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By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor
Folks may fondly remember Carbondale Art’s Light the Night with Love HeART Walk, a community celebration that took place in February. In a similar vein, yet wholly different, Carbondale Arts is partnering with entertainment company Art of Air to bring to life another “immersive experience,” this time with circus performers and other artists converging at 13 Moons Ranch, south of Carbondale. “The immersive experience concept is kind of a zeitgeist happening around the world right now,” explained Art of Air founder Ariana Gradow, herself an aerialist. The movement gained popularity with large-scale installations including Meow Wolf in New Mexico, and became extra relevant in the context of a pandemic. “How do we interact with each other and art and theater in a way that’s safe and fun?” Gradow pondered. This four-day immersive, outdoor art show celebrates the four archetypal elements (fire, water, earth and air) with a variety of performance and visual arts, including acrobatics, sculpture, dance, music, puppeteering, poetry and storytelling. Worldclass entertainers, including fire contortionist Jordan Remar, will travel from afar to contribute their talents thanks to Gradow’s connections with the circus circuit. The event will also feature a special cacao ceremony and sound healing journey on the evening of Sept. 22, honoring the fall equinox. Otherwise, ticketed access is staggered by the half hour to keep folks moving through the experience along a halfmile trail. Spectators should dress appropriately, with tennis shoes, warm layers and a flashlight/headlamp for late slots, and anticipate for an hour and a half of meandering entertainment. On Saturday, Sept. 25, Convergent Circus will conclude with a dance party (ticketed separately). Local bluegrass stars The Red Hill Rollers will kick off the show followed by Denver funk band The Copper Children. Volunteers are still needed and will be generously fed by the Redstone General Store. Shifts are four hours and include a ticket to the show on a separate night. Showtimes run from Sept. 22 through Sept. 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more, purchase tickets and volunteer at carbondalearts.com Ariana "Air" Gradow practices at 13 Moons for the upcoming Convergent Circus. Photo by Lauren O'Neil. More photos on page 17.
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MATURE CONTENT by Sue Zislis
The Carbondale (AARP) AgeFriendly Community Initiative (CAFCI) works to help make Carbondale friendlier for people of all ages. Sue Zislis, a retired physical therapist, is a member of Senior Matters’ Board of Directors and CAFCI’s steering committee. Promoting Universal Design principles has been a rewarding part of her career. (Ron Kokish for CAFCI) Mom’s stamina, sure-footedness and confidence for planning outings had been steadily declining for years. However, her expectations for, and insistence upon, participation in a fully engaged life remained robust. When she was able to pull herself together, step out into the world and participate, she beamed with the pride of accomplishment. There was palpable exhilaration when she could make it happen. She could still stand tall, walk and enjoy an outing as long as there were plenty of places
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to sit and rest along the way. She never wasted an opportunity to stop and regroup. If there weren’t enough benches, she would sometimes abruptly cut the outing short. The decision was non-negotiable and often accompanied by a public display of crankiness. Dammit, right now she needs to go home and put her feet up. The abrupt change from beaming grandma to grumpy old lady seemed rooted in a devastating realization. She saw that her ability to live the life she still desperately wanted was clearly waning. Some years ago, mom planned to visit us for the first time since we had moved away. She made no secret of how much she missed us and was excited to tour our new community. Flowers were blooming, weather was ideal, kids were on spring break and I was determined that mom’s rare visit wouldn’t be limited to our safely accessible home. In the weeks before her arrival, I took the kids on field trips to pre-rate sites for grandma-worthiness. It was unanimous. The zoo was perfect, with creative enclosures, unique gardens, rescued animals and a kitschy ice cream shop at the far end. We knew she would LOVE this outdoor day with the grandkids, except for one itty-bitty issue. There were hardly any benches in the right places. Most were by junk food vendors and trash cans. These benches were more enticing to flies and wasps than hot, tired grandmas. Few benches were in the shade. Zero benches were along the paths that
RFSD board election This letter is in support of Kenny Teitler for Roaring Fork School District School Board District A. Being a former teacher, Kenny knows what it takes to keep quality teachers in the classroom. He knows that teachers need time with students and time to create and develop the lessons that ensure all students achieve their highest potential. Kenny knows that teachers need a livable wage in order to stay in the valley and raise their families. Kenny has been the voice for all students and parents for years. As a former English Language Acquisition (ELA) teacher, Kenny fought for his students and the parents of his students to ensure they were an integral part of the learning community. I know that, as a school board member, Kenny will continue to make sure the voices of all are heard and valued. As the Roaring Fork School District continues to explore new curriculum for students, retaining and attracting quality teachers and supporting staff and how best to spend taxpayer money, Kenny will listen to all sides of an issue, explore all possibilities and keep the needs of all students, teachers and community in mind. As a former colleague and now as a friend, I can say that Kenny adds value to every person and community organization he is involved with. I know that the value he will add to the
might be most challenging for a huffing, puffing grandma working hard to reach Monkey Village atop a sunny hill. Apparently, a bench near a vendor was the primary criterion for placement. So, benches were present, but not many were functional for our purposes. Exhausted, elated and showing off her new walking shoes, mom arrived on the eagerly anticipated day. With a broad smile, she gave generous hugs to all who would hold still. She ooh-ed and ahh-ed over our home. Mom unpacked multiple, beautifully-wrapped gifts for everyone. And then she saw it, parked in a corner of the living room, my solution to the bench problem: a rented wheelchair. The color instantly drained from her happy grandma face. She was crushed, angry, offended; aghast that I apparently thought she was... “handicapped.” Mom was not a crier. In my lifetime, I had seen her cry only a few, very memorable times. But right there in my living room, standing over a mountain of gifts, mom turned her back toward me and sobbed with profound sadness. I heard myself screaming inside my own head “OH, my kingdom for a few benches in the right places, DAMMIT.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in four persons has some kind of disability. With ever-larger proportions of our population becoming older adults, those numbers are likely to increase.
Roaring Fork School District School Board will help to ensure that the district is living up to the students, teachers, parents and community’s expectations of what great schools should be. Rhonda Tatham Former RFCEA President Former CMS Teacher
Redistricting v. Boebert Preliminary maps drawn by the Colorado state legislature’s bipartisan redistricting committee are out and they could mean bad news for Third Congressional District (CD3) Representative Lauren Boebert. If she continues to make her home in Silt, Boebert could face a very tough reelection campaign next year. Before the 2020 census, Colorado had seven congressional districts with Democrats enjoying a four to three advantage. Census numbers tell us the state now deserves eight seats. A new district from Adams County to Greeley is contemplated. The new maps show CD3 essentially cut in two, with the northern part extending all the way from the Utah border to (and including) the current Second Congressional District that contains Boulder and Fort Collins. The southern section runs from Grand Junction to Pueblo. That southern district will remain safely Republican. Grand Junction has always been a GOP stronghold and Pueblo has become one. Pueblo used to be a Democratic, blue collar,
Quality of life is often impacted in such a way that safe, independent mobility is a challenge, just as it was for mom. For her, like for so many others, community mobility was not just a functional issue, but an issue of self-esteem and overall well-being. Think you don’t need to worry about such “special needs”? Do you plan to stay engaged in this community as you age? Might anyone in your family ever be advised to go walking to help recover from illness or injury? Do you sometimes have outof-town guests who struggle with altitude adjustment and hotterthan-average weather? All these folks can have more confidence and challenge themselves to participate in community life when they know there is an occasional, predictable place to sit and rest. Well-placed benches send a message that our town acknowledges the vast diversity of abilities among its residents and guests. Each bench has an intangible placard: “It’s ok. You are welcome here. We’ve got your back.” What a fabulous gesture of goodwill. That person with either a temporary or a permanent disability is a person first. A person like mom, most of whose needs are no different from yours: namely, the need for social interaction, respect and access to community resources that enable engagement. Mature Content is a monthly feature from the Carbondale AARP Age Friendly Community Initiative (CAFCI)
union city, but the decline of the steel industry and the general disaffection of the working class away from the party of FDR have turned it into more of a Colorado Springs-like redneck town. CD2 is Joe Neguse’s district, a very popular Democrat with his name on some important pieces of legislation, like the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act which would protect the Thompson Divide and other areas from oil and gas development. If his district is combined with the Republican-leaning northern CD3, Neguse isn’t likely to cede his seat. What do you think Boebert’s chances are of carrying Boulder and Fort Collins? There are a lot of educated voters there and Boebert’s base tends to be from the GED crowd. Hell, Boebert couldn’t even win her home county, Garfield County, in last year’s election. If she wants to keep a seat, she’d better move south.
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New York Pizza rises to the occasion By Geneviéve Villamizar Sopris Sun Correspondent
Need a fresh reason to brave the big-box development on 133? Well, there’s a new “slice of local” on Highway 133 to support! Aspen and El Jebel’s New York Pizza is tossing the dough and spreading sauces at their newest eatery, a few doors north of City Market and next to the new Ming’s Cafe location. “We had a soft opening with friends, family and walk-ins on July 7 but didn’t open officially until July 9. We didn’t have a grand opening,” said manager/co-owner Ryan Baldwin. But, the craziness came out anyway and can be viewed on their Facebook page. In what is perhaps the tightest drone flying ever, the camera flies OUT of the pizza oven, through the party and out onto the street where Byron Turner loads up and takes off on what may be the town’s first-ever e-bike pizza delivery. “While managing in the El Jebel location,” said Ryan, “we had a lot of customers express a want for us to be a part of the Carbondale community.” The “we” Ryan refers to includes Kevin Jones and Earl Rodgers, who co-own the other locations. All three have a hand in Carbondale. “We’re very excited to be here. We love the vibe, it’s very fun, and there are a lot of happy customers,” Ryan added. At a time when some businesses are closing shop due to a dearth of employees, New York Pizza exerts enough of a draw to rally a team. “Our staff is amazing and we are very thankful to have them, as it is hard to find help in the food industry at the moment,” Ryan said. “We offer ski pass assistance, we have a good environment to work in — our kitchen is open so they don’t get stuck in the back, they get to talk to people. They dig it.” Walking in on a recent midweek afternoon, around 3:30 p.m., the camaraderie is obvious among staff and patrons. Huge
New York Pizza deliveryman, Clay, shuttles pizza to a nearby grumbling tummy. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh. flatscreen TVs air a multitude of sporting events. The bar is full and the conversations are chill. The pizza counter displays a rotation of thin-crust pizzas with every veggie color of the rainbow and a multitude of proteins. Heated by the slice, or whole custom pizzas: the choices are infinite. Up and down the valley, New York Pizza is known for its huge slices. Whole pies range from 12 inches to two feet across. “This location has the largest space between the three shops, so we decided to bring in some new menu items and specials,” said Ryan. “Our Coors beer batter chicken tenders have been a big hit with our customers so far.” Dipping sauces span the flavor spectrum, from habanero, extra hot to tempered with mango. BBQ sauces travel the map from Korea to Carolina Gold. And of course, you’ll find the usual suspects, too — buffalo, garlic parmesan and Asian peanut.
