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Let Them Roar takes a bow

By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor

“We believe in the power of music to connect, to heal and inspire. We are a band in service to this power in a way that builds bridges, not walls, with a desire to cultivate meaningful community.” — Let Them Roar After more than a decade of creating music and magic, Let Them Roar — once known as All the Pretty Horses — will play their final show, “for the foreseeable future,” at the opening of the 50th Carbondale Mountain Fair, on Friday, July 23, at 5 p.m. Fans will, without a doubt, be treated to one epic finale of rocking country and folksy ballads, impulsing joy, love and justice. The band has transformed with the times, always pushing for purpose and flexing the power of music in service to community, both local and global. Their colorful tapestry of sound has been woven by many hands and carries transcendent memories for all that participated in pushing the creative boundaries. Lead vocalist Olivia Pevec attributes the group's success to their uncanny ability to link up in song and journey together into the unknown. The band, in this final iteration, also includes guitarist Mateo Sandate, Sophia Clark on guitar and vocals and Ashton Taufer carrying the rhythm with an upright bass. The group’s final show will borrow the talents of drummer Alex Heaton and other hopeful guests. Accompanying the show, Let Them Roar is releasing a new set of songs inspired by their unforgettable winter solstice show at Steve's Guitars in 2019. The band performed in total darkness, with rich soundscapes and a film produced by Hamilton Pevec, Olivia’s brother, screening in the adjoining room. Community members were invited to join a chorus and trained for weeks leading up to the soulful exchange. That show was the crescendo of Let Them Roar's “I See My Light” campaign, a tour in support of the sanctuary movement in Colorado, raising awareness and funds for four women living within church spaces to avoid deportation, including Sandra Lopez of Carbondale. The tradition of sanctuary has deep historical roots and 90% of proceeds Continued on page 5 Playing by heart – For over a decade, Ashton Taufer, Mateo Sandate, Sophia Clark and Olivia Pevec have entertained and inspired crowds, carrying the folk tradition of protest music into a new century. The group will take a final bow at the 50th Carbondale Mountain Fair, releasing a new CD as a souvenir for the unforgettable journey. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

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By Jeannie Perry I wrote this article for the Valley Journal fifteen years ago (reprinted here with a few nips and tucks). While it is from my early years as a columnist, and slightly more judgmental/ immature than I would like to remember being, it’s still surprisingly relevant. I find people who have had their work done on the inside to be much more attractive. I saw a bobblehead in the grocery store the other day: a woman so skinny that her head looked much too large for her body. I involuntarily did a double-take, like when you see someone in flesh-colored pants and, for a split second, you think they’re not wearing

Beauty and the bobbleheads any. This woman had a George Hamilton tan and she looked as surprised as I felt. I’ve seen bobbleheads before, but rarely, and always upvalley. Which is why I was ill prepared to see one in the Carbondale City Market. They say, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Well, all I beheld was shock and horror, closely followed by the desire to get her a sandwich. America needs a new standard of beauty. This Janicefrom-The-Muppets look of all cheekbones, lips, and hair does nothing for the men and women I know. The familiar clichés are breast wo/men, legs wo/men, ass wo/men, but never have I heard of a head wo/man. “That’s a HUGE noggin. It’s like an orange on a toothpick!” – Mike Myers Hollywood perpetuates this wannabe, pre-teen skeletal rage, and then the Los Angeles locals that “live here” bring it to us. This valley has a history of attracting beautiful-on-theoutside people, like the world class skier who was fatally shot in the femoral artery because he was a molester, and the mediocre film star who pleasured himself during a massage on his honeymoon. But, by living here, we have an opportunity to

influence their idea of gorgeous; to set the Cos Bar a little higher. #roaringforkbeautiful We have the ability to appreciate beauty at every age, instead of injecting a disease into our faces to try in vain to mask the evidence of living life. Crow’s feet and laugh lines are not ugly, but frankly, fifty trying to look twenty is. Why on Earth would we think looking constantly surprised is more pleasing to the naked eye than the effects of smiling in the sun… or put more importance on plumped-up lips than on the words coming out of our mouths? Especially when personality can so define a person’s looks. Take Paris Hilton, for example: youth, status and an inheritance that turns even Aspenites green, she should be the most beloved person in America. Yet, through her actions, she chooses to perfect the school-in-thesummertime look – no class. (You really can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can tell how much it’s gonna cost). Obsession with our outside appearance can cause neglect of the beauty inside. You know it’s bad when we are convinced that to be desirable, we must put up with heavy-duty staples

in our heads. Or worse, agree to a c-section in order to keep tissue tight, repressing the organic in pursuit of pictureperfect plastic. My advice to bobbleheads is this: the next time you find yourself contemplating a plastic injection of any kind, you should stop, drop and roll – no wait, that’s if you’re on fire. Instead, stop and think, “What could I do to improve my inner beauty?” How about a nice trip to the shrink, or an hour-long foot massage in Chongqing? Instead of desperately trying to stop the clock, why not lose track of time? With the shelf life of attractive women getting shorter and shorter, girls in their twenties are visiting the plastic surgeon! I know some people want a trophy wife, but they don’t really want her to look shell-shocked like the beast’s head mounted on the den wall, do they?! I don’t have any heads on my wall, but hanging in my bathroom is a sign that my sister gave me a long time ago and every time I look in the mirror, I am reminded that: beauty is not a state of body… It is a state of mind.

LETTERS GarCo decision

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Ascendigo Autism Services is deeply grateful to the Garfield County Staff who worked tirelessly to review the Ascendigo Ranch land use application. In addition, we are thankful to the County Commissioners who listened thoughtfully to all public comments. Our entire organization is immensely inspired and proud of the public and institutional support we received for this proposal. The goal of providing a life-changing camp experience and training center for education and therapeutic services designed to meet the special needs of those living with autism spectrum disorder remains unrealized but it is still our North Star. Special thanks to Commissioner Tom Jankowsky for his support of Ascendigo’s proposal and belief in the importance of such a facility for a growing and underserved segment of our population. It is clear from his comments that he spent countless hours reading the engineering reports and analysis presented by the County’s independent experts. Ascendigo will continue to conduct bestin-class programs for individuals with autism and serve as a crucial resource to Garfield County. We do not know what will happen next in our efforts to create our permanent home, but our commitment to inclusion for those community members living with autism remains steadfast.

Regarding the recent Aspen Times' sensationalized stories on my family and the newspaper's past refusal* to cover any of the City of Aspen housing authority's flagrant violations of our constitutional right to free speech despite being called out by a local judge**, I'll paraphrase my hero Tucker Carlson's go-to dude, Glenn Greenwald, Pulitzer and Polk prize winner: “One of the principal institutions devoted to monitoring and checking abuse of state power is the political media. The theory of a 'fourth estate' is to ensure transparency and provide a check on government overreach. However, that check is only effective if journalists act adversarially to those who wield political power. Instead, the Aspen Times has abdicated this role, being subservient to the government's interests, even amplifying, rather than scrutinizing, its messages and carrying out its dirty work." *The very definition of #FakeNews **Judge's 27 page order found here: bit.ly/ LTEMulcahy

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Gratitude Sometimes one has an experience that shines and makes you so proud to live in the community you do. Carbondale Arts recently had that gift. We hosted our first Golden Putter Golf Tournament for the Arts and it was such a joy. The event raised money for our arts

education programming. Golf Tournaments are a bit outside our expertise, so we are extremely grateful to be surrounded by kind and generous folks, including the players. Much thanks to all the volunteers who helped and the Carbondale Arts board volunteers – Raychl Keeling, Seth Goddard, Katy Parr, Elizabeth Hanke, Leah Swan, Helene Gude, Guinevere Jones and Brian Golden. RVR was incredible and Julie Warren and Steve VanDyke helped us every step of the way. Our sponsors showed up in style and we are grateful for this business support: Alpine Bank, Rickenbaugh Cadillac, Coldwell Banker Mason Morse, High Q, 2757 Design Co., OSM Delivery, Project Resource Studio, Aspen Daily News, Odell Brewing Co. and LIFT Vodka. The fun included local artists Mellie Test, Patrick Fagen, Brian Colley and Claudia Pawl with Mezcla Social and we are very thankful. As usual, there are always those that shine above and beyond – Gib Johnson, Kat Rich, Annette Roberts-Gray, Sammie Montgomery, Andreia Poston, Sondie Reiff, Isabel and Rory Johnson, Sean Connors and Shawn Tonozzi were those heroes Carbondale Arts is celebrating 50 years of Art this year and we are working tirelessly to bring inspiration, inclusion, economy and connection to Carbondale. Thanks to all who are part of it! Amy Kimberly, Kellyn Wardell, Brian Colley, Staci Dickerson, Michael Stout and Sarah Overbeck Carbondale Arts

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Civil case complicates conversation By James Steindler Contributing Editor

Well, it happened. The community got its chance to join in on the conversation about the Michael Francisco case and ask burning questions to Town officials. While the intention of transparency was there, it was significantly hindered by the officials heeding limitations of what they could discuss due to the potential of a civil lawsuit being brought against the Town. After the forum, Sopris Sun Editorin-chief Raleigh Burleigh and I reflected on the forum and what has led up to it. Having broken the news of the Christmas Eve 2020 incident — which nearly went unreported, had it not been for a community member bringing it to our attention — we feel a special responsibility to see the evolution of this story through.

"I'm proud to belong to a community willing to engage in hard conversations like this,” says Burleigh. “It's clear that we're all doing our best, and it could be worse. Thank goodness that everyone involved in the incident is physically well. Now, how do we transform it into a catalyst for collective improvement?" It was an intimate scene as Carbondalians gathered, Tuesday evening, June 29, at the Orchard Church’s outdoor amphitheater. Francisco and Police Chief Kirk Wilson were within feet of each other, smiling and greeting attendees. The clouds and rain matched an inner tempest, eventually driving the meeting inside. By my estimate, there must have been at least sixty people present. The meeting was pleasantly brought to order with three chimes of a singing bowl, struck by organizer Gwen Garcelon. Garcelon explained that the

Members of the community representing diverse perspectives gathered. Sketch by Larry Day.

NEWS ANALYSIS

Officials answer questions at a community forum. Sketch by Larry Day. Town was not putting on the forum, rather the community invited Town representatives to attend who, we’re happy to report, respectfully complied. Marty Silverstein, Ben Bohmfalk and Mayor Dan Richardson attended on behalf of the Board of Trustees; Public Information Officer Anna Ramirez and Officer Paul Lazo appeared alongside Chief Wilson representing the police department. The fact that the players in this case showed up tells us that they believe it matters. It gives hope that the town will move forward and — keeping with the theme — learn to do better. Francisco does not have the same responsibility to the community as these officials, but he showed up just the same. I believe that took courage and selflessness and I struggle to think of any other reason that he would attend than having compassion for his community.

