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Vidakovich column: Take it to the limit
As impressionable young boys at Glenwood Springs Elementary School, we watched curiously as he paced the sideline of the old gymnasium seemingly without end, never tiring and keeping the same metronome-like cadence throughout our class period. This PE teacher and high school basketball coach was easily distracted and had a habit of constantly biting his fingernails. He gave off the appearance of an excitable youth who was also a nervous wreck all wrapped up into one.
Giving Thought: Coming together for mental health
Discussions about the importance of supporting mental health and well-being have increased over the years, and the pandemic underscored the critical need for more support and resources for many. For years, the tenuous state of mental health in our region has been a point of concern for many in our community. Like many mountain and rural communities, our region has high rates of substance abuse and depression, among other indicators.
ASD board rethinking bond number
In April, sentiment behind a new bond question was strong for the Aspen School District Board of Education. Now, after a vote on authorization to pursue a bond was punted during two board meetings, the support for an issuance is there, but doubts have been raised about the figure. As...
Aspen council votes to resolve demo disputes
The Aspen City Council voted Tuesday in approval of a settlement agreement with the owners of six properties that will be eligible for demolition in 2025 after five of them issued appeals and another one sued. The council voted 4-1 on the agreements that will require the property owners to...
Housing matters: APCHA on path of protection and sustainability
As the oldest and largest housing agency in Colorado, the Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority recognizes that the 1,734 ownership deed-restricted units in the inventory are aging and most likely need capital repairs. APCHA is making great strides to protect the sustainability of the housing program and its inventory. Rightly so,...
Plant-based whole food presentation in Carbondale
Dr. Greg Feinsinger will present a free presentation about the best diet for optimal health of humans and the planet: plant-based, whole food. The presentation is slated for 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Third Street Center’s Callaway Room in Carbondale.
Ceramicist Alleghany Meadows sees utilitarian pottery as a vessel for creative expression
At his Carbondale studio filled with ceramics, artist Alleghany Meadows makes utilitarian items inspired by the natural world. Sets of dishes nest together in the shape of a flower, while the ridges of mugs and bowls evoke the walls of a deep river canyon. “I continue to dive deeper and...
Keep it simple, Basalt, vote no on May 21
Issue 1 in the May 21 Basalt election has become so confusing and misunderstood that even several business owners on Midland Avenue don’t completely understand what they are voting on. To keep it simple, consider the following:. If you want the project to continue expeditiously to completion this year...
Light: Vote ‘No’ on Basalt’s ballot issue
I am writing to urge the voters of Basalt to vote “No” on Ballot issue 1. Since voter turnout will be critical, please mail your ballot before May 21. I support the town’s elected leaders, volunteers on the Planning Commission, and professional staff. They have selected highly-regarded designers, listened to the citizens’ ideas and critiques, and evaluated the many benefits to all Basalt residents and visitors as well as the capital investment. This is a unique opportunity to preserve the vitality of our historic downtown while updating the 100-plus-year-old railroad and later auto-dominated street with much more fun pedestrian and outdoor spaces.
CMC - What You May Not Know | Steve Skadron
On this month's episode of CMC - What You May Not Know, hosts Christie and Heather interview Steven Skadron, VP & Campus Dean of CMC Carbondale & Aspen. Steve offers updates on CMC’s exciting new community kitchen, jewelry lab and what’s next for CMC.
Glenwood Springs boys swimming secures fourth place at state championships
The Glenwood Springs High School boys swim team capped their 2024 season with a fourth-place finish at the Colorado 4A Boys State Swimming and Diving Championships this past weekend. This achievement followed their fourth consecutive Western Slope League Conference Championship earlier in the year. Held at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic...
Valley View set to host annual Kids Safety Fair on May 18
Valley View will be holding its annual Kids Safety Fair on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. The safety fair is put together as part of Valley View’s ongoing efforts and commitment to keep the community safe. Families are invited to attend this free event featuring fire...
Ride for the Pass turns 30
For the last 30 years, the Independence Pass Foundation’s Ride for the Pass event has drawn hundreds of cyclists from across the state to welcome the upcoming summer season and revel in a car-less, snow-less Independence Pass. “It's a great way to kick off the busy summer and fall...
Annual Summer of Art Tour returns to Beaver Creek in August for 36th year
Art from across the state and nation is coming to Colorado’s top destination markets this summer. Howard Alan Events, producer of the nation’s largest juried outdoor art festivals, brings its popular showcases back to Colorado during the 36th Annual Colorado Summer of Art Tour. This year’s free, outdoor events take place in downtown Aspen, Keystone River Run Village and Beaver Creek Village.
Local news in brief, May 17
The city of Glenwood Springs will hold a meeting next week to introduce community members to fire chief candidates. The event will be held at the Glenwood Springs Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Road, on Monday from 5:30-7 p.m. Each candidate will briefly talk about themselves. There will be an informal opportunity for community members to speak with the candidates.
Unbalanced Boys to Girls Ratio Spring Sports
During the spring sports season at Aspen High School, the ratio of boys to girls sports that are available is unbalanced. This unbalance is also seen during the AHS fall sports season. The choice to make the availability of sports equal in terms of gender through the different sports seasons is not available for the school to make. CHSAA created the current setup of the fall, winter, and spring seasons and as a result, there is a heavier emphasis on girls’ spring sports in comparison to others. On the official CHSAA website, there is a list of the spring sports and it is apparent that there are more girls sports being offered. This issue has been brought to attention by many schools but finding a solution that fills all satisfaction is not an easy task.
Monks from India’s Gaden Shartse Monastery return to Carbondale for Compassion Week
Monks from the famed Gaden Shartse Monastery in India will be making a return to the Roaring Fork Valley from May 13-19 for a week of family-friendly “compassionate activities,” according to a news release from the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale. The Way of Compassion Dharma...
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