A pesar del retroceso de los programas federales de diversidad, equidad e inclusión y de la preocupación por el aumento de las medidas de control de inmigración, familias latinas, estudiantes y otros voluntarios se presentaron para plantar árboles en el parque Veltus de Glenwood Springs el 13 de septiembre, dando inicio a la Semana de la Conservación Latina.
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Defiende Nuestra Tierra welcomes Alejandro Jaquez-Caro
This interview originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for English readers. Alejandro (Jando) Jaquez-Caro, — raised in the Colorado River and Roaring Fork valleys — is Wilderness Workshop’s new Latino Community Liaison for the Defiende Nuestra Tierra advocacy program. He brings fresh ideas to strengthen the community’s connection with public lands. A […]
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Wilderness Workshop to host conversation with former BLM leaders
On Thursday, Aug. 21, outdoor enthusiasts will gather at the Third Street Center for a conversation about United States public lands, changing government policies and citizen conservation responses. From 5:30pm to 7:00pm, Carbondale-based nonprofit Wilderness Workshop will facilitate the free conversation with Tracy Stone-Manning, current president of The Wilderness Society and former director of the […]
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Dr. John Emerick of Redstone appointed to CPW Commission
The opportunity of a lifetime has arrived for Redstone resident Dr. John Emerick as he was recently appointed to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission on July 3 by Governor Jared Polis. Filling the member at large position, Emerick, a retired professor of environmental biology, will use a scientific lens to help set regulations […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Runners rejoice!Our very own Independence Run & Hike has been named one of 65 top running stores in the country for 2025 by The Running Event — North America’s premier run and outdoor specialty retail conference and trade show. “After 20 years of hard work, I’m absolutely over the moon to see Independence Run & […]
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New NEPA regulations reduce public voice in energy development
In response to President Donald Trump’s Unleashing American Energy executive order, multiple governmental agencies have introduced new rules for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Eight federal agencies have introduced policies like faster deadlines, page limits and removal of public input in order to expedite domestic energy production. The White House lauds these new […]
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Resumen de noticias locales: radio, lobos y más
Financiamiento para radio pública, vigilancia ambiental, patrullas a caballo, infraestructura en Basalt y nueva estrategia estatal frente a los lobos: este es tu resumen semanal de noticias locales. Financiamiento para la radio pública El viernes 18 de julio, el Congreso votó para revocar $1,100 millones previamente aprobados para medios públicos. Esta decisión afectará significativamente a […]
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Novedades de la semana
¡Mantente informado sobre las novedades de la semana y noticias en español en el valle Roaring Fork y sus alrededores!
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Mother’s DayThe Sopris Sun and Sol del Valle invite local mothers who have welcomed a baby into their lives this past year to have a free portrait taken to run in our May 8 edition. Our professional photographer will be setting up on April 12 and May 3 at the Third Street Center and May […]
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Naturalist Nights speaker discusses ecological impacts of recreation
On Feb. 19-20, Wilderness Workshop and the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) hosted the fourth of five speakers for the annual Naturalist Nights free lecture series. Dr. Christopher Monz is a professor at Utah State University, and teaches classes in recreation ecology and management. He presented to the audience remotely, offering insights on the […]