He’s not just taking the money and running, as songwriter Steve Miller’s unrelated tune might suggest. Notably, the community has yet to hear of an apology coming from any Town official directed to Francisco. I believe the Town would be in better standing with the community if they had apologized by now. Arguably, they are protecting taxpayers’ dollars because admitting wrong would damage the Town’s defense in a civil lawsuit. However, there were calls from taxpayers in the crowd to let the Town be sued and preserve its integrity by apologizing to Francisco. Richardson tiptoed around an apology, but ultimately said he’d wait until after the external investigation of the incident, claiming at this point, “I wouldn’t know what to apologize for.” I can say from my experience thus far in the Citizens Academy, which Wilson brought up during the forum,

that the Carbondale Police Department is willing to listen. Wilson is willing to listen and make changes. He is striving to set a precedent of communication between the community and the department. He has made himself vulnerable and I believe he will become a better leader in the long run after the fallout of this case. Officer Lazo got two thumbs up and a pat on the back from Francisco after saying that training is important, but even more so is that the department hires good human beings. To no surprise, no one came on behalf of City Market. However, Richardson mentioned that he has spoken with a manager of corporate affairs for Kroger and they relayed that they are reflecting on the situation and considering making a statement. To the crowd’s amusement, the abundance of flowers at the forum were donated by the grocery chain without the store knowing the cause for their generosity. In a nutshell, the forum was a first step in moving forward, but closure is evasive and questions remain unanswered. Mountain Maes with KDNK recorded the forum and the audio will be available on KDNK’s website in coming days. The Carbondale Age Friendly Community Initiative has already made publicly available police reports and video footage of the incident at its website: bit.ly/CAFCIrecords

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SCUTTLEBUTT Libraries closure All Garfield County libraries will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. You can still browse and request books and other materials online.

Mountain Fair buzz Carbondale Arts is ramping up for the 50th Carbondale Mountain Fair. A dedicated exhibit at The Launchpad opens on July 9 with a reception at 5:30 p.m. This accompanies a retrospective podcast that launched on KDNK on Tuesday, June 29. The six-part series will continue every Tuesday at 4 p.m. through July 20, with music-based episodes airing on July 16 and July 18. Speaking of music, it was announced that Denver-based funk group The Motet will headline Saturday night at the fair! Volunteers can sign up at carbondalearts.com/mountain-fair/

CMC housing Colorado Mountain College’s board of trustees announced a $40 million housing initiative to bring apartment-style housing to campuses in Breckenridge, Edwards, Spring Valley and Steamboat Springs, each slated for 38 units. The college aims to complete construction by June 2023 and begin leasing prior to the fall 2023 semester.

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Holy Cross Energy announced last week a new purchase power agreement with Grand Valley Hydro, LLC in Mesa

County — securing 22,380 megawatthours of energy per year beginning late-2023. This agreement moves the nonprofit electric cooperative closer to their goal of providing members with 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2030.

Comp plan update Community engagement for Carbondale’s comprehensive plan update process begins with tabling at First Friday celebrations, July 2. The public is invited to meet Cushing Terrell, the firm contracted to lead the process, and learn more about an online survey.

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Ascendigo Supporters of Keep Missouri Heights Rural are celebrating the decision by Garfield County Commissioners to deny Ascendigo Autism Services’ application for a summer camp in Missouri Heights. Both Mike Samson and John Martin voted against the proposal, contrary to their staff ’s recommendation, while Tom Jankovsky voted in favor of Ascendigo Ranch.

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A temporary halt in residential evictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, as designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been extended through July 31. According to the press release, this is intended to be the final extension.

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Initiative 16, which would have imposed state animal cruelty laws on the livestock industry, is invalidly written. The initiative, if approved by voters, would have required that livestock be slaughtered only after the animal lives a quarter of its natural lifespan.

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The Aspen International Mountain Foundation will host the United Nations Mountain Partnership Global Meeting in September 2022. The meeting will be held at the Aspen Institute campus and involve high level officials from 60 mountain countries and over 400 intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector

Lift-Up food pantries are scheduled to reopen gradually over the summer. The New Castle pantry will reopen on Wednesday, July 14 with nonperishable and fresh options. Drive-thru distribution will continue in Carbondale and Glenwood into August and Rifle into September. For a complete schedule and volunteer opportunities, visit liftup.org

Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Cory Feldman, John Matchael, Jax Moss and Kyle Obuhanick ( July 1); Staci Dickerson, Jeanie Chestnutt, Giana Grossman-Loiola, Dean Harding, Miranda Hyer, Bruce Kirk and Laurie Loeb ( July 2); Katie Jones, Maggie Jones, Tony Mendez, Addy Moss, Dani Ott, Cindy Sadlowski, Sissy Sutro and Luke Turner ( July 3); Trevor Allen, Rachel Cooper, Brad Geddes and Dominic Molinari ( July 4); Herb Feinzig, H Mavis Fitzgerald, Adele Moss, Fiona Obuhanick, Conor Ward and Chris Wurtsmith ( July 5); Teri Bruna, David Clark and Nannette Weinhold ( July 6).

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from the release of an original song benefitted the cause. Let Them Roar's campaign raised over $15,000 for Sanctuary Colorado and the band played shows in churches throughout the state, including the church where Rosa Sabido has continued to live in sanctuary for over three years. On the heels of that campaign, Let Them Roar crowd-funded studio time to turn the solstice show into a new album. Among the album’s concepts, to trace the journey of water from high mountain to the sea. As with everyone else, COVID caught the group in a sudden upheaval, their plans torn through. Making the most of the situation, and true to their nature, the band continued to drive creativity, creating virtual song circles on Zoom with guests like Bridget Law of Elephant Revival and local talent including Lisa Dancing-Light. In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, they wrote a song of mourning for Elijah McClain, senselessly killed by Aurora police in 2019. The song featured guest artist Alex Blocker playing violin in honor of McClain, himself a violinist. For a band that grew out of somebody's living room, playing country music and debuting their material at C-Town — KDNK's once-upon-a-time talent show contest — Let Them Roar has compiled an impressive body of original music and touched countless lives. On New Year's Day, 2014, All

The Pretty Horses, which included drummer Aaron Taylor and guitarist/ vocalist Frank Martin, changed their name along with a new album release. At the time of their renaming, Mateo Sandate told the Post Independent: “All the Pretty Horses is already taken by so many things — a book, movie, song and another band.” Speaking with The Sopris Sun, Sandate described one meaning of the new name, “What roars? It’s the river. It has a deep tie to nature for me.” Let Them Roar has defined more than a decade of place-based music in the Roaring Fork Valley and their final release is sure to impress. Dave Taylor of Cool Brick Studios helped the band record a few of the tunes and says that this latest work is “some of their most complex.” Cool Brick Studios is located within Carbondalepioneer William Dinkel's former house. According to Taylor, the band embodies a quote that hangs by the studio’s front door: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” The show itself is surely not one to miss, with extravaganza and celebration guaranteed. In the meantime, a new-moon release of “Moonless Night”, the new release's first track, is scheduled for July 9. Tune in for an exclusive interview, recorded on the steps of Cool Brick Studios, this Thursday, July 1, on Everything Under The Sun on KDNK at 4 p.m.

Let Them Roar practiced for their winter solstice show at Steve's Guitars in 2019. The band played at Steve's Guitars more than anywhere else and often pushed the venue to its spatial limits, drawing large dancing crowds. Top photo by Roberta McGowan. Audio engineer Dave Taylor at Cool Brick Studios reviews the more than 80 tracks comprising a new song by Let Them Roar. The heavily-layered vocals repeat: "Our love for you ever grows." A departing message to fans? Left photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

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Saving money and planting trees By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent

On June 1, FirstBank launched the FirstBank Bloom Package, a new checking and savings account that will plant five trees for every account opened. FirstBank has partnered with the global reforestation nonprofit, One Tree Planted (OTP), in hopes of planting 50,000 new trees in Colorado, Arizona and California. For each First Bloom Package opened, FirstBank will donate $5 (or five trees), up to $50,000 (50,000 trees), to OTP. The offer is available to new and existing customers and runs through August 31, 2021. The First Bloom package, offered at all FirstBank locations, is a linked checking and savings account. There are no minimum balance requirements and no monthly service fees, and it is available to anyone age 13 or older. It also has an autosave functionality, allowing for the automatic transfer of money from your checking into your savings account. Current customers can change their existing account to a First Bloom package by going online or by calling or visiting one of the bank locations in Carbondale, Glenwood Springs or Aspen. Brendan Matthias, FirstBank Executive Vice President and a

member of the Roaring Fork Valley market team, said the partnership with OTP was a suggestion from a bank employee. "We selected One Tree Planted to be our partner as it enabled us to work with one entity that could directly impact all three of the states in which we do business," Matthias explained. In a recent press release, OTP Canopy Director Diana Chaplin said, "We're thrilled to work with businesses like FirstBank, who really care about the planet and their communities, and are enabling their customers to help make a difference, too." She added, "We're looking forward to the long standing impacts of this campaign and are proud to call FirstBank a partner." Matthias reiterated the importance of the tree-planting campaign to this region, saying, "Each of these states, unfortunately, are familiar with persistent drought conditions and wildfire danger and the effects that they have on the health of our local forests, and that especially resonates here with us with Lake Christine in 2018 and Grizzly Creek last year. We've been working on it, but finding that connection was impactful for us." Matthias explained one of FirstBank's core tenets is to give back to the communities they serve. He said, "We provide all of our employees with two paid

days off to support organizations that they have a passion about. Company-wide, we have figured that translates to about 45,000 volunteer hours, offered annually. Locally, for ourselves, in the middle of May, a bunch of our folks worked with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and did wildfire mitigation at the Wulfsohn Trail system in Glenwood [Springs]." The First Bloom campaign has already shown positive results throughout FirstBank’s service region. "Honestly, we're thrilled with the results so far. In just three weeks, through June 18, which is the last count we have, we've been able to plant 10,450 trees. That's pretty successful in the first 18 days of a 90-day campaign, so we're really excited about it," Matthias said. As for where the trees will be planted, Matthias explained, "One of the things with One Tree Planted is you have to trust that their process is evaluating where the need is the greatest and where you can affect that change – in the greatest and the most immediate manner. The Roaring Fork Valley is an important aspect of their work. They have worked here, and they will continue to work here." To learn more about One Tree Planted, visit onetreeplanted.org To learn more about FirstBank's Bloom Package, go to efirstbank.com/green

One of FirstBank's core tenets is to give back to the communities they serve. Here, employees work with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers on wildfire mitigation in Glenwood Springs. Courtesy photo.

FirstBank has partnered with the global reforestation nonprofit, One Tree Planted, in hopes of planting 50,000 new trees in Colorado, Arizona and California. Courtesy photo.

