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In addition to an exhibit featuring works by more than 35 artists, Redstone's 26th annual Labor Day Art Show introduced a new plein air event that had painters, sketchers and doodlers scattered throughout the village with three hours to produce a piece to be auctioned off that same afternoon. Most pieces sold, with closing bids ranging from $18 to $675, and 30% of each sale (including from the big art show) benefitted the Redstone Art Foundation's Jack Roberts Memorial Scholarship. This year, scholarship recipients are Taylor Joslin, a recent graduate of Glenwood Springs High School attending Savannah College of Art and Design, and Joy Bouchet, a Roaring Fork High School graduate studying art at Portland State University.

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Artist Mark Mace wowed bystanders with his colorful rendition of the Redstone Inn.

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Decades ago, I lay in my childhood bed watching my Love’s sleeping eyes twitch, the orbs within, racing. He’d moan, or start, and toss. We were recent graduates, road tripping the States in pursuit of a new landing place, our undetermined adult lives ahead of us. We’d met climbing; he, a carpenter, me a landscaper and designer. We’d planned on a life restoring beautiful old homes and gardens and then flipping ‘em. It wasn’t yet the money-grubbing pursuit some consider it to be these days. When he awoke, I asked what he’d been “We’redreaming.done with school,” he insisted sleepily, staring past me. The eyes I loved so much — sparkling circles of moss green and aqua, framed in a fringe of lashes — held fear. “Somehow, I was late for class, though! Hadn’t done my homework — we had this huge test! I didn’t study — I thought we were done with tests.” I was perplexed: learning and tests were lifelong. We didn’t last but my career and passion have. In landscaping — the field of horticulture and design — the lessons stack up, season after season, unheeded, contributing to our climate crisis: reductive landscapes, flailing ecosystems, biodiversity loss, water shortages, extreme weather events and financial devastation. Profit margins and stubborn practices infect our profession. Rather than rise to knowledge in horticulture, we’ve followed the agribusiness model of treating Life as an inanimate object, bending it to our will for faster turnaround and easier profit. We’ve exerted consumer, quick-fix traditions across the “land” aspects of development andTowardgrowth.graduation, a professor back then had asked my opinion on how to address our esteemed Oval at Colorado State University. Its elms were succumbing to Dutch elm disease. What should we do? I felt it to be an outdated relic; an homage to an era from which we’re all still recovering. “I’d do a glorious arboretum with layers of canopy and diversity so people can enjoy it more,” I “Youreplied.haven’t learned a damn thing, then,” he’d said. Mavericks eschew tradition (I watched Top Gun!). Along the way, I’ve followed or befriended the “black sheep” so that unlike my ex or rigid professor, I could continue to grow and evolve. Every aspect of Earth must evolve — including us — to adapt and continue to exist.

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Members of the RCA board notified both the Redstone General Store and Propaganda Pie of the reports from the students. Rochelle Norwood from the Redstone General Store immediately issued an apology and delivered gifts. While a board member spoke with Nial

