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Jul. 1, 2020
Be aware of the risks
Dear Carbondale Community:
As we enter the Fourth of July Holiday weekend, we each must acknowledge the sobering reality that COVID-19 is on the rise in our community. It’s critical we stay alert and don’t become complacent about the public health practices that have proven to… read more →
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Jun. 17, 2020
An open letter to the ‘reverse looter’
The other day I found an envelope on the street. On it is written “To Business, Reverse Looting, Love Carbondale.” Inside is $40.
I invite the people behind that envelope to reflect on these questions: Are you trying to set Carbondale apart from other parts of… read more →
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May. 20, 2020
A letter from abroad
Dear Carbondale:
I’m in Antwerp, Belgium.
It’s been a helluva place: culture and arts, a sweet little river with a bike path, pubs loaded with blonds and tripels. If I shut my eyes while I sip that golden, liquid courage, I can almost imagine… read more →
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Apr. 1, 2020
A letter from the Mayor
Dear Carbondale Community:
The State of Colorado made important and necessary decisions to limit the spread of COVID-19 by enacting a stay-at-home Executive Order, which has and will continue to significantly impact our economy. The Town of Carbondale stands with the members of our community who are impacted… read more → -
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Mar. 25, 2020
Letter: Declare a moratorium on eviction proceedings
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing widespread disruption in our community and threatens our economic, physical, and mental health. Many organizations are stepping up to support our community. However, there is much fear and uncertainty and the last thing families need to be concerned about is the possibility of eviction or… read more →
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Oct. 29, 2019
RFSD needs a leader like Jasmin Ramirez
Dear Editor:
Since I announced my US Senate candidacy, I have been traveling across our beautiful state of Colorado meeting & listening to many fantastic Coloradans. On one of my several trips to the Western Slope, I met Jasmin Ramirez who is running for the Roaring Fork School Board (RFSD),… read more →
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Oct. 2, 2019
Our green grocer
Dear Editor:
What’s all this fuss about a plastic bag ban?
All plastic isn’t evil, just like all cars aren’t. It’s only petroleum-based plastic that wads up into a black ball when burned and never goes away. Plastic made of soybean, rape,… read more →
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Oct. 2, 2019
A civil debate
Dear Editor:
As I write this missive, I am looking at the front cover of this week’s issue of The Sopris Sun (Sept. 26).
As I ponder what was written on the sign I am trying to discern what message is being sent.… read more →
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Oct. 2, 2019
Honoring someone’s story
Dear Editor:
My name is Estefania Acosta and I was one of the people interviewed for the article “The Silent Trauma of Immigration” published on Sept. 4, 2019.
When I was given the opportunity to share my story as an immigrant, I wasn’t… read more →
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Apr. 9, 2019
Letter: License to drive
Dear Editor: As our state legislature heads toward the end of the 72nd Regular Session, I hope that they will prioritize expanding access to driver’s license access for undocumented Coloradans to improve the safety of all and boost our economy. While the state legislature passed legislation in 2013 to allow…… read more →