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Bio queen steps on the scene By James Steindler Contributing Editor

Drag shows are few and far between in the Roaring Fork Valley, so it was especially exciting for local fans of the scene to hear there would be a performance at Steve’s Guitars. Performers walked the runway and sashayed away just like the queens who came before them. Drag seen today is derived from a marginalized transgender and gay community and, in recent history, has been a means of expression and rebellion. Drag culture has become widely popularized with hit television series such as RuPaul’s Drag Race and folks of all walks of life are captivated by the art form. Interestingly, the term “drag” likely comes from the dress-like attire men would wear during performances that would drag on the ground. In Shakespeare’s day, in accordance with church law, women were not allowed to perform on stage so men would play the parts of female characters, like Lady Macbeth. Lily Surls and Josephine Cruz put on the local drag show, June 25, for a $35 entry fee. Surls, the primary performer, goes by the stage name Lily Deville and Cruz, who emceed, by Venus La Tarte. Advertising for the show may have slipped by those who would

have been interested, since the venue was only confirmed two weeks before opening. With limited time, Surls and Cruz pulled up their bootstraps and, “were inspired to bring this vision to life and hopefully raise some money for an LGBTQ organization in the process,” Surls told The Sopris Sun. A portion of the profits go to Rainbow Alley, a Denver based organization meant for LGBTQ+ adolescents. “They provide a safe space for LGBTQ youth to spend time and access resources that can help them reach adulthood with healthy mentorship,” Surls explained. Notably, all the performers in this show were cisgender women, meaning they were women at birth and identify as women today. Merriam Webster defines “cisgender” as, “of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity corresponds with the sex the person had or was identified as having at birth.” It’s essentially the opposite of being transgender. “We are cis-women performing drag,” said Surls, “sometimes referred to as ‘bio queens.’” Bio queens have debuted in recent seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race and are steadily making their way onto the scene. According to Surls, at this performance, “the turnout was interesting, as many audience members left after each of the acts,

leaving us with just a few friends and family members by the end.” Although she “wasn't at all shocked by that,” given, in part, “that I'm a bio queen and not an identifying male in drag.” Drag in the 20th century was born in spite of societal maltreatment of the LGBTQ+ community, and events were largely done in secret, to which the outside world was oblivious to, or often claimed to be disgusted by. “We study our history, honor the path that paved the way to where we stand today and seek to explore how each art form is most relevant in expressing our humanity and meeting the needs of its artists as it evolves,” Surls explained. In this day and age, to Surls it’s about art, not gender. “I won't go into detail on my gender identity or sexuality for my art to be validated,” she proclaimed, “and the beauty of drag is that I don't have to. My drag is an authentic artistic expression of the styles and behaviors traditionally assigned to women, and a rebellion against them at the same time.” While some argue that women doing drag is cultural appropriation, others clap back and remind that leaving women out may be oppressive in itself — think of Lady Macbeth’s day. “It's challenging in a different way to see a woman perform drag

Lily Deville and Venus La Tarte strike a pose at Steve's Guitars. Courtesy Photo. since it's inherently sexualized or looked at differently than the ‘spectacle’ or ‘art’ of a man performing drag,” said Surls. “This is an important topic in the evolution of drag art, and one that

I'm curious to see play out at my own shows.” If you missed it, this won’t be the last of Lily Deville’s (Surls) local drag performances; so stay tuned and stay sassy.

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GOVERNMENT BRIEFS By James Steindler Contributing Editor The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act hit an impasse when the U.S. Senate let the bill lapse in the 2020 legislative session before ever reaching the floor. The CORE Act is back for another round, only now with the backing of President Joe Biden. The legislation is comprised of four smaller bills aimed at land preservation: 1) Continental Divide Recreation, Wilderness and Camp Hale Legacy Act, 2) San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act, 3) Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary Establishment Act and 4) Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Act. If made law, the CORE Act would protect more than 400,000 acres of public lands in Colorado, including over 200,000 in Thompson Divide. In February 2021, it passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support as part of a larger bill: HR-803 Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. On March 2, it was introduced to the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (SCENR). On June 16, after a SCENR hearing pushed forward by Senator John Hickenlooper – sponsor of the bill – the Biden administration pledged its support. The CORE Act, “furthers the administration’s goals of restoring balance to the management of our public lands and waters, creating jobs and increasing recreational opportunities,” said Bureau of Land Management Deputy

Director Nada Culver. The legislation fits right in with Biden's “America the Beautiful” initiative, aiming to conserve 30 percent of the nation’s lands and waters by 2030 through locally-led efforts. “The CORE Act, in a very real way, is a model of how political engagement should be conducted,” Hickenlooper said at the hearing. “It represents almost a decade of thoughtful engagement with ranchers, hunters, outdoor recreationists and anglers, as well as county commissioners and so many other local officials.” When it comes to Thompson Divide, locals know the senator is right on the money. The Thompson Divide Coalition (TDC) has been fighting oil and gas permitting on the 220,000-acre land surface for over a decade. TDC began as a group of local stakeholders made up of ranchers, recreationalists, conservationists, government officials and anyone else who cared to join. Back then, the local non-profit Wilderness Workshop (WW) took its seat at the table. Its website reads, “In the late 2000s, when the threat of oil and gas development in the Thompson Divide became apparent, WW and a cast of ‘strange bedfellows’ joined together to form the TDC with the goal of eliminating the threat of gas drilling from the area.” “Whether people are hunters, hikers, mountain bikers, county commissioners or ranchers, we know that Coloradans, especially in the 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts, support the CORE Act in overwhelming numbers,” said Will Roush, WW Executive Director. “This broad and diverse support stems from the amazing and dedicated work

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that communities and local stakeholders have invested for more than a decade to craft the elements in the CORE Act.” When the CORE Act was slated for a Senate vote last year, local Judy Fox-Perry had this to say, “The Thompson Divide Coalition has been working for over a decade to protect the long term viability of grazing, hunting, and recreation that have supported and been enjoyed by many generations of my family and other families on the public lands of the Thompson Divide.” She continued, “The watersheds, wildlife and healthy biodiversity of this keystone parcel of midelevation, productive habitat on public lands is invaluable to the ranchers and all who base their livelihoods on resources from this outstanding landscape.” More recently, local rancher Bill Fales said, “As a rancher who relies on the Thompson Divide for our summer grazing, I am hoping for the passage of the CORE Act. It will bring needed protection to this area which is so important to myself and fellow ranchers and also for the entire community who utilizes these amazing lands for hunting and yearround recreation.” In spite of local advocacy, U.S. House Representative Lauren Boebert sees it differently. “The CORE Act is a partisan landgrab promoted by big-city Democrats who aren’t affected by the land-use bureaucracy that they are shoving down rural Colorado’s throat,” she said. Because the bill was submitted earlier in the year, it has a better chance of reaching a Senate vote. If the Senate passes, it will go to Biden’s desk to be signed into law.

Contact your elected officials about the issues that matter to you Senator Michael Bennet 261 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-5852

Senator John Hickenlooper B85 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-5941

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert 1609 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-4761

CO Senator Bob Rankin 200 E Colfax, 346 Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-5292

CO Representative Perry Will 200 E Colfax, 307 Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-2949

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Carbondale Wild West Rodeo’s Independence Day celebration on July 1 will include flag waving, patriotic decorations and a performance by rodeo clown Joe Carr. In this photo, Taylor Van Zyl rides her four-year-old Gypsy horse for the first time in the rodeo. Photo by Paula Mayer.

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Eagle County managers, elected officials, department directors, and other staff visit the Roaring Fork Valley every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the El Jebel Community Center. RIFLE MARKET

The Rifle Farmer's Market at Heinze Park is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. POP-UP MARKET

Harmony Scott Creative Collective welcomes a dozen local artists selling handmade goods from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guitarist Stephen Ferry will accompany with live folk music. COMP PLAN UPDATE

Cushng Terrell, contracted to lead Carbondale’s comprehensive plan update, greets the community with a booth on Main Street from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY

Steve’s Guitars presents the 21st Annual Mt. Sopris Music Fest with local bands performing at the Fourth Street Plaza from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. WILD LIFE

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The Art Base in Basalt presents a solo exhibition by Leah Potts with nearly 50

watercolor paintings of animals. The opening reception is at 5 p.m. and the show will continue through July 31. Gallery hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. GARDEN CONCERT

True Nature Healing Arts presents Birds of Play in partnership with KDNK and Steve’s Guitars at 5:30 p.m. The concert is open with a suggested donation of $20 and will be live broadcast on KDNK. VAUDEVILLE REVUE

The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue’s summer show kicks off at 6 p.m. Tickets at gvrshow.com LIVE MUSIC

Chris Bank and Mark Johnson perform at Heather’s in Basalt at 6:30 p.m. Henry Hill performs at Atina Bar and Grille in Carbondale at 7 p.m. MOVIE NIGHT

“Dream Horse” continues at the Crystal Theatre through Monday at 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY JULY 3 ASPEN MARKET

Located at Hunter and Hopkins, the Aspen Saturday Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. GLENWOOD MARKET

Located in the Rite Aid parking lot, 15th and Grand in Glenwood Springs, this market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PARKRUN

Runners are invited to a free, weekly 5k run/walk on Saturdays beginning at 9 a.m. at the Aspen Golf Club. A post-run tailgate party with donated coffee and pastries is catered by Paradise Bakery. To register, visit parkrun.us/aspen MUSEUM OPENING

The Dinkel Mercantile Museum opens at the historic pioneer log cabin in Carbondale (499 Weant Blvd). Newly renovated, inside and out, the authentic mercantile display also boasts a souvenir gift shop and apothecary. The opening is from noon to 4 p.m. LIVE MUSIC

The Queen Bees perform at Heather’s in Basalt at 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY JULY 4

BASALT SUNDAY MARKET

Local producers sell their goods next to Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. REDSTONE PARADE

Fourth of July festivities in Redstone begin at 10 a.m. with pie and ducky sales at the General Store. Don’t miss “the only parade you get to see twice” cruising up and down the boulevard at noon. The Ducky Derby begins at Propaganda Pie at 2 p.m., followed by live entertainment.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE

The Arts Campus at Willits and Basalt Chamber of Commerce offer festivities throughout the Basalt area from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

THURSDAY JULY 8

FARM CONNECTIONS

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosts an animal meet-andgreet at Rock Bottom Ranch at 10:30 a.m. Register at aspennature.org SHOES

Aspen Dance Connection performs at the Carbondale Library at 10 a.m. The group will perform again at the Rifle Library on Friday at 10 a.m. UNDER THE SUN

Join Sopris Sun correspondents and guests for Everything Under The Sun, airing every Thursday on KDNK at 4 p.m. WILD WEST RODEO

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo at the Gus Darien Riding Arena. Slack is at 6 p.m. Grand entry is at 7:30 p.m.

The City of Glenwood Springs hosts a community celebration in Two Rivers Park from noon to 6 p.m. with music by Shady Lane, Suzanne Paris and Crosstown Traffic (a Rolling Stones tribute band).

The Project Shop teaches printing at Basalt Library on Thursdays in July at 6 p.m. To register, email cclick@basaltlibrary.org

INDEPENDENCE CONCERT

GROUP RUN

Independence Run and Hike leads a weekly group run on Thursdays departing from the store at 6 p.m.

COUNCIL COFFEES

Basalt Town Council invites constituents to drop by CC’s Café to share thoughts, ideas and concerns from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

KARAOKE THURSDAYS

The Black Nugget offers karaoke on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

FRIDAY JULY 9

PAINTING PARTY

Basalt Library hosts Aspen Music Festival and School musicians to perform “enchanted stories” outdoors, weather permitting, at 10:30 a.m.

Art instructor Amy Fulstone guides an informal, step-by-step session with guaranteed success for all. The fee is $25 and includes supplies, canvas, snacks and wine. To pre-register, email segzislis@gmail.com

MOUNTAIN FAIR PODCAST

MOUNTAIN FAIR MEMORIES

Tune in to KDNK at 4 p.m. for archival audio telling the history of the Carbondale Mountain Fair.