We have been engaged with the range of responses to the article about our students' experiences in Redstone on the Fourth of July. We appreciate the varying opinions on the piece and recognize that many members of the Redstone community felt that this piece unfairly depicted their hometown. As fellow residents of the Roaring Fork Valley, we personally enjoy visiting and recreating in and around Redstone and have only ever experienced a sense of safety and community while there. These positive experiences informed our decision to send 70 students of color to Redstone on that holiday and made the events of the day that much more shocking.Asdirectors of the (HS)2 Program, we want to make clear that we are aware that there were thousands of visitors in Redstone on the Fourth of July. We recognize that it is possible and likely that our students faced occurrences of racism and discrimination that were perpetrated by folks who do not live here. We do not think residents of Redstone are bad or racist people, nor do our students. We do, however, think it is important that our community understands that these events happened here in our valley, in our home. We shared our student’s experiences with The Sun to help all residents of the Roaring Fork Valley recognize there is ample work to be done to become an authentically welcoming community for anyone of any class, racial or ethnic background. It is not only the (HS)2 students who we are advocating for in sharing this information — there are people of color throughout the Valley who have reached out directly and shared that this experience resonates with them. We all have work and learning to do to be more effective upstanders, to ensure residents and visitors alike feel welcomed and embraced, rather than isolated andWeostracized.gathered as an (HS)2 community on the night of the Fourth of July, sitting shoulder to shoulder with our students to listen to their experiences. Their pain was palpable. The picture that emerged from this discussion was not of a couple of stray comments that may have been misinterpreted, but rather of an event that felt wholly uninviting and inaccessible. Many (HS)2 students describe Carbondale and the surrounding areas as “their home,” “their family” and a safe “sanctuary” from the bustling lives they live back home. On the Fourth of July, that safety and trust felt violated. The well-being of these teenagers, who were here to learn, grow and prepare for college, must come before our differing political opinions. Regardless of who was “in the wrong,” we believe this event should give us all pause. How could this happen here? How can we repair the harm done? And, most importantly, how can we grow and evolve as we move into the future? With gratitude, openness and listening ears, (HS)2 Program Director Annie Oppenheim and (HS)2 Program Deputy Director Nick Favaloro Re: Phil Gaylord

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Th is letter is in response to Phillip Gaylord's letter in last week’s edition of The Sopris Sun. I'd like to address some points that he raised about my letter regarding the racial incidents in Redstone. First, one need not be present, in-person as an eyewitness to be shocked, appalled, angry, disgusted and saddened by racial prejudice. I was not an eyewitness to Emmett Till's murder. I was not even born then, but there are plenty of articles that describe what happened. There are so many written accounts of racial prejudice, that not being an eyewitness to feel a range of emotions is not a valid Second,argument.hisstatus as a retired law enforcement oﬃcer is irrelevant to the discussion.Third, some of the individuals that committed these acts have been identified. Gentrye Houghton, the author of the article, has written a follow-up in the September edition of The Crystal Valley Echo titled "Are We Really an Inclusive Community?" She states that on Aug. 24 the Redstone Community Association (RCA) board of directors issued a letter of apology to the head of Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS), Jeff Leahy. The letter also extended an invitation to meet with any and all from CRMS to "speak freely about how the Redstone community can become more culturally sensitive and inclusive."

Renowned Washington, D.C. design firm Oehme, van Sweden’s 1998 coffee table tome, “The New American Garden”, gut-punched my collegiate arc from architecture to horticulture — from seeming boxes and codes to organic aliveness and connection. They “ruined” me forever, espousing nature-inspired design over aristocratic constructs. Discovering Miscanthus sinensis, Morning Light, in one of the featured gardens was pivotal to me: airy and luminous, I planted this delight in my own first garden. Oehme, van Sweden quotes plant breeder Karl Foerster, averring grasses “were the hair of the Earth.” I was 17 at the time. It would take me two decades to understand his deeperDesigner,meaning.plants-woman and author Lauren Springer rocked my nascent world. Before the internet, we all learned from reading and doing. “Undaunted Garden” shook the pillars of my ego. She was already doing what I wanted to do, successfully so, and publishing! Tucking ugly jealousy away, I devoured her books and attended her talks. I saw someone like me: she swore, recounted youthful acid trips and designed as Nature. Lauren’s been a mentor and friend since, even helping me laugh over family tragedy. If nature can carry on, so too shall we. Fort Collins Nursery’s world-traveling plantsman Scott Scogerboe brings it full circle: propagating plants. His origin stories on new plant selections must be written. Each traces a fascinating lineage of unvaulted, enamored horticulturists — orange-skinned apples, nonsuckering chokecherry, or one-of-a-kind junipers. Following Scott these past 15 years, I’ve been inspired to grow plants for my designs now — I can use species unavailable commercially and better suited to our western lands. AND grow them with a reduced carbon footprint/increased survivability. Friends, we’re at a watershed moment. Momentum by mavericks is shifting the field. President Biden’s recently passed Inflation Reduction Act funds a multitude of alphabet agencies — the USDA, NOAA, NRCS, BLM, NFS (look’em up) — in which landscape architecture and design play a role through more holistic approaches steeped not in profit, but the cycles of nature. Closer to home, every client this season has responded to our crisis with“Nativenature. plants, more habitat!” they concede with relief. Rather than tradition, Mrs. A seeks genuine nature. “No lawn, no landscaped beds.” We’re marrying arid cliff and riverside with a mélange of species that’ll spread and mingle, interwoven with ubiquitous, inevitable native grasses — the very hair of the Earth. When asked what he wanted, Mr. P waved his arm at scrub oak and cliffrose. “Nothing that doesn’t belong here,” he grinned. The learning never ends.

