Locations: Opinion By Megan Tackett Published Jul. 10, 2019

A fond farewell

Oh, man. Just typing “Sopris Sun Staff” and realizing it’s for the last time gave me pause.

I’ve never been shy about my love for Carbondale, and much of that comes from my experience with The Sun (and, in a more limited capacity, KDNK). The relationship a reporter… read more →

Locations: Opinion By Summer Scott Published Jul. 10, 2019

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 →

Locations: Opinion By Will Grandbois Published 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 →

Locations: Opinion By Jeannie Perry Published 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 →

Locations: Opinion By Teka Israel Published 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 →

Locations: Opinion By Barbara Dills Published 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 →

Locations: Opinion By Megan Tackett Published 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 →

Locations: Opinion By John Colson Published 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 →

Locations: Opinion By Judith Ritschard Published May. 8, 2019

Mexicans don't ski?

Bits & Pieces by Judith Ritschard

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 →

Locations: Opinion By Teka Israel Published 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 →