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Volume 14, Number 26 | Aug. 4 - Aug. 10, 2022

Hilary Arens received third place in the women's wood splitting competition, but — as judges Dan Giese and Delia Bolster can attest — everyone had a stellar time. More Mountain Fair goodness in this week's paper. Photo by Will Sardinsky

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Ps and Qs By Jean Perry

Picture this: Cookie Monster sitting on a park bench looking out at the horizon and the thought bubble over his head reads: “Without my cookies, I’m just a monster.” That meme is exactly how I would describe politicians like Lauren Boebert; politicians who want to take away certain inalienable rights from their own constituents. I call them RAWR: Republicans Against Women’s Rights. And I have a word of caution for these “pro-lifers” who are packing in public: tread carefully when it comes to government interference in the rights of the individual. The other end of the spectrum is just as terrifying as women bleeding to death while trying to abort with a coat hanger — it is dystopian to the nth degree. Imagine if the government, in an effort to solve our biggest issue (overpopulation for those of you playing along at home), decided to mandate abortion after one child per family. Sounds barbaric?! Well, that is how the RAWR sound to me when they try to relate bible verses with real life healthcare issues — not to mention, an issue that is none of their business, the autonomy to decide what is best for our individual bodies. We won’t let emergency room doctors take organs out of a dead body in order to save a life

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(without consent), but now the Supreme Court will force a woman to risk her own life for an unknown outcome. It is hypocritical, to say the least, and not pro-life so much as anti-liberty. Why should a group of elderly misogynists (some of whom can’t even get pregnant) be deciding our future? They are no longer in their prime and obviously out of touch with the needs of our country. I would like to live in a society that values and trusts its individuals. A society that doesn’t thwart our own self-care. A society that walks the talk and protects everyone’s freedom. So, I have a plan to get these old guys to retire. I think the secret service should fake Joe Biden’s death. Whether of COVID, or a rock-star-style plane crash, or choking on a cookie, it doesn’t matter, if they think Joe has gone to Valhalla, maybe they will take stock of their own lives and go sit on the porch to reminisce with a cold glass of lemonade. I don’t mean to blame all the Baby Boomers for the state of our lives (and planet) right now, but if the implant fits… Joe is our fifth Boomer president and I, for one, would like to see someone under 70 apply for the job. I can’t remember another era where the spotlight followed one generation throughout their entire lives. It seems like the baton was usually passed on by now, but at this rate it looks like we’ll go right from Boomers to Millennials. Which is fine, because as I’ve said before, GenXers are okay with not being in the limelight. We’re used to being ignored, sometimes even preferring the privacy it affords. And trust me, it won’t be hard to coerce GenXers into retirement. First of all, we will each have our own wing in the assisted living center because of the rate at which

we are now building them for the Boomers. Plus, by then the Millennials will have dialed in virtual reality headsets enough to keep a GenXer entertained for days on end. All they will need to do, in order for us to wholeheartedly embrace the artificial intelligence staff, is to make them look like muppets. Which reminds me of my original point: live and let live and try not to be a monster. As a society, we all make concessions to coexist in peace. For example, I agree not to take LSD and follow Boebert around with a cowbell, ringing it loudly every time she opens her mouth. In return, I expect her to actually read the constitution before proselytizing her fanatical fantasies about church and state. Because if we are going to be a country based on personal liberty

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(some of whom can’t even get pregnant) be deciding our future?

electric buses instead of 49¢ per mile for diesel I am a mom of two here in Carbondale. My buses. The Environmental and Energy Study kids will soon be of school age and will ride a Institute (EESI) wrote about the success two diesel school bus that produces dangerously high amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, mountain towns in Colorado –– Durango and other unhealthy air pollutants, each year. I and Kremmling –– had with their new electric was excited to learn there are currently federal school buses. The EESI said the electric school funds available to all public school districts buses handled better on the steep mountain across the country to purchase clean, zero- roads and were almost three times cheaper to emission, electric school buses! This funding operate than a traditional diesel bus. If the Roaring Fork school district invests is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (sometimes known as the Bipartisan in electric school buses and saves their funds, Investment Bill) that Congress passed last they can use the money they would have spent on diesel school buses into raising teachers’ year. Through the Bipartisan Investment Bill, salaries, buying better materials, or upgrading $5 billion will be available for school districts a classroom. This would benefit our children to purchase new electric school buses and the and their future. Please visit the EPA Clean School Bus necessary funding for charging infrastructure. I deeply hope that the Roaring Fork School Program website for more information, District will apply for funding because it will including the full program guide that has ensure the health and safety of our children all the details. The EPA will prioritize rural on their way to and from school and benefit school districts, such as the Roaring Fork School District, for funding. The application our entire community. Electric school buses are much more process is now open and will be open until efficient than diesel buses. A Forbes article Aug. 19. found that schools spend 14¢ per mile with Electric school buses are cheaper, healthier 2 • THE SOPRIS SUN • soprissun.com • Aug. 4 - Aug. 10, 2022

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No water, no growth Following up on Patrick Hunter’s letter (Affordable for whom?) and tying in the recent trustees’ meeting about securing the water supply, one solution falls out: no new construction permits without proof of new water rights. There is not going to be more water in the future. The likelihood of going back to the 1950-1990 water supply is small, so any growth in population will require securing water by buying it from an existing entity, most likely agriculture. As the recent Colorado Water Conservation Board’s proposed water plan reports, 90% of Colorado’s water goes to the agriculture sector. Any growth in the municipal sector will have to come from continued on page 22

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Mata Ortiz, the town that went to pots

By Dyana Z. Furmansky Sopris Sun Correspondent

After the timber mill went bust and the last train left the railroad station, unemployed residents in the village of Juan Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, Mexico, got creative. They found a way to earn money from pottery. By taking it, not making it. They dug out ancient pots and colorful clay shards they found at nearby cliff dwellings and burial sites to sell to collectors and secondhand shops on the U.S. border, 100 miles north. “They started out as looters,” conceded Diego Valles, a Mata Ortiz potter who with his wife Carla Martinez, also a potter, taught a workshop at the Carbondale Clay Center (CCC) July 1617. Their exhibit “Love, Clay and Resilience” is on display at CCC until Aug. 13, when the couple returns to take it down. “People had to become looters so they wouldn’t starve,” said Valles. “This is not the written history but it is our history. It was what they did for work.” Today, there is a small gallery where the main dirt road runs along abandoned tracks and the train station. According to Valles, about 400 of the 1,400 people residing in Mata Ortiz are potters. Legendary among them is a talented man named Juan Quezada, who did more than sell the pots he dug out. Needing more inventory to sell, he taught himself how to copy the ancient wares. Quezada mastered making hand-coiled clay forms and painting the geometric patterns of the 1100-1300 Casas Grandes pueblo era so skillfully that he could pass off his own unsigned pots as

antiquities. When an Anglo anthropologist named Spencer McCabe stumbled across Quezada’s remarkable knockoffs in the 1970s, he tracked him down. For eight years, McCabe paid Quezada a monthly stipend to make as many pots as he could. McCabe insisted that Quezada quit representing his pieces as Casas Grandes and sign his name. He amassed a large collection of Quezada’s work, most of which he donated to museums. Thus began the Mata Ortiz renaissance of a regional pottery-making tradition that dated back before the Casa Grandes era. Valles insisted that the tradition had never fully disappeared; “our grandmothers and our great grandmothers made clay pots for cooking frijoles,” he said. Unlike the grandmothers’ simple, utilitarian pieces, modern Mata Ortiz ceramics are labors of time-consuming love. They are famous for hand-painted intricate patterns and for being burnished with a smooth stone to alabaster silkiness. The pots are for looking at and not cooking in, because they are unglazed and are fired at lower temperatures. Mata Ortiz makers, many taught by Quezada and family, strive to be original in their use of color, design and shape. “We didn’t get tied to a tradition like in Southwest pueblos where you have to follow the family line,” said Valles. “The true tradition of Mata Ortiz is innovation.” My husband and I are potters, and took the Valles and Martinez CCC workshop. We had gone to Mata Ortiz several years ago and happened to meet the couple in their kitchen. Kitchens are where nearly all village potters work

Diego Valles fashions a paint brush with strands of hair and part of a ballpoint pen. Photo by Dyana Furmansky

with clay. They wash their hands frequently. “We have to keep ourselves and our workspace clean because we also eat and prepare meals there,” said Valles, looking immaculate to mud-caked workshop participants. Mata Ortiz makers dig their creamy clay, which Valles brought for us to use, from the volcanic Sierra Madres Mountains and creek beds. Potters sell finished work from their living rooms and from the back of pickups that cruise the village’s bumpy roads, looking for roaming pot hounds who come to buy. In Mata Ortiz, pottery tools are few and ingeniously made. For painting, pin-straight hair of young children is highly prized. They donate a

lock or two under a potter’s gentle coercion. Two to six hair strands are needed per paint brush. They are bound to a pencil that requires a steady hand for painting lines as fine as an ant’s trail, without its wobble. Our workshop homework had been to bring in hair suitable for brushes. As luck would have it, one of the gray-haired participants had saved the blond ponytail her mother snipped off when she was seven. We watched Valles and Martinez fashion brushes for us by disassembling ball point pens and inserting decades-old hair into the empty nib, and marveled at one mother’s foresight.