Tap your inner Cro-magnon with a Mountain Primal burger made from Scottish Highland cattle, raised right here, in Emma. Recognizing we aren’t all carnivores, the Carbondale eatery offers veggie burgers, too, and an array of 10 inch sammies. The beer taps flow with micros and the lighter beers, and “we are excited to share our frozen Mango and House Margaritas,” Ryan added. For the football season, burgers or beer-batter tenders and a beer are $15. Large pizzas of any kind, with a pitcher of suds, are $30. Expect karaoke beginning in October, if you’re brave enough. New York Pizza joins solid company, alongside Peppino’s and Whitehouse on Main Street. All three pizzerias have bike parking, patio seating and hit different pizza notes, whether it’s the sauce, the crust or the local owners we know and cherish. Let’s show some ‘Bonedale love and support all three.
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SCUTTLEBUTT Rock blasting Rockfall mitigation work continues on Hwy. 133. On Sept. 17, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., expect a one hour hold in both directions due to rock blasting at MM 48 south of Redstone — Hunter’s Loop. Blasting will occur again the weeks of Sept. 20 and Sept. 27 at Hunter’s Loop, but those exact dates and times are not yet available. Check cotrip.org for updates.
CDOT hiring The Colorado Department of Transportation is holding career fairs around the state over the next five weeks, seeking permanent and temporary full-time and part-time highway maintenance workers. Career fairs will be held in Gypsum (10519 U.S. 6) on Sept. 23 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Glenwood Springs (202 Centennial St.) on Sept. 28 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Grand Junction (2328 G Road) on Sept. 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Projects needed Roaring Fork Leadership recently engaged with Colorado State University to examine the Roaring Fork Valley’s civic capacity. Results from a recent study indicate that the Roaring Fork Valley is struggling to make progress on meeting challenges in cooperative, equitable and democratic ways. Organizations and individuals with
ideas for civic projects (responding to issues such as transportation, child-care availability, housing, food security, education and mental health, for example) are encouraged to submit a proposal at bit.ly/ RFLCivics
Water seminar The Colorado River District will host a seminar “Wake-up Call on the Colorado River” on Oct. 1 at Colorado Mesa University. The seminar will address the harsh drought conditions experienced throughout the region over the past year. To register for virtual or in-person attendance visit, coloradoriverdistrict.org
Hike, hope, heal Aspen Strong will honor loved ones lost to suicide with an event on Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mollie Gibson Park in Aspen. The event includes a hike up Smuggler, where signs will be left along the way to commemorate our losses. Aspen Strong is calling on friends and family to submit their loved ones’ names and a quote or photo to info@aspenstrong.org
Photo contest Wilderness Workshop is calling on all photographers and lovers of the Crystal River Valley to submit photos for their Crystal River Photo Contest. According
to a press release, “the photographs will support our efforts to preserve and protect the Crystal River.” The winner will be announced at Wilderness Workshop’s Community Party at Sopris Park on Friday, Sept. 24. Entries are due by Sept. 20 and should be sent to info@wildernessworkshop.org
Wolf plates The Rocky Mountain Wolf Project is attempting to create a new Colorado license plate that, if successful, will provide recurring revenue to fund programs that foster living in harmony with wolves and other wildlife. The special plate is black and white with a wolf graphic in the center and the words “BORN TO BE WILD” along the bottom. Colorado requires proof that at least 3,000 people with vehicles registered in the state will purchase the plate before they will make it available. Check it out at wolfplate.org
Shuffle race Literacy Outreach’s annual Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy returns this year on Oct. 2. Due to chaos in the Glenwood Canyon, this year’s course was modified to start and finish at the No Name rest area, exit 119. Instead of a 5K and half-marathon, this year’s race will be a five mile run, beginning at 9 a.m. The entry fee
Marble boasts a new roadside attraction for tourists and locals alike. About 3.5 miles up the quarry road, the public can view the new above-ground Yule Creek marble quarry operations. Running above the quarry road parking lot, Colorado Stone Quarries has opened a quarter-mile trail that looks down on the quarry operation and across Yule Creek. The trail runs along the old haul road that was put through when the historic quarries reopened in 1990. Note: If you head up, be on the lookout for marble-haul trucks on their way down. Photo by Lynn Burton. is $30 and includes “one way-cool, long sleeve tee-shirt” designed by a local artist. Plus, each racer gets five playing cards with a $100 reward for best poker hand! Register at bit.ly/ LiteracyOutreach
They say it’s your birthday Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Al Draina, Riley Marshall and Eaden Shantay (Sept. 16); Vanessa Anthes, Smith Blanchard, Eric Gross,
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42nd Aspen Filmfest offers a view of the world
By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent
Aspen Film's flagship event, the Aspen Filmfest, will run from Sept. 21 through Sept. 26 and returns with in-person screenings at three theatre venues: at the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale and at the Wheeler Opera House and the Metropolitan's Isis Theatre in Aspen. Susan Wrubel, Aspen Film's executive and artistic director, starts curating films in January for the festival. "There's always a buzz around what's purported for the Venice, Telluride and Toronto [film festivals], which is the fall trifecta that really kicks off festival season again for the new year," she shared. Wrubel recently celebrated her fourth year with the nonprofit organization. Aspen Film's high-profile events, in addition to the Filmfest, include the Aspen Academy Screenings in December and an Oscar-qualifying shorts film festival, Aspen Shortsfest, in April. The festival lineup is by invitation only and this year offers a narrowed selection of 15 films instead of 20 films, as in previous years. In its 42nd year, this will be the first time the festival is being held since the passing of Aspen Film co-founder Ellen Kohner Hunt. She died at her home in Aspen on Jan. 25, 2021, at the age of 79. On Sept. 23, the Wheeler Opera House will present Ellenfest Community Night, an evening honoring Kohner Hunt's legacy. The festivities kick off at 4 p.m. with an hors d'oeuvres reception, followed by a tribute to Kohner Hunt at 5 p.m. The tribute will feature a recorded program of friends sharing memories, as well as a screening of many of Kohner Hunt's favorite short films. Then, at 7 p.m., there will be a meet-and-greet
with Aspen filmmaker, photographer and pilot Dirk Braun for his debut film: "Flying Boat". An 8 p.m. screening of the film will follow. "Flying Boat" will also have a Sept. 26 screening at 5 p.m. at Carbondale's Crystal Theatre. A flying boat, Braun explained, "is the proper term for the hulled seaplane, which is different than a floatplane which is a modified land airplane." "Flying Boat" takes a deep-dive into the lives of ten pilots who own and fly a Grumman Albatross. The Albatross is an American aircraft with a large twin-radial engine. This “amphibious seaplane” was initially used by the United States armed forces for open ocean search and rescue missions. Braun said, "What's special about the Albatross is that they've been used for so many different things. You know, 70 years later they are still the best design. There's never been a more diversely capable machine ever made." At the end of July, "Flying Boat" premiered at Wisconsin's 68th annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh international air show. It was part of the film lineup at the outdoor Fly-In Theatre, presented by the Ford Motor Company. "I think of aviation, in general, as being ubiquitous, yet esoteric.” Braun reflected, “People are mostly unaware of its culture and how widespread it is, consciously." Braun said that Pan American Airlines was the first airline to offer long-distance travel. Braun said Pan American commissioned flying boats to be made, "And they were, indeed, the ones that went across the Atlantic and Pacific first." He focuses on the Grumman Albatross in the film, saying the last one used for passenger transport was also flown by Pan American Airlines. The “Golden Years of Aviation,” Braun said, "was a celebrated time to fly. People appreciated
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Filmmaker Dirk Braun, pictured here partially outside of a Grumman Albatross, took in New York City's sites while flying over the Hudson River. Photo courtesy of FLYING BOAT/FlyingBoatFilm.com it as a thing to do. They didn't take it for granted, it wasn't just a commodity, and it wasn't just as efficient and practical; it was a romantic experience." Tom Casey, one of the pilots featured in the film, has been Braun's father's friend since kindergarten. Ironically, Casey was restoring an Albatross. Casey got Braun in touch with other pilots and, he said, "I realized there was a small, tight-knit community. They have different aspirations and ambitions as to why they fly them. Instead of making it a fact-driven film, I made it more of a character-driven film and an emotionally-driven film, and I explored their interests and aspirations." Braun said that the film "is a view into a world that you essentially didn't know existed."
