continues conversation on short-term rental fee
This week, Basalt Town Council convened to discuss potential park and public space projects as well as a potential regulatory fee for short-term rentals which has become a subject of criticism from Basalt residents. Parks updatePrior to the meeting, Basalt Parks, Open Space and Trails (POST) held a public session to discuss its five-year Capital […]
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Basalt Report: Midland Streetscape reaches paving milestone
Prior to the meeting, the Basalt Green Team held a brief presentation outlining both its accomplishments in 2024 and the work ahead in 2025. The Green Team’s areas of expertise are fourfold: Improving Basalt’s built environment, tracking climate goals, educating the public on climate-friendly practices and encouraging greener transportation. The past year, the Green Team […]
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Basalt-Willits Connectivity project progresses
The Town of Basalt and the Willits neighborhood are halfway through the second round of community engagement to improve connectivity between historical Basalt and Willits. This process, which started in January of this year, focuses primarily on tangible steps for improving Willits Lane from the Two Rivers Road stoplight on Highway 82 down to the […]
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Basalt Report: More rentals go condo
Prior to the regular meeting, the Basalt Town Council held a public work session with private financial consultant Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS), which performed a rigorous housing assessment for the Town of Basalt and presented its findings and recommendations to the council. In 2023, EPS found that the median sale price of a […]
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pARTy Bohemian-style at The Art Base’s annual fundraiser
The Art Base, renowned for its contributions to the Roaring Fork Valley art scene, will host its annual flagship fundraising event, the “pARTy,” on Aug. 17. The Sopris Sun recently spoke with Art Base Executive Director Annie Henninger, who shared insights into the Basalt-based arts nonprofit’s annual flagship fundraiser. This year’s theme is “Mountain Bohemian,” […]
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Basalt Report: Council welcomes its newest members
On Thursday night, Basalt Town Hall overflowed with applause as it said goodbye to Councilor Elyse Hottel and Mayor Bill Kane, congratulated Councilor David Knight on his assumption of the position of mayor and welcomed its two newest councilors, Angele Dupre-Butchart and Hannah Berman. Prior to swearing in its newest members, the council voted to […]
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Hoffman Hotel promises local staff and local vibes
The Hoffmann Hotel, a 122-room property between Basalt and Carbondale, opened its doors for a soft-opening on Feb. 22.The brand-new hotel offers a fitness center, a fully-staffed restaurant with Italian cuisine (plus a small-bites menu for the lounge area), a full bar, pet-friendly and connecting rooms and the Mount Sopris Conference Room — which is […]
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Basalt Report: Black Mountain sketch plan approved
This week, Basalt Town Council convened to discuss — and approve — the much-revised sketch plan for the Black Mountain development on Emma Road.Though not an item of discussion during the night’s meeting, the Town of Basalt posted news for residents of, and visitors to, historic downtown Basalt. On Monday, March 4, construction crews will […]