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Answering the call In response to the Bureau of Reclamation’s demand Colorado River Basin states conserve water to protect infrastructure at Lake Powell and Lake Mead, Upper Division States (New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado) have formulated a five-point plan. “The options the Upper Division States have available to protect critical reservoir elevations are limited,” reads a letter outlining the plan. “Reclamation data shows that Lower Basin and Mexico depletions are more than double the depletions in the Upper Basin.” (www.bit.ly/CWCBletter)

Overdrawn The Colorado River District’s annual water seminar will take place at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction on Sept. 16. In the 100th year of the 1922 Colorado River Compact, with federal pressure to proactively conserve more water, 2022’s seminar theme is “overdrawn.” To register, visit: www.bit.ly/ CRDregister

Bike safety Carbondale’s Bike Pedestrian and Trails Commission will be giving away bike lights during First Friday, Aug. 5, at Fourth and Main Street. To get a light, you must bring your bike.

Pesky flies The spotted lanternfly, a pest capable of decimating crops like peaches, grapes and hops, has landed in Iowa. In response, the Colorado Department of Agriculture has launched a new informational website (ag.colorado.gov/spotted-lanternfly) to help identify, report and eradicate the invasive planthopper. If spotted, the specimen should be captured and frozen.

Veteran appreciation For the month of August, active duty and military veterans can visit Colorado state parks free of charge. Visit your local Colorado Parks and Wildlife office to obtain an August Military Pass.

KDNK Community Radio’s Bronco Babblers, (from left to right) Jane Bachrach, Anderson Cole and Steve Cole, provided live broadcasted commentary during this year’s Mountain Fair competitions. Regular KDNK listeners likely know the Babblers for reviewing Colorado sports teams such as the Avalanche and, of course, the Broncos. This was a chance for the sportscasting team to take on some local coverage. Photo by James Steindler

Community grants The town of Carbondale dedicates 1% of its general fund toward community grants. Funding requests of up to $5,000 can be made by local nonprofits (at www.bit.ly/CdaleGrants). Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16.

5Point Adventure filmmakers can now submit entries for the 16th Annual 5Point Flagship Festival, which will be held in April 2023. For those with a tight budget, funding is available through the 5Point Film Fund. Applications for funding are due by Sept. 2. Visit www.5pointfilm.org for details.

CORE leadership The Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) announced the hiring of Carbondale local Dallas Blaney as the organization’s chief executive officer. “Innovation is what historically sets CORE apart from other organizations,” Blaney stated. “We need to continue to find creative solutions that positively impact the

lives of our neighbors and communities as well as the environment.” For more info about CORE, visit www.aspencore.org

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‘Not your average lumberyard’ By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor Excavation has begun for a new lumberyard on Lot 5A of the Carbondale Marketplace Subdivision, north of the City Market. In June 2020, trustees approved the 29,240-square-foot building that will consolidate Builders FirstSource operations in the Valley. Spanning four acres, with a 4,800-square-foot open shed along the east property line, the structure includes 17,000 square feet of unconditioned dry storage and a showroom. “It is not your average lumberyard design,” said Doug Williams, general manager of the three Builders FirstSource sites in the Valley. “We went through a substantial cost increase — millions of dollars — to design this facility the way that we felt, and the town of Carbondale felt, was necessary for the location of the facility.” The design is meant to compliment Colorado Rocky Mountain School’s iconic Bar Fork structure, visible across the field. It incorporates barnwood doors and the Carbondale Creative District logo. According to Williams, Builder FirstSource took into consideration the historic value of the land, the new City Market’s design and Carbondale’s status as a creative district to introduce something “aesthetically pleasing and functional.”

As affirmed by Sopris Engineering during the 2020 meeting, impact to services like water and traffic will be minimal compared to other possibilities — more three-story, residentialcommercial buildings, for example. Williams told trustees that four to five semi-trucks would be the daily average for deliveries to the property. Additionally, Builders FirstSource itself delivers supplies with smaller trucks and sells products on-site. The development is projected to generate 438 daily trips. Williams’ 2020 estimate for annual tax revenue generated by the business was between $200,000 and $300,000. Along with the building comes improvements to the public infrastructure, including a bike trail along the property’s west and north sides. The development also provides a future connection

to Industry Place and a share in the costs for 133 improvements, including a second roundabout. The roads are designed such that the project could connect with Dolores Way as well, sometime in the future. “We want to come in to be a great partner with the community,” Williams said. Although not as accessible as their location on Highway 82 between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, the new site gives Builder FirstSource more space and the opportunity to design to meet their needs. The Carbondale site will be a consolidation of Builders FirstSource’s three Valley locations: the Highway 82 site, a showroom in Willits and the Aspen location on land owned by the city that is now destined for some 277 affordable housing units. Builders FirstSource will maintain the

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Highway 82 location for storage, Williams explained. “We looked for a long time before we settled on hanging our shingle in Carbondale, if you will.” Barring supply issues impacting construction, the expectation is to be open in late summer, 2023. The timing is favorable, as Builders FirstSource’s lease with the city of Aspen expires in mid-2024. Regarding traffic concerns, Williams acknowledged that the sooner a second roundabout is installed, the better it will be for everyone. “The town needs to figure that out quickly, and not just for our development,” he said.

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Connecting disability advocates and community

By James Steindler Contributing Editor

This is a summer of firsts for Glenwood Springs, at least when it comes to putting on Pride events. Most recently, the city celebrated disability pride at Two Rivers Park on July 26. The event marked the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law on July 26, 1990, which prohibits discrimination within the workplace and in utilizing public services. July is thus considered Disability Pride Month. Several organizations joined the party, each of them committed to doing their part to assist people living with disabilities: The Arc of Central Mountains, Challenge Aspen, Mountain Valley Developmental Services, Art on 8th, Mountain Valley Greenhouse, Ascendigo Autism Services, Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the city of Glenwood Springs’ Parks and Recreation Department. Attendees had a chance to learn about these organizations and have fun in the process — from pulling Jenga blocks at the Aspen Camp tent to bag tossing with Ascendigo Autism Services. The Sopris Sun caught up with Jill Pidcock, executive director of The Arc of the Central Rocky Mountains, who helped organize the event. The Arc has been collaborating with Glenwood Springs’ Parks and Recreation Department for its adaptive recreational programming the past couple of months. Kaleb Cook, community and therapeutic recreation supervisor for the city, having a proclivity for inclusive programming and events (along with Pidcock and other organizers) decided to put together the disability pride celebration.

Pidcock also gave a shout out to Voces Unidas for, in part, sponsoring the July 26 event. “It’s so nice for us to see all of these groups coming together to really highlight the services that they do,” stated Pidcock. “We are all coming together and collaborating on a common message.” Garfield County Health partnered with Glenwood Springs to create a community survey introduced at the pride event, inquiring about peoples’ perceptions of community access for those living with disabilities. The bilingual survey can be accessed online through Aug. 12, at bit.ly/AccessSurveyCOG

The Arc The Arc of the Central Mountains obtained its nonprofit standing in 2017. It is the 15th chapter of The Arc in Colorado. While it is not a provider, the organization advocates for each of its participants and lines them up with local providers that fit their needs. Most of its participants are school-aged children, but The Arc works with all ages. “The majority of our advocacy is educational,” explained Pidcock. She added that the organization works a lot with the school districts. More than half of The Arc’s clients identify as Latinx, according to Pidcock. Part of advocacy is networking for and connecting families with similar experiences. Therefore, the nonprofit facilitates a Spanish-speaking support group that meets regularly. Filling another void, The Arc advocates for people with intellectual disabilities in the courtroom, whether that person is a defendant or a plaintiff. “We found ourselves in the court pretty early on,” stated Pidcock. Their presence in the courtroom led to educating lawyers and law enforcement. “It opened the door to do more education

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Hollis Vanderlinden and David Hayes, with Mountain Valley Greenhouse, assisted people in planting a geranium to take home during the disability pride event. Photo by James Steindler

with our public defender offices, some district attorney offices as well as police departments and first responders,” she stated. Moreover, due to emergency occurrences in the Valley — from COVID to wildfires — The Arc has stepped up to assist with emergency response and preparedness for “access and functional needs community members,” explained Pidcock. The Arc holds office hours a few times each month for those who are curious about its services. Visit www. arccentralmountains.org for more information.

Wild Barn brews ‘coﬀee with beneﬁts’

By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent

Jenny Verrochi's primary goal when she created Wild Barn Coffee was “a healthy, clean and better-for-you energy drink that I call ‘coffee with benefits.’” Wild Barn Coffee is a canned, organic nitro cold brew black coffee derived from an old family recipe from her parents’ coffee roasting business, which started in the early 1990s in their backyard barn in Massachusetts. Verrochi would experiment with that family recipe by infusing it with health-beneficial ingredients, like organic goji berries and cacao nibs. Six years ago, after creating the new recipe, she moved to Boulder “specifically to start this company,” citing its reputation as a launchpad for consumer-packaged goods from health-conscious companies. Verrochi said, with a laugh, “If you throw a rock [in Boulder], it's going to hit the founder of some natural food company.” An outdoor enthusiast who enjoys skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking, she wanted a drink that could help you “get up the mountain without getting bogged down with dairy and sugar” found in many of today’s energy drinks. Verrochi’s solution was her superfood-infused, nitrogenated coffee in a can that you can slip into your pocket for a mountain hike or a trip to the backcountry.