Festival passes and individual tickets may be purchased at aspenfilm.org Wrubel said, at the Wheeler Opera House, “You will not be able to access tickets, or a pass, without first showing a negative COVID test within 72 hours or a vaccine card. You will get a wristband, which shows that you have a negative COVID test or vaccination, then you'll be allowed into the Wheeler." The Crystal Theatre will not accept a negative COVID test, only proof of vaccination, and screenings are limited to 50 seats. The Aspen Filmfest is also seeking volunteers. You can sign up to volunteer at bit.ly/ AspenFilmVolunteer
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CARBONDALE REPORT
Trustees talk business By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor
All Carbondale trustees were present at the regular meeting on Sept. 14 except Heather Henry. During public comments, three residents brought forward issues with the town’s trash hauler. Amy Krakow expressed confusion about overflow surcharges. Trustees clarified that Mountain Waste was directed to place a notice with details about what constitutes “overflow” on containers that are fined. Krakow’s neighbor had a similar concern. Patricia Savoy expressed frustration that residents can’t opt out of recycling without a monthly fee, given that she recycles at her place of work. “I’m sorry Patricia,” said Richardson. “We tried to come up with the best policy that worked for the most people.” Joyce Cohen joined by Zoom from Beaver Creek to talk about puppy mills, asking the Town to join a coalition that stands against the issue. Cohen recognized that Carbondale has no store that sells live animals, but urged trustees to pass a pre-emptive ordinance as a signal to the state. During “trustee comments,” Erica Sparhawk mentioned that she will be presenting about climate change on
a Colorado Municipal League panel with Colorado Communities for Climate Action. Marty Silverstein thanked the board and business community for supporting the Summer Music Series which concluded on Sept. 12. Remaining funds will help support Potato Day. Ben Bohmfalk announced that a new student trustee has been appointed and will start attending meetings, saying “I’m excited to have that student perspective back on the board.” Bohmfalk also attended a Garfield Clean Energy meeting and spoke to the success of their recent “Solarize” program which completed over 170 residential solar installations this year. Richardson announced that RFTA’s circulator bus now has a stop next to City Market. This addition has been highly requested in the comp plan process, particularly during the Spanish outreach meeting. “Those that have advocated for it, know that your voice has been heard,” said Richardson. The first of three main items on the agenda, Coventure Executive Director Mike Lowe met with trustees for an annual check-in. The business-incubator began as GlenX in 2017 and, according to the meeting’s packet, received a funding commitment of $20,000 per year for
three years from the Town. Last summer, Coventure successfully helped raise capital for companies like Carbondale-based Revel Bikes, which Lowe described as a “big win,” explaining that Revel Bikes transformed from a $2 million to $8 million company and doubled its work force. Nonetheless, services offered by Coventure, specifically as a coworking space and networking facilitator, undeniably took a hit during COVID. The major need that Coventure now seeks to address is the labor shortage. As their funding commitment from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade nears its conclusion, Coventure is exploring a partnership with the Colorado River Board of Cooperative Education Services for long-term financial sustainability. According to Lowe, this trade school/career center is already gaining buy-in from local high schools and will train students in cyber security, digital media and more traditional trades. As an example of the potential, he explained that Coventure currently has six tech company members seeking employees versed in the Python Programming Language. Internships through the trade school would directly match young adults with such companies. Lowe also spoke extensively about
Spring Born, a hydroponic lettuce operation near Silt. The company makes use of a 2.5-acre automated greenhouse design and recently hired 47 employees, said Lowe. “The commitment that the town made to us three years ago has been fulfilled and I am grateful,” he continued, asking that trustees extend the Town’s $20,000 funding commitment for one more year. Asked about the impetus for continued funding from the Town, Lowe explained it would support their back-to-work initiative. “It’s just sort of ironic,” he said. “It’s about employees now. It’s not about revenue. It’s not about customers. It’s about employees. And there’s gotta be a way to solve this. So, we’re gonna try.” Richardson explained that during the trustees’ work session on Sept. 21, they will look at budget goals and can add this request to their list for consideration. Next, the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce joined for an update. Executive Director Andrea Stewart explained that she’s been with the chamber for 13 years and is now chair of the Association of Colorado Chambers of Commerce. The Carbondale Chamber recently changed offices in the Third Street Center, retains a modest staff of two fulltime and one part-time employees and now has membership back up to pre-COVID numbers. Stewart requested increased
funding from the Town, from $20,000 to $50,000. “I think, as times have changed over the past year and a half, we’ve really proven ourselves,” She said, citing involvement in the Town’s Emergency Task Force. Additionally, $10,000 would specifically benefit First Friday promotion as FirstBank drops back after serving as the tradition’s fiscal sponsor for the past two years. Asked about the synergy between the Chamber and Coventure, Andrea explained that Coventure helps businesses get started and “then, when they flip the sign to ‘open,’ that’s where we step in,” helping to market and promote that business. The request for increased funding will also be considered at the Town’s next work session. At the conclusion of Tuesday’s meeting, trustees entered into executive session “for a conference with the town attorney concerning disputes that are the subject of pending or imminent court action…” The meeting packet indicates relation to the Dec. 24 police incident, the date of Michael Francisco’s arrest at City Market. Chief Kirk Wilson joined the trustees for this portion of the meeting. In other Town news, the Planning and Zoning Commission will elect a new chair and vice chair and will interview three prospective members for two available seats on Sept. 16.
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Stars, stripes and traffic lights
The intersection of Hwy 82 and CR 154 looking west on Hwy. 82. Photo by James Steindler. By James Steindler Contributing Editor
Weekly observers may have been surprised to see that on Sept. 13 the Garfield County commissioners convened their regular meeting within the county’s third district, at Silt Town Hall. First, the commissioners “ratified” the decision to send a letter to the Colorado Congressional Redistricting Committee regarding their dismay at the latest drafted redistricting map. The new redistricting map would incorporate Rifle, Silt, Glenwood Springs and Carbondale into Senate District 5, while only New Castle
and Parachute would remain in SD-8. House District 57 representative Perry Will, who would remain in his district under the proposed new plan, was present at the Sept. 7 meeting in Silt. “Splitting our county weakens our community. It weakens our shared policy concerns on public lands, agricultural issues, housing, environmental concerns, education, public health, water quality and transportation,” the letter asserts. “Proposing to divide and dilute Garfield County in the current manner is highly suspect and is obvious and blatant gerrymandering. It is sure to destroy our voice at the federal level and cannot stand.” Later, the county’s motor pool committee pitched that the board supplement the 2021 budget with $450,000 to afford 10 of the 40 vehicles slated for purchase in 2022. The reason being, according to the motor pool committee, the auto industry is struggling to keep up with production and getting ahead in the purchasing queue is important in order to be ahead in picking from an already limited fleet. “With the auto industry continuing to struggle with severe semiconductor chip shortages and auto manufacturer plant shutdowns around the country and globe,” reads the committee’s memo to the board, “the effects are projected to continue into next year and likely beyond.” Commissioner Tom Jankovsky made
a motion to permit the motor pool committee to commit up to half of their 2022 budget, which he estimated at roughly $2 million, to potentially purchase up to 20 vehicles before the end of the current fiscal year. The motion passed unanimously.
Sept. 7 regular meeting It may seem like a long time ago, but here are a couple of highlights from the commissioners’ first meeting in September. The three commissioners began the regular session by proclaiming Sept. 17, 2021 through Sept. 23, 2021 as “Constitution Week.” The proposal was brought to the commissioners by Linda Morcom of the Daughters of the Revolution chapter in Glenwood Springs, founded in 1961. Prior to ratifying the proposal, Chairman Martin asked Morcom why they should consider the proclamation. “Well, 234 years ago, the Constitution of the United States was drafted and this is to commemorate that event and bring back awareness of the constitution and what it means to our country,” replied Morcom. The commissioners posed for a picture with Morcom following their approval. The proclamation’s conclusion reads: “NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners do hereby acknowledge and proclaim
Sept.17 through Sept. 23, 2021, as CONSTITUTION WEEK in Garfield County, Colorado, and urge all citizens to study the Constitution and reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the rights and responsibilities which that privilege involves.” Next, the commissioners agreed to send a letter to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requesting there be additional signage at the intersection of Highway 82 and County Road 154, near Thunder River Market. The commissioners are concerned with the bend before the traffic light heading east on Highway 82. The arch in the road inhibits a driver’s view of the traffic light when coming from that direction. A recent Garfield County press release informs that the commissioners’ request is to have “CDOT post additional signage close to the intersection of Highway 82 and County Road 154, alerting motorists that the nearby traffic lights are changing to red. The yellow signs read, ‘be prepared to stop when flashing,’ and a yellow light at the top flashes when the upcoming traffic lights are about to change to red, notifying drivers that they must be ready to stop.” For recordings of these public meeting, including additional agenda items, or any archived commissioner meetings, visit: garfield-county.com/board-commissioners
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True Nature toasts to evolution
By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor
In March 2020, True Nature Healing Arts’ Peace Garden gained new appeal. Already, the meticulously-kept gardens were a sanctuary for connection and stillness within the bustle of downtown Carbondale. In the context of a pandemic, as so many beloved aspects of life turned on a dime, the garden remained a reliable haven — open during daylight hours, all days of the week and at no cost. On Wednesday, Sept. 22, the public has an opportunity to celebrate this community asset and the beginning of True Nature’s next chapter. From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., folks are welcome to “taste, sip and experience the magic of the Peace Garden and celebrate the first day of fall while honoring the True Nature Foundation.” The event posting on True Nature’s website elaborates that, for $75, guests will be treated to locallysourced “small bites” and cocktails alongside the bohemian melodies of world-folk duo Roma Ransom. Community partners include Jack Rabbit Hill Farm, Seed Peace, Green Boat Gardens, Western Culture Creamery & Farmstead and Lost Range CBD. For years, True Nature has marked the solstices and equinoxes with seasonal gatherings and
special offerings. This year, the occasion accompanies an official announcement: that of True Nature’s transition to a nonprofit foundation. True Nature Healing Arts has its humble origins on Main Street in Carbondale. Beginning in 2007, it was a nonprofit yoga studio situated next to the now-defunct food co-op in a building that also no longer exists. Later, the organization renovated a room at the Third Street Center before finding its current home. At this time, True Nature became a for-profit enterprise to accommodate the land purchase and construction of special garden features, like a reflexology path, and carefully-designed buildings. The property is now blooming with life and changes with each season. By early next year, founders Eaden and Deva Shantay will have donated their assets, namely the buildings and downtown property, to the True Nature Foundation. “True Nature was always meant to be a gift from us,” Eaden told The Sopris Sun. “It was very connected to our desire to heal ourselves and to alleviate our own personal suffering and extend that toward a space that could support others’ healing and alleviate others’ suffering.” Eaden shared with The Sopris Sun that he grew up witnessing mental illness affect his own family. His father, grandfather and great grandfather were all subjected to
electric shock therapies, and “two died in mental institutions.” From that sad root, Eaden was inspired to transform his life’s story by learning about holistic healing traditions from around the world. “True Nature is really this deep desire from me to find freedom and connect with community and find healing for myself and for others,” he said. “That’s really why this is here.” Eaden described the 14-yearold organization as having reached “early teenagehood” and praised the board of trustees that will guide the foundation as “beautiful human beings with deep experience in nonprofits, service, finance and business understanding.” Beneath the foundation’s umbrella will exist three for-profit enterprises — the spa, boutique and café — plus two nonprofit initiatives — the Peace Garden and educational programming. All proceeds from the for-profit aspects will be donated back to the foundation to help sustain the other services. Eaden continued, “We feel like we are at 5% of what our potential is as an organization. We feel that we’re at the beginning.” As it matures, the True Nature Foundation will gradually gain independence from Eaden and Deva “as the sole parents” with hopes of reaching an ever-wider circle of people within the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. Additionally, the
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True Nature's Peace Garden as seen from above. Courtesy photo.
foundation seeks to sustain staff with living wages relative to the Valley’s climbing expenses, “to take care of the people that are the heart and soul of this place.” “Having a foundation will allow this gift to be shared for many generations beyond our life expectancies,” said Eaden. “We’d like to create an endowment, we’d create more scholarships, we’d like to create a capital campaign to purchase land next to True Nature for retreat housing and larger food service.” The vision of True Nature expanding into an educational “campus of consciousness” is well underway. Eventually, Eaden would
like to see the center hosting teachers, teachings and students from around the world and representing all traditions in resonance with their core values: inspiration, connection, self-discovery and service. Supporters of the mission can toast to its evolution at the Garden Soirée on Sept. 22. Members of the foundation’s board of trustees will be present, enjoying the magic of the Peace Garden as it reaches an autumn crescendo. “Our deepest desire is to create a space where people can come to understand their purpose in this life and step into that,” concluded Eaden. “Share that with the world.”
