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Jul. 10, 2019
Bridging the divide
When I hear about people talking about the partisan divide in the country, I feel like the conversation often drifts to thoughts of Alabama vs. California or hoping Colorado will turn all red or all blue in a presidential election year. But in 2016, even ol’ liberal California had a… read more →
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Jul. 3, 2019
I’m glad I knew you when I was young
If you aren’t surrounded by people who knew you as a child, I’m not sure I can quite explain why it’s a big deal that Jerry Pluger is moving away. Of course, I’m going to try anyway.
I missed the opportunity to write the story on… read more →
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Jul. 3, 2019
Using selfies to defeat blind patriotism
“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.” -Edward Abbey
Aah, the Fourth of July: independence, freedom, hamburgers, hot dogs, flags waving over children separated from their parents and kept in cages.
What is happening right now in this country is hard… read more →
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Jun. 19, 2019
An intriguing integration of Bauhaus forms
“Bauhaus Seen” is a cohesive, inspiring look at the influences of modernism and the Bauhaus movement. Running from now until July 5, the exhibit is at the R2 Gallery in the Launchpad (76 S. Fourth St.). The exhibit perfectly captures the essence of the Bauhaus movement. … read more →
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Jun. 12, 2019
Does it matter? You get to decide.
This is a love story of sorts. About this great town and what an example it is of how — when people, organizations, businesses, and government institutions work together — amazing things can, will… and do happen.
Take this paper you are holding in your hands… read more →
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Jun. 5, 2019
$5 a day keeps the college loan sharks away
Chances are, if you’re one of the proud parents of a recent graduate, this piece is not for you. My hope is that you’ve already completed your child’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and your family is excited for what’s ahead.
But if you’re a parent… read more →
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May. 15, 2019
Help The Sun rise through the Summer Solstice
In this edition of The Sopris Sun, we kick off our Spring 2019 fundraising campaign in the midst of celebrating our 10th year of providing news, views and other information about Carbondale — the town where we rose out of the ashes of the old Valley Journal to keep… read more →
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May. 8, 2019
Mexicans don't ski?
I don’t know about you, but I’m still buzzing with fuzzy good feelings days and days after attending the 5Point Film Festival. One film that caught my attention this year was The Brotherhood of Skiing, a film about an organization of black skiers that started in 1973.… read more →
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Apr. 10, 2019
Nature on edge in side-by-side Martin, Gurley exhibits
Robert Martin’s exhibition leaves out no details.
From the watercolor and ink to the detail in his wood, metal and paint sculptures, it is evident that Martin loves the west. Each watercolor and sculpture provide an entertaining glimpse of an imagined scene in nature. Although they… read more →
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Mar. 27, 2019
Mutt & Jeff: Memories of the Bastille
At the entrance to Eldorado Canyon stands a rock tower, the Bastille, named after the gloomy prison stormed during the French Revolution.
It is 350 feet high, dark and bulky, yet stately, like its namesake. It rises crisp and vertical, an emphatic statement in rust-red… read more →