The organic, fairtrade coffee is grown on female-owned and operated farms in Colombia and Guatemala, which use sustainable growing methods including canopy foresting. Verrochi is also part of the International Women's Coffee Alliance, whose mission, their website states, “is to empower women in the international coffee community.” About four years ago, she found a commercial kitchen in Boulder for canning, and in February, as soon as she got distribution, she moved to Carbondale. After Verrochi delivers orders to local vendors, she heads to the 53-acre Hite Ranch, just east of Carbondale, where she trains horses. Appreciative of the opportunity to work with horses again, she said, “it is almost spiritual; it’s amazing.” She added, “It's so funny, when I was growing up in New England, being a cowgirl — a horse girl — was kind of weird. And then I moved here, and it's cool.” Her boyfriend, Stephan Davoust, originally from Durango, is a professional mountain biker and member of the Giant Factory OffRoad Team and was the 2021 USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Champion. Davoust is learning the Valley’s bike world and will coach middle and high school mountain biking this fall. They share a home in Carbondale with Oakley, a Great Dane and Labrador mix. In March, Verrochi organized

and hosted the Boot Tan Fest at the Bluebird Backcountry ski area in Kremmling. The main event had 250 women “skin up, strip down and ski down naked.” She added, “It's a safe space with a chance for women to be themselves completely — without any judgment.” The festival also featured music and vendor booths from female-founded brands. In September, Verrochi will debut a film about this year’s Boot Tan Fest titled “Full Frontal Freedom.” She hopes to screen it at Carbondale’s 5Point Film Festival and Denver’s No Man's Land Film Festival. The Wild Barn brand is in 200 locations across Colorado — on the Front Range and Durango — and locally, it’s available in Aspen at The Butcher’s Block, Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop and Roxy's Market & Cafe. In Carbondale, it’s at Mana Foods, Sopris Liquor and Wine, Downtown Liquors on Main and Plosky’s Deli. Verrochi is currently undertaking “the most difficult journey of starting a company:” seeking capital to move the business forward. She is ready to launch a plant-based latte that uses MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) oil as a dairy alternative, with two flavors — lavender-vanilla and dirty chai. For these two products to get on the market, she said, “I just need the funding to press the green button, I'm so close.”

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Is she wearing a ski unitard, or is she skiing in the buff? The woman, known as the Nudy Judy, graces Wild Barn’s cans of nitro cold brew. Courtesy photo Wild Barn Coffee’s Jenny Verrochi calls herself “a small-town girl who grew up on a Massachusetts farm, where we started roasting coffee in the barn.” Photo by Jeanne Souldern

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Intimate Locality: The art of color with Andy Taylor By Will Buzzerd Sopris Sun Correspondent

On Thursday, July 21, the Ann Korologos Gallery on Basalt’s Midland Avenue presented a new collection of work by Carbondale artist Andy Taylor. It was the opening night and artist reception for Taylor’s solo exhibition titled “The Art of Color”, featuring landscapes painted in either oil or pastel. Taylor, who has his studio in downtown Carbondale, has been painting scenes in the Valley for five decades, rarely going further than an hour out of town for the subjects of his landscapes. However, his scenery is not always what one would immediately consider when they think of the Valley. Instead of postcard views of Mount Sopris or the Crystal Mill, Taylor chooses “insignificant scenes” — intimate locales and subjects which one might ordinarily pass by on a drive, hike or river trip. “The Art of Color” collection specifically gathered Taylor’s most recent body of work. Many of the included pieces are broad, expressive landscapes of oils on linen, along with smaller pieces of pastel on paper. The collection is marked by warm, expressive colors — fields of crimsons, golds and violets for groves of trees and brush. Many pieces forgo acute detail and texture for vast clouds which, with Taylor’s unique color choice, evoke not just the image but the memory of the locales he renders. Taylor was kind enough to be interviewed about his process and this new collection. Where do you normally encounter the subjects you paint, and what is it about a scene that will tell you to document it? I walk or drive around, I draw, I draw some more, maybe think about what I have drawn, try to decide what I think might be a good painting, what size that painting might be — and go to work. I have a large reservoir of drawings, and at this stage in my life, I have a large reservoir of memories that I can draw from for inspiration. Usually, I have an idea of where I want to go, but frequently I draw to and from

whatever destination I have in mind. I will stop for anything that catches my eye — weeds on the roadside, exciting clouds, fences, color — anything. Do the colors you choose come directly from what you see, or is there more interpretation that goes into choosing them? I do push the saturation of the colors I see. If I see a muddy, gray violet, I might try to get rid of the muddy and gray. I see violet, why not paint it violet. Whether I work from drawings or memory, I find it important to remember why I stopped to draw or why that memory is important. Often, it was the color or combinations of colors. Art by Andy Taylor

Where do the pastels fall in your creative process? Do they exist as part of developing other pieces, and/or do they occupy a different niche in the body of your work? The pastels exist on two levels: some are done with no intention of ever being paintings; others are done with the purpose of making a painting. The one thing that they have in common, like most drawings, is exploration, experimentation, discovery and invention. Are there locales you find yourself often revisiting, and are there any favorite locales that have changed in the past several decades of your career? I used to go places with the specific intention of drawing — Arches was one of the first places, but it got too busy. Then it was Needles, then Capitol Reef — I’d like to go back to Capitol Reef at blossom season. I take my sketchbook wherever I go, whether it is a specific trip for sketching or not. Recently, I have been drawing between here and Salt Lake City where I have to go three or four times a year. What is it about the Valley itself you love enough to make it practically your sole subject at this point? The Valley is where I live. It’s a nice place — climate, geography, people. I do think that wherever I might live I could find something to paint, but it would be different.

“The Art of Color” show closed July 31. The Ann Korologos Gallery, while no longer hosting Taylor’s solo exhibition, will be hosting several more exhibitions of art of the west throughout the rest of the summer, including the geometric ceramics of Michael Wisner’s “Form and Pattern” exhibition, on display until Aug. 18. To see some of Taylor’s work available for purchase online, visit www. bit.ly/AndyTaylorArt

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Beyul hosts ﬁrst-ever mushroom retreat

By Kate Phillips Sopris Sun Correspondent

Curious foragers rejoice! The mysterious world of mushrooms awaits to be explored at the firstever Beyul Mushroom Retreat taking place Aug. 12-15. Situated along the Frying Pan River at the historic Diamond J Ranch, attendees will spend three days and four nights celebrating the wonders of wild mushrooms on Beyul’s private 32 acres of pristine alpine terrain. “The Frying Pan River Valley is the best wild mushroom foraging in the country outside of the Pacific Northwest,” said Reuben Sadowsky, Beyul’s cofounder. “As we saw last summer, the amount and the diversity and variety is really incredible. And we’re having another very wet summer up here.” Founded in November 2020, Beyul (a Tibetan word for “hidden lands”) is an expansive retreat center where art, music, culture, adventure and education intersect to create a restorative and inspiring communal environment. On the property’s private trails and riverfront, guests can partake in many cherished Valley pastimes

such as fly fishing, horseback riding and backcountry skiing before decompressing in the handcrafted sauna. Employing many Valley residents, including Abby Stern, Beyul’s co-founder, and managers James Gorman, Ashley Meyers, Hayden Dudley and Barrett Hartley, Beyul creates a genuine local’s experience. “Almost all of us are longtime Valley locals, and we’ve done a lot of community organizing over the years,” Sadowsky said. “It’s really exciting to now have a place that opens new and diverse culture and demographics to this area, and vice versa. To share the gifts of Aspen, Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork Valley with a wider audience, that’s really the point — to have a bilateral fulcrum of information, community and culture.” Having a strong understanding of the community’s needs, the team recognized that mushroom foraging has gained in popularity, and it was time for an in-depth retreat. “We are all mycophiles. We love mushrooms and we love mycelium and learning about what it can do for the planet and our bodies and the soil,”

Sadowsky said. “We realized that everyone wants to go find mushrooms and everyone gets excited about the pictures you see, and we want to do it safely.” Partnering with local mycologist Hamilton Pevec of Hamilton’s Mushrooms Extracts, the retreat features a strong educational component. “A large amount of credit goes to our friend Hamilton,” Sadowsky said. “I would call him a local mushroom guru and aficionado. He has his own extraction company, and he makes really amazing medicinal mushroom powders that you can buy from a few places in the Valley.” Pevec, who will be guiding guests in the art of mushroom tincturing, joins an impressive itinerary full of lectures, experiential demonstrations and invigorating dialogue. Notably, the retreat will host three of the world’s top mycologists: Christopher Hobbs, herbalists and author of “Christopher Hobbs’s Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide”, David Arora, author of “Mushrooms Demystified” and “All the Rain Promises and More”, and Peter McCoy, co-founder of Radical Mycology and author of “Radical Mycology: A Treatise on Seeing & Working with Fungi”. Bringing a groundbreaking level of expertise to the retreat, the

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mycologists will present on topics including medicinal mushrooms, appropriate identification and foraging techniques, mushroom cultivation and a mycoremediation demonstration. Well-known permaculturist Ryan Rising will also make an appearance as he leads a tincturing workshop and speaks about social permaculture. According to Sadowsky, the retreat offers plenty of downtime for guests to meander the trails and river, and to nourish their bodies with forest-to-table culinary experiences prepared by Beyul’s on-staff chef. While mushrooms will most certainly be on the menu, Sadowsky said that Chef Dudley will be preparing nutrient-dense meals

using produce and meat sourced from nearby farms. “It is our hope that people come here, reset their nervous system and stack on new education and new tools that they will hopefully bring back to their community,” Sadowsky said. “It really is a community operation, and a local one at that. We’re up here for the long haul. We know that the different programming that we do will reach different people, but we want — and, for our success, need — our local community to come up here and check it out.” For more information about Beyul’s Mushroom Retreat, and Beyul’s other retreats and events offered throughout the four seasons, visit www.beyulretreat.com

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November 10, 11, 12 & 13 in Aspen and Basalt

We are pleased to offer you, our community, a selection low-cost blood tests so you can take charge of your health! By appointment only BASALT El Jebel Community Center 20 Eagle County Dr, El Jebel Sunday, November 13

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In partnership with Roadside Gallery, Carbondale’s classic car show returns this First Friday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Main Street. There will be live music, giveaways, photo shoots and more. Have a hot rod to show off? Email debbi@roadsidegallery.com or call 970-963-9332. Photo by Martin Garfinkle

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 PARTISAN POLITICS The Aspen Institute hosts New York Times op-ed columnist Michelle Goldberg and Tim Miller, a former Republican National Convention spokesman, on “Partisan politics, social disruption, and living under a pandemic: America in 2022” at 5 p.m. Tickets at www.aspeninstitute.org/events JOEY LEONE The Glenwood Springs Library features a concert with guitarist and music historian Joey Leone all about the history and social impact of American blues music. The show is free and begins at 6 p.m.

