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Will Grandbois was totally planning ahead for our guide to climbing Sopris when he lugged a copy of The Sun to the false summit back in August 2009. 

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Marble Marble brings carvers from all over the world to work on the local Yule Marble along the banks of  the Crystal River. 

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Carol and Ernie Gianinetti celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 21 at the Gianinetti Spring Creeks Ranch Pavilion.

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Several local grads (from left, Justin Thompson, Kajsa Sutro, Albert Marquez and Lily Nichols) received scholarships from the Rebekahs at the Near New.

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    When will it snow on Sopris?

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    That’s the question The Sun, and others before us, have put to the community in the past. This year, we’re keeping it simple and asking you to guess when the very first dusting will be — none of this “mantle” debate. We figure anything from here on out… read more →

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    Former teacher builds her pack with dog-care business

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    Just a year after Ashley Gann landed her dream job — teaching physical education at Roaring Fork High School — budget cuts prompted a career pivot that has earned her more money and growth potential.

    “I didn’t find out until a month before school ended that… read more →

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    Hospice helps you pack for your final journey

    Hospice helps you pack for your final journey thumbnail John Bemis, Marine, loved his country and his family. He was cared for by Hospice for several years. Courtesy photo

    Memento mori — remember you must die. And for those who see it coming and want to ease the transition, there’s hospice.

    “The dying process is extremely important and is one that needs to be cherished and celebrated. Would you prefer to be lying in your… read more →

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    Red Hill trail construction begins

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    Last week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) hosted a public open house regarding the management plan for the land parcels gained from last year’s controversial Sutey Land Exchange.

    About 50 people came to that meeting, including members of the Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council… read more →

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    Local impacts of solar tariff mitigated

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    Two local solar installers say the 30 percent federal tariff imposed in January on solar imports is not hurting them so far.

    The industry saw the tariff coming and bought extra product from abroad before it went into effect. What’s more, a change in Chinese… read more →

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    Weiser explains Attorney General role during Carbondale campaign stop

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    The state attorney general can be a deeply personalized political office that plays an active role in protecting Coloradan interests —  at least it should be, according to Democratic candidate Phil Weiser, who came through Carbondale last week in a series of roundtables to introduce himself to Roaring… read more →

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    Pages of the Past: Bonedale the last to bend on open container

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    From the archives of the Roaring Fork Valley Journal

    July 20, 1978

    Carbondale postmaster Glen Norton announced that home mail delivery would begin in the fall to all residential and business addresses within the city limits. The move was partially in response to insufficient post office…

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Sopris SunWohoo! With #LakeChristineFire evacuations lifted, the @RedCross felt comfortable closing the evacuation center at… https://t.co/vpKHiihMwe
Sopris SunRT @EagleCountySO: #LakeChristineFire -At 7pm, evacuations will be lifted for areas North of Hwy 82 & West of El Jebel Rd. Upper Cattle Cre…
Sopris SunRT @TheAspenTimes: #LakeChristineFire Day 5 update: The fire has burned 5,434 acres as of Saturday morning and about another 100 firefighte…
Sopris SunNow that the #LakeChristineFire danger isn't as imminent, downtown is open for business. @BasaltChamber #SupportLocal
Sopris SunShout out to @FootStepsMktg for getting our website back up in the face of increased traffic. You can now find all… https://t.co/s49bylqHoH
Sopris SunAfter attempts to issue formal IDs at the @RoaringForkHS evacuation center were thwarted by organizers, apparently… https://t.co/jGR807KABv
Sopris SunWanting to help with #LakeChristineFire relief efforts but don't know what to do? CARE is seeking volunteers to hel… https://t.co/S0Am4L6PzE
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Sopris SunBasalt evacuations are underway due to the #LakeChristineFire Photo taken at the roundabout in Carbondale. https://t.co/lZLFjAyfKe
Sopris Sun#LakeChristineFire at 340 acres, still uncontained. Public health advisory where visibility is less than 5 miles. S… https://t.co/gKTqXXOeKt
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