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16 ENERGETIC ALIGNMENT
Author and mindfulness coach Jessica Barnum teaches mindfulness, meditation and yoga at the Carbondale Library for ages 60 and up from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The class is repeated for ages 18 and up from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. GOATS ON THE RANGE
Sutey Ranch, acquired by the Bureau of Land Management in 2017, is hosting weed-mitigating goats. Folks of all ages, but not dogs, are invited to learn about how goats can help improve the land, meeting at the trail parking lot at 5:30 p.m. For registration visit: wildernessworkshop.org BOOK TALK
Local author Sarah Chase Shaw discusses her book “On the Roof of the Rocky Mountains: the Botanical Legacy of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens” at Basalt Library at 6 p.m.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17
YOUR STORY, YOUR LIFE
Writer and historian Shelly Merrium hosts a writing group at the Glenwood Springs Library every first and third Friday of the month at 10 a.m. Folks are invited to share their stories and collaborate with others. For more info, call 970-945-5958. TRAIL REBUILD
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers improves a section of the Ute Trail in Aspen at 4 p.m. Sign up to help out at rfov.org ART OPENING
Carbondale Arts presents a group exhibition called “The Poetics of Sculpture” at the R2 Gallery, on display through Oct. 29. An outdoor artist talk introduces the show at 5:15 p.m. BIKE PARK JAM
Crown Mountain Park in El Jebel hosts BMX races and a jam session from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event includes free beverages, a food truck and live music.
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The Middle Colorado Watershed Council presents the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, their flagship fundraiser, at the new RiverStop interpretive center in Rifle — outdoors at 6:30 p.m. The films will also be available to view online through Sept. 22. To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/2X3oWhR
Carbondale Clay Center’s annual fall fundraiser, “Settings: Rooted in Clay”, takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $100 per person and includes one handcrafted plate by a local ceramic artist, dinner by chef Eli LaVaude, entertainment by The Grass Patties and access to a silent auction. Learn more at carbondaleclay.org/settings-2021
SOUND HEALING
Dr. Zachary Cashin will take folks for a sound healing journey in the Round Room at the Third Street Center beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are at davinikent.com CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “The Alpinist” at 7:30 p.m. through Monday, except at 5 p.m. on Sunday. “CODA” also shows on Saturday at 5 p.m. DANCE DEBUT
DanceAspen, Aspen’s newest dance company, performs at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are at aspenshowtix.com
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19
COFFMAN RANCH PARTY
Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT) celebrates the recently conserved Coffman Ranch with an open house celebration at the property from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. More info at avlt.org
Aether Apparel hosts the 5th annual Aether Games field day for adults at 11 a.m. Adults can sign-up a team of four to five members by paying a $500 entry fee. All proceeds go to Aspen Youth Center. For more information or to register a team email michaela@aspenyouthcenter.org
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True Nature invites you to celebrate the fall equinox from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with local spirits, snacks and music by Roma Ransom. Tickets are at truenaturehealingarts.com
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Mountain West Floral teaches folks how to make a fall bouquet with foraged leaves and natural elements at the Basalt Library from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Register by emailing laura@basaltlibrary.org
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20
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Beginning with cacao and flowing into bodily movement, Nicole Lindstrom is joined by Karla Hope Miller using gongs, crystal bowls and more for an immersive journey. The event is hosted at 13 Moons Ranch at 3 p.m. Tickets are at gldmnd.co
The City of Aspen hosts a free e-waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marolt Housing Parking Lot. E-waste includes almost anything with a plug or battery, but not smoke detectors, batteries or mercury bulbs. More info at cityofaspen.com The Satank Country Store Sale will be selling antique tools, farm equipment, books, furniture, clothes, dishes and much more. The sale is at 23 S. Cedar Street and open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carbondale Arts and Art of Air present the Convergence Circus at 13 Moons Ranch through Saturday with staggered viewing opportunities between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets are at carbondalearts.com
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Take a guided tour of True Nature’s Peace Garden at 4 p.m. with time for questions afterward. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com ECSTATIC DANCE
Alya Howe and Professor Chai lead a full moon ecstatic dance at The Heart Barn at 13 Moons Ranch from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CANYON TALK
Following the summer’s landslides in Glenwood Canyon, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers presents on infrastructure and water impacts at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required. MOON CRUISE
Join other cyclists for Carbondale’s Full Moon Cruise, departing from Sopris Park at 9 p.m.
CLIMATE PLAN
Carbondale residents are invited to discuss climate protection parameters in relation to the town’s comprehensive plan update. The event takes place at the Third Street Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Masks are required.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24 OLD WEST FEST
Ridgway’s Old West Fest runs through Sept. 26 with fun and educational events for all ages. Tickets are at ridgwayoldwestfest.org COMMUNITY PARTY
Wilderness Workshop hosts a community party in Sopris Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with performances by Aspen Santa Fé Ballet's Baile Folklórico, The Manitou Strings and Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears. The event is free, but registration is requested at wildernessworkshop.org
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by Dra. Maria Judith Alvarez Una de las principales quejas que llevan los pacientes a médicos de atención primaria es la dificultad para respirar. A menudo, la causa es un aumento de peso o un acondicionamiento aeróbico deficiente. Esta columna trata sobre causas más graves. Infecciones pulmonares: La neumonía generalmente ocurre como una complicación de una infección viral de las vías respiratorias superiores, como la influenza. Los síntomas clásicos además de la dificultad para respirar son: tos moderada a severa,
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Causas de dificultad respiratoria fiebre, escalofríos y, a veces, dolor en el pecho al respirar profundamente. Los síntomas pueden ser menos graves en la "neumonía pasajera", pero la neumonía puede ser grave y las personas aún mueren a causa de ella. La neumonía viral no responde a los antibióticos, pero la neumonía bacteriana sí. Si tiene algún síntoma de neumonía, cuanto antes sea diagnosticado y reciba el tratamiento adecuado, mejor. El asma: es una afección inflamatoria que causa espasmos de los conductos respiratorios en los pulmones, lo que resulta en sibilancias (ronquidos en el pecho) y dificultad para respirar. El asma puede ser fatal, así que si cree que puede tenerlo, busque ayuda profesional. El enfisema: es causado por la pérdida de los alvéolos (sacos de aire pequeños y delicados en los pulmones donde el oxígeno ingresa a la sangre). El tabaquismo, el humo de segunda mano y la contaminación del aire juegan un papel muy importante en esta enfermedad crónica y progresiva. El esfuerzo hace que los niveles de oxígeno bajen, lo que resulta en dificultad para respirar. Puede verificar su nivel de oxígeno comprando un oxímetro de dedo en cualquier farmacia y usándolo
mientras camina rápidamente (el nivel de oxígeno normal es superior al 90% en todo momento). La enfermedad de las arterias coronarias: (una placa aterosclerótica en las arterias del corazón) puede causar dificultad para respirar. Especialmente en las mujeres, la dificultad para respirar con o sin esfuerzo puede ser un síntoma de un ataque cardíaco. Arritmias cardíacas: En la fibrilación auricular y otras irregularidades cardíacas, el corazón late de forma irregular y/o muy rápida. Esto da como resultado un suministro ineficaz de oxígeno a los órganos y tejidos, lo que provoca dificultad para respirar con el esfuerzo y, a veces, en reposo. La insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva: ocurre cuando el músculo cardíaco se debilita por afecciones como la aterosclerosis o válvulas cardíacas cerradas o con fugas. La sangre y el líquido regresan a los pulmones, lo que provoca dificultad para respirar. Coágulos de sangre en el pulmón: El término médico para esto es embolia pulmonar, que puede causar dificultad para respirar en reposo o esfuerzo. Por lo general, se asocian con dolor en el pecho, pero no siempre, y pueden ser
fatales. Anemia: se refiere a un recuento bajo de glóbulos rojos. La causa más común es la deficiencia de hierro, debido a condiciones tales como períodos menstruales abundantes en mujeres premenopáusicas; o pérdida del tracto gastrointestinal por úlceras sangrantes, pólipos de colon o cáncer de colon. Los glóbulos rojos transportan oxígeno a los órganos y tejidos, y un recuento bajo de glóbulos rojos provoca dificultad para respirar con esfuerzo. Factores de salud mental: Un síntoma común de ansiedad es la sensación de que la persona no puede obtener una respiración profunda. En la ansiedad severa, como los ataques de pánico, las personas comienzan a respirar rápidamente, lo que hace que disminuya el nivel de dióxido de carbono en la sangre, lo que a su vez provoca entumecimiento y hormigueo en las extremidades. Aunque nadie muere por ataques de pánico, quien lo sufre siente que va a morir. El tratamiento consiste en respirar en una bolsa de papel, lo que hace que los niveles de CO2 vuelvan a la normalidad. El mensaje para llevar a casa es
este: muchas causas de dificultad para respirar son graves. Si tiene esta afección, consulte a un proveedor médico de manera urgente. Una de las características distintivas de la enfermedad del COVID-19 grave es el bajo nivel de oxígeno, que provoca dificultad para respirar. Nuevamente, cuanto antes sea diagnosticado y tratado, mejor. Aún mejor es la prevención, a través de la inmunización y cuando sea apropiado, distanciamiento social y el uso de cubrebocas. La clínica del pueblo estará ayudando en tres evento de vacunación siendo voluntarios en días y horarios que ayuden a nuestra comunidad como: - el domingo 26 de septiembre en la Iglesia Católica St. Mary en Rifle de 1 p.m. a 6 p.m. - el sábado 2 de octubre en La Iglesia Cristo La Roca en New Castle de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m. - y el domingo 24 de octubre en la Iglesia de San Esteban en Glenwood Springs de 1 p.m. a 5 p.m. Para más información llamar al 970-989-3513.