FITNESS CLASSES

CLAY CENTER Learn about new glaze techniques with Brian Chen from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Registration at www.carbondaleclay.org

HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE OUTDOORS

SEUSSICAL JR. The Stage of Life Theatre Company presents “Seussical Jr.” tonight and tomorrow at the Third Street Center at 6 p.m. Tickets at soltheatrecompany.org

Get in shape with Yoga, Pilates, Qigong or Dance.

Head outside to learn about our local plants, and mindfulness.

GHOST CINEMA Artists Korakrit Arunanondchai and Alex Gvojic present a “ghost cinema” performance at T-Lazy-7 Ranch in Aspen at 9 p.m. RSVP at www.bit.ly/AAMTogether

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Learn the basics of Vegitable Gardening and how to save your seeds for next year.

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CRYSTAL THEATRE “Bullet Train” screens at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow and at 5 p.m. on Sunday. BLUEGRASS/JAM The Travelin’ McCourys perform at The Arts Campus at Willits at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit tacaw.org

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 POTTERY AS POETRY Learn about creative expression through ceramics with a two-day workshop hosted by Jared Peterson at the Carbondale Clay Center. Details at carbondaleclay.org HIKE TO PRESERVE Wilderness Workshop (WW) guides a hike to Pilot Knob at 9 a.m. to help boost awareness of ongoing efforts to preserve the area and protect it from oil and gas development. On Aug. 13, WW will lead a hike to Perham Creek. Visit wildernessworkshop. org for more details and to register. VINTAGE EVERYTHING Casey Brewing in Glenwood Springs will open some special sour beers, aged up to 14 months in oak barrels, at 11 a.m. Commemorative stemware is included with a ticket to the tasting. More info at www.caseybrewing.com

BIKE LIGHTS Carbondale’s bike pedestrian commission hands out bike lights during First Friday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

MARBLEFEST MarbleFest returns with live entertainment beginning at 11:30 a.m. and continuing into the night this Saturday and Sunday. Several food vendors will keep the crowds fueled.

CONCERT SERIES The Peace Garden Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by The American Feather at True Nature at 5:30 p.m. Can’t make it inperson? Listen live on KDNK radio.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL The Aspen Historical Society’s annual ice cream social will feature a 45-minute, theatrical crash course in Aspen history. The Wheeler/Stallard Museum hosts the spectacle from 2 to 4 p.m.

WINDWALKERS WindWalkers’ annual fundraiser, Wranglers and Rhinestones, takes place at Rancho de Malo from 6 to 10 p.m. For tickets, visit www. windwalkers.org or call 970-963-2909. ASPEN MUSIC SCHOOL Piano students from Aspen Music Festival and School perform at the Carbondale Library at 6 p.m. this evening and again on Aug. 13, also at 6 p.m. LIVE MUSIC The Jeff Andrews Band performs at Heather’s in Basalt at 6:30 p.m. FUN AND A MOVIE The Basalt Library hosts a slew of family friendly activities at 6:30 p.m. before a screening of “The Greatest Showman” at 8 p.m. on its lawn. SON VOLT The Arts Campus at Willits presents Son Volt at 8 p.m. Tickets at tacaw.org

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 OUTDOOR YOGA True Nature offers outdoor yoga, by donation, on Sundays in August at 10:30 a.m. Mats and props are not provided.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 OVERDOSE AWARENESS August is overdose awareness month. Learn about outreach initiatives by High Rockies Harm Reduction, including an online auction, during Chemical World on KDNK at 4:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 STAGFLATION? The Aspen Institute hosts BlackRock CEO Laurence Fink, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Neel Kashkari, and Aspen Economic Strategy Group Director Melissa Kearney in conversation with Harvard professor Lawrence Summers and The Wall Street Journal’s Greg Ip. The economics talk begins at noon. Tickets at www.aspeninstitute.org/events SOUND HEALING Dr. Zachary Cashin leads a sound healing journey at True Nature from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets at www. truenaturehealingarts.com PSYCHIC MEDIUM The Center for Human Flourishing welcomes Cheryl Murphy to the Third Street Center for an introduction to her work as a psychic medium at 7 p.m. Murphy will then host an interactive workshop on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. HALLELUJAH Aspen Film presents “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song” at the Isis Theatre in Aspen at 7:30 p.m.

FURTHER OUT THURSDAY, AUGUST 11

PEER RECOVERY Glenwood Springs hosts the second annual Colorado Rural Peer Recovery Conference today beginning at 8 a.m. through tomorrow at noon. See the list of speakers at www.bit.ly/GWSrecovery IPHONE BASICS Learn the ins and outs of your iPhone at the Basalt Library from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Register at basaltlibrary.org LEGAL CLINIC Basalt Library hosts a free legal clinic from 2 to 5 p.m. To sign up, call 970-927-4311 or email info@basaltlibrary.org RACING TO JUSTICE The Aspen Institute explores structural racism remedies at 5 p.m. Tickets at www.aspeninstitute.org/events

ECSTATIC DANCE The full moon-thly ecstatic dance tradition at 13 Moons Ranch continues at 6 p.m. FULL MOON CEREMONY Sheridan Semple leads a special ceremony with aromatherapy at True Nature at 6 p.m. Details at truenaturehealingarts.com 5POINT FILM The 5Point Summer Film Series continues with “The Territory” at The Art Campus at Willits at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at tacaw.org

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 EXPLORE COLOR School-aged children are invited to mix colors, dye paper and create a sand art bottle at the Carbondale Library at 1:30 p.m. TIE DYE FOR TEENS Bristlecone Arts Collaborative leads a tie dye workshop for teens at the Carbondale Library at 3:30 p.m. Materials will be provided and participants are invited to bring a white cotton article of clothing from home, too. Y LA BAMBA Singer and songwriter Luz Elena Mendoza and the Y La Bamba band perform at TACAW at 8 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit tacaw.org

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 PERMACULTURE ACADEMY The Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute is offering its ninth annual Permaculture Academy, Aug. 13-21. For details and registration, visit bit.ly/CRMPIacademy TRAILWORK Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers puts some elbow grease into a new trail at Sky Mountain Park near Aspen from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. RSVP online at www.rfov.org/calendar

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ART + HOPE In partnership with Aspen Strong, Sheri Gaynor leads an art class focused on healing and hope at The Art Base from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A second session will be virtual on Aug. 14 at the same time. More at theartbase.org NATURAL DYE Katie Browne teaches a natural dyeing technique which creates botanical imprints from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Art Base. More at theartbase.org

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Ice Cream Social and Baby Jogger Giveaway

THE BODY ALIVE Jayne Gottlieb leads participants in “The Body Alive,” a combination of yoga and dance, at TACAW from 10:30 to noon. For details and registration, visit tacaw.org

Join us in Aspen or Basalt for an ice cream social and enter for a chance to win a Jeep Hydro Sport Plus Jogger!

EMPOWERMENT The Center for Human Flourishing presents “Harness the Wisdom, Wonder & Life-Affirming Power of NearDeath Experiences” online at 11 a.m. Details at bit.ly/near-deathwebinar LIBRARY MUSIC The Aspen Music Festival and School presents a juried selection of piano recitals by students at the Carbondale Library at 6 p.m.

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SPOON CARVING Laura Wagner teaches you to carve, shape and finish your own wooden spoon at Rock Bottom Ranch from 5 to 8 p.m. More at theartbase.org

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LIBRARY TRENDS Jamie LaRue, Garfield County Libraries executive director, talks about how libraries are changing to meet the needs of our communities in the digital age. The event will occur at the Carbondale Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Y La Bamba brings Latin roots to TACAW By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent

Y La Bamba, led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Luz Elena Mendoza, performs at The Arts Camp at Willits (TACAW) on Aug. 12. The Portland, Oregon-based band plays indiealternative music grounded in traditional Latin roots, with Mendoza, a first-generation Mexican American, singing in Spanish and English. Since TACAW’s opening in September of last year, audience attendance numbers have been consistently climbing, according to Kendall Smith, director of programming. With inclusive programming in mind, Smith shared, “I always have an eye on ensuring that our stages are representative — that we have diversity in our presenting at TACAW. We've had a number of bilingual bands come through already in our short time of being open, and we continue to broaden our programming.” In the event posting on TACAW’s website, Mendoza’s artistry, with its traditional origins, strengthened by a contemporary musical sinew,

are described as follows, “Mendoza’s experience of childhood summers in the San Joaquin Valley listening to mariachi, of being raised strict Catholic by immigrant parents, of being a woman having to prove herself to the boys, paints strokes of both melancholy and healing.” In a 2015 profile of Mendoza that aired as a part of the PBS “Oregon Art Beat” series, she talked about the enduring influence of the music she heard as a child, saying, “Being surrounded by so much mariachi music growing up and all this folklore — always music, always harmonies, always — I constantly heard vocal rainbows.” This month features the return of the everpopular Wednesday evening salsa dance lessons, with instruction provided by dance artists from Mezcla Socials Dance. Their plans include introducing live music. Smith acknowledges the Spanish-speaking population in the Roaring Fork Valley is diverse itself. “There are many different cultures here, and we've got plenty to do as far as building a programming portfolio that can meet the needs of everybody and expand everybody's horizons,”

