Sections: News By Will Grandbois Published Apr. 10, 2019

Carbondale ‘can’t say no’ to small cell

The Town of Carbondale approved a rare emergency ordinance on April 9, just days ahead of a Federal Communications Commission deadline to tackle small cell wireless.

While traditional cell arrays are rarely proposed within town limits, small cell units have the right to co-locate on public… read more →

Sections: News By Megan Tackett Published Apr. 3, 2019

EMPOWERed Voice exhibit emphasizes expression

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Claire O’Leary emanates a warmth that’s immediately evident. But when she talks about being a 58-year-old woman coming to terms with her experiences as a five year old, her gaze goes adrift. It’s just for a moment; she immediately comes back to the present and her smile returns,… read more →

Sections: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published Apr. 3, 2019

Carbondale crew joins CORE contingent in D.C.

Legislative withdrawal of the Thompson Divide from future oil and natural gas leasing got its first congressional hearing in Washington, DC this week as part of an overall hearing on the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Economy (CORE). And, Roaring Fork Valley residents were on-hand for support.

Carbondale braces for turbulence with water management

Carbondale Town Trustee Heather Henry is remaining optimistic in the face of some pretty dire numbers from the Western Water Assessment (WWA).

WWA, an applied research program through the University of Colorado-Boulder’s Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, compiled a report for the Town… read more →

Sections: News By Megan Tackett Published Apr. 3, 2019

Upcoming events promote lifestyle spring cleaning

More than 40 Carbondale area businesses are participating in this year’s Spring Into Wellness, an event celebrating the town’s Health Eating Active Living (HEAL) initiative starting at 5 p.m. on First Friday, April 5.

“We’ve invited lots of businesses who are involved in health and… read more →

Sections: News By Will Grandbois Published Apr. 3, 2019

Carbondale kids carry on scholarship tradition

The future is looking bright for Lux Andrade and Solana Teitler. Each has been awarded and accepted one of the top scholarships available to college-bound kids in Colorado.

“It’s life-changing… I went from not knowing where I’m starting to being able to choose. Andrade said… read more →

Sections: News By Will Grandbois Published Mar. 27, 2019

The usual suspects

Most well-established restaurants have regulars, but folks at the The Village Smithy actually track theirs.… read more →

Sections: News By Justin Patrick Published Mar. 27, 2019

Japanese grill offers simple, clean flavors

450° Teppanyaki & Sushi opened its doors March 13 in La Fontana Plaza off Highway 133.

The restaurant is the first for owner/chef Joey Lin and his wife, Desy, who manages the front of the house. The two bring years of experience in Japanese restaurants,… read more →

Sections: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Mar. 27, 2019

Becoming a first responder for mental health

Many people have attended CPR or First Aid classes given by the American Red Cross and gained the skills to help someone in a time of need. There is a certification course for mental health issues called Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) which can give you the tools… read more →

Sections: News By Megan Tackett Published Mar. 27, 2019

Caucus focuses on putting senior faces forward

The new kids on Carbondale’s blocks are anything but: in fact, they’ve been around the block more than a few times — often relatively unnoticed, they contend. But that’s changing as the seniors behind the Carbondale Age-Friendly Community Initiative (CAFCI) are finding their voice.

Niki Delson… read more →