“50 Years of Fair” opens at The Launchpad with a reception at 5:30 p.m. The gallery is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

TUNES AND TALES

TUESDAY MARKET

The Glenwood Springs Market in Sayre Park is on Tuesdays, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY JULY 7 BIRDING

Roaring Fork Audubon leads a trip following the East Maroon trail, meeting at the Aspen Chapel at 6:30 a.m. To join the trip, email jklong _mdi@yahoo.com CARBONDALE FARMERS’ MARKET

Discover fresh produce and locally-made goods every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fourth and Main. OUTDOOR BOOK CLUB

Basalt Library invites readers to meet under the big tent at noon. WACKY WEDNESDAY

Basalt Library offers a free activity for first to fourth graders at 2:30 p.m. Craft kits are also available until 5:30 p.m. while supplies last. No registration necessary. ASK A LAWYER

Alpine Legal Services offers a hotline clinic on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call 970-368-2246 and visit alpinelegalservices.org for the schedule of dates by legal topic.

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Damian Smith performs at Heather’s in Basalt at 6:30 p.m.

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Roaring Fork Audubon explores Bogan Flats in Marble, meeting in Carbondale at 6:30 a.m. or Redstone at 7 a.m. To join the trip, email smnharris@gmail.com WETLANDS RESTORATION

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers partners with Pitkin County Open Space and Trails to plant seedlings at North Star wetlands at 9:30 a.m. To register, visit rfov.org MAGICAL MOMENTS

The Redstone Magical Moments Summer Concert Series returns at Avalanche Outfitter, behind the Redstone Coke Ovens, with Moors & McCumber performing at 6 p.m. CONTEMPORARY DEBUT

Ecuadorian pop singer Neoma kicks off “Saturdays at Seven”, a new outdoor concert series hosted by The Arts Campus at Willits. All shows are free, but guests are asked to RSVP at TACAW.org DRIVE-IN MOVIE

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First Fridays’ fermented frenzy By James Steindler Contributing Editor

As a friendly reminder, drinking is still not allowed in public spaces and doing so does not only put the consumer at risk, but the establishments they’re supporting as well. First Fridays have turned into a bit of a drinking frenzy with folks taking beverages to and fro and consuming them on the street or at the park. It’s understandable, with the evening street closure on Main Street and stages being erected at Fourth Street Plaza, that parameters may seem blurred. But have no fear, The Sopris Sun is here to help clarify where you can take your beer. Basically, as long as you're in an establishment’s designated area (including street-side patios), feel free to consume to your heart’s content, but when you leave, the beverage you’re actively consuming can’t go with you. It certainly didn’t help for clarity’s sake when Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order allowing bars and restaurants to serve alcohol to-go. Furthermore, the Colorado General Assembly just extended that permission through June 2026 – Polis signed the bill into law on June 22. People can legally purchase a drink and keep it capped until they are home. The law does not condone consumption in public places. “It can be confusing because the street is closed,” admits Andrea Stewart with Carbondale’s Chamber of Commerce, “but just because it’s closed does not mean alcohol use is okay.” “We really want that First Friday feel,” she continues, “especially after COVID, but we want to protect our businesses and remind people about liquor licenses.” On top of that, First Friday is not just for adults but is intended as a family-friendly, communal event. Carbondale’s municipal code reads: “It is unlawful for any person to possess or consume by open container any alcoholic beverage … in any public place as defined in Section 10-7-10.” Section 10-7-10 explains, a “public place means any place commonly or usually open to the general public or to which members of the general public may resort, or accessible to

members of the general public...” which is not privately owned. The 300 block of Main Street and the adjacent Fourth Street Plaza are public places as defined in the municipal code. Drinking is condoned in such spaces only when an entity applies for a permit to serve alcohol, so folks can drink in a temporarily designated area – the park during Mountain Fair, for example. Stewart acknowledges that in 2017 the First Friday Committee, an entity of the chamber, considered pursuing an exception for downtown so people could drink on Main Street during the event. “That never came to fruition,” she says. Interestingly, the Town had to create a “special entertainment district” application in response to the committee’s inquiry. The Town created an application but the chamber put on the brakes and never submitted it. Currently, there is no legal drinking area downtown outside of established businesses. Considering that First Fridays push bars beyond their capacity, some folks hope there will be a designated area eventually (perhaps in the Fourth Street Plaza) but, as of now, that is not the case – even on First Fridays. From a legal standing, a person can be cited for illegally drinking in public – something to consider in itself. Not only do rule benders put themselves at risk of accruing a fine, but the businesses they’re supporting could suffer even more. Bars and restaurants are responsible for the booze coming in and going out of their businesses. When a patron buys a drink at the bar and then takes it outside to enjoy (illegally) in a public place, the serving establishment can be held responsible for that infraction. Penalties, issued by the Liquor Enforcement Division, can range from hefty fines to the suspension of a liquor license – which in some cases can lead to the pubs we love closing their doors for good. Folks are not to bring in alcoholic beverages from outside into an establishment either, and doing so can result in the same aforementioned consequences for a business. “We love that people are trying to support businesses in this capacity and that’s awesome,” Stewart proclaims, reminding Isabel Leach peruses Main Street during June 2021 First Friday. folks at the same time “just to be more mindful.” Photo by Joe Van Wyk.

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The monks of the famed Gaden Shartse Monastery are returning to Carbondale to construct a sacred sand mandala and other special events. This is a 4-day special event open to the public! Schedule of Events July 15th at 7 pm: Opening ceremony for the sand mandala July 16th - July 19th: Creation of the sand mandala (9 am - 5 pm) July 16th at 7 pm: Tea Ceremony July 17th at 10 am: Butter Sculpture Workshop July 17th at 7 pm: Healing Ritual July 18th at 7 pm: Buddha of Compassion Empowerment July 19th at 7 pm: Dissolution Ceremony. Learn more about the monks and the programs, visit www.wocdc.org or call the Way of Compassion Dharma Center (970) 704-5512.

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OTRA PERSPECTIVA Por Crystal Mariscal El ingenio latino no tiene límites. No las ingeniamos para todo, desde algo de construcción hasta algo de mecánica, pero a todo le encontramos solución. Para salir adelante ni hablar, aparte de ser bien chambeadores, le entramos duro al mundo de los negocios. Por eso, cuando me encontraba en una reunión del consejo municipal del pueblo de New Castle, consejo del cual soy parte, me llamó mucho la atención un programa único, que en mi parecer fue como si hubiese sido diseñado para nosotros los latinos. Se trata de un programa llamado

Rural Jump-Start. En español, la traducción sería más o menos como “Arranque Rural”. El Programa Rural Jump-Start comenzó en enero de 2016 y aceptará solicitudes hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2025. El programa Rural Jump-Start ayuda a las comunidades económicamente desfavorecidas a atraer nuevos negocios y empleos. Los condados, municipios e instituciones de educación superior (en nuestro caso sería Colorado Mountain College) trabajan juntos para solicitar este programa. Cuando una comunidad es una zona de inicio rural designada, las nuevas empresas pueden recibir pagos de incentivos y desgravaciones (deducciones) fiscales, incluyendo créditos, exenciones y reembolsos de: 1) Impuesto sobre la renta estatal, 2) Impuesto estatal sobre ventas y uso, 3) Impuestos municipales y del condado sobre la propiedad personal. Los empleados de nuevas empresas reciben un crédito fiscal por el 100% de los impuestos estatales sobre la renta sobre sus salarios por trabajar en la zona rural de arranque. Solo el oeste del condado de Garfield (no incluyen Carbondale y Glenwood Springs) son parte del Programa Rural Jump-Start. Es decir

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El ingenio latino que Silt, New Castle, Rifle, Parachute y todo lo que es incorporado del Condado, como Battlement Mesa, si tienen este programa activo. Pese a que desconozco las razones por las cuales Carbondale y Glenwood todavía no son parte de este proyecto, espero que pronto lo sean, para que al igual de nuestros vecinos, los condados de Mesa y Rio Blanco, sea todo el condado y no solo una parte. Para explicar este proyecto desde una forma más fácil de entender, lo explicaré con ejemplos. Rosa será mi personaje ficticio. Rosa decide poner un negocio en Silt, para hacer tablas de snowboard, algo que es muy popular en áreas cercanas pero que es un negocio que no existe en el área. Entonces ella podría aplicar para este programa. Otro ejemplo sería Luis y su negocio de barro, donde hace esculturas de barro. El chiste es un negocio que no haya otro igual en el área, por eso se que este programa es perfecto para nosotros los latinos, ya que cada uno de ustedes tiene alguna idea de un negocio único en su mente, así que ahora es cuando ponerlo en práctica. La Comisión de Desarrollo Económico de Colorado (EDC,

por sus siglas en inglés) aprueba el estado de arranque rural en los condados que cumplen con ciertos criterios de dificultades económicas. La EDC puede aprobar un número ilimitado de zonas rurales de arranque en cada condado. Cada municipio puede contener solo una zona rural de arranque. Ojo, una zona rural de arranque no puede ser más grande que un condado. Una vez que la EDC aprueba una zona rural de emergencia, la zona existirá hasta que el condado pierda su estado de dificultad económica. El área debe estar en un condado con una población de menos de 250,000 personas. Estos requisitos ya fueron analizados y aprobados por el pueblo de New Castle, haciendo que podamos ofrecer esto a los inversionistas, pero si usted tiene en mente otra área del condado, le recomiendo a que llame directamente a la cabecera municipal para averiguar. También se puede dirigir a la cámara de comercio de su área y dejarles saber sobre su interés. Gracias a estos requisitos, el nivel de competencia es más amplio. En otras palabras, New Castle es su propia zona o área para crear ayuda con este programa. Un negocio que ya está tomando ventaja de este

Agradecemos su apoyo para este nuevo proyecto.

programa trata de más ni menos que de un plantío de lechugas en una bodega, con luces, que les ayudan a crecer orgánicamente y más rápido, según los comentarios que he escuchado. Esto en Silt. Ya que no tenemos otro negocio similar en el área, este negocio cumple con todos los requisitos para adquirir la gran ayuda que Rural Jump-Start ofrece a nuestras áreas rurales. Quien se iba a imaginar, lechuga en Silt! Al igual que este novedoso producto, hay muchos otros listos para comenzar a explorar ideas y hacer comercio. Así que, no dejemos que nos coman el mandado, aunque haya mercado para todos, que mejor que sea nuestro ingenio “apantallando”, dejando huella e inspirando a nuevas generaciones u otras culturas a dar un paso de fe y poner nuestro dinero a trabajar en nuestros sueños. Desgraciadamente todavía no encuentro esta información en español, el nombre de la directora del programa es Andrea, y su número de teléfono es (303) 892-3876. Conociendo a mi comunidad, sé que cuando ponemos los ojos en algo, no desistimos hasta lograrlo. Anhelo ver negocios únicos, con propuestas originales, re-energizando la economía de nuestro valle.