CHISME DEL PUEBLO Detonación de rocas Mitigación de desprendimiento de rocas continuará en la carretera 133 el 17 de septiembre entre las 11 a.m. y la 1 p.m., espere alrededor de una hora de retraso en ambos carriles debido a las detonaciones en MM 48 al sur de Redstone: Hunter’s Loop. Las detonaciones ocurrirán de nuevo el 20 de septiembre y el 27 de septiembre en Hunter’s Loop, pero los tiempos exactos no han sido determinados. Visite cotrip.org para actualizaciones.
Caminata con fe y sanación Aspen Strong organizara un evento el cual honorara a los seres queridos que hemos perdido por el suicidio el 25 de septiembre de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. en el parque Mollie Gibson en Aspen. El evento incluye una caminata en Smuggler, donde se dejarán señales en el camino para conmemorar nuestras pérdidas. Aspen Strong llama a amigues y familia para enviar el nombre de su ser querido junto con una cita y una foto.
Concurso de fotografía Wilderness Workshop llama a todos los fotógrafos y los amantes de Crystal River Valley para enviar sus fotografías para el concurso de fotografía Crystal River. El ganador será anunciado en la Fiesta Comunitaria de Wilderness Workshop en Sopris Park el viernes 24 de septiembre. Inscripciones deben ser entregadas el 20 de septiembre y deben ser enviadas a info@ wirldernessworkshop.org
Se necesitan proyectos Roaring Fork Leadership se ha involucrado con Colorado State University para examinar la capacidad cívica de Roaring Fork Valley. Los resultados de un estudio reciente indican que el Roaring Fork Valley ha estado batallando para hacer progreso enfrentando desafíos de modo cooperativo, equitativo y democrático. Organizaciones y individuos con ideas para proyectos cívicos (respondiendo a desafíos
como transportación, disponibilidad de cuidado infantil, alojamiento, seguridad alimentaria, educación y salud mental) son alentados apresentar una propuesta en bit.ly/RFLCivics
Placa de lobos El Rocky Mountain Wolf Project está intentando crear una nueva placa de Colorado que, si tiene éxito, proveerá ingresos recurrentes para financiar programas que fomenten la vida en armonía con los lobos y otra fauna silvestre. La placa especial será en blanco y negro con un lobo gráfico en el centro con las palabras “BORN TO BE WILD” en la parte del fondo. Colorado requiere prueba que al menos 3,000 personas con vehículos en el estado estén interesadas en comprar la placa. Visite wolfplate.org para más información.
Liderazgo latino Voces Unidas de las Montañas está buscando líderes Latines para participar en un foro comunitario y bilingüe en Morgridge Commons en Glenwood Springs el 25 de septiembre de 10:30 a.m. a 2:30 p.m. Voces Unidas se está aliando con COLOR, el Latino Caucus, Protégete y otras organizaciones para desarrollar la primera plataforma política Latine en el estado para poder identificar problemas regionales y prioridades legislativas informadas por la comunidad. Inscripciones son requeridas, para saber más visite vocesunidas.org
Carrera aleatoria La Carrera Aleatoria para la Literatura Glenwood Canyon de Literacy Outreach regresará este año el 2 de octubre. Debido al caos del Cañón de Glenwood, el rumbo de este año fue modificado para comenzar y terminar en el área de descanso de No Name, salida 119. En lugar del medio maratón de 5K, la competencia este año será una carrera de cinco millas, comenzando a las 9 a.m. El costo de la entrada es de $30 e incluye una camisa manga larga diseñada por un artista local. Además, cada
Dibujo por Larry Day. corredor recibirá cinco tarjetas de naipe con un premio de $100 para la mejor mano de póquer! Para inscribirse visite bit.ly/LiteracyOutreach
CDOT contratando El Departamento de Transporte de Colorado está organizando ferias de oficio por todo el estado por las siguientes cinco semanas, buscando trabajadores de medio tiempo o tiempo completo permanentes para mantenimiento de carreteras. Las ferias de oficio serán en Gypsum (10519 U.S. 6) el 23 de septiembre de 3 p.m. a 6 p.m., en Glenwood Springs (202 Centennial St.) el 28 de septiembre de 3 p.m. a 6 p.m. y en Grand Junction (2328 G Road) el 30 de septiembre de 3 p.m. a 6 p.m.
¡Súmate! Si usted tiene interés en el periodismo, sea como escritor, fotógrafo, dibujante o vendedor de anuncios, el Sol del Valle está buscando amplificar su equipo con talento local y entusiasmado. Tú nos puedes ayudar a cumplir nuestra misión de informar, inspirar y construir comunidad en el Valle Roaring Fork. Para aprender más, contacté a 970-510-3003 o raleigh@soprissun.com
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En este valle, es muy probable que todos conozcan o estén familiarizados con alguna persona que no haya nacido en los EE.UU. y que no tenga un estatus de residencia legal. Como el autor Francisco Cantú dice, “la frontera alcanza a todas las comunidades”. Para la recaudación de fondos anual el 7 de septiembre, la organización sin fines de lucro local English in Action (EIA), invito a Cantú y Ali Noorani, un experto en política de inmigracion y autor, para reunirse por primera vez y discutir el libro del otro al frente de una audiencia en vivo en el museo de arte de Aspen.
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Persevera, Paulina Antes que los autores subieron al escenario, Paulina Navas, quien fue recientemente contratada por EIA como la entrenadora de literatura digital, habló acerca de su experiencia al llegar al valle desde Colombia en el 2017. Comenzó el evento con una cita de Madre Teresa, “Nosotros mismos pensamos que lo que hacemos es solamente una gota en el océano, pero el océano sería menos por esa gota faltante”. Navas compartió con la audiencia como ella y su esposo tuvieron que huir de Colombia debido a “problemas de seguridad” en el trabajo de su esposo. “Tuvimos que abandonar nuestro país y comenzar nuestras vidas desde cero, incluyendo el idioma, en un país donde no conocíamos a nadie”. Navas describió una sensación de soledad al haber recién llegado a los Estados Unidos,
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Autor Ali Noorani presentó para un evento de English in Action. Foto por Klaus Kocher. el cual desapareció gracias a EIA. Navas se ha asociado con su tutor por “más de cuatro años, y vamos por más”, ella declaró, “nuestros tutores no son solamente nuestros consejeros o mentores. Nuestros tutores son y siempre serán nuestros amigos y, en efecto, nuestros guardianes en los EE.UU”. Mientras intentaba superar sus emociones, Navas le dijo a la multitud que sus padres una vez le habían dicho, “Persevera, Paulina”. Aunque la experiencia de Paulina es única, una historia similar es compartida por millones de incontables
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Muy lejos de la soledad En su libro, Cantú rinde homenaje a las personas desaparecidas. Muchos han fallecido al cruzar la frontera de EE.UU. y México, o han sido despojados de sus vidas e identidades por narcos (miembros de carteles de la droga). Cantú hizo una comparación con lo que escribió un historiador de la Segunda Guerra Mundial Timithy Snider con respecto a los genocidios en Alemania y Rusia, Continúa en la página 13
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Inmigrante desde la página 12 argumentando que, “es nuestro deber, como humanistas, regresar los números a personas”. El libro de Cantú establece sus experiencias como agente de campo, después agente de inteligencia, con la patrulla fronteriza de EE.UU. Sin embargo, la historia culmina después de que había salido de la patrulla fronteriza y comenzó a trabajar en una cafetería. Ahí, estableció un amistad con un hombre que trabajaba como un conserje en el mismo edificio y que terminó en procedimientos de deportación después de ser atrapado intentando volver a entrar al país. Después de casi una década de aventurarse a través de un sistema donde la deportación es el destino de millones, una amistad con una persona que se encontró con el mismo destino resonó con el autor de una manera completamente nueva. Para Cantú, es esa misma razón por la cuál organizaciones como EIA son tan valiosas. El pilar de la organización sin fines de lucro es un programa de tutoría uno a uno, en donde un hispanohablante nativo es asociado con un angloparlante. Desde que publicó su libro, Cantú ha dedicado tiempo para ayudar a la gente en custodia en centros de detención de inmigracion. La gente con la que interactúa es por mayor parte son solicitantes de asilo, esperando una decisión sobre su petición. Actualmente enseña en la University of Arizona y organiza un programa que lleva a estudiantes a la frontera cada verano. “Esa es mi manera de mantenerme al tanto de lo que está sucediendo”, afirmó él. “La mayoría de veces prestamos atención solamente a lo que pasa en el puerto de entrada”, dijo Cantú, “pero mientras más tiempo pasas ahí, más te das cuenta de cómo afecta al terreno completo, una región entera la cual altera el panorama y como la gente se mueve a través del espacio y también qué tipo de vidas son capaces de tener”.
