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• Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published Sep. 16, 2020

  Early snow doesn’t nix fire risk

  

  After an unusually hot August came to a close, farmers and gardeners braced themselves for a sudden snowstorm and possible frost the second week of September. The storm brought welcome cooler temperatures and precipitation to our drought-stricken and fire-plagued region. How does a storm like this affect the… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Sep. 16, 2020

  Roz Turnbull, a friend to Carbondale

  

  Locals remember Rosamond (Rozzie) Turnbull (May 1, 1943 – July 4, 2020) as an exceedingly kind woman with red hair and an infectious smile she never lost — a woman who would take all the time in the world for the sake of a friend or relative.  For… read more →

• Locations: News By Ken Pletcher Published Sep. 16, 2020

  Counting folks during a pandemic

  

  The decennial census of U.S. citizens, mandated by the Constitution (Article I, Section 2), is a daunting task in any year. In 2020, however, the national enumeration has been particularly challenging, principally because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which early in the count process prevented census workers from… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Sep. 16, 2020

  New pool design proposed

  

  The John M. Fleet Pool probably won’t be replaced by a year-round water park, but a vision for a ground-up overhaul is beginning to take shape.

  The result of a two-day design charette with a working group of users was presented to trustees on Sept. 15,… read more →

• Locations: Opinion By Gwen Garcelon Published Sep. 16, 2020

  Slow is the New Fast: Yes in my backyard

  

  Is the future of our food security as close as our own backyard? Alas, it’s not that simple, because “wicked problems”, like rebuilding local food systems, never are. But our backyards have a vital role to play.

  Years ago, when I saw a documentary about how… read more →

• Locations: Columns By Fred Malo Published Sep. 16, 2020

  Don’t forget the real superheroes

  

  Never been much for superhero movies. I had some interest in Spiderman because Peter Parker is a teenager with real adolescent problems. Jack Nicholson’s creepy portrayal of the Joker made the first Batman movie worth watching.

  I don’t really have issues with fantasies, but the message… read more →

• Locations: News By Laurel Smith Published Sep. 16, 2020

  Schooled in a barn

  Hazel Peck takes out her horse with Wind Walkers executive director Gabrielle Greeves. Students are each assigned their own horse who they get to know and ride weekly.

  Updated Sept. 17, 2020

  On Sept. 16, Roaring Fork School District hit the brakes on their plan to resume in-person learning for K-3 students citing the recent uptick in COVID cases. The increase in cases moves Garfield County from a level one to a level two… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Sep. 9, 2020

  Local runner brings the spirit of Boston to the valley

  

  Running enthusiasts, mark your calendars and get set to cheer on Ascendigo’s Life Enrichment Program Manager Justin Garrard as he attempts to run a speedy down valley marathon on Sunday, Sept. 13 to raise awareness for Ascendigo.

  On May 5, 2019, Garrard ran an impressive time… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Sep. 9, 2020

  Our Town: Foley’s fervor for farming

  

  The Sopris Sun is conducting a series of interviews with folks you may not have seen in the paper before – a sort of introduction to your neighbors. This week, we caught up with Mariah Foley, the vegetable lead for the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies  (ACES) Rock… read more →

• Locations: News By Tom Mercer Published Sep. 9, 2020

  Autumn travel may present challenges

  

  Traveling in the mountains has always presented challenges, and this autumn season will be no different on Colorado’s Western Slope. 

  The best a traveler can do is plan ahead in the hope of avoiding delays, closures, cancellations, and natural disasters. With that in mind, here’s a… read more →