CHISME DEL PUEBLO Banco de alimentos El banco de alimentos LiftUp está programado para reabrir gradualmente durante el verano. La despensa de New Castle abrirá el miércoles 14 de julio con opciones no perecederas y frescas. La distribución de auto servicio continuará en Carbondale y en Glenwood hasta agosto y en Rifle hasta septiembre. Para una programación completa y oportunidades de voluntariado, visite liftup.org

Plan comprensivo La participación de la comunidad de Carbondale para el proceso de la actualización del plan comprensivo comenzará con una presentación casual el primer viernes de mes, 2 de julio. Desde las 4 p.m. hasta las 9 p.m., el público está invitado a conocer a Cushing Terrell, la compañía contratada a liderar la actualización, y también aprender más acerca de la encuesta en línea.

Viviendas en CMC La junta directiva de Colorado Mountain College anunció una iniciativa de $40 millones para traer viviendas estilo apartamento en campus en Breckenridge, Edwards, Springs Valley y Steamboat Springs, cada uno

con 38 unidades. La universidad espera completar la construcción para junio del 2023 y comenzar arrendamientos previos al semestre del otoño del 2023.

y compañeros del sector privado con la meta de desarrollar planes de acción para proteger las montañas y el ambiente global.

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Cierre de bibliotecas

Una interrupción temporaria en desalojos residenciales para prevenir mayor difusión de COVID-19, siendo designado por el Centro de Control y Prevención de Enfermedad, ha sido extendido hasta el 31 de julio. De acuerdo con el comunicado de prensa, esto está intencionado a ser la extensión final.

Todas las bibliotecas del condado de Garfield (y Basalt) estarán cerradas el lunes 5 de julio, en observación al día de la independencia. Todavía puedes navegar y solicitar libros y otros materiales en línea.

Pregúntale a un abogado Alpine Legal Services ofrece una clínica de línea directa todos los miércoles de 5 p.m. a 7 p.m. Tener cita no es necesaria, llame al 970-368-2246 y visite alpinelegalservices.org para el horario actual de fechas por tema legal.

Reunión global La fundación de Aspen International Mountain será el anfitrión de la reunión global de United Nations Mountain Partnership en septiembre del 2022. La reunión se llevará a cabo en el campus del instituto de Aspen e involucra oficiales de alto nivel de 60 países montañosos y más de 400 organizaciones intergubernamentales, organizaciones no gubernamentales

Lotería con la biblioteca ¡Las bibliotecas del condado Garfield lo invitan a unirse a amigos y vecinos para jugar a la lotería en el mercado comunitario de New Castle! La lotería es un juego con profundas raíces culturales que se remontan a más de 100 años en México. ¡Un juego gratuito y divertido! Juegan todos los jueves de 4:30 p.m. a 5:30 p.m. en Burning Mountain Park. Para más información, llame al 970984-2346

La interestatal 70 cerró el sábado, domingo y lunes debido a fuertes desplazamientos de tierra en el cañón de Glenwood. Los motoristas han sido advertidos de la posibilidad de más cierres debido a lluvias en la zona incendiada de Grizzly Creek. Si un aviso de inundación es emitido en el área, la interestatal permanecerá cerrada. Si uno queda atrapado en cierres, es importante que no deje su vehículo al menos que sea absolutamente necesario y que esté preparado con un equipo de emergencia que incluya agua, alimentos, una linterna y mantas. Para más información sobre condiciones de carretera, visite cotrip.org. Foto de cortesía.

9 a.m. a 3 p.m. Para citas, consultas y preguntas, contacte a Judith Alvares al 970-989-3513.

County de negar la aplicación de Ascendigo Autism Services para un campamento de verano en Missouri Heights. Mike Samson Consultas médicas gratis Ascendigo y John Martin votaron en contra La Clínica del Pueblo ofrece Seguidores de Mantener de la propuesta, contrario a la consultas médicas gratis en Third Street Center el tercer sábado de cada Missouri Heights Rural están recomendación de su personal, mes, incluyendo este sábado 17 de celebrando la decisión de los mientras Tom Jankovsky votó a julio. Las consultas son proveídas de comisionados de Garfield favor de Ascendigo Ranch. el Sol del Valle • Conector de comunidad • 1 al 7 de julio, 2021 • 13

Preparados y en alerta máxima Por James Steindler Traducción por Dolores Duarte

Los incendios se desatan uno tras otro, y los habitantes de Colorado lo saben por el humo en el aire antes de escuchar las noticias. La sequía actual lo ha convertido en el décimo año más seco de los últimos 127, según el Sistema Nacional Integrado de Información sobre la Sequía (drought.org). Ya están apareciendo incendios forestales en todo el oeste de Estados Unidos y están en vigor restricciones de fase uno para los incendios en nuestra zona. "Este año estamos en alerta máxima", afirma el jefe de operaciones Mike Wagner, del Distrito de Protección contra Incendios Rural y de Carbondale (CRFPD). Añade que el equipo no está nervioso, pero sí preparado. El CRFPD utiliza el mismo horario de turnos que otros departamentos de bomberos regionales para estar sincronizados entre sí. Los bomberos están en el lugar las 24 horas del día, esperando para combatir las llamas. Un turno dura 48 horas y la rotación nunca se detiene durante la temporada de incendios. "El CRFPD [cubre] aproximadamente entre 300 y 320 millas cuadradas: Desde Missouri Heights hasta McClure Pass y

Donaciones por correo o en línea P.O. Box 399 Carbondale, CO 81623 970-510-3003 www.soprissun.com Executive Director Todd Chamberlin • 970-510-0246 adsales@soprissun.com Editor Raleigh Burleigh • 970-510-3003 news@soprissun.com Directora Artística: Ylice Golden Traductoras: Jacquelinne Castro y Dolores Duarte Distribucion: Crystal Tapp

Max Gibbons es un bombero con el Distrito de Protección contra Incendios Rural y de Carbondale. Foto por James Steindler.

hacia Marble, hasta básicamente el desvío de CMC y Blue Lake", dice Wagner. Sin embargo, si se les necesita en algún lugar, acudirán al llamado. "Tenemos que confiar los unos a los otros", dice, "no hay otra manera de hacer esto". Puso como ejemplo el incendio de Grizzly Creek: "Estuvimos allí en las primeras horas, más o menos, prestando ayuda mutua y participando en las fases iniciales; lo mismo ocurrió con el incendio de Lake Christine". Esas respuestas formaban parte de un acuerdo de ayuda mutua local entre departamentos vecinos, "y también tenemos lo que se llama

ayuda mutua de zona de montaña", dice Wagner, que abarca una región geográfica más amplia. Esto no para ahí, explica, "hay todo un sistema establecido con los gobiernos estatal y federal de un proceso de solicitud de recursos". Actualmente, a través de este sistema de red, dos empleados del CRFPD están ayudando en los incendios del suroeste de Colorado.

Mantener al mínimo los incendios pequeños

Toca madera (mientras haya ahí) porque en los últimos años el CRFPD no ha visto incendios dentro de su jurisdicción de la magnitud que han soportado los

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vecinos. "Hemos tenido muchos incendios que hemos mantenido reducidos", dice Wagner. "Ahora mismo, mientras hablamos, tenemos dos camiones de bomberos: uno en el extremo norte [del distrito] y otro en el extremo sur". Continúa explicando, "Su principal trabajo es, si tenemos un inicio de fuego, ser el ataque inicial y mantener al mínimo ese pequeño incendio". El equipo rastrea descargas eléctricas e informa de la latitud y longitud respectivas para comprobar si hay árboles ardiendo, donde brasas voladoras podrían encender un incendio forestal.

Miembros de la Mesa Directiva Linda Criswell • Klaus Kocher Kay Clarke • Lee Beck • Megan Tackett Gayle Wells • Donna Dayton • Terri Ritchie Eric Smith • Vanessa Porras The Sopris Sun, Inc. Es un miembro orgulloso del Distrito Creativo de Carbondale The Sopris Sun, Inc. es una 501(c)(3) organización benéfica sin fines de lucro. Contribuciones financieras son deducibles de impuestos. ¡ESCRÍBENOS! Para contribuir ideas y contenido al Sol del Valle, escribiéndonos a: sol@soprissun.com Para comprar espacio publicitario en español, inglés, o ambos, mándanos un correo electrónico a:

adsales@soprissun.com También se puede contactarnos llamando a 970-510-3003.

La problemática de bebidas y First Fridays

Por James Steindler

Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Como un recordatorio amistoso, beber alcohol no está permitido en lugares públicos y hacerlo no pone en riesgo solamente al consumidor, sino que también a los establecimientos que apoyan los First Friday (celebraciones de Carbondale, el primer viernes de cada mes). Se ven un poco convertidos en un delirio de beber, con amistades llevando bebidas de un lado para otro, consumiendo alcohol en la calle o en el parque. Es muy comprensible, con el cierre de la calle principal para autos y escenarios siendo construidos en Fourth Street Plaza, que los parámetros están algo borrosos. Pero no tengas miedo, The Sopris Sun está aquí para ayudarte a aclarar a dónde podrías llevar tu cerveza. Básicamente, siempre y cuando estés dentro de un área designada como a un establecimiento (incluyendo patios al lado de la calle), siéntase libre en consumir todo lo que guste, pero cuando se retire, la bebida que está activamente bebiendo no puede ir con usted. Ciertamente no ayudó por el bien de aclarar las cosas cuando el gobernador, Jared Polis, firmó una orden ejecutiva permitiendo a las barras y restaurantes a servir alcohol para llevar. Además, la

Asamblea General de Colorado ha extendido ese permiso hasta junio del 2026 — Polis firmó el proyecto de ley el 22 de junio. Las personas pueden hacer compras legalmente de bebida alcohólica mientras lo mantengan tapado hasta llegar a casa. La ley no aprueba el consumo en lugares públicos. “Será un poco confuso porque la calle está cerrada,” admite Andrea Stewart con la cámara de comercio de Carbondale, “pero el que esté cerrado no significa que el uso de alcohol esté bien.” “Deseamos un buen ambiente para First Friday.” Ella continúa, “Especialmente después de COVID, pero también queremos proteger a nuestros negocios y recordarle a la gente acerca de las licencias de alcohol.” Encima de eso, el primer viernes de mes no es solamente para adultos, sino que es un evento familiar de toda la comunidad. El código municipal de Carbondale dice: “es ilegal para cualquier persona poseer o consumir por recipiente abierto cualquier bebida alcohólica … en cualquier espacio público que sea definido en sección 10-7-10.” la sección 10-7-10 explica, “un lugar público significa cualquier lugar comúnmente o generalmente abierto al público, lugares los cuales el público en general pueda acudir,

o lugar accesible a los miembros del público general…” los cuales no sean propiedad privada. La cuadra 300 de la calle principal adyacente a Fourth Street Plaza son lugares públicos ya definidos en el código municipal. El consumo de alcohol es tolerado solamente en espacios donde una entidad solicita el permiso de servir alcohol, de esta manera la gente puede beber en un área designada temporalmente — el parque durante Mountain Fair, por ejemplo. Stewart reconoce que en el 2017 el comité de First Friday, una entidad de la cámara, consideró presionar por una excepción para el centro de la ciudad para que la gente pueda beber en la calle principal durante el evento. “Eso nunca llegó a un buen término,” ella dijo. Notablemente, la ciudad tuvo que crear una aplicación de “distrito de entretenimiento especial” en respuesta a la consulta del comité. La ciudad creó una aplicación pero la cámara puso los frenos y nunca la entregó. Actualmente, no hay ningún área legal para beber alcohol en el centro fuera de los negocios establecidos. Considerando que los primeros viernes del mes empujan barras más allá de su capacidad, algunas personas esperan que algún

Las festividades familiares de First Friday en Carbondale implican cerrar la calle principal. Importante es anotar que el cierre no significa que se puede consumir alcohol en lugares públicos. Foto por Joe Van Wyk. día habrá un área designada (quizás en Fourth Street Plaza) pero, por ahora, ese no es el caso — inclusive en los primeros viernes del mes. Desde una posición legal, una persona puede estar citada por beber un público — algo que se podría considerar en sí mismo. No solo los dobladores de leyes ponen el riesgo de acumular una multa, sino que también a los negocios que aportan también podrían sufrir aún más. Las barras y restaurantes son responsables de la bebida alcohólica que entra y sale de sus negocios. Cuando un cliente compra una bebida en un bar y lo lleva afuera para disfrutar (ilegalmente) en un lugar

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público, el lugar sirviendo puede ser considerado responsable de esa infracción. Sanciones, emitidas por la División de Control de Licor, pueden variar desde fuertes multas hasta la suspensión de licencia de alcohol — el cual puede acabar a las tabernas que amamos, cerrando sus puertas para siempre. La gente tampoco puede llevar adentro bebidas alcohólicas a un establecimiento y el hacer eso puede resultar en las consecuencias ya mencionadas hacia el negocio. “Amamos que la gente intente ayudar a los negocios,” Stewart declara, recordando a las personas al mismo tiempo de “ser conscientes.”

