Locations: Letters By 1blankuser Published Jan. 20, 2021

Letters - January 21, 2021

A Love Letter to the Sopris Shopping Center
When I came back to teach at CRMS in ’70, we had to drive to Glenwood to Safeway to shop for “fresh’’ food. After I stopped teaching in ‘72, I bought a house on the Crystal and I believe… read more →

Locations: Letters By Ylice Golden Published Jan. 13, 2021

Letters, January 14, 2021

A humanitarian solution
As a pediatrician who has been taking care of children and families for 40 years, I have been able to witness advances in medicine that improve the lives of individuals and strengthen our communities. Of all the ways I have helped my patients, I… read more →

Locations: Letters By Ylice Golden Published Jan. 8, 2021

Letters - January 7, 2021

Thanks Sopris Sun

Thanks to all the writers and staff and, of course, the editor. 2020 saw more small-town papers stop publication than any other year in American history. Your supporters are the best in the world to keep your press running and thriving on ideas of how to stay… read more →

Locations: Letters By Ylice Golden Published Dec. 23, 2020

Letters

Colby letter reply

Editor:

In his letter last week, Ed Colby says he wants Garco commissioners to persuade all the businesses that aren’t mask compliant to mend their ways. You see, Ed says John, Tom and Mike already know who the mask scorers are:… read more →

Locations: Letters Published 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 →

Locations: Letters Published 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 →

Locations: Letters Published 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 →

Locations: Letters Published 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 →

Locations: Letters By Will Grandbois Published 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 →

Locations: Letters Published 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 →