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he said. One advantage of being located in the Valley, Smith suggested, is “there are so many terrific nonprofits that are doing great work in the Latinx community, and we're able to provide the platform for them to come, like when English in Action wants to do their Immigrant Voices event — a stellar evening of storytelling — on our stage. They bring the community in, and that’s to our advantage as far as getting the word out about TACAW.” TACAW has garnered a stellar reputation among artists and patrons alike. Smith said, “Things are picking up, and as we're building our reputation as a place that treats the artists well, with great audiences that are highly engaged. We'll continue to see some bigger names come through.” The Contemporary, TACAW’s state-ofthe-art performance space, is highly adaptable — whether you’re grooving on the dance floor or sitting in the lobby, chatting with friends and watching the show streaming on the video wall. Plus, a retractable wall between the dance floor

and the lobby can be opened for larger shows. The outdoor terrace is also open for patrons seeking a quiet break from the main event. Understanding that people continue to have concerns about COVID, Smith said, “There's still a bit of hesitancy for some folks to come and sit in a room. We have a terrific room for that, though, in that we’re a newly-built building with a superior air circulation system and 20-foot ceilings.” He added, “It’s a good space to come to share an experience with people.” Smith encourages people to open-mindedly explore TACAW’s offerings and “to embrace the discovery aspect and check out something you're not fully familiar with. Come and share an experience with people here in the midvalley, in creating culture that's easily accessible and diverse.” The Sopris Sun is the media sponsor for the Y La Bamba performance at TACAW on Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets or for more information about upcoming events, go to www. tacaw.org

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que pueda satisfacer las necesidades de todos y ampliar los horizontes de todos", dijo. Una de las ventajas de estar ubicados en el valle, sugirió Smith, es que "hay muchas organizaciones sin fines de lucro que están haciendo un gran trabajo en la comunidad latina, y somos capaces de proporcionar la plataforma para que vengan, como cuando English in Action quiere hacer su evento de Voces Inmigrantes - una noche estelar de narración - en nuestro escenario. Atraen a la comunidad y eso nos beneficia a la hora de dar a conocer TACAW". TACAW se ha ganado una reputación estelar entre los artistas y patrocinadores por igual. Smith dijo: "Las cosas están mejorando, y estamos construyendo nuestra reputación como un lugar que trata bien a los artistas, con un gran público que está muy comprometido. Seguiremos viendo pasar algunos nombres importantes". The Contemporary, el espacio de actuación más moderno de TACAW, es muy adaptable, tanto si se baila en la pista como si se está sentado en el vestíbulo, charlando con amigos y viendo el espectáculo en la pared de video. Además, una pared retráctil entre la pista de baile y el vestíbulo puede abrirse para espectáculos más grandes. La terraza exterior también está abierta para clientes que buscan un descanso solencioso del evento principal. Smith entiende que la gente sigue teniendo dudas sobre el COVID: "Todavía hay algunas personas que dudan de venir a sentarse en una sala. Sin embargo, tenemos una sala estupenda para ello, ya que somos un edificio de nueva construcción con un sistema de circulación de aire superior y techos de 20 pies". Y añade: "Es un buen espacio para venir a compartir experiencias con la gente". Smith anima a las personas a explorar con la mente abierta la oferta de TACAW y "a abrazar el aspecto del descubrimiento y comprobar algo con lo que no estás totalmente familiarizado. Ven a compartir una experiencia con la gente aquí en el centro del valle, en la creación de la cultura que es fácilmente accesible y diversa”. El Sopris Sun es el medio de comunicación patrocinador para la actuación de Y La Bamba en TACAW el 12 de agosto a las 8 p.m. Para comprar entradas o para obtener más información sobre los próximos eventos, visita www.tacaw.org

Y La Bamba trae raíces latinas al TACAW

Y La Bamba, liderada por la cantautora y guitarrista Luz Elena Mendoza, se presenta en The Arts Camp at Willits (TACAW) el 12 de agosto. La banda, con sede en Portland, Oregon, interpreta música indie-alternativa basada en raíces latinas tradicionales, con Mendoza, mexicoamericana de primera generación, cantando en español e inglés. Desde la apertura de TACAW en septiembre del año pasado, el número de asistentes ha ido aumentando constantemente, según Kendall Smith, director de programación. Con programación inclusiva en mente, Smith compartió, "Siempre tengo buen ojo en asegurar que nuestros escenarios son representativos que tenemos diversidad en nuestra presentación en TACAW. En el corto tiempo que llevamos abiertos, ya han venido varias bandas bilingües, y seguimos ampliando nuestra programación". En la publicación del evento en el sitio web de TACAW, el arte de Mendoza, con sus orígenes tradicionales, reforzados por un nervio musical contemporáneo, se describe de la siguiente manera: "La experiencia de Mendoza con los veranos de su infancia en el Valle de San Joaquín escuchando mariachi, de haber sido criada con un riguroso catolicismo por padres inmigrantes, de ser una mujer que tenía que probarse a sí misma ante los chicos, pinta pinceladas tanto de melancolía como de curación". En un perfil de Mendoza de 2015 que se transmitió como parte de la serie "Oregon Art Beat" de la PBS, habló de la influencia duradera de la música que escuchaba de niña, diciendo: "Al estar rodeada de tanta música de mariachi mientras crecía y de todo este folclore -siempre música, siempre armonías, siempre- oía constantemente arco iris vocales". Este mes vuelven las populares clases de baile de salsa de los miércoles por la noche, con clases impartidas por artistas de baile de Mezcla Socials Dance. Sus planes incluyen la introducción de música en vivo. Smith reconoce que la población hispanohablante del valle de Roaring Fork es muy diversa. "Hay muchas culturas diferentes aquí, y tenemos mucho que hacer en cuanto a la construcción de una cartera de programación

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Foto de Jane Bachrach ¡El pueblo de Carbondale sabe hacer una fiesta! Entre la música en vivo, los concursos y abrazos incontables, las sonrisas sobraron durante el fin de semana pasado.

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Otra Perspectiva Por Crystal Mariscal

¡La tribu no nace, se hace! Es una frase que últimamente había utilizado sólo para utilizar. Los buenos amigos se cuentan con una mano y te sobran dedos, otra frase muy famosa que utilizamos para la tribu de las amistades. ¿Peró es bueno o es malo tener muchos amigos? ¿Tenemos problemas de confianza? O ¿necesitamos abrir más nuestro grupo social? Veamos la amistad desde otra perspectiva. En una semana mi segunda hija y yo estaremos viajando a Virginia, ella asistirá a la universidad en ese estado. Pero no tenemos a un solo familiar en ese lugar. Así que como mamá osa, me di a la tarea de buscar una congregación hispana, y gracias a Dios ¡encontramos una perfecta! A solo unos minutos de la escuela y tienen nuestras mismas creencias. Así que sin más ni más contacte a los pastores y ya compartimos contactos

La tribu

y de más. Mi hija está emocionada de poder llegar a otra congregación y seguir sirviendo y ejerciendo lo que tanto le gusta. Al final ella tendrá que crear su propia tribu, a su gusto y según sus necesidades. Así que 'nacerá' otra tribu en su vida. Como mamá esa es una de las cosas que más me preocupan, no solo el tipo de amistades, sino el grupo consolidado de personas clave en su vida. Después de años de enseñanza ahora viene el tiempo del examen. Mi hija la mayor, quien ahora está en Washington, pudo encontrar parte de esa tribu. Somos tribales, somos seres que necesitan sentirse parte de algo, por lo que esa pertenencia no sólo tiene para nosotros beneficios físicos, sino también psicológicos. Algunos siguen pensando que es una tribu, según un artículo que leí, una tribu es un grupo social cuyos integrantes comparten un mismo origen, así como ciertas costumbres y tradiciones. Aquí les dejo un par de pasos para hacer un diagnóstico a su tribu. ¿A quién le tienes confianza para ponerlo como contacto de emergencia en la escuela o en el médico? En caso de una emergencia ¿quienes son los que te ayudarán sin sermonear? Claro, el sermón sería después de ayudar. Se tiene la idea de que alguien que te dice en

Las buenas amistades hacen efecto positivo, así como las malas amistades hacen daños mentales, físicos y espirituales. tu cara las cosas como esa persona ve las cosas, es una buena amistad, pero esa persona ¿respeta espacios? En otras palabras ¿te puede dejar en ridículo frente a otras personas? ¿Tú también puedes hacerle críticas reconstructivas? ¿Cómo reacciona a ellas? Todo tiene que ser recíproco. Es tanta la importancia de que una tribu tenga los mismos valores e intereses que no encuentro una palabra que exagere y cubra la magnitud de ella. Algo que en lo personal practico para no quedarme en lo cómodo, sino seguir creciendo, es preguntar; esta persona ¿que aporta a mi vida y que aportó a su vida? El conocer a muchas personas no te hace amigo de todos, solo una cara más en el mundo de los conocidos. Buscar a personas que nos inspiren a algo más, que nos reten a cambios y que nos ayuden a llegar a ellos son el tipo de personas que yo tengo y quiero en mi tribu. ¡Mentores! Una buena tribu tiene ancianos, esos que tienen los mejores consejos y todo es

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por medio de prácticas o proverbios. Los que te invitan a reflexionar. No necesariamente tus mentores tienen que ser ancianos de edad pero sí tener una mentalidad de mentor. El tener un mentor no es de llamarlo todos los días, solo cuando es un caso único y al cual no le encuentras solución, o la solución no te da el ancho. Al final recuerda que la tribu es tuya, no necesariamente todos los miembros se tienen que conocer o convivir entre ellos. En tu tribu tu eres el líder, y tu decides a quién sacrificar o remover de ella y a quien aceptar. Empecemos a ser cuidadosos con las personas que tenemos alrededor, ya que de eso puede depender nuestro estado de ánimo, progreso social y hasta económico. Las buenas amistades hacen efecto positivo, así como las malas amistades hacen daños mentales, físicos y espirituales. La familia de sangre no la escogimos nosotros, es por eso que Dios nos da una oportunidad para crear una hermandad con una nueva tribu.