Llegando al otro lado del pasillo “Lo que creo que es fascinante sobre Ali [Noorani] es que él es una persona que tiene conversaciones difíciles a través del pasillo, todo el tiempo”, dijo Cantú. El añadió que las destacas del libro de Noorani, “Cuando alguien tiene una relación personal — y pienso que esto se vincula con esta
Paulina Navas habló acerca de su experiencia al llegar al Valle desde Colombia en el 2017. Foto por Klaus Kocher.
organización, EIA — con un migrante o alguien que está directamente afectado por problemas fronterizos, pienso que rápidamente cambia su panorama y se hace más difícil para ese ‘otro’ grupo de personas cuando alguien que conoces tiene esa condición social”. Sobre el libro de Cantú, Noorani dijo, “verdaderamente conecto la historia de los migrantes, las personas que persiguen migrantes y las pólizas que lo hacen terrible para otros”. Noorani es el director ejecutivo de National Immigration Forum, fuera de Washington D.C., el cual “reúne la fe moderada y conservadora, la fuerza policial y los líderes de negocios junto con los creadores de pólizas y medios de comunicación en
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El potencial limitado de Cottonwood Pass
Por James Steindler Traducción por Dolores Duarte
Con el aumento de los cierres de la I-70, la gente que viaja entre Gypsum y Glenwood Springs se debate sobre a dónde girar cuando no puede tomar la vía principal a través del cañón. Residentes de ambos lados recurrieron a atravesar el Cottonwood Pass, pero fueron acompañados por grandes semirremolques y conductores inexpertos en medio de un tráfico desesperante. Según la directora de comunicaciones del Departamento de Transporte de Colorado (CDOT), Stacia Sellers, "el CDOT no recomienda el Cottonwood Pass como ruta alternativa". Ella continuó compartiendo la ruta alternativa prescrita por el CDOT, "Los automovilistas en dirección oeste desde el área metropolitana de Denver deben salir de la I-70 en la salida 205 (Silverthorne) y viajar hacia el norte por la Highway 9 de Colorado hacia Kremmling. Los viajeros continuarán hacia el oeste por la US Highway 40 y luego hacia el sur por la CO 13 para completar la ruta alternativa y volver a la I-70 en dirección oeste en Rifle (salida 90). Los viajeros en dirección este, pueden desviarse utilizando la misma ruta en sentido inverso". Sellers dijo que el CDOT prioriza la seguridad de los viajeros por encima de la comodidad y, "Estas son las rutas alternativas más seguras que pueden soportar el tráfico de la I-70, incluyendo a los camioneros, los vehículos recreativos y la gente que no tiene mucha experiencia conduciendo en pasos montañosos". En cualquier caso, los viajeros que van y vienen entre Glenwood Springs y Gypsum probablemente seguirán utilizando el Cottonwood Pass cuando la I-70 esté cerrada. Sin embargo, el paso está cerrado por temporadas. Con la llegada del invierno, el paso montañoso pronto será inaccesible hasta la primavera. "La carretera del Cottonwood Pass (10A) en
Foto por Will Sardinsky. sí misma tiene aproximadamente 15.5 millas en el condado de Eagle, con sólo 1.8 millas de esa carretera situadas en — y mantenidas por — el condado de Garfield", según un comunicado de prensa del condado de Garfield. "En total, el paso tiene alrededor de 26 millas entre la Highway 82 y Gypsum Creek Road". Debido a que la carretera es propiedad de los condados de Garfield y Eagle, el CDOT no asumiría la responsabilidad de las mejoras y, "Cualquier cambio en la carretera requeriría la participación del condado", dijo la representante del CDOT, Elise Thatcher. Los comisionados de los condados de Eagle y Garfield se reunieron el 10 de agosto en una sesión de trabajo conjunta para discutir el futuro del Cottonwood Pass. El presidente de la comisión del condado de Garfield, John Martin, inició la reunión diciendo: "No vamos a tomar una decisión final". Aseguró: "Estamos reuniendo información e intercambiando ideas y vamos a limitar los comentarios del público". La directora del CDOT, Shoshana M. Lew, se unió a la reunión por teléfono.
"Estamos viendo cómo estamos conectados en términos de mano de obra durante este cierre", señaló el miembro de la junta del condado de Eagle, Matt Scherr. El comisionado del condado de Garfield, Tom Jankovsky, hizo eco de la opinión de Scherr: "Tenemos 40,000 personas sólo aquí, y estoy seguro de que tienen 40,000 personas en el otro lado que van y vienen para hacer negocios. Ya sea para ver a un médico o por su trabajo", dijo Jankovsky, "es una gran salida para nosotros". Y concluyó: "Creo que el tema del Cottonwood Pass es importante". Ya en 2010, el costo estimado para una remodelación completa de la parte del condado de Eagle era de 47 millones de dólares para carriles de 11 pies con acotamientos de cuatro pies, y de hasta 66 millones de dólares para carriles de 12 pies con acotamientos de seis pies. El Cottonwood Pass se incluyó en la redacción del plan 2040 del CDOT, pero no se priorizó para la región del plan de transporte inter montañosa. Esta región se encuentra en la parte occidental de Colorado y se extiende hasta la frontera con Utah.
Incluye los condados de Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin y Summit. El ingeniero del condado de Eagle, Ben Gerdes, y el director de carreteras y puentes, John Harris, elaboraron una presentación para los comisionados de los condados de Eagle y Garfield. El plan identificó seis puntos a lo largo de la ruta que necesitarían un trabajo significativo para hacer la carretera más segura. El costo de los seis proyectos podría ascender a 15 millones de dólares. Entre lo más costoso de los seis proyectos, estaría la construcción en Blue Hill, que requeriría el cierre de la carretera durante las obras. Según el comunicado de prensa del condado de Eagle, "el proyecto de Blue Hill sería necesario para permitir que el paso se convierta en una carretera para todo el año". Sin embargo, continúa, "incluso si se completaran todos los proyectos propuestos, la carretera seguiría sin considerarse una ruta alternativa permanente a la I-70". Los comisionados estuvieron de acuerdo en que lo mejor es mantener la ruta como carretera del condado y no como carretera estatal. El aumento del uso de la ruta durante el cierre del Cañón Glenwood trajo consigo preocupaciones para las personas cuyas casas están a lo largo de la ruta y la vida silvestre en la zona, ambos no están acostumbrados a esa cantidad de tráfico. "Las carreteras del condado de Garfield que conducen al Cottonwood Pass no están diseñadas para soportar el aumento del volumen de tráfico, y muchas pasan incómodamente cerca de las casas y las propiedades de los ranchos", se lee en un comunicado de prensa del condado de Garfield. Al final, todos coincidieron en que la financiación federal y estatal sería esencial para sacar adelante cualquier proyecto propuesto. "No va a ser una ruta comercial", dijo el presidente del condado de Garfield, John Martin. "Simplemente no puede serlo. La oficina del sheriff se quedaría sin grúas".
Resultados de pruebas exigen análisis
Por Jeanne Souldern Traducción por Dolores Duarte
de tercero, quinto y séptimo completo. Según Baca-Oehlert, grado en lectura y escritura cuando el personal de la CEA y que administra pruebas de habló con los padres, educadores y El 1 de septiembre, el matemáticas a los alumnos de estudiantes, su prioridad número Departamento de Educación de cuarto, sexto y octavo grado. uno era el aprendizaje. No querían Colorado (CDE) publicó los Los padres también tuvieron la que se les quitara tiempo de clase resultados de las evaluaciones oportunidad de que sus hijos para administrar las pruebas de estatales de 2021 de escuelas y realizaran tanto los exámenes de evaluación. Como resultado, distritos, incluyendo las Medidas matemáticas como los de lectura dijo, "sabíamos que habría varios de Éxito Académico de Colorado y escritura. índices de participación". (CMAS) en evaluaciones de Para los estudiantes que Amie Baca-Oehlert, literatura y matemáticas. El CDE presidenta de la Asociación de hicieron la prueba, Bacatambién publicó los resultados Educación de Colorado (CEA), Oehlert dijo que los resultados del PSAT (SAT preliminar) y del el mayor sindicato de profesores deben ser revisados con cierto SAT. del estado dijo que los educadores discernimiento y evitar hacer A principios de marzo, se mostraron aprensivos a la comparaciones con los resultados los legisladores de Colorado hora de administrar pruebas de las pruebas de años anteriores. introdujeron un proyecto de ley estandarizadas en un año de Explicó que "es una instantánea que reduciría la cantidad habitual aprendizaje interrumpido por la de un momento en el tiempo de de pruebas CMAS administradas pandemia del COVID-19. un año escolar muy perjudicial para los alumnos de tercero a Baca-Oehlert dijo que las y desafiante. Por lo tanto, octavo grado. El gobernador discrepancias en las experiencias necesitamos aplicar muchos más Jared Polis firmó el proyecto de de aprendizaje de los estudiantes puntos de datos y mucha más ley solicitando una exención al — dentro de los distritos escolares información para sacar cualquier Departamento de Educación de e incluso dentro de las escuelas conclusión sobre el aprendizaje los Estados Unidos (ED). — no eran poco comunes. Ella y lo que sucedió. Ciertamente, A finales de marzo, la exención tiene tres hijos y dijo: "Tuvieron no deberíamos usar esto como federal, concedida por el ED, tres experiencias muy diferentes, el único indicador de cómo fue permitió a Colorado abandonar con el número de cuarentenas, el aprendizaje durante el año todas las pruebas de estudios cuando estuvieron realmente en COVID". El CDE ofreció esta sociales y recortar todas las el aprendizaje en persona, etc. consideración para interpretar pruebas de ciencias, excepto para Eso ocurrió en todo el estado". Los padres también podían los resultados de las pruebas: los estudiantes de octavo grado. La exención permitió que el optar por que sus hijos no "Los resultados de la primavera de estado examinara a los alumnos participaran en los exámenes por 2021 pueden utilizarse como una 14 • el Sol del Valle • soprissun.com/espanol/ • 16 al 22 septiembre de 2021
Los resultados de las pruebas del año escolar de 2021 fueron notablemente impactados por el aprendizaje interrumpido. Foto por Laurel Smith. comprobación de la temperatura para identificar dónde la pandemia puede haber impactado diferencialmente el aprendizaje en los grupos de estudiantes de Colorado y como una línea de base para apoyar la evaluación de los futuros esfuerzos de recuperación de COVID-19". Y aunque no sea una sorpresa que los resultados de las pruebas CMAS de 2021 hayan fluctuado con respecto a la norma, BacaOehlert sugirió que los distritos
escolares pueden discernir información importante sobre el año de aprendizaje interrumpido. Ella dijo: "Al final, esto debe ser sobre lo que estamos viendo para obtener una mejor imagen de donde nuestros estudiantes están en y lo que tenemos que hacer para apoyarlos en el futuro". Para ver los resultados completos del CMAS, PSAT y SAT a nivel estatal, distrital y escolar, visita: cde.state.co.us/ assessment/cmas
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Fall foliage and viewing tips
By Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV)
Trail know-how Like all deciduous trees, aspen leaves begin to turn from green to yellow in the fall with a decrease in photosynthetic activity that corresponds with gradually shorter days. The intense yellow formed by stands of aspen trees that contrast against a backdrop of green evergreens and blue skies is an amazing visual experience that brings both locals and visitors to trails in droves every autumn. However, timing the peak foliage transition from green to yellow can be difficult, as local environmental factors can create conditions that cause leaves to turn at different rates. For example, wetter growing conditions during the Summer months can lead to an increased retention of green chlorophyll in aspen leaves longer into September and October. In general, aspen groves at higher elevations and those further to the north will turn more rapidly. In the Roaring Fork Valley, average peak viewing dates usually take place in late September. Happy leaf hunting!