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Friday, Sept. 9 v. Basalt at 7 p.m. (home)

Friday, Sept. 23 v. Meeker at 7 p.m. (away)

Saturday, Oct. 22 v. Gunnison at 6 p.m. (away)

The football team, meanwhile, is also getting stronger after going two years without a varsity team at RFHS (this was revived in the fall of 2020). “It’s great to see bigger numbers out for football so we can build a strong program,” she said. In addition to attending games to cheer on the teams, the community can support by volunteering with RFHS’s booster group that runs the snack shacks at home games. “That’s a definite need of ours,” said Barlow, in addition to volunteer ticket takers and game oﬃcials. To volunteer with RFHS athletics, contact Barlow at cbarlow@rfschools.com RFHS sports received a financial boost as the beneficiary of this year’s Cowboy Up event.

The next big fundraiser for school sports is the Rams Classic, an annual golf tournament at River Valley Ranch that also supports athletics at Carbondale Middle School. Individuals and businesses can sign up to be a hole sponsor or corporate sponsor by contacting Larry Williams at rfbball08@yahoo.com

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Thursday, Sept. 29 v. Delta at 6:30 p.m. (home)

Soccer (Varsity) Thursday, Sept. 8 v. Gunnison at 4:30 p.m. (away)

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Thursday, Oct. 13 v. Aspen at 6 p.m. (home)

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Thursday, Sept. 15 v. Aspen at 6:30 p.m. (away)

Thursday, Oct. 20 v. Steamboat Springs at 6:30 p.m. (home)

Tuesday, Sept. 27 v. Basalt at 4 p.m. (away)

The soccer team’s first game, non-league, was played against Colorado Rocky Mountain School on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The Rams dominated the match, winning 10-0. Their first home game, also non-league, will be played against a Fort Collins team, Liberty Common, on Saturday, Sept. 17. The following Tuesday, they’ll face Vail at home at 6 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 26 v. Coal Ridge at 6 p.m. (away)

Friday, Sept. 16 v. Clear Creek (Evergreen) at 7 p.m. (home)

Saturday, Sept. 24 v. Glenwood Springs at 11 a.m. (away)

Friday, Oct. 21 v. Cedaredge at 4 p.m. (home)

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Tuesday, Oct. 4 v. Moﬀat County at 6 p.m. (home)

Saturday, Sept. 10 v. Calhan at 9 a.m. (away)

Tuesday, Oct. 18 v. Aspen at 6:30 p.m. (home)

Friday, Sept. 30 v. Crested Butte at 6 p.m. (home)

Thursday, Oct. 20 v. Moffat County at 4 p.m. (away)

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Friday, Oct. 7 v. Olathe at 7 p.m. (home)

Monday, Sept. 19 v. Basalt at 6:30 p.m. (home)

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Friday, Oct. 28 v. North Fork at 7 p.m. (home)

Friday, Oct. 14 v. Buena Vista at 7 p.m. (away)

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Tuesday, Oct. 11 v. Summit (Frisco) at 6 p.m. (home)

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Friday, Sept. 30 v. Gunnison at 7 p.m. (away)