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Mata Ortiz, el pueblo que acudió a las vasijas

Foto de Carbondale Clay Center

Por Dyana Z. Furmansky Traducción por Dolores Duarte Después de que el aserradero quebrara y el último tren dejara la estación de ferrocarril, los residentes desempleados del pueblo de Juan Mata Ortiz en Chihuahua, México, se hicieron creativos. Encontraron una forma de ganar dinero con cerámica. Llevándosela, no haciéndola. Desenterraron vasijas antiguas y fragmentos de arcilla colorida que encontraron en las viviendas de los acantilados y en sepulturas cercanas para venderlas a coleccionistas y tiendas de segunda mano en la frontera con Estados Unidos, 100 millas al norte. "Empezaron como saqueadores", reconoció Diego Valles, alfarero de Mata Ortiz que, junto con su esposa Carla Martínez, también alfarera, impartió un taller en el Carbondale Clay Center (CCC) los días 16 y 17 de julio. Su exposición "Amor, arcilla y fortaleza" estará expuesta en el CCC hasta el 13 de agosto, cuando la pareja regrese para desmontarla. "Las personas tuvieron que convertirse en saqueadores para no morir de hambre", dijo Valles. "Esta no es historia escrita, es nuestra historia. Fue lo que hicieron para trabajar". Hoy en día, hay una pequeña galería donde el camino principal de tierra pasa por las vías abandonadas y la estación de tren. Según Valles, unas 400 de las 1,400 personas que residen en Mata Ortiz son alfareros. Entre ellos, un legendario y talentoso hombre llamado Juan Quezada, que hacía algo más que vender las vasijas que desenterraba. Al necesitar más inventario para venderlas, aprendió por sí mismo a copiar los objetos antiguos. Quezada dominó la fabricación de formas de arcilla enrolladas a mano y la pintura de patrones geométricos de la época de los pueblos de Casas Grandes, de entre 1100 –1300 DC, con tanta habilidad que podía hacer pasar sus propias vasijas sin firmar por antigüedades. Cuando un antropólogo anglo llamado Spencer McCabe se topó con las notables imitaciones de Quezada en la década de 1970, le siguió la pista. Durante ocho años, McCabe pagó a Quezada un salario mensual para que fabricara todas las vasijas que pudiera. McCabe insistió en que Quezada dejara de representar sus piezas como Casas Grandes y las firmara con su nombre. Amasó una gran colección de obras de Quezada, la mayoría de las cuales donó a museos. Así inició el renacimiento en Mata Ortiz de una tradición alfarera regional que se remontaba a antes de la época de Casas Grandes. Valles insiste en

que la tradición nunca ha desaparecido del todo; "nuestras abuelas y nuestras bisabuelas hacían ollas de barro para cocinar frijoles", dice. A diferencia de las piezas sencillas y utilitarias de las abuelas, la cerámica moderna de Mata Ortiz es un trabajo de amor que requiere mucho tiempo. Son famosas por sus intrincados dibujos pintados a mano y por estar pulidas con una piedra lisa hasta alcanzar la sedosidad del alabastro. Las ollas son para apreciarlas y no para cocinar en ellas, porque no están esmaltadas y se calientan a temperaturas más bajas. Los fabricantes de Mata Ortiz, muchos de los cuales han sido instruidos por Quezada y su familia, se esfuerzan por ser originales en el uso del color, el diseño y la forma. "No nos atamos a una tradición como la de los pueblos del suroeste, donde hay que seguir la línea familiar", dice Valles. "La verdadera tradición de Mata Ortiz es la innovación". Mi esposo y yo somos alfareros, y tomamos el taller del CCC de Valles y Martínez. Habíamos ido a Mata Ortiz hace varios años y coincidimos con la pareja en su cocina. Las cocinas es donde casi todos los alfareros del pueblo trabajan con la arcilla. Se lavan las manos con frecuencia. "Tenemos que mantenernos limpios nosotros mismos y nuestro espacio de trabajo porque también comemos y preparamos las comidas allí", dice Valles, luciendo impecable ante los participantes del taller llenos de barro. Los alfareros de Mata Ortiz extraen su arcilla cremosa, que Valles trajo para que la utilizáramos, de las montañas volcánicas de la Sierra Madre y de los lechos de los arroyos. Los alfareros venden sus obras terminadas en sus salas y en la parte trasera de las camionetas que recorren las carreteras llenas de baches del pueblo, en busca de los cazadores de ollas ambulantes que vienen a comprar. En Mata Ortiz, las herramientas de alfarería son escasas e ingeniosas. Para pintar, el pelo liso de los niños pequeños es muy apreciado. Estos donan uno o dos mechones bajo la suave coerción del alfarero. Se necesitan de dos a seis mechones de pelo por pincel. Están unidos a un lápiz que requiere una mano firme para pintar líneas tan finas como el rastro de una hormiga, sin tambalear. Nuestra tarea en el taller había sido traer pelo adecuado para los pinceles. Por suerte, una de las participantes canosas había guardado un mechón rubio trenzado que su madre le cortó cuando tenía siete años. Vimos cómo Valles y Martínez creaban pinceles desmontando bolígrafos e introduciendo pelo de hace décadas en la punta vacía, y nos maravillamos de la perspicacia de una madre.

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CHISME DEL PUEBLO Celebrando CIRC 2022 marca el vigésimo aniversario de la Coalición por los Derechos de los Inmigrantes de Colorado (CIRC por sus siglas en inglés). Durante los últimos 20 años, CIRC ha servido como una voz unificada y un movimiento estatal para defender y promover la justicia para los inmigrantes. Únase a una celebración gratis que se llevará a cabo en el Campus Spring Valley de Colorado Mountain College el sábado 6 de agosto de 7 a 11 p.m. Todos los ingresos se destinarán a CIRC. ¿Tiene preguntas sobre este evento o cómo patrocinar? Comuníquese con Andrea: andrea@coloradoimmigrant.org

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El pueblo de Carbondale le dedica el 1% de los fondos generales a subsidios comunitarios. Peticiones para fondos de hasta $5,000 pueden ser enviadas por organizaciones sin fines de lucro (visitando www.bit.ly/CdaleGrants). Las solicitudes deben ser entregadas antes del viernes 16 de septiembre a las 5 p.m.

Acompaña al club de lectura el segundo sábado de cada mes, incluyendo el 13 de agosto, en la biblioteca de Glenwood Springs a las 11 a.m. para leer libros llenos de determinación, poder y emociones. Se servirá comida y bebida al inicio del evento. Llame al 970-945-5958 para más información. Contestando la llamada En respuesta a la solicitud de la Oficina de Recuperación, los estados en relación con la cuenca del Río Colorado conservan agua para proteger la infraestructura en Lake Powell y Lake Mead, Los Estados de División Superior (Nuevo México, Utah, Wyoming y Colorado) han formulado un plan de cinco puntos. “Las opciones que los Estados de División Superior tienen disponibles para proteger las elevaciones críticas de embalses son muy limitadas,” se declaró en una carta describiendo el plan. “Los datos de recuperación muestran que el agotamiento en la cuenca inferior y México es el doble del agotamiento en la cuenca superior.” (www.bit.ly/ CWCBletter)

Seguridad en bicicleta El comisionado de Bike Pedestrian and Trails de Carbondale estará regalando lámparas para bicicletas durante el “First Friday” (el primer viernes del mes) el 5 de agosto entre la cuarta calle y la calle principal. Para conseguir una lámpara solo debe traer su bicicleta.

La mosca linterna con manchada (Lycorma delicatula) es un saltamontes capaz de destruir cultivos así como duraznos, uvas y lúpulos, ha aterrizado en Iowa. En respuesta, el Departamento de Agricultura de Colorado ha lanzado un nuevo sitio web informativo (ag.colorado.gov/spottedlanternfly) para ayudar a identificar, reportar y erradicar al saltamontes invasivo. Si ve a este espécimen, debe capturarlo y congelarlo.

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5Point Cineastas aventureros pueden entregar sus obras para el 16o Festival anual 5Point Flagship, el cual tomará lugar en abril del 2023. Para aquellos en un presupuesto ajustado, habrá fondos disponibles por medio de 5Point Film Fund. Las solicitudes para los fondos deben ser entregadas antes del 2 de septiembre. Para más detalles, visite www.5pointfilm.org

Liderazgo CORE La Oficina Comunitaria para Eficiencia de Recursos (CORE por sus siglas en inglés) anunció que contrato al residente local de Carbondale, Dallas Blaney como el director ejecutivo de la organización. “La innovación histórica es lo que destaca a CORE de otras organizaciones,” dijo Blaney. “Necesitamos continuar en buscar soluciones creativas que impactan de manera positiva a la vida de nuestros vecinos y comunidades, tanto como el medioambiente.” Para más información acerca de CORE, visite www.aspencore.org

Los Red Hill Rollers tocaron durante el Mountain Fair. Dibujo de Larry Day

Apreciación de veteranos Durante el mes de agosto, los oficiales en servicio activo y veteranos militares pueden visitar los parques estatales de Colorado gratis. Visite su oficina de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Colorado (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) para obtener un pase militar de agosto.

