Locations: News Published Apr. 21, 2021

Let's rodeo!

Mike Kennedy surveys Gus Darien Arena from the chute as he anticipates the opening of the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo's 16th season on June 3, 2021. For the full schedule and lineup of events, go to carbondalerodeo.com. Photo by Paula Mayer.

By Paula Mayer

Sopris Sun Correspondent

“Our heavenly Father, we pause at this time, mindful of the many blessings you have bestowed upon us. We ask, Lord, that you be with us in this arena of life. We as cowboys do not ask for… read more →

Locations: News By Geneviève Villamizar Published Apr. 21, 2021

Bonedale's Environmental Bill of Rights

Former Carbondale trustee and current Environmental Board member Frosty Merriott spearheaded efforts to draft the town's Environmental Bill of Rights. Courtesy photo.

Of course a town like Carbondale has an Environmental Bill of Rights! (EBOR).

But I sure never knew it until I began to volunteer on the Environmental Board last year. Intrigued, I wanted to learn more, so I reached out to my peers in town circles. I discovered… read more →

Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Apr. 21, 2021

AVSC teaches more than skiing

AVSC athletes play a game of soccer to stay strong until next winter. Photo by Jeanne Souldern.

This summer, you will see them training in Carbondale and Aspen.

They are members of the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club’s (AVSC) Nordic National Comp program and range in age from about 15 to 20 years old. This year-round training and racing program includes on-snow training from… read more →

Locations: News Published Apr. 21, 2021

Entrepreneurs bring fresh vitality to the Mid-Valley

Dri Liechti, Shianne Wright, and Shannon Malloney enjoy ice coffee at the Craft Pop-Up in Basalt. Photo by Carlos Treistman.

By Betina Infante

Sopris Sun Correspondent

Adriana Liechti, aka Dri, moved to Basalt determined to build a business that would help other entrepreneurs, and be part of a community that thrives by supporting one another. A lofty goal, but after a few years in the valley, Dri… read more →

Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published Apr. 21, 2021

Texas storm impacts local utilities costs

Holy Cross Energy avoided around $11 million in inflated costs in the month of February thanks to power purchasing flexibility. Other local utilities were not as fortunate. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

In February, a once-a-decade weather event occurred in Texas, bringing unusually cold temperatures and snowfall.

During this storm, demand for natural gas skyrocketed for both heat and electricity, at the same time as availability plummeted due to frozen gas supply lines and reduced pumping capacity from… read more →

Locations: News By James Steindler Published Apr. 21, 2021

Containment strategies encouraged, not mandated

Commissioner Mike Samson. Sketch by Larry Day.

Regular Garfield County Commissioners Meeting Update:

Bureau of Land Management Field Manager Larry Sandoval was granted $2,000 maximum from the commissioners’ discretionary funds to assist with Hubbard Mesa cleanup on the Roan Plateau. People have littered debris ranging from candy wrappers to abandoned vehicles there.

AmeriCorps volunteer sticks around to spread literacy

Rachel Baiyor. Photo by Will Grandbois.

As part of an ongoing series of interviews with folks you might not have seen in the paper before, we caught up with Rachel Baiyor of Literacy Outreach (which presents its annual Spellebration event virtually on April 30 — visit literacyoutreach.org for info and registration).

Q: Where… read more →

Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Apr. 21, 2021

Scuttlebutt / Calendar - April 22, 2021

Happy anniversary! Mt. Sopris Montessori School was founded in 1981 by Mark and Kathryn Ross as a living memorial to Kathryn’s late parents, Elbie and Wilma Gann. Located at 879 Euclid Avenue, the school serves children from 18 months to five years of age. In lieu of the annual Founders Day celebration on April 22, the preschool is selling t-shirts! You can reach Mt. Sopris Montessori Preschool by calling 970-963-3506. Photo by Matthew Talarico, Forget Me Not Media.

Volunteer outdoors

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is now registering volunteers for trailwork, restoration, and education events in April, May, and June. Space is limited! Registration is at rfov.org

Incubating farmers

Colorado Farm and Food Alliance, located in Paonia, is seeking four… read more →

Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Apr. 21, 2021

Lisa Dancing-Light shares "Magic"

Author Lisa Dancing-Light shows off one of her favorite illustrations by Maggie Fricke for "A Song and Story of Magic Mountain." Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

“Once upon a time in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, there was a very special mountain.” Thus begins “A Song and Story of Magic Mountain,” a culmination of decades of personal work and artistic exploration by local musician Lisa Dancing-Light. Beyond the children’s book… read more →

Locations: Columns, News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Apr. 14, 2021

Help us be the people’s paper

For over 13 years, The Sopris Sun has delivered on our mission to inform, inspire, and build community. In 2020, the board and staff rose to extraordinary challenges and didn’t miss a beat. With great sacrifice, editor Will Grandbois, artistic director Ylice Golden, and ad manager Todd Chamberlin — along… read more →