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¿Quiénes son los hermanos Huerta? Por Raleigh Burleigh Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro

Hay una nueva tienda de segunda mano en el pueblo, desbordando con tesoros. Desde muebles antiguos y candelabros decorativos hasta joyas, electrónicos clásicos, suministros de cocina y, por supuesto, mucha ropa. Huertas Brothers reemplazaron lo que era previamente Back Door Consignment, localizada detrás de Axkawa (Señor Taco Show) y Granetta Panini en Fourth Street y Colorado Avenue en Carbondale. “Abrir la tienda fue cumplir un sueño,” dijo Gil Huerta, el hermano del medio. Gil y su hermano menor, Marcos, llegaron a los Estados Unidos de adolescentes y han aprendido entusiastamente un puñado de oficios, incluyendo limpieza de alfombra, limpieza interna, paisajismo y albañilería. Al llegar al Roaring Fork Valley sin sus padres, trabajaron para apoyar sus necesidades básicas – el cual tomó precedencia sobre la academia, pero los hermanos no se quejaron. Ellos trabajan duro y viven vidas generosas y agradecidas. “Estas son las cosas más importantes que nuestros padres nos enseñaron,” dijo Gil. Muy a menudo, mientras desempeñan un trabajo como

limpieza de alfombra para casas en el valle, los hermanos han sido ofrecidos muebles. A veces, sus pagos son cosas en lugar de dinero. “Siempre,” dice Gil, “intentamos encontrar a personas que necesitan las cosas que nos han ofrecido, para ayudarlos.” Un trabajo en mayo del 2020 involucró ayudar a la dueña de Back Door Consignment para consolidar y mover sus mercancías. Dos meses dentro de la pandemia, la tienda estaba cerrando. Como la gente dice, cuando una puerta se cierra, otra se abre. Para Marcos y Gil, esta fue una oportunidad para asumir la renta e intercambiar su labor para recibir muchos de los artículos ya dentro de la tienda. Fue una decisión arriesgada que ellos abrazaron con entusiasmo. “Al principio, fue muy abrumador,” dijo Flor Moscoso. Ella conoció a los hermanos en Basalt High School y es ahora parte de la familia, dirigiendo la administración de la tienda de segunda mano. Con tiempo suficiente para limpiar y reorganizar, Huertas Brothers oficialmente abrió en julio del 2020. Durante el año 2021, con restricciones relacionadas con la pandemia disminuyendo, han visto un incremento estable en clientes y han estado pagando sus deudas

continuamente. “Nos dimos cuenta de que nuestros precios eran muy altos al principio, desde entonces los hemos ajustado.” “Nuestra visión es ayudar a todos, con precios bajos.” Marco añade con una sonrisa. “Intentamos ayudar a todos, hacerlos sentir feliz.” Desafortunadamente para los consignatarios de la tienda previa, sus cuentas no fueron trasladadas con este cambio de propiedad. No obstante, la tienda espera complacer a la gente. Una gran cantidad de descuentos han sido ofrecidos, así como el 30 por ciento de descuento a personas de mayor edad todos los viernes y sábados y ofertas especiales para les niñes durante la última semana de cada mes. Tampoco son tímidos para intercambiar con la gente que enserio necesite alguna cosa. “Nos gusta ayudar a la gente,” Gil repitió a menudo durante nuestra entrevista. Marcos reveló que no es raro para ellos regalar algún juguete a algún niño. Muchos de los artículos que se venden son adquiridos a través de subastas de unidades de venta. Donaciones de bienes también son bienvenidos. Aunque la tienda actualmente sigue un modelo de tienda de segunda mano, Moscoso dice que es posible que cambien a una tienda

Hermanos Marcos, José y Gil Huerta con Flor Moscoso. Foto por Raleigh Burleigh. de consignación eventualmente. “Lo hicimos, estamos aquí,” Gil sonríe aliviado. “Ahora lo único que falta es que las personas vengan a vernos.” Mientras su negocio crece, la familia espera integrarlo más con la comunidad, apoyando organizaciones sin fines de lucro y otras causas nobles. Huerta Brothers, la tienda de segunda mano, complementa Huerta Services – ofreciendo limpieza de ventanas, limpieza de alfombras, limpieza interior y otros trabajos prácticos. Con el sueño de abrir un restaurante más

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adelante, los hermanos jóvenes recientemente trajeron a su hermano mayor José. “Por la mayor parte, somos un negocio familiar.” Gil le informó a The Sopris Sun. “Tenemos algunos empleados y también los tratamos como familia, siempre comiendo juntos.” La tienda está abierta de 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. todos los días de la semana, “en cualquier caso que alguien necesite algo,” dice Gil. Para comunicarse con Huerta Services, llame al 970-710-1240.

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PaguE si factuRa EN LíNEa, Es faciL: usE EL Pago DE factuRas XPREss PaRa PagaR La factuRa DE utiLiDaDEs: Por favor, utilice el sistema de pago Xpress para hacer sus pagos de utlidades. Para hacer pagos, visite www.xpressbillpay.com o llame al 800-766-2350. El Ayuntamiento aceptará pagos para multas y permisos de construcción. actuaLizacióN iNtEgRaL DEL PLaN, EvENto “chaRt caRBoNDaLE” Es EL PRimER viERNEs: La primera oportunidad de participación comunitaria que lanza la actualización del Plan Integral de la Pueblo comenzará el 2 de julio en el primer viernes. Vengan para a la carpa del Pueblo para aprender sobre las oportunidades de participación. maNtéNgasE iNfoRmaDo - sistEma DE NotificacióN DEL PuEBLo: El sistema de notificación del Pueblo de Carbondale ya está funcionando. Al visitar el boton “Quiero” en www.carbondalegov.org, puede registrarse y elegir el tipo de información del Pueblo que desea recibir, incluye comunicados de prensa, eventos especiales, cortes de agua, oportunidades de empleo, posiciones para voluntarios, desarrollo comunitario e información de Carbondale en español. maNtENga EL coNsumo DE aLcohoL EN aREas DE NEgocios PERmitiDos y EvENtos EsPEciaLEs: El consumo de alcohol está permitido dentro de los bares y restaurantes con licencia, SOLAMENTE. El consumo de alcohol NO está permitido en el Parque de la Cuarta Calle o dentro del cierre de la calle más allá de los límites de los restaurantes con licencia. Gracias por mantenerlo a salvo este primer viernes. Evite los cargos por desbordamiento evitando el desbordamiento de la basura y el reciclaje. Se agregará una tarifa mínima de $25 por incidente a su factura mensual si su contenedor de basura o reciclaje no está completamente cerrado o si tiene material fuera de los contenedores el día de su recolección. Para obtener más información, visite www.carbondalegov.org/departments/utilities/ trash. Gracias por minimizar sus residuos.

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Who are the Huerta brothers?

By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor

There’s a new thrift store in town, overflowing with treasures. From antique furniture and decorative chandeliers to jewelry, vintage electronics, kitchen supplies and, of course, plenty of clothing. Huertas Brothers replaced what was previously Back Door Consignment, tucked behind Axkawa (Señor Taco Show) and Granetta Panini at Fourth Street and Colorado Avenue in Carbondale. “Opening the store was a dream-cometrue,” says Gil Huerta, the middle brother. Gil and his younger brother, Marcos, arrived in the United States as teenagers and have enthusiastically learned a handful of trades, including carpet cleaning, housekeeping, landscaping and masonry. Arriving in the Roaring Fork Valley without their parents, working to support their basic needs took precedence over academia, but the brothers aren’t complaining. They work hard and live generous and grateful lives. “These are the most important things that our parents taught us,” says Gil. Often, while performing a job like carpet cleaning for homes in the valley, the brothers are given furniture. Sometimes, their payment is in things rather than money. “Always,” Gil says, “we try to find people that need the things we are given, to help them out.” One job in May of 2020 involved helping the owner of Back Door Consignment to consolidate and move her wares. Two months into the pandemic, the store was closing. As they say, when one door closes, another opens.

For Marcos and Gil, this was an opportunity to take over the rent and trade labor for many of the items already inside. It was a risky decision that they met with enthusiasm. “At first, it was overwhelming,” says Flor Moscoso. She met the brothers at Basalt High School and is now a part of the family, leading the management of the thrift store. With ample time to clean and reorganize, Huertas Brothers officially opened in July of 2020. Over the past year, with pandemic-related restrictions subsiding, they’ve seen a steady increase in customers and are steadily paying off their debts. “We realized that our prices were too high in the beginning. We’ve since adjusted.” “Our vision is to help everybody with lower prices,” Marcos adds with a smile. “We try to help everybody, to make them feel happy.” To the dismay of the previous store’s consignors, accounts were not carried over with this change of ownership. Nonetheless, the store aims to please. A slew of discounts are offered, like 30 percent off for seniors on Fridays and Saturdays and special deals for children during the last week of every month. Neither are they shy to barter with folks that truly need an item. “We love to help people,” Gil repeated often during our interview. Marcos revealed that it is not uncommon for them to gift a toy to a child. Many of the items sold are acquired through storage unit auctions. Donations of goods are also welcomed. Although the store currently follows a thrift model, Moscoso says that it is possible they will switch to consignment eventually. “We did it, we’re here,” Gil smiles, relieved. “Now all that’s missing is for people to come

Huertas Brothers, a new second hand store in Carbondale, opened mid-pandemic without much fanfare. The business is incrementally seeing more customers and adjusting accordingly. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh. and see.” As their business ventures grow, the family looks forward to integrating with the community by supporting nonprofits and other noble causes. Huertas Brothers, the thrift store, compliments Huertas Services — offering window cleaning, carpet cleaning, housekeeping and other handy work. With dreams of opening a restaurant next, the younger brothers recently brought their older

brother José into the fold. “Mostly, we are a family business.” Gil informed The Sopris Sun. “We have a few employees and we treat them like family too, always eating together.” The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day of the week, “In case somebody needs something,” says Gil. To reach Huertas Services, call 970-710-1240.

