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Aug. 14, 2019
A banner year for local rivers
Despite dire predictions, the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan, and Crystal rivers continue to be in great shape for rafting, kayaking, paddling and fishing this season.
Rick Lofaro, executive director of the Roaring Fork Conservancy (RFC), explained, “The robust 2019 runoff due to the historic snowpack, 155… read more →
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Aug. 14, 2019
Inked — maybe a little late to the party, but here to stay
My birthday is in August, and with true Leo fashion, I give myself a present every year. I do that because I know I will always get something I like. That way, it is never a disappointing birthday.
I started thinking of what might be meaningful for my… read more →
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Aug. 14, 2019
Jerlilyn Nieslanik reflects on ranching, Crystal Meadows, changing times
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 Jerilyn Nieslanik, the Manager at Crystal Meadows Carbondale Housing Authority and local rancher. … read more →
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Aug. 14, 2019
‘Skeletonized’ scrub oak should bounce back
If you take a jaunt, ride or drive up around The Crown this year you may notice several football-field sized, sections of Gambel Oak which at a glance appear to be turning brown. Stumbling upon this sight caused one good samaritan some concern. While Will Fisher was running… read more →
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Aug. 14, 2019
Carbondale’s crusade against single-use plastic hits a snag
An expansion of Carbondale’s plastic bag ban is on hold after the managers of several affected businesses raised concerns about communication.
While the Environmental Board had reportedly taken the town’s temperature on the possibility of including non-grocery businesses in the ban, word didn’t make it to… read more →
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Aug. 14, 2019
Ram grad helping rekindle passion for football in youngsters
American football hasn’t been most popular sport in town of late, but the newest addition to the Carbondale Middle School coaching staff may prove an extra incentive. As kids picked up their gear for the upcoming season, they were greeted by all six feet six inches and 330… read more →
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Aug. 7, 2019
Turner turns from CMC Radio to KDNK
Anyone who tuned into CMC Radio in recent years should recognize KDNK’s new News Director — by voice if not by face. Lucas Turner is a Western Slope native with deep journalistic roots, although he didn’t necessarily intend to get into the business.
Turner’s… read more →
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Aug. 7, 2019
Blind reporters share sightless experiences on the air
You can’t see the avalanche zone tour, but then, neither can the participants or the reporter recording the whole thing. “Nicky News” Isenberg’s new show on KDNK — “The Tactile Traveler” — is by the blind and for everybody.
“My job is to not… read more →
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Aug. 7, 2019
Carbondale native to compete at world mountain bike championships
In a valley where elite athletes are as numerous as the mountains they train on, Henry Nadell has managed to shine among the masses.
On Aug. 5, Nadell was selected by USA Cycling to compete in the 2019 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in… read more →
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Aug. 7, 2019
Amory Lovins predicts an energy revolution
You could call Amory Lovins the father of hybrid technology, and he wouldn’t mind.
The chief scientist and founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute spoke candidly about his achievements Tuesday night at the Coventure interview with Brad Feld, the co-founder if Techstars and a… read more →