Recent trail work Late August: In partnership
with the Town of Carbondale, RFOV was pleased to host Basalt Bike & Ski for three consecutive Monday evenings of trailwork to improve the B-Line Trail on Red Hill. Basalt Bike & Ski staff and affiliated community members worked diligently to armor three sections of the trail, improving this system’s sustainability, rideability and safety for advanced mountain bike users. Thanks to all who came out! Aug. 27: In collaboration with U.S. Forest Service and the Town of Marble, RFOV was thrilled to host the staff of Aspen Country Day School for a day of trail work at the Raspberry Creek Trail and Beaver Lake. Volunteers and staff worked to clear numerous sections of overgrown vegetation and rebuild water diversion structures. Thanks to all who participated! Sept. 9: In collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management, RFOV was excited to work with the staff of Independence Run and Hike to provide corridor and tread maintenance on the Lorax Trail outside of Carbondale. Volunteers worked diligently throughout an eight-hour day to prune overgrown vegetation, maintain water drainage structures and improve general tread quality on this popular trail.
Upcoming trail work
Sept. 17: In Collaboration with the City of Aspen and U.S. Forest Service, RFOV is delighted to invite volunteers to an evening trail restoration project on the Ute Trail at the base of Aspen Mountain. This evening project is an excellent after-work opportunity for young professionals looking to meet local peers with a similar stewardship ethic. Volunteers can expect to rebuild a series of rock steps and take part in the social hour afterward! We hope to see you there! Sept. 20: In partnership with Colorado Mountain College, the City of Glenwood Springs, U.S. Forest Service, Colorado Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Colorado Department of Transportation, Middle Colorado Watershed Council and Union Pacific, RFOV is excited to invite Volunteers to the Infrastructure and Water: Glenwood Canyon Town Hall, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Morgridge Commons, 815 Cooper Avenue, in Glenwood Springs. More information can be found at rfov.org/calendar
Focus on… Mt. Daly With an elevation of 13,305 feet, Mt. Daly is one of the most
Independence Run and Hike staff worked to build drainage structures to prevent erosion on the Lorax Trail outside of Carbondale on Sept. 9. Courtesy photo. dramatic and well-known peaks in the Roaring Fork Valley. The mountain can be seen clearly from areas such as Missouri Heights and Basalt Mountain but is perhaps most impressive when looked at from within Snowmass Village. Here, viewers can see the charismatic yellow stripe that cuts
diagonally across the face of the peak. This enormous and striking geologic feature is called a dike, usually formed when magma from an igneous intrusion flows into a large fissure of preexisting rock. Research a mountaineering route for Mt. Daly and go experience this unique geologic form first-hand!
Circus from cover
Carbondale Arts and Art of Air present the Convergent Circus at 13 Moons Ranch from Sept. 22 to Sept. 25 with staggered viewing opportunities between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday tickets include an equinox ceremony and Saturday will conclude with a separately-ticketed dance party. Volunteers are still needed to make the action happen. Tickets and more info are at carbondalearts.com Photos by Lauren O'Neil. THE SOPRIS SUN • Your weekly community connector • September 16-22, 2021 • 17
Every migrant, wherever they are from matters Far from alone
By James Steindler Contributing Editor
In this Valley, it’s likely that everyone knows or is acquainted with someone who was not born in the U.S. and does not have legal residency status. As author Francisco Cantú puts it, “The border reaches into every community.” For its annual fundraising benefit on Sept. 7, local nonprofit English In Action (EIA), invited Cantú and Ali Noorani, an immigration policy expert and author of “There goes the Neighborhood: How Communities Overcome Prejudice and Meet the Challenge of American Immigration”, to come together for the first time and discuss one another’s books in front of a live audience at the Aspen Art Museum.
Persevere, Paulina Before the authors took the stage, Paulina Navas, who was recently hired by EIA as their digital literacy coach, spoke about her experience coming from Columbia to the Valley in 2017. She opened with a quote from Mother Teresa, “We ourselves think that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean, but the ocean would be less because of that missing drop,” signifying the importance of every individual, and every relationship. Navas shared with the audience how she and her husband had to flee Columbia due to “security issues” around her husband’s work. “We had to leave our country and start our lives from scratch, including the language, in a country where we did not know a single person.” Navas described a sense of loneliness when they first moved to the U.S., which was chipped away at thanks to EIA. Navas has been partnered with her tutor for, “more than four years, and we are going for more,” she declared. “Our tutors are not only our counselors or mentors. Our tutors have been and will be our friends and, in effect, our USA-based parents.” While attempting to overcome her emotions, Navas told the crowd what her parents had once told her, “Persevere, Paulina.” While Navas’ experience is unique, a similar tale is shared by millions.
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In his book, “When a Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border”, Cantú pays tribute to the scores of people unaccounted for. Many have fatally failed to make it across the U.S.-Mexico border, or have been stripped of life and identity by narcos (drug cartel members). Cantú drew a comparison to what WWII historian Timothy Snider wrote regarding the genocides in Germany and Russia, urging that, “It is for us, as humanists, to turn the numbers back into people.” Cantú is his mother’s maiden name and their relationship comes up frequently throughout the book. She intended for Cantú to know his roots. His grandfather, on his mother’s side, was born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico around the time of the Mexican Revolution. Cantú’s great aunt would tell the story about taking the train with her family, and Cantú’s father (only a baby at the time), to escape the impending turmoil. Cantú’s mother was born in the U.S. and later, so was he. When Cantú was young, his mother took him to the U.S.-Mexico border. They crossed effortlessly through border-security from El Paso to Juárez. He notes in his book the good nature of the Mexican people in Juárez. Later in the book, he informs the reader that in 2010, Juárez was considered the “murder capital of the world” while, during the same period, the northern, and virtually connected, city of El Paso was named the safest city in the United States. Cantú’s book lays out his experiences as a field, and later intelligence, agent with the U.S. Border Patrol. His eyes were opened to the incredible, and often fatal, hardships people faced attempting to cross the border. However, the story culminates after he had left the Border Patrol and was working at a coffee shop. There, he befriended a man who worked as a janitor in the same building and who ended up in deportation proceedings after being caught trying to reenter the country. After nearly a decade of journeying through a system where deportation is the fate of millions, a friendship with
Reaching across the aisle
Sopris Sun reporter James Steindler interviews Ali Noorani during EIA's Summer Benefit on Sept. 7 at the Aspen Art Museum. Photo by Klaus Kocher. one person facing the same fate resonated with the author in a whole new way. To Cantú, that is why organizations such as EIA are so valuable. The mainstay of the nonprofit is the one-on-one tutoring program, where an English language learner is teamed up with an English speaker. The purpose, of course, is to learn English, but another intended consequence is that the pair will become life-long friends and get to know each other and their respective families. Since publishing his book, Cantú has spent time volunteering with folks in custody at an immigration detention center. The people he interacts with are mostly
asylum seekers, waiting for a ruling on their petition. He currently teaches at the University of Arizona and organizes a program that takes students to the border every summer. “That is my way of staying abreast of what’s going on,” he stated. “A lot of times we just pay attention to what happens at the port of entry,” said Cantú, “but the more time you spend down there, the more you realize how it affects an entire terrain, an entire region and alters the landscape and how people move through space and the kind of lives they are able to have.”
“What I think is fascinating about Ali [Noorani] is that he is somebody that has difficult conversations across the aisle, all the time,” said Cantú. He added that Noorani’s book highlights, “When somebody has a personal relationship — and I think this really ties into this organization, EIA — with a migrant or somebody who is directly affected by border issues, I think it very quickly changes their outlook and it becomes harder to ‘other’ that group of people when you know somebody from that walk of life.” Of Cantú’s book, Noorani stated, “It really wove together the story of migrants, the people who chase migrants and the policies that make it terrible for all of the above.” Noorani is the Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum, out of Washington D.C., which brings “together moderate and conservative faith, law enforcement and business leaders to weigh in with media and policy makers in support of practical and commonsense immigration, citizenship and integration policies.” “Our theory is that we always want to bring in the voices and the perspectives that are kind of missing from the debate,” said Noorani, “because ultimately, you’ve got to move Republican lawmakers and they're going to listen to the people that voted for them.” “I think the most important thing to do is volunteer or serve at an organization like EIA,” said Noorani, “but also to tell the story about how immigrants are contributing to communities, whether it’s Carbondale, Aspen or anywhere in-between.” Noorani has another book coming out in the spring called “Crossing Borders: the Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants”. In it, he writes about “how the migration debate around the world is weaponized to harden borders so that people are pinned against borders and used as political pawns,” Noorani told The Sopris Sun. “Then the question is, ‘how do you help people understand migration and borders in a different way?’” EIA’s Spet. 7 benefit brought in more than $400,000 for the organization to further its mission in service to the local migrant community.
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Youth project makes zine-scene By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent
According to Wikipedia, a zine (pronounced ZEEN) is a smallcirculation self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via a copy machine. Carbondale Arts (CA) Education Director Michael Stout hopes the Creative Apprentice Program: Zine Project, being offered to students ages 14 to 19, will make “zine” a popular word among Roaring Fork Valley youth. Stout will act as the lead artist for the CA program, which begins on Oct. 13. The zine presentation style appeals to Stout because of his roots as a graphic designer and visual artist. He said, "in terms of storytelling, it's an accessible, approachable format." A zine, Stout explained, "takes the idea of a magazine and scales it down. It has historically been associated with a DIY (DoIt-Yourself ) punk aesthetic. It traditionally uses a lot of analog craft, like Xeroxing, hand drawing, illustration, collage and those types of accessible and approachable mediums to generate the content." Because “the aesthetic is more analog,” Stout explained, some of the mediums and methods the
group will explore creating zines are hand drawing, hand lettering, exploring with collage and "maybe even using a typewriter." He also said, “They can create with some more traditional design software, print that out and manipulate it on the Xerox machine." Drawing upon his youth programming experiences with other arts nonprofits, Stout explained he decided to use an apprenticeship model and the program will pay students $12.50 an hour. It is an approach Stout would like to see used more often. He explained, "I felt like there is a gap in teen programming specifically and I appreciate paying artists their value — both professional and teen artists." CA Executive Director Amy Kimberly said of Stout's request for students to be paid, "I could see its importance. It felt like that could be a good move, so we were willing to make that commitment." Zine Project students will also join with The Sopris Sun's high school journalism program for a couple of workshops of mutual interest, like layout, writing and cartooning. CA will also collaborate with The Project Shop. Kimberly said, "We're trying to support that local business, which is printing. It seemed like we were in a good place to launch this program,
which would combine printing, art aspects and writing." Kelly Costello co-founded the nonprofit organization the Denver Zine Library (DZL) in 2003. Located in Denver's Five Points neighborhood, DZL offers zine-making workshops and has a lending library with about 20,000 zines in its archival collection. Costello, who publishes his zines under the name “Kelly Shortandqueer”, explained the many genres and subgenres within the zine universe. Some topics include: politics, visual arts, poetry, how-to, fiction, food, bikes and personal zines (known as perzines). Another benefit of creating zines, Costello said, is that you don't need an agent or publisher like you would in traditional mainstream publishing. "It's an excellent way to hear and get access to voices that aren't necessarily accessible," he said. One program aspect is career readiness. Stout said, "Some of the students may be interested in entering creative fields. This program will allow them to see how that profession works and start to see that kind of creative process; from having an idea in your head, generating that and thinking about how to execute it." Another goal is to understand collaboration in its broadest sense.