Consejo de seguridad Inscríbase al servicio de conexión comunitaria gratis de Carbondale Fire para compartir información crítica acerca de su hogar o negocio para que los servicios de emergencia tengan esa información antes de llegar. Inscribase en www.bit. ly/CarbFireCCEsp

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Winner, winner...

Everyone is a winner when it comes to Mountain Fair. That said, there are winners among the winners, including fly casting champions Matt Koenlsheck, Nate Biro and Jerry Alcorta. Former trustee Heather Henry won the women’s wood splitting competition and Jared Shimp took the cake as men’s top wood splitter. Speaking of cake, the Redstone General Store gals won best of show, Katie Sherman had the best non-alternative cake and Kylyn’s buttermilk maple bacon cupcakes proved a hit. Sardy Devery’s “Gooseberry Galactica” took first place in the fruit pie contest, Olivia Groth won best cream pie and Chris Bilby had the top exotic pie. Justin Gerrar set a new course record for the Mount Sopris Run Off (18:28 for the four-miler) followed by Megan Ravenscraft. Wesley Toews and Emily Worline, meanwhile, won the 14-miler. The fastest bikers were Larry Smith and Chloe Lutgang. Grace Brown limboed the lowest and the Mud Dogs emerged victorious in the Clay Center’s firstever Throwdown Relay. Burley Taylor-Silt and Justin Brintnall won the horseshoes comp. This year, the police department trounced the fire department in tug-of-war.

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The wandering wonders of Waldkinder

By Elizabeth Key Sopris Sun Correspondent

Waldkinder “Forest Children” on an adventure in nature. Photo by Annie Burch

Owner-operators of Waldkinder Adventure Preschool, Scott and Sarah Schlichter Photo by Elizabeth Key

Carbondale offers a harmonious environment to the “forest children” of Waldkinder Adventure Preschool. Founded in 2009 by Karen Grey, Waldkinder is inspired by the forest schools in northern Europe and the concept that small children learn better in nature. Sarah and Scott Schlichter have been the owner-operators of Waldkinder for the past four years. You may have noticed pods of six young children with tiny backpacks trailing an adult, like excited ducklings, in different settings around Carbondale. Most of the adventures take place within 15 minutes of Carbondale although, in the temperate months, pods migrate farther afield. Waldkinder believes that young children are born with an instinct for exploration. They discover information using all their senses, kinesthetically. Allowing a child to take appropriate risks leads to skill growth, self-confidence and self-discipline. By providing a positive natural environment with the freedom for curiosity and creativity, Waldkinder sets children up to become autonomous life-long learners. Early childhood development focuses on gross motor skills, fine motor skills and sensory resilience. Running, jumping, skipping and hopping are precursors that grow neural pathways allowing children to develop the dexterity they need for reading, writing and higherlevel thinking. Waldkinder’s three to six-year-olds spend most of their day outside absorbed in full contact nature experiences. Teachers encourage kids to get dirty, wet, muddy and a little uncomfortable. Exposure to the elements helps build grit and makes kids flourish. Sarah explained, “There is something about the symphony of having all of the senses firing when you are in a forest setting; the smell of the pine, the feel of the mud, the breeze blowing through your hair, all of that is shown to be beneficial for healthy brain growth.” In addition to traditional preschool topics like learning the 123s and ABCs, Waldkinder’s curriculum revolves around the seasons. Adhering to an emergent curriculum provides teachers the freedom to follow what the children find compelling and relevant at any

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given time. Being in “the never idle workshop” is not only restorative but inspires the spirit of adventure and creativity. Sarah said, “The beauty is that a stick doesn’t have to be a stick for a little child. A stick becomes a fishing pole, or a spoon to stir their mud soup, or a baton to conduct the orchestra. A stick can be anything with a little bit of imagination.” One of the most important areas that Waldkinder fosters is social and emotional health. The small pods and focused attention of the teachers create a safe and tight-knit setting for children to thrive. Sarah noticed that Waldkinder served as a haven for teachers and children alike during the fear-fraught days of the pandemic. While adults were being bombarded with distressing news and statistics, Waldkinder kids were able to escape outside to freely explore and participate in childhood. Sarah said the small pod structure and outdoor location enabled the preschool to operate throughout the tenuous time. “The sensory environment of the natural world is rich and soothing to the children, and it is also a therapeutic environment for the teachers. It works for everyone. It is a positive space and place to be spending our days,” she said. Instead of a traditional childcare facility, Waldkinder navigates the restrictive licensing rules by basing individual pods out of a network of child care licensed homes. While this structure works well for the 24-student program, it also prevents the preschool from competing for additional funding that larger preschools rely upon. On July 23, Waldkinder threw its first fundraising event in the backyard of Craft Coffeehouse in Carbondale. The goal was to raise funds dedicated to scholarships for children who cannot participate without financial support. Focused Kids provided a booth offering pot decorating and planting while talking about mindfulness. The fundraiser also featured rock painting stations, a silent auction and merchandise sales. Boris, the miniature burrow, stole the show proving to be the main attraction. The child-centered fundraiser was a huge success, earning enough money for Waldkinder to provide two partial fall scholarships. If you are interested in learning more about Waldkinder Adventure Preschool, participating or making a donation, visit: www. waldkinderpreschool.com

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Trail Notes: Know what you like

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By Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Special to The Sopris Sun

Nature Note: Finding the new in the familiar Even in a place as beautiful and varied as the Roaring Fork Valley, even in the height of summer, it's easy to fall into habits that tug us back to the same places in the same way. Routine isn't bad, but it can prevent us from recognizing the true splendor of the place we call home. How can we see the same place from a different perspective? If it's a particular park, try visiting at a different time of day and you might even meet a new crowd of people… or dogs! A sunrise or sunset hike will unfold our local scenery into unexpected shapes (and keep away the heat). Some other simple tricks include: going in the opposite direction on a favorite trail, using a different trail or purposefully moving more quickly or slowly than your typical speed. After all, it's good to know what you like, but to truly enjoy our shared outdoors, you shouldn't only like what you know!

Recent stewardship success As more people utilize trails and open spaces in the Crystal River Valley, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) is dedicating more resources to stewardship projects along the Crystal River, in the Redstone area and within and above the town of Marble. We very much appreciate all the volunteers that joined us for two recent community projects. Two weeks ago, community members helped RFOV and Aspen Valley Land Trust rebuild trails, remove dead trees and install new tents to prepare the Marble Basecamp for

Alie Wettstein, owner of Nightshades Plant Shop, brings warmth and beauty to Valley residents with her eye-catching indoor plant selection. Courtesy photo

Blooming with Alie Wettstein

Rehabilitating a trail is very labor intensive. This short section of trail at the Marble Basecamp took several hours — that's why RFOV is grateful for volunteers! Courtesy photo

By Kate Phillips Sopris Sun Correspondent

middle school outdoor education. Then, dozens of volunteers joined RFOV, Roaring Fork Conservancy, Wilderness Workshop and Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association at the Coal Basin Ranch to repair and replant riparian zones within the new bike park. Thanks everyone!

Alie Wettstein is a Marble resident and owner of Nightshades Plant Shop. You can find her this summer at the Basalt and Carbondale markets. For dates and contact information, visit www.nightshadesplantshop.com/ This interview has been edited for clarity and length.

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Let’s talk a little bit about where you’re from. I’m three generations of families in Aspen, but we’ve all moved downvalley. I left at 17 for pretty much 15 years, and then moved back. Upon arrival I thought, “What am I going to do here? Am I going to go into the construction world, or am I going to do something that makes me happy?” I figured the best way to do that was plants!

Making trail use sustainable sometimes requires building short, new trails. Earlier this summer, we built the C-Line Trail at Red Hill to create a directional mountain bike trail. In two weeks, we'll begin a similar project at Sky Mountain Park — making a directional trail for the ever-popular Airline Trail. Join us! Learn more and register for all RFOV projects online at: rfov.org/calendar

OBITUARY

(Joel) Brian Sparks March 30, 1963 - June 24, 2022

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Brian Sparks passed away in his home in Elsmere, Delaware. Brian was born in Denver and attended Roaring Fork High School. Brian then completed studies at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs and the University of Nebraska. After a few positions in information technology, Brian moved to Elsmere as a US Airways flight attendant based at Philadelphia International Airport. This career choice allowed him to pursue his passion for traveling through over 25 years of flight service. Besides air travel, Brian also enjoyed traveling around the country via Amtrak trains and most recently traveled by cruise. In addition to the American Airlines family, Brian was highly involved with the Nebraska Future Business Leaders of America. Through the years, Brian was able to stay connected with many of the friends he had made at school, in work and through his travels. His energy, enthusiasm and quick wit will be missed by many. Services will be held at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home in Delaware on Friday, Aug. 12 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Brian would appreciate donations being made to your favorite organization. Brian is survived by his sister, Cheryl, brother-in-law, Brian Hiebert, brother, Kevin, and sister-in-law, Merideth Sparks; Uncle Robert and Aunt Dorothy Sparks, cousins and members of his Arizona family.

