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Nov. 24, 2020
Local businesses making your ‘stuff’ last
By Olivia Emmer
Sopris Sun CorrespondentAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2018 the U.S. generated 17 million tons of textile waste- just over 100 pounds per person. In that same year, the recycling rate for all textiles was 14.7 percent, and over 11…
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Nov. 24, 2020
Our citizens help decide the outcome with COVID
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By the Garfield County CommissionersThese are certainly trying times we live in. We are seeing increases in COVID-19 cases around the nation and right here at home, but there is a bright spot. We have the power to help contain this pandemic, and it…
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Nov. 24, 2020
Grateful to CDOT
CVEPA Views
By John ArmstrongSo often in environmental defense it is necessary to be critical or take the offensive.
The Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association (CVEPA) is so pleased to pen a letter of thanks and commendation. Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible…
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Nov. 24, 2020
Thanksgiving with a Latin twist
Bits & Pieces
By Judith RitschardThere’s an old adage my mamá always said: “Pansa llena, corazón contento,” or full belly, happy heart. It’s a pearl of wisdom that I fully live by, and come to think of it, maybe that’s why I love Thanksgiving so much.…
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Nov. 24, 2020
Gemini and Sagittarius Eclipses close out a tumultuous 2020
Sun Signs
By Whitney WillA penumbral lunar eclipse of the Gemini full moon reddens the sky on Nov. 30. This is the first eclipse in the sign of Gemini since the nodes of the moon ingressed into Gemini/Sagittarius in May, setting in motion a series of…
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Nov. 24, 2020
From Colorado to New Zealand and back again
By James Steindler
Sopris Sun CorrespondentTrista Hackett is a neighbor who recently settled in Carbondale after falling in love with the Crystal Valley. She has a vibrant smile and personality to match. Say hi if you see her around.
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Music lets students at Wind Walkers share harmony and comfort while using this hanging xylophone on the new Discovery Trail.