Courtesy image. "You may have an idea and want to put it out into the world — among your peers — and they can look at it and have a different perspective. Maybe that informs your process so that there's an iteration that happens," Stout said. Workshops will be presented by various artists in the Valley, with a range of skill sets, such as writing, journalism, printmaking, bookmaking, illustration and comics. Stout reflected, "Ideally, it's an introduction to different ways to tell stories." The program runs from Oct. 13 through Dec. 16 and meets
at the Carbondale Library’s Community Room. Classes are on Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. No class sessions will be held on Oct. 27, 28 nor Nov. 24 and 25. The application deadline is Sept. 20. Students must live in the Roaring Fork Valley and attend all sessions. For more CA Youth Zine Project information and application links visit bit.ly/ Zinesign-up
Garcia’s Market: a community anchor By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor
Editor’s note: By popular demand, this feature that debuted in el Sol del Valle (Sept. 9) has been translated into English for The Sopris Sun.
One could say that Carbondale’s restaurant-store Garcia’s Market is a community anchor. Every day, they welcome customers from all throughout the Valley coming for the specialty products and made-from-scratch meals. “Here, we make all of our own tortillas and salsas,” business owner Francisco Rivera explained. “Everything is made fresh.” Rivera, originally from Mexico, arrived in Colorado in 1998. For 11 years, he worked for the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority. He then became involved with Garcia’s Market. When the previous owners, Leti and Samuel, were selling the business, Rivera bought it – accepting the responsibility of maintaining it as a beloved community resource. He had experience working for a similar business in California. Garcia’s Market offers essential ingredients for homemade Mexican cuisine as well as staples from parts of Central America. This includes specialty meats from the store’s carnicería, dried chili peppers, foreign vegetables and all types of dry beans. Additionally, they sell culturally-relevant items like piñatas and Lotería game sets and also offer services like money transfers to other countries. Miriam prepares a hand-made pupusa, a popular food in her native El Salvador, at the Garcia’s Market restaurant in Luckily, and “thanks to God,” Rivera said, he recently secured Carbondale. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh. the property too. With help from a Glenwood Springs doctor helped to assure that no employees had to be laid off during the The Sopris Sun: “They treat me well, the chefs. And their that loaned him the money, Rivera purchased the building to most difficult months. Otherwise, business is humming. food is great.” assure that this cherished business could remain independent of Rivera expressed his gratitude for the support of the The kitchen’s renowned zest can be attributed to developer ambitions. community that frequents Garcia’s Market. He explained Gladys, a chef that has worked 15 years for Garcia’s Market. “If I hadn’t bought it, somebody else probably would have and it may have changed,” Rivera said. “There was significant interest by that even the new City Market hasn’t noticeably impacted The majority of her recipes are from Mexico, but they also them. He reasons that their products are specialty, and prepare recipes from other countries, like pupusas and investors in the property.” The pandemic, Rivera admits, has been a challenge but not City Market’s inventory didn’t encroach anymore on that Salvadoran breakfasts. With all the changes that have impacted Carbondale, insurmountable. While the restaurant portion of Garcia’s Market niche with their new store than they had previously. There are customers that visit Garcia’s Market once a Garcia’s Market remains a local favorite and Roaring Fork suffered during the lockdowns, the store gained extra business with so many people cooking at home. Plus, government assistance week or more often. One of them, José Guadalupe, told Valley mainstay. 20 • THE SOPRIS SUN • soprissun.com • September 16-22, 2021
Hundreds of wild horses captured in northwest CO
By Megan Webber Aspen Daily News
Editor’s note: This story is part of a collaboration between the Aspen Daily News and KDNK radio. For the audio story, visit tinyurl.com/ KDNKSandWashRoundup Standing on a hillside in the Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area, the breeze carries a thunderous boom from miles away, but there are no storm clouds in sight. It’s the sound of about a hundred horses hoofing the ground as they’re loaded into trailers, 40 at a time. The horses in the trailers are as wild as the sagebrush that grows in northwestern Colorado. They will be taken to a facility in Cañon City, where the Bureau of Land Management will hold them until they can be deemed fit for sale, adoption or long-term holding. Meg Fredrick, a photographer for the California-based wild horse and burro advocacy organization Return to Freedom, has spent the past seven years visiting the Sand Wash Basin and documenting the herds that roam the area. To see the horses that she’s come to love throughout their lives loaded into trailers and shipped far away is like having a broken leg, she said. Over time, she and the other advocates have gotten used to the pain. “We are numbed,” she said. “The energy from this land is gone. We hate it when we hear the cattle trucks in the morning because we know they’re taking away our babies.” The BLM announced on Aug. 27 that an emergency gather was necessary in the Sand Wash Basin due to drought conditions. In the first nine days of September, 631 horses were gathered. In its environmental assessment from Aug. 17 —
Photo by Molly Briggs/Aspen Daily News. which declared the situation an emergency — the BLM said it intended to gather 733 horses total, out of the 896 it found living inside the basin in July. Only 728 of those were found to be residing inside the herd management area, or HMA, and another 100 were found just outside. According to the BLM, an “appropriate management level” for horses inside the Sand Wash HMA is 163 to 362 wild horses, and removing 733 horses would get the population total to 163. The BLM announced that the Sand Wash gather had concluded Wednesday; however, the bureau announced the same day that it would begin gathering the wild horses outside the HMA. Also on Wednesday, the Sand Wash Advocacy Team, which assists the BLM with controlling herd populations within the HMA, identified 50 horses — 25 mares and 25 studs — to release back into the management area after treating the mares with fertility control, a common population management tool used to ensure that wild horse populations do not grow beyond the appropriate level. The horses were to be released on Saturday. Naysayers abound, including Gov. Polis Advocates like Fredrick believe that the BLM should not allow livestock to graze on wild horse
HMAs. In Sand Wash, four livestock grazing allotments overlap the HMA, allowing cows and sheep onto the land. The BLM allocates a certain amount of forage to livestock and wild horses, known as an animal unit month (AUM). One AUM is equivalent to one horse’s forage, one cow-calf pair or five sheep, and according to the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, BLM rangeland data shows that livestock has degraded the forage inside those overlapping allotments to the point where there should have been reductions in the number of livestock on the range. Brian Clopp, a photographer with the American Wild Horse Campaign, said he’s seen livestock numbers grow dramatically after wild horse roundups. “For every hundred cows, you have one wild horse at a minimum,” he said. “That would eliminate a lot of the excuses they’re doing for these gathers, where they take out a couple hundred horses and leave thousands of livestock — and then bring in more livestock once the horses are gone.” Advocates are not the only ones alarmed by the inconsistencies in the BLM’s data and decisions. Gov. Jared Polis and First Gentleman
Marlon Reis wrote a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and BLM Deputy Director of Policy and Programs Nada Wolff Culver on Aug. 30 to encourage a six-month moratorium on wild horse roundups. Despite the request, the Sand Wash gather continued as planned. “There remain legitimate concerns about the fate of gathered horses, and I believe that better collaboration with the state and advocates could improve assurances about their long-term well-being and the avoidance of any potential slaughter,” Polis wrote. “There have been concerns raised about how truly accurate the estimates are with respect to ecosystem herd carrying capacity, particularly with a nearly two-fold variability in the ‘Sand Wash Basin appropriate management level’ estimate. “Furthermore, the large scale of this roundup, and tactics employed, almost certainly creates the opportunity for unintended injuries and in particular for the separation of foals from mares,” the letter continued. Polis’ office denied a request for an interview with the Aspen Daily News via email on Sept. 3. On Thursday, Sept. 9, his office released a statement following the announced end of the Sand Wash gather. “While I wish this roundup hadn’t even started, I’m encouraged by the opportunity to chart a more humane course for our state’s beloved wild horses,” Polis said. “The outpouring we heard shows how much people care for the well-being of these iconic Colorado animals, and our administration can play a key role in engaging people who can work together to ensure the health and well-being of Colorado’s wild horses for generations to come.” For the full story, visit bit.ly/adnwildhorses
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The Town of Carbondale passed an ordinance prohibiting placement of trash for pickup before 6AM on collection day and empty containers must be brought in no later than 8PM the same day. Compost and trash cans need to be in a secure and enclosed area or must be bear resistant trash can. Trash cans should be approved/certified by the Inneragency Grizzly Committee. (Sec. 7-3-60)
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The smell of any food may attract bears. Keep garbage indoors until the morning of trash pickup and keep outdoor barbeque grills clean and odorless. It is best to keep windows and doors securely locked, especially at night. If a bear enters your home, open doors to leave the bear an escape route and leave the house if possible.
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Bears that make repeated visits to neighborhoods may need to be moved or euthanized. To keep your family and the bears safe, please remove any attractants and follow these tips and ordinances, until the bears hibernate in winter. Bears are 90% vegetarian and rarely hunt or kill animals, however, they are wild animals and can be unpredicatable. Do not approach any bear, especially cubs.
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PARTING SHOTS
Murals abound! Left: the community gathers to color Roaring Fork Audubon Society's new mural at the Third Street Center (still receiving donations). Top photo by Raleigh Burleigh, bottom photo by Nancy Peterson. Meanwhile (above), Carbondale Arts also received help with their new mural at Fourth and Main. Photo by Erin Cuseo.
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