By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor Rams fans returned to the stands on Aug. 30 for a boisterous beginning to the fall sports season at Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). It was the first home game of the season, and the varsity volleyball team defeated Grand Junction, 3-0. Unlike last year, audience members were free to cheer without masks. “I’m pretty excited,” said Athletic Director Crista Barlow. “People are happier this year, it feels like a weight has lifted.” Moreover, the volleyball team is looking “stronger and more mature,” she said, and though “still a young team” has shown “lots of improvement” compared with this time last year. The Lady Rams also played a tournament on Friday, Sept. 1, defeating Coal Ridge, 2-1, and losing to Pagosa Springs, 2-1. On Saturday, they beat out Weld Central (Keenesburg) 2-0 and lost to Steamboat Springs (2-0). Their narrow victory against Basalt (3-2) on Tuesday, Sept. 6, has them ranked third for the 3A Western Slope division at the start of this season. Following last year’s state championship win, the soccer team has attracted a lot of interest. Barlow said that this is also a young team, with several senior players having graduated last year. “I have lots of hope for them this season,” said Barlow, “as long as they can work on the maturity of the game.” By this, she refers to their ability to keep a strong spirit even if the other team scores first.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 v. Vail Mountain at 6 p.m. (home)

Saturday, Sept. 17 v. Liberty Common at 9 a.m. (home)

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Many ancient people saw their beginnings as arising from and being dependent on the Waters of Chaos. As we begin our Year of Renewal, we reaffirm our commitment to our community by bringing to mingle, water we have collected in our lives over the past year. “Waking in the Water: Water Communion Service” by Rev. A.G. Norris, Live Music by Jimmy Byrne. The aroma of freshly-mowed hay blankets White Hill and other fields.

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On Sept. 1, Glenwood Springs City Council voted to place a 2.5% lodging tax increase on the November ballot. If passed, up to an estimated $2.5 million annually from the tax hike — paid for by overnight stays at hotels, motels and short-term rentals — would go toward a workforce housing fund. A 20-year sunset clause was added to the proposal, so taxpayers may review its eﬃcacy in the future.

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade has announced new financing options for small business owners across Colorado looking to start, restart or restructure a business. In partnership with eight lenders, the state will provide loans under $150,000 with “favorable terms and interest rates.” Lenders have been selected for abilities to work with business owners who live in rural areas, do not speak English, have never carried a loan, lack traditional assets to secure financing or have otherwise been unable to previously obtain a loan. A total of $31.35 million is available, learn more at oedit.colorado.gov/ startup GarCo staffing Garfield County has elevated three of its own into important staff roles. Fred Jarman, who has been with the county for 20 years, will be the next county manager with Kevin Batchelder retiring on Sept. 16. Jamaica Watts, who has worked as the county’s procurement director for 12 years, accepted the position of finance director. Watts’ former role as procurement and contracts director will be filled by Scott Henriksen, who most recently worked as construction contracts administrator for the county. Lunch money During the past two years, Colorado students could receive free school lunches with the help of federal pandemic funding. This year, that funding is gone and families must complete a free or reduced-price meal form to determine their eligibility, or pay the approximate $3 to $4 that a meal costs. Applications are available at the front office of all schools in the district. A solid base Carbondale’s Youth Art Park, breaking ground this fall behind the Rec Center, will receive sponsorship from Colorado Stone Quarries, the company that operates the Yule Creek Mine in Marble. “Our team at Colorado Stone Quarries strongly believes in the power of community support and involvement,” said general manager Jean St-Onge. The Youth Art Park is a project of the Carbondale Creative District and Carbondale Arts along the Rio Grande ARTway and will feature an outdoor amphitheater, climbing wall, slide and other installations.

