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Friends and family of Quinn Whitten at a loss in wake of his disappearance
Quinn Whitten was born an adventurer. His introduction into this world was in itself a wild ride: his parents racing in…
GarCo Report: Public to BOCC — No library money for RFTA, rein in sheriff, diversify economy
Public comments at Monday’s Garfield County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting took on some heavy local issues, but had to wait until a…
HeadQuarters closes after a decade of service
The Basalt-based mental health nonprofit HeadQuarters is currently winding down operations after announcing in early February that it would close its…
Regional growth and collaboration showcased at the State of the Community event
Kicking off the State of the Community Business Luncheon, an event that brings together leaders and community members from across the…
Snow League brings global competition to Aspen
Photos and test by Jonathan Suni The Snow League (TSL), undeterred by drought, returned to Aspen on Feb. 27-28 — bringing…
Revue Review: ‘The Secret Garden’ musical
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue recently opened Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon’s “The Secret Garden” — its first musical in five years.…
Glenwood Report: Permit lapse alleged for Glenwood ICE facility, City response coming
City of Glenwood Springs officials say they will issue more information soon about a possible lapse in permitting for U.S. Immigration…
Basalt wrestlers represent at state tournament, Rams basketball into final stretch
Basalt High School’s boys wrestling team had three representatives compete at the Class 3A Colorado State Wrestling Championship held at Ball…
RFSD Report: District launches mill levy override exploratory process
Earlier this month, the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) board of education officially launched a mill levy override (MLO) exploratory process.…
Basalt Report: Council discusses plan for Willits housing and community space
For nearly two years, the Town of Basalt has been making conceptual plans and conducting outreach to plan a new community…
Carbondale Report: New pool poised to open May 23
All trustees were present for a quick regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24. First, a consent agenda was approved consisting of…
Voces Unidas urges attorney general to investigate Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
Over the past year, Latino advocacy organization Voces Unidas de las Montañas has recorded a slew of civil rights complaints in…
YOUTH NEWS
‘Newsies’ comes to life
The Theater Department at Glenwood Springs High School (GSHS) has officially brought “Newsies” to the Valley. The play, written by Harvey…
An ode to Youth In Nature
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers’ (RFOV) paid internship, Youth in Nature, became my anticipated monthly highlight as a sophomore. The internship nurtured…
A passion for fashion
I now have empathy for voodoo dolls. Not in a literal sense, but the constant pricking with needles in hopes of…
‘Everyone’s a Ram’
Chairs skidded over the floors and backpacks were zipped shut as hundreds of students left Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) on…
Infatuation to inflation
Every February, Valentine’s Day comes around. It’s 24-hours filled with love — both platonic and romantic — but the cost of…
Big brother or the e-hall pass?
There is a new epidemic sweeping across local schools, and it isn’t the flu, a new variant of COVID or any…
What makes a fur jacket any different from a leather one?
I keep coming back to the same question every winter. What makes a fur jacket any different from a leather one?…
Reticent but hopeful: A conversation with Venezuelans
Editor’s Note: The source living in Venezuela is referred to by alias initials (FA) to help ensure anonymity and safety. “Its…
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