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Oct. 16, 2018
2018 midterm election voter guide
On Nov. 6, voters in Carbondale will be asked to weigh in on five local questions as well as 13 state propositions or amendments and a wide array of county, state and federal races. Readers in neighboring jurisdictions will have a slightly different — but no… read more →
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Oct. 17, 2018
An election to decide who runs the elections
For the first time in decades, the county clerk and recorder’s office is a contested seat. Here, we sat with incumbent Jean Alberico and challenger Bonnie McLean in separate interviews.
Jean Alberico (D)Alberico has served in some capacity in the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s… read more →
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Oct. 17, 2018
Casting for Recovery returns to Redstone for its third year of flyfishing
“Your only role this weekend is to let us take care of you,” the volunteers reiterated as this year’s “West of the Continental Divide” Casting for Recovery participants gathered together at the Redstone Inn on Friday, Oct. 12, to kick off a weekend of fly fishing and rejuvenation.… read more →
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Oct. 17, 2018
‘Working with stone like they work with wood’
After years working to get stone out of the ground, Robert Congdon is turning his focus to what happens next.
Mystic Eagle Stone takes its name from a sculpture in Congdon’s in-limbo alabaster quarry, but isn’t dependent on it. Located between County Road 154 across from… read more →
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Oct. 17, 2018
Seeker Higher Ground: Some sober reflections on Carbondale culture
Even though it’s home to Jaywalker Lodge, I suspect it isn’t easy to get or to stay sober in Carbondale.
Although I have been darn-near dry for 30-plus years, it’s rare for me to go to a First Friday, an art opening or a fundraiser without… read more →
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Oct. 10, 2018
Clearing up media misconceptions and getting to know your reporters
While journalists put a lot of effort into building understanding and engagement for many facets of the community, they often overlook their own field in the quest to inform. As such, Carbondale Community Access Radio (KDNK) is teaming up with the Colorado Media Alliance for “Your News, Your… read more →
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Oct. 10, 2018
‘Return to Dirt’ brings accessibility to wilderness adventure
The world isn’t wheelchair accessible. You can either try to make it that way, or you can leave the wheelchair behind, says Tim Burr, founder of Glenwood Springs-based nonprofit, Return to Dirt.
“I think everybody would choose to leave their wheelchair behind because it’s… read more →
