LATEST NEWS
Rifle resident hailed a hero after fiery car crash on Highway 82
Rifle resident and local carpet cleaner Alec Larson became a hero on Thursday when he saved a mother and her baby from a fiery car wreck on Highway 82. Larson, who grew up in Carbondale, was on his way to work when he witnessed the aftermath of the collision. “I...
Town adjusts Paradise Park debt and unit count again
Interest rates, construction costs and town regs all a money factor. While expressing disappointment with getting dinged with the “cold reality” of rising construction costs and higher interest rates, the Crested Butte town council on Monday again lowered the number of affordable housing units they would finance and build in Paradise Park from 17 to 14 and shifted from borrowing $10.1 million under a 30-year Certificate of Participation (COP) to $8.4 million with a 20-year term. Council officially voted 5-0 to enter into the revised debt structure and executed the site lease agreement. Mayor Ian Billick and councilmember Jason MacMillan did not attend the April 15 meeting.
Baseball Game Preview: Basalt Longhorns vs. Gunnison Cowboys
Basalt and Gunnison are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The Basalt Longhorns will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Gunnison Cowboys at 1:00 p.m. Basalt is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Mulberry’s three-year contract approved
It’s official: Aspen School District’s next leader is Tharyn Mulberry. The school board approved the assistant superintendent’s new contract to be the district’s superintendent during its Wednesday night meeting. Mulberry will take the reins effective July 1. Mulberry will make a $225,000 base salary starting with...
Commissioners: take back control, downsize airport
Dear Pitkin County residents and commissioners: While following the back and forth about the airport question, I keep wondering why no one is offering an obvious solution?. I wish you, our dedicated and well-intentioned Pitkin Board of County Commissioners, whom I really respect, would do for the airport what you have done with housing construction: Downsize! You recently limited the size of new homes from 15,000 square feet to 9,250 square feet and possibly an even smaller size in the future.
County considers its annual ATV policy for County Road 3
Gunnison County commissioners had their annual in-depth discussion Tuesday, April 2 on whether to continue allowing ATVs and OHVs on County Road 3 (CR3) accessing the Lead King Loop (LKL) near Marble. The previous annual exemption that allowed the off-road recreational vehicles expired at the end of 2023, and as roads and trails begin to dry out, the issue of how to handle it this summer is again at hand. Commissioners directed county staff to draft a motion to reopen the road to recreational vehicles and during the April 16 meeting, commissioners unanimously approved the measure.
Wednesday April 17, 2024
Amy Hadden Marsh brings listeners Wednesday's news, including another spruce tree in Carbondale comes down on Friday 4/19, six RFSD seniors awarded scholarships, new rules for oil and gas extraction on Bureau of Land Management lands, and a feature about the love of Lahontan cutthroat trout. Amy Hadden Marsh’s reporting...
YouthZone column: Gathering for good — an invitation to YouthZone’s Spring Gala
On behalf of YouthZone’s clients, staff, and partners, I invite the community to a landmark event this spring that symbolizes the essence of our mission. With the arrival of spring, a season of renewal and growth, we are thrilled to announce the inaugural YouthZone Spring Gala, set for May 10 at TACAW (The Arts Campus at Willits) in Basalt. This gala is not just an event; it’s a celebration of the transformative journey we have embarked on together and our continued commitment to nurturing a bright future for the youth and families in the Roaring Fork and Grand River Valleys.
Glenwood Springs Chamber hosts first ever ‘Let’s Talk Business’ event for Latino business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs
In celebration of Diversity Month, the Glenwood Springs Chamber and FirstBank hosted the city’s first “Let’s Talk Business” event on Wednesday. The bilingual event, called Hablemos de Negocios in Spanish, invited local Latino business owners and community members to share their stories of success and learn from local vendors.
Longtime Eagle County Schools administrator named principal at Glenwood Springs Middle School
Glenwood Springs Middle School will welcome a new principal in the upcoming school year. After a year under Interim Principal Sarah Casatello following former Principal Joel Hathaway’s promotion to RFSD executive director of schools in May, Eric Olsen, an experienced educator and administrator, will assume the role, according to a Roaring Fork Schools news release.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.