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Idling your vehicle for over 10 seconds uses more fuel and produces more CO2 than simply restarting your engine. Unnecessary idling wastes money and contributes to climate change.

The Carbondale Police Department is accepting Police Officer applications.

The Towns of Basalt and Carbondale each have two-minute idling ordinances. When you are stopped, turn it oﬀ.

El departamento de policía de Carbondale está aceptando solicitudes para oﬁciales de policía

Salario para oficial de policía I empezando a $57,268 y para oficial de policía II a $64,129. Laterales bienvenidos a aplicar Perfil de posición, descripción del Position profile, job description and trabajo y formas de aplicación pueden ser obtenidas en application forms may be obtained www.carbondalegov.org at www.carbondalegov.org Starting salary for Police Officer I is $57,268 and for Police Officer II is $64,129. Laterals welcome to apply

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BASALT BUZZ

Katelyn Maley wins at state By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent

Last Saturday, at the state track and field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood, Basalt High School (BHS) sophomore Katelyn Maley won the girls' 1,600-meter race in Class 3A. Maley's events at state began on Thursday with a Longhorns third-place finish in the 3A girls' 4×800-meter relay, with teammates Sierra Bower and Ava Lane (also sophomores) and senior Kaitlin Boothe. They also set a new school record. Friday's events found Maley "not feeling 100 percent," she said, leaving her to finish second in the 3,200-meter run, with a time of 11 minutes, 6.31 seconds and then sixth in the 800, with a time of two minutes, 18.85 seconds. Allyson Decatur, in her sixth year as the Longhorns track and field head coach, said of Maley's Friday performances, "I actually think it's good that those things did happen on Friday because it gave her a chance to amp it up for Saturday and really say, 'Hey this is my last chance as a sophomore to go after a state championship.' She just went out with a bang." Coming into the 1,600-meter run on Saturday, Maley recalled, "I

came in hungry after getting second and sixth [on Friday] and really wanted to end my season with a bang, so when I was warming up, I just knew that I was going to give everything I had and just wanted to compete for the win and I wasn't really looking for an exact time. I had a rough time that I was shooting for, but I just wanted to be competitive, and it was my last race with Sierra, so it's fun to do it for the team, and it was awesome." Decatur said the reaction to Maley's win was overwhelmingly jubilant. "Everybody was completely overjoyed — crying, screaming, and hugging. Everybody was finding anyone and everyone that was a Longhorn, or in a purple shirt, and hugging them. It was pretty neat." Maley competes in cross country in the fall under the direction of Head Coach Ron Lund. Decatur credits Lund, who also works as an assistant distance coach for the track team, for doing "a fantastic job getting those girls to that level of performance." She considers herself more of a distance-runner, doing endurance training with a coach in the offseason and running with teammates Bower and Lane. "Running with [them] has been a big help. They are my motivation, and they're just so

fun to run with," Maley said. Maley thanked her parents Patrick and Kirsten, for their steadfast support over her athletic career. According to Maley, they have "come to every single one of my races, no matter how far away.” Her older sister and mentor, Megan, is a 2019 BHS graduate and Longhorns standout runner in her own right. Megan is now attending Scripps College in Claremont, California. This summer, Maley is looking ahead to college prospects, specifically those with cross country and track and field programs. She said that continuing her running career "has always been my goal." She also holds two Longhorns records among her many successes: the 800-meter (at two minutes, 15 seconds) and 400-meter runs (at 59 seconds). When Maley reflected on her season, culminating with winning at state in the 1,600, she said, "It's like the cherry on top. I have to remind myself that I put in the work, and I'm ready to put my stuff out there and see what I can do and push myself. Even if I blow up, I know I did the right thing in pushing myself because that's what learning is all about — pushing yourself to the max. I know that with the training I've done, that I'm ready to do that."

Basalt High School sophomore Katelyn Maley (#2) won the Class 3A girls' 1,600-meter run at the state track and field championships in Lakewood on June 26. Photo by Kristen Maley.

Coach Ron Lund with athletes Ava Lane, Katelyn Maley, Sierra Bower and Kaitlyn Boothe. Photo by Kristen Maley.

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Parking is a choke point in Marble’s motorizeduse conundrum

By Curtis Wackerle Aspen Journalism

Parking often lies near the heart of land-use debates, and that remains true for tensions around increasing offhighway vehicle traffic on backcountry roads near Marble that has officials looking toward a permit system to cap numbers. During an extended work session on June 15 and June 16 in the upper Crystal River Valley, Gunnison County’s Board of County Commissioners met with officials from the White River National Forest for a site visit to what’s essentially the trailhead where the Lead King Loop begins, at the base of Daniel’s Hill east of Beaver Lake. The intention of the visit was to scout potential locations for a lot where truck-trailers that haul in smaller motorized recreational vehicles could park, should a collaborative work group studying the issue settle on establishing a new parking area as a preferred direction. The site visit from the commissioners followed up a letter sent to forest officials asking for “concrete steps” toward a plan that

could be implemented by 2023 to limit motorized use and subsequent parking demand. The White River National Forest’s 2011 travel-management plan allows all types of motorized vehicles on Forest Service Roads 314 and 315, which form the loop and connect Marble with Schofield Pass and the historic settlement of Crystal. Use in Marble has exploded since that travelmanagement plan was approved, driven by a new breed of “side-byside” utility-terrain vehicles that go faster and carry more passengers. Also factoring into the increase is this: Since 2018, nearby Pitkin County has enforced an OHV ban on countymanaged roads, while the machines remain legal on a limited number of other road networks managed by the Forest Service in the Roaring Fork watershed. There is no designated parking near the Lead King Loop trailhead for the trucks and trailers needed to haul the machines. Many in Marble feel this has put the squeeze on their town, population 140, which has limited resources and infrastructure to handle the influx. Concerns about noise, dust,

speeding and too much bad behavior by too many visitors are at the forefront of local politics. The commissioners’ letter notes that the Forest Service is ultimately the entity responsible for the conditions flowing out of the Lead King Loop. “Although many of these impacts take place outside the boundaries of the White River National Forest, they are the direct result of the absence of suitable parking and policies that do not restrict the volume of motorized vehicles on the Lead King Loop,” the letter says. It asks officials with the White River “to partner with us to identify long-term solutions such as a suitable parking area near the trailhead and a permitting system.” But a parking area at the base of Daniel’s Hill carries its own challenges. Kevin Warner, the district ranger for the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District, cautioned that there are issues with occupied mining claims in the area that could complicate the proposal. And beyond that, there are residents in the area who might be unwilling to support a new parking lot and OHV staging area in the neighborhood. “Even there, you can’t put a parking

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OHV users load up their trailers near the entrance of the Mill Site Park on Tuesday, June 15. Photo by Curtis Wackerle for Aspen Journalism. lot in an area where it’s not going to be in reasonably close proximity to someone’s home,” Warner said. That said, the White River has “committed to the county that we will start that discussion up again,” Warner said, referencing previous discussions in 2015 about developing a parking lot in the area that fell through. Daniel’s Hill resident Teri Havens, who attended the June 16 site visit, said her read on the situation is that a proposal to develop a parking lot without a plan to limit and manage the volume of users on the Lead King Loop would be “very poorly received.” Suzy Meredith-Orr with the Crystal River Environmental Protection Association, who was also at the June 16 site visit, said her impression is that commissioners are working hard to find a solution. “My concern is that they will do so in a way that seeks to please many and consequently will not prioritize the impacts on residents, wildlife and the

environment sufficiently,” MeredithOrr wrote in an email.

“In a manner which is consistent with …” About a mile away, in the center of town, the greatest amount of available parking in Marble is at the main entrance to the Mill Site Park, where the remains of an early-20th century milling complex that produced the stone that made the Lincoln Memorial dot the forested landscape alongside the Crystal River. The remains include large towers of marble block that formed the bases for cranes that hauled giant pieces of stone, and pits that facilitated the cutting, sculpting and polishing of the blocks. On busy summer weekends, the parking lot often fills to capacity with trucks and trailers associated with Lead King Loop’s OHV users. In 2018, town officials proposed charging ATV users to park there, but they backed off

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after receiving legal advice that it would violate the covenants of the deed restriction to which the town agreed when it assumed ownership of the property from the Small Business Administration in 1981. That original deed includes the restriction that the land be used “solely for the operation of a public park in a manner which is consistent with the inclusion of said property in the National Register of Historic Places.” Any commercial uses are prohibited and the property could revert back to the SBA if the town fails to meet its obligations under the deed restriction. The deed was updated in 2003 as the town and the SBA entered into an expanded set of agreements governing the use of the park. Those responsibilities include ensuring “that the historic Mill Site Park has adequate parking and access available to the public in an area in and around the real property which is designated solely for this purpose.” The parking area must be “clearly marked and maintained” by the town. The agreement further specifies that the parking shall be in the area off Third Street – which forms the beginning of Quarry Road – at the east entrance to the park. That is precisely the area where the OHV trailers are parking. With no budget to hire a parkingenforcement officer –whom the town had hoped to fund via revenue from OHV parking – town officials say there is nothing they can do to prevent the trailers from parking there. Further, it’s preferable to funnel the trailers into one location, rather than having them parking illegally in other areas, according to Marble Mayor Ryan Vinciguerra. The town is planning to place a kiosk in Mill Site Park’s parking area that includes etiquette and education tips for OHV riders, as well as a map directing them to the Lead King Loop trails. An effort to raise a corps of volunteers who would assist in the education effort this summer is also underway.

Alex Menard of Marble, a local history expert, explains the process workers used to finish marble blocks, standing next to the remains of an early 20th century milling complex that is now the Mill Site Park. Photo by Curtis Wackerle for Aspen Journalism.

