Name: Snowmass Ski Tour
Start: 2020-12-15T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2021-04-17T13:00:00-06:00
Location: Snowmass Mountain

Locations: News Published Jul. 24, 2013
Academy of Music and Performance continues to build

As 11 teenagers took the stage at PAC3 last weekend — rocking out to “Rock and Roll” by the Velvet Underground, harmonizing on folksy ballads, singing delicate acappellas and screaming out rock/punk lyrics — you never would have guessed these same kids arrived at the PAC3 just six days earlier, shy and nervous, unsure about their upcoming week at the Academy of Music and Performance (AMP). The students spent their week at AMP learning about all that it takes to put on a concert. They developed their vocal and instrument techniques, worked on synchronizing their individual musical roles with one another, and learned a lot about digging deep and pulling more out of themselves than they believed possible. read more →

Locations: News Published Jul. 24, 2013
Considering sustainable uses on our public lands

What did you do last weekend? That’s a common question in these parts, which is often answered with a list of outdoor activities, no matter what the season. There are now more backcountry recreation options than ever: camping, climbing, cycling, fishing, hiking, horse packing, hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, trail riding and wildlife viewing to name a few. With so many locals and visitors enjoying public lands in so many ways, it’s important that everyone do their part to minimize the impact they make on habitat and wildlife. read more →

Locations: News Published Jul. 24, 2013
Community Briefs, 7/18/13

Go do some cob building • Hike the Middle Thompson • Town still looking for commissioners • Aspen offering childcare help • Library offers Universal Class • Inward Bound starts July 29 • Pro bike race seeks volunteers • Sportsmen’s caucus slated for Eagle read more →

Locations: News Published Jul. 24, 2013
The River: how to keep yourself and your family safe

Whenever my life feels out of balance my first instinct is to get on the river. Over the past 19 years I have floated over 15,000 miles of rivers — kayaking, raft-guiding and doing swiftwater rescue/CPR training. The river feels like home to me. However, I have seen and experienced some life-threatening moments in those years. Recently, I watched a woman lose consciousness after two other boats with small children got surfed and almost flipped in the ledge-hole (on-river left) at the kayak park in Glenwood Springs. Incredibly, the woman was resuscitated by five kayakers that got her to shore. They began CPR and revived her before the paramedics arrived. read more →

Locations: News Published Jul. 24, 2013
New CRES principal loves spirit of collaboration in the community

According to newly-hired CRES principal Heather Cremeans, one of the most important things she learned while getting her administrator’s license was the importance of a good fit between a principal and a school. The more she learned about Crystal River Elementary School, the more passionate she became that this school was the perfect fit for her. In her 18 years of education she has always enjoyed working with diverse groups of students, including students from various socioeconomic groups and native Spanish-speakers — the very population she found at CRES. She loves working to create a unified sense of community among students from diverse backgrounds. She speaks Spanish as well. read more →

Locations: News Published Jul. 24, 2013
Trustees move ahead on Surls roundabout proposal

What’ll it be for the center of the new roundabout at Highway 133 and Main Street? A specially commissioned piece from Missouri Heights sculptor James Surls? How about a rotating work of art as part of the town’s on-going Art aRound Town series? Then there’s always the minimalist approach — nothing but concrete. read more →

Locations: News Published Jul. 24, 2013
Flower power blossoms in downtown Basalt expands to C’dale

By S. Michael Jundt With a diverse resume in the corporate world, Susan Burr, owner of Susan’s Flowers & Gifts, has not always been surrounded with the serenity she finds in her current profession. Originally from St. Louis, Susan graduated from Tulsa University with a degree in graphic design. “Over the past 30 years my design skills,” says Susan, “were used in both the oil and electric industries. I also drew schematics for the aviation world and created package designs for specialty foods.” read more →

Locations: News Published Jul. 24, 2013
Scuttlebutt, 7/25/13

Credit-card “Town” mystery solved • Meet the new volleyball coach • Another Sun? • Looking at clouds that way • GarCo fields Komen team read more →

Locations: News Published Jul. 24, 2013
Shout it out: New library opens on July 20

In one of the most eagerly awaited dates in recent history, the new Carbondale Branch Library opens at 10 a.m. on July 20. The new library covers 13,000 square feet compared to the old library’s 3,600 square feet. The $5.2 million library was funded by a property tax that was levied after residents voted to form the Garfield County Public Library District in 2006. The district also retains a 1/4-cent sales tax for part of its operating budget, according to GCPLD Director Amelia Shelley. Other libraries have been built, expanded or are planned for the five other towns in the district. read more →

Locations: News Published Jul. 24, 2013
Solar Friendly says C’dale is just that

Solar Friendly Communities has awarded the town of Carbondale a Silver Level certification for adopting “best practices” designed to make it faster, easier and more affordable for residents to go solar. “Carbondale has long been a solar leader…,” said Rebecca Cantwell, senior program director for Solar Friendly Communities. read more →

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