Wait. Construction? Let’s backpedal for just a moment. The last time I was living in Carbondale I was farming. It fell through by the end of the season, so I moved to California and started working for farmers markets and an organic farm in Santa Cruz. Then I followed my heart up to Portland and worked for another organic farm for seven years. After the second year, I had to find a different source of income because the markets closed during the winter. I got into construction through a women’s nonprofit and landed a job with a small family remodel company. It was just me and my best friend working under a master carpenter who taught us everything in a year. How did you make your way home? Once the pandemic hit, I realized that I couldn’t be in Portland during that time. I was driving over Kebler and thought, “This is where I want to be.” I found my home in Marble, but was like, “Oh my god. Put on your big kid pants, you just bought a house!” I think most people don’t buy a house and then figure out how to pay for it, but luckily I had landscaped here way back when, and got back involved with my buddies. It was brutal on my body, but I love plants, and thought that I should start a plant company. Let’s talk about Nightshades Plant Shop. It is such a simple kind of business, but I have the space on my property to have nearly 2,000 plants. I found this wonderful family wholesaler in Denver with exquisite products that I get to support through this. I can then provide this to our community to beautify and purify office spaces and add creativity and

life to places. It’s really nice.

How do you pick your varieties? Honestly, whatever catches my eye. I try to have a broad variety and then can tell what people like by what they buy the most of, and I try to get them excited about other things, too. I also go off of whatever my wholesaler has at the time. What’s your favorite plant? I’m really into cactus right now. At first I was like, “Oh, cactus. Whatever. Everyone is into cactus,” and then I met this one cactus. It’s the cutest thing on the planet, because they have these little buds that turn into huge flowers. It bloomed into a five-inch tall, beautiful white flower. It bloomed for one day and then it died. I was like, “You are so amazingly dramatic and I love you!” That’s incredible! I think that’s the cool thing about plants. They completely transform on you, and do these huge feats that only last for a few minutes before going away. They’re just these sweet, gentle reminders of the impermanence and the delicateness of life. What is it like growing in Marble’s climate? I think a big reason that I got through the winter by myself in Marble was because of these plants. I have 75 personal houseplants and they’re big and they need to be watered. That ritual of taking all my plants down, and then cleaning, managing, and beautifying them to make sure they’re healthy really supported my mental health. It gave me something to care for which naturally translates into caring for myself. There’s something about visually seeing a beautiful space that creates a calm internally. I completely agree with you. If you think about where these plants grow, it’s humid and warm, and if you can create that in your home, it’s a wonderful place to be. When the outside world is dark and cold, it helps make your homespace where you want to be. Have you always had a green thumb? My grandmother had a lot of geraniums in her house, which was a really fond memory of mine. Her home was so cozy. When I planted my first seed and it grew into something I was hooked. It was like magic! After that, I started growing, and I was obsessed with learning about it all. You really love this. I do. It makes me so happy. Going to the market in the morning is so fun. Even though it’s exhausting, it brings me so much joy and I love how well-received it is, and I love meeting people through it.

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me to our patrons. But instead of just dropping by for coffee and treats, you might be interested in helping us all make sense of which library trends are actually good fits for us. I view trends not as binary choices. I see them as continuums (continuua?). Where on the continuum are we now? Where should we be in three to There are fads and there are five years? What would that look like? trends. Fads come and go. The evening will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Trends persist. In the world It will be part social at large as well as the world of mingling, part lecture and part interactive exercises. I libraries the shift from physical promise I won’t ask you to do anything embarrassing. to digital is a big one. As a small preview, here are the trends, identified way back in 2011 by the American Library Association. It could be that well as the world of libraries others have emerged since then. the shift from physical to digital I’ll ask about that, too. is a big one. In fact, it’s one of First trend: Physical to Virtual four trends that is fundamentally Libraries. We are moving from transforming the way libraries do access to physical items to access business. to digital content. On Wednesday, Aug. 17, I’ll Second trend: Individual be speaking at the Carbondale to Community. Many libraries Branch Library. I’ve only been the are moving from one-on-one director of the Garfield County transactions with individuals Libraries since May 2, so I have a to a more systemic outreach lot to learn about the communities to community groups. It’s the we serve. My staff suggested a series difference between a conversation of meet and greets to introduce at a service desk and a longer term the local Dunkin’ Donuts, which offered free wifi. I suspect that their access was both heavily censored and monitored, though. There are fads and there are trends. Fads come and go. Trends persist. In the world at large as

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In 2012, I was invited by the U.S. State Department to give some presentations in Moscow. There was a big annual publisher exposition, and people from all over the world showed up for it. My job was to talk about American experiments in ebook lending. Along the way, I got to speak to a bunch of other groups, too, and found the experience enlightening. Over the handful of days I wandered the capital of the former Soviet Union, I learned to have tremendous respect for the very smart and dedicated people who staff our embassies. I also couldn’t help but notice that virtually every teenager I saw on Red Square had a smartphone. Where did they hang out? — at

library project with, for instance, an economic development council. Third trend: Collection to Creation Libraries. The biggest use of libraries is still checking stuff out. Library users tend to be savvy consumers of the products of our culture — books, movies, music, programs. Some libraries are focusing more on helping their patrons make products. This includes everything from quilting and sewing clubs to using 3D printers to manufacture hard-to-find machine parts. The fourth trend is Portal to Archive Libraries. People still use libraries to explore the

world beyond our neighborhood. That’s the portal idea. But some libraries have begun to team up with historical groups and museums to do something Google and Amazon don’t: tell our story to the world. In our post-COVID world, in a time when there are many changes both within the United States and on the geopolitical stage, it might be worth a little time to try to calibrate our public institutions to help us thrive both individually and as a community. I look forward to the conversation.

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Hey, you, and me Say yes to WE For only in Unity Can we be, the “land of the free.”

By Alya Howe Hey, you, and me Say yes to WE For only in Unity Can this be, the “land of the free.” United States of mind Is it illusion, a delusion, freedom with no boundaries? The damless Crystal River runs free! But it has banks, it has support, Banks on support to flow, to go, to become crystal clear. The holders of our banks create dams and flood plains. Straining reason, stopping the flow of free choice. Flooding us with divisive opinions as the Pact Act, America first evaporates! Clinging to the mass murdering rights for all to purchase guns, This is not pro-life, this is our responsibility; Our children are dying, public safety is lying at the feet of a right I believe has been lost. Pro-life is the autonomy to choose to protect all pools of humanity. Do no harm.

What the land of the free meant to immigrant-me was the freedom to choose my destiny. To celebrate diversity, mutual respect, Bubbling interdependence says “yes” to vitality, here. Time to protest any laws and human ways that lead us to stray. Time to expand beyond rigidity and feel the sway of flexibility. Give the benefit of doubt with waterfalls of curiosity, Can we listen, ask the right questions? Discover each other as bees and hummingbirds, discover the nectar in each flower’s offering? This mountainous land whispers: “expand, expand.” Hey, you, and me Say yes to we for only in Unity Can we be, the “land of the free.” Amy Kimberely, Miss Moon, I thank you. You have fed us spoon upon spoonfuls of inspirational action in the arts and art of living. Miss Moon’s desire is to rewire and I say, “thank you.” You have dished up spoonfuls of crazy, over-the-moon creativity. As each new moon invites us to retire and rewire on the

highwire between, for me and for community, We need both ends! Into our souls the new moon pulls us, Riding the tides of trial and error, Feeling the terror when we exchange the we for self grandiosity. The empress wears no clothes in the river. We are the wave, we are the river. I scorn all the lawns whilst people need water. I understand we have not been shown how to share life on this land. Is your tribe diversified, do you welcome all ages, all races, or do you choose agreeable homogeneity? Feel every decision that you make, as you decide with a pride that does no harm. And with this new moon, pause, trade in all scorn as new moons are always a moment to be reborn. With each turning tide, yes, there are pulls to either side. Choose WE. For only in Unity can this be the “land of the free.” Like never before it is time for all to soar. Find your mountain peak, breath deep before you speak and together we sail with the new moon into the soul of Carbondale. Hey, you, and me Say yes to WE For only in Unity Can we be, the “land of the free.”

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LETTERS redirecting water from the agricultural sector. Read it for yourself and submit comments at www.engagecwcb.org/colorado-water-plan I know this sounds elitist and like shutting the door behind us, but at some point we have to recognize there is not enough supply to go around. That point is now. We need to do other things to prevent housing prices running us out of town. Perhaps by restricting property value increases and property tax increases? That also sounds socialist, but making changes for the common good is, well, good. We either survive together or die apart. I’d rather have the former. Susan Rhea, Carbondale

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The Department of the Treasury has new guidelines to better the ways of state, local and tribal governments in upping the affordable housing stock in their communities. The updates turbocharge President Joe Biden's Housing Supply Action Plan and more creatively leverage American Rescue Plan money for affordable housing, so as to increase the U.S. housing supply and lower housing cost over the next five years. The treasury department encourages various governments to apply for some of the $350 billion available under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for development, repair and operation of affordable housing units. Furthermore, the treasury department expanded the flexibility to use SLFRF to fully finance long-term affordable loans and broaden presumptively eligible affordable housing uses to maximize SLFRF money

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availability for affordable housing. In the near term, look forward to U.S. Treasury webinars and briefings with state and local governments, as well as both nonprofit and private sector entities, in developing and preserving affordable housing and how to use SLFRF funds to expand their affordable housing supply. Also, the U.S. Treasury has more programs to ease housing costs, such as the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help prevent evictions, and the Homeowner Assistance Fund which provides nearly $10 billion to prevent foreclosures. In rural America, the Biden administration is pushing rural single family housing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Construction to Permanent program lets approved lenders and homebuilders participate in the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan program to close both construction and permanent financing simultaneously and receive a loan note guarantee before construction begins. This added certainty enables more single family housing to be built more quickly in rural America. The USDA will educate lenders on the program’s merit, in hopes of increasing use of the program and increasing new rural construction. Emzy Veazy III, Aspen

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