“We are missing some of that infrastructure in town that I feel could go a long way, if we could get some good information out there,” Vinciguerra said at an evening work session with the Gunnison commissioners. The town remains engaged in the pursuit of amending the deed restriction and covenants that would give it more flexibility in managing the parking areas. Vinciguerra is proposing to move the park’s “main entrance” around the corner to Park Street – the main road into town – where there are a half-dozen or so diagonal parking spaces (with the possibility for more to be built), freeing up the east side of the park for ATVs. But changing anything about the deed

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The meeting, held at Marble Community Church, marked the first time that the two boards had gotten together since the Gunnison commissioners passed a resolution last month fixing a language error in a prior document that allows OHVs to use the portion of County Road 3 that connects the town to the Forest Service roads. Under pressure from residents who wanted the county to ban the machines on its road, commissioners instead established a sunset clause of Dec. 31, although they said on June 15 they would be willing to extend the allowance another year if they felt progress was being made toward the ultimate long-term solution. The key to making that work is establishing what the community wants its future to be in terms of recreational experience, said White River National Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams, who spoke at the June 15 meeting. “What is the desired future we want up here?” he asked. “Whatever it is, let’s get agreement on that and then we work backwards.” If less motorized use is the goal, he said, a permitting system or fee structure could be brought to bear – just as White River National Forest has been doing at Vail Pass, Hanging Lake, Conundrum Hot Springs and other high-use recreation areas. “We have all those tools at our disposal,” Fitzwilliams said. “None of them happen overnight – they take some time.” But he echoed a sentiment shared by others that it is important that federal, county and town officials keep working together. John Armstrong, president of the Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association, spoke of the recreational experience becoming so degraded by motorized overcrowding on the loop, even local OHV enthusiasts – to say

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nothing of hikers, bikers and equestrians – are now steering clear. It’s difficult to quantify the displaced user group, he noted. “I don’t want to have to make a reservation three months in advance to do my wildflower walk,” Armstrong said. “But if I am going to be driving up there, that will probably be our future.” Marble resident Daniel Szmiot – who said his first time driving the Lead King Loop was 51 years ago and his most recent trip was Monday – said that with so many new visitors in recent years, “we don’t even use the town, the roads, anything up here on the weekends.” He added: “We let the tourists tear it up and then we go out Monday through Friday.” He said the advent of social media had brought in hoards of people who lack understanding and respect for the local community. “There has got to be a new normal, and I hope it’s not laced with a lot of regulations and you have to have a special permit for this,” he said. Commissioner Jonathan Houck also ruminated on how social media culture has changed how people are introduced to wilderness and how they interact with it. “It’s tough because there are more people than ever that want a piece of this experience,” he said, “but they want it quick, easy and ‘I want to post it so you can see.’ It’s very different than wanting an experience and it’s internal – almost all experiences now are external. It’s an odd new normal we are dealing with.”

New road-safety analysis coming On June 1 – the same date that Gunnison County commissioners sent their letter to the U.S. Forest Service asking for concrete steps – Warner, district ranger, announced to participants in the monthly working group conference call that he had engaged the Forest Service’s Denver-based regional office to help out with a fresh study of safety conditions on the Lead King Loop.

The road-safety analysis, which will likely be conducted in July, will look at the potential for accidents involving motorized users and other recreators on the loop. It will involve a study of road conditions and traffic counts and will result in a set of recommendations on how to improve safety, which could include a suite of potential management changes. The drive to launch the study came “from the public concerns that have been expressed pretty vocally more recently,” Warner said. “One of the concerns I was hearing was that because of the (OHV) use, that it was no longer safe. Well, OK, we should try to figure that out.” Forest Service rangers, who will be patrolling the loop this summer thanks to a $10,000 contribution from the county and town, will also be doing “recreation impact monitoring,” looking for signs of environmental harm that could be attributed to recreation, including trails branching off the designated route, trash left out and impacts from camping and human waste. The ranger district has also been reaching out to soil scientists and wildlife experts to get ahold of the most current research involving OHV impacts. All of this will be moving forward this summer in the hopes that gathering as much data as possible will help facilitate the future-vision conversation. “We’ve been doing this for 20 years now, having to manage massive amounts of people in a small area,” Fitzwilliams said at the June 15 work session, referencing other high-use recreation areas in the forest. “Our experience is that if you touch something, getting common info and data we can all agree on is so important.” Aspen Journalism is an independent nonprofit news organization. See www.aspenjournalism. org for more.

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WRITERS ON THE RANGE by John Horning

Last spring, at the height of some of the most anxiety-ridden moments of the pandemic, my father read a poem to me over the phone. He’s 89 this year, and while he’s vibrant and healthy, I don’t take for granted any opportunity to hear his voice – especially when he’s reciting a poem. The poem, Mary Oliver’s “Spring”, describes the emergence of a black bear from its winter slumber. Oliver writes: “There is only one question: how to love this world.” This spring, as bruins emerged across the American West, I found myself wondering about the secret lives bears lead. As their hunger grows, do they imagine eating trout from a Rocky Mountain stream? Is it hunger pangs or some deeper yearning, perhaps to experience the new world, that drives bears from the

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comfort and warmth of their dens? I’ve been thinking about bears and how to love their world because bearmanagement-practices have been in the spotlight recently, a light that intensified after two people were killed by bears, one in Montana and one in Colorado. The death of those people was tragic. Yet, we must remember that fatal attacks remain rare. A bear does not wake up in the morning, pack a rifle, and set out to kill a human being. Bears struggle to survive in an increasingly diminishing wild that brings them in contact with humans more frequently. Humanity’s mission, I believe, is not to kill them but to find ways to coexist. On April 30, Montana Republican Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill that allows hunters to use hounds to hunt black bears in the spring, when they’re with cubs and ravenous for food. This is the same governor who illegally trapped and killed one of Yellowstone’s iconic wolves. One of the bills’ key sponsors, state Senator Tom MacGillivray, offered a consistent refrain about bears: “Over the last seven, eight years we’ve seen a dramatic decrease in the whitetail population, and, interestingly enough, a dramatic increase in the black bear population,” he said. “This bill helps to balance that out.” Not a shred of science supports this contention. There’s a long-standing war on carnivores and blaming bears is a convenient excuse for what ails the deer and the deer hunter’s world.

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In reality, a complex host of factors including habitat loss due to sprawl, climate change and other dynamics are to blame. Meanwhile, in Colorado, a federal judge struck down a controversial plan supported by the state’s wildlife agency, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department, to “study” whether killing black bears – and mountain lions – would benefit mule deer. Sadly, the judge’s ruling denying federal funding of the bear-killing plan came too late for the dozens of Colorado bears that were killed in the study, one the agency’s scientists had to know was laden with anti-carnivore bias. Though Colorado and Montana are worlds apart on the political spectrum, the hostility towards bears and other carnivores is a tie that binds, whether it originates in a state legislature or in the state agency charged with managing wildlife. At a time when the attitudes of most Montanans, Coloradans and Americans at large are shifting dramatically to favor greater coexistence with fanged creatures, those in power over the lives of wild animals are digging in their heels. Instead of figuring out how to live with them, Montana and Colorado are making it easier to kill bears. The word “poetry” comes from the Greek word “poetes,” meaning “to create.” Whenever possible, I believe we should attempt to create opportunities for all life to thrive. It pains me that often those at the state level responsible

for overseeing the management of wildlife seem to take more pleasure in the destruction of bears than in figuring out better ways for humans to coexist with them. Wildlife management needs a new reason to exist, one that isn’t based on killing. Its mission might read like this: “We aim to protect wildlife, making no distinction between predator and prey. We aim to enhance that sense of wonder most of us experience when we see animals in the wild.” And, instead of taking more courses in traditional wildlife management, the profession might consider reading some of the best American poetry inspired by nature and the creatures that depend on still-wild places. They could start with Mary Oliver’s ”Spring”. (https://bit. ly/3qxPIsR) Bear cub in Basalt. R.J. Gallagher Jr.

Mama and cub in Snowmass. Photo courtesy of Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition John Horning is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He is the executive director of WildEarth Guardians.

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If I’m ever offered a phone call from memory, I’ll be able to reach my parents, order takeout or check the price on a new Tacoma. It helps that, as Jeanne Souldern observed in her 2019 analysis “When Caller ID tells all”, there was a time when, “if you wanted to call a fellow Carbondale resident, you only had to know the last four numbers.” She was talking about 1941, when the 963 prefix (or Woodlawn 3, the late John Robin Sutherland informed me) was first created. But it was also true in 1995, when the 970 area code split off from 303 and I was just beginning to use the telephone. My childhood friends didn’t usually bother with the “963”

when sharing their home phone numbers (most of which, I imagine, are now disconnected – though sometimes I’m tempted to test that). Memorizing my parents’ 945 work numbers was made simple by their similarity: 6535 for Valley View Hospital; 6544 for Bighorn Toyota. The only other Glenwood number I kept in my head was the Springs Theatre’s extra-easy 945-4000, while Movieland taught me the 920 prefix. Yes, youngsters, if you didn’t have a newspaper handy you used to have to call the theatre and listen to a long pre-recorded message to get the show times. That childhood simplicity was strained when larger institutions started using 384, cracked when the new kid in middle school had a 704 number, and finally shattered when cell phones brought us 948, 618, 319 and all the rest – although few prominent officials managed to nab particularly easy-to-remember cell numbers, a fact I only discovered much later when my job at the Post Independent warranted calling police and fire chiefs directly. Meanwhile, most of the 963 numbers still rattling around

in my head are for businesses – whether I worked for them, wanted to check the soup of the day or both. I’m kinda bummed that Honey Butter didn’t keep the Red Rock Diner’s 4111, and the demise of Planted Earth undermines the coincidence of its 1731 being an anagram of Eagle Crest’s 1173. Gavin Dahl once suggested that the Historical Society ought to have 1888 – the year of Carbondale’s founding – as its phone number, only for me to inform him that the number was already taken by Beijing Tokyo. When my mom discontinued our old landline, I opted to have it transferred to my cell phone. I still sometimes get calls for her, as well as confusion from folks who don’t expect to get a text from a 963 number. Venmo won’t accept it as a valid cell number, and I’ve had to choose my provider by who will support it. Still, I cling to it like some folks do with their sopris.net emails, both for the connection to Carbondale and because it’s still written on my stuffed animals’ tags. The reality is, though, that most of us don’t even look at phone numbers anymore, other

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than when we’re entering them into our contacts. We Google a business and just tap on the call button. I may be prone to nostalgia, but I’m all for this particular convenience. My contacts are backed up online, so barring the cinematic prison call or getting stranded somewhere that actually has a pay phone, I really don’t have to worry about remembering them. And honestly, I think there’s a distinct possibility that the whole concept of phone numbers will go by the wayside as we transition to services like WhatsApp, Facebook and Zoom which use other forms of authentication and are less prone to spam calls. So why am I bringing this up now? Well, mandatory 10-digit dialing is coming to most area codes, including 970, at the end of October. For the aforementioned reasons, it’s likely to be a minor inconvenience for most people. But the change is notable for one reason: it makes room for the 988 suicide and mental health crisis hotline. And that’s a number worth memorizing.

10-digit dialing for 988 implementation Beginning Oct. 24, 2021, consumers must dial 10-digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls. On and after this date, local calls dialed with only seven digits may not be completed. Beginning July 16, 2022, dialing “988” will route calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) — a move championed by former Sentator Cory Gardner. In the meantime, the lifeline is available at suicidepreventionlifeline.org and 1-800-273-8255. The NSPL is a national network of approximately 170 localand state-funded crisis centers managed by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which manages the Veterans Crisis Line. Veterans and service members may reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing 1 after dialing, visiting veteranscrisisline.net, or texting 838255.

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PARTING SHOTS

Governor Jared Polis visited the Roaring Fork Valley during on a busy Sunday, June 27; signing bills in Silverthorne, Basalt and Eagle. At the Basalt Vista Affordable House Community, Polis met with officials from Pitkin County, Holy Cross Energy board members and Habitat for Humanity representatives. Two bills were signed, the first (HB21-1271) supports local governments with grants for innovative affordable housing strategies; the second (SB21-060) aims to expand broadband access and affordability and was presented by Representative Dylan Roberts (left). Before zooming off to Eagle, Polis joined a tribute to essential workers at the Benedict Music Tent in Aspen. Photos by Raleigh Burleigh.

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