Nicole Cavarra, a Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) professional at the Aspen Glen Club, was named Teacher of the Year for the LPGA Central Section. Cavarra was an all-state golfer in high school, played collegiate golf at the University of Colorado, and currently serves as director of Golf Instruction at the Aspen Glen Club. Congratulations! They say it’s your birthday! Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Gayla Tippett Auten, Jane Bachrach, Janet Boyle, John Bruna, Tris and Tag Speaker, Whitney Will and Halle Zander (Sept. 8); Ben Bohmfalk, Clay Hawkins, Kathleen Shannon and Annie Worley (Sept. 9); John Colson, Suzanne Fitzgerald, Brent and Brian Perkins, Casey Piscura and Aimee Yllanes (Sept. 10); Debbie Crawford, Aaron Garland and Alexa Webster (Sept. 11); Teddy Benge, Anna Jasmine, Paramroop Khalsa, Julie Paxton, Taryn Pearce and Kendall Reiley (Sept. 12); Andy Bohmfalk, Adam Carballeira, Allyn Harvey, Dominique Jackson and Chrissie Leonard (Sept. 13); Matt Lang, Megan Miller, Joan Sundeen and Rebecca Young (Sept. 14).

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The White River National Forest Service (WRNFS) is seeking a full-time Community Partnership Coordinator, a newly-created role which will focus on enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. The permanent position will report to the supervisor’s oﬃce but may be located at any of the WRNFS oﬃces, including in Carbondale. Ideal candidates will be proficient in Spanish. For more information about the position, call 970-963-2266.

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CMC strategic planning Colorado Mountain College (CMC) trustees met at the Leadville campus on Aug. 29-30 for a board meeting and annual planning retreat. Because the college’s current strategic plan concludes in 2023, a new plan is being formulated based on input from students, employees and community members. Additionally, trustees approved submitting a proposal for a $700,000 matching grant to the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District. This project would renovate a groundfloor, corner commercial space owned by CMC at 8th Street and Grand Avenue, for a new welcome center operated jointly with the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association. Colorado tax rebate Coloradans who did not file taxes and missed the $750 tax rebate ($1,500 per couple) are still eligible to receive that money if they file by Oct. 17. Even persons claimed as a dependent on somebody else’s tax return can file a state return and get their check.

The sheriff noted that county ordinances, such as vaccinating pets are still obligatory, although the enforcement thereof is less frequent without the program. The county’s vaccine voucher program, previously offered through AC, was likewise done away with. According to the sheriff, criminal violations involving dangerous dogs are still dealt with by the sheriff ’s department, the same as any misdemeanor or felony. The numbers According to the sheriff’s office, in 2018 there were 1,476 incidents involving pets, 1,586 in 2019 and 1,333 in 2020 — the final year AC was active. In 2021, that number dropped to 309 and thus far in 2022, 255 pet incidents have been “GarCorecorded.ACwas involved in the majority of cases regarding stray animals [mostly dogs], bite incidents and any neglect or abuse charges in unincorporated Garfield County,” Wes Boyd, executive director of Colorado Animal Rescue (CARE), told The SoprisPetsSun.brought in by AC were assigned a case number at CARE — or, in the case of western Garfield County, at Journey Home Animal Care Center in Rifle. In 2019, 123 pets were assigned case numbers at CARE, in 2020, 138 — compared to only three since GarCo AC was nixed. Discretionary grant funding from the county to CARE also took a hit. In 2019, CARE was granted $365,000. In 2022, that source of funding decreased to $220,000. In 2020, the deficit was offset because CARE was paid a fee for each animal brought in by AC.The county’s reasoning, according to Boyd, was the strained economy, a need to scale down the county’s budget and to distribute funding more evenly between CARE and Journey Home (previously known as the Rifle Animal Shelter). Journey Home’s executive director, Heather Grant, said that the number of animals brought in by GarCo has significantly decreased and pets still being brought in are most commonly either injured or left without care due to an arrest of the owner. When AC was active, Journey Home received additional funding through a contract with the county to care for the animals it brought to the shelter. Without AC, “I think it puts a lot of responsibility on the public,” Grant stated, noting that individuals have taken it upon themselves to deliver strays to the shelters — including “dangerous” dogs confronted by people without training. Case study one For instance, when LuLu Colby came across a seemingly vicious dog at her home in West Mamm Creek, which was clearly also a stray, her instinct was to help the animal. “He was totally terrified,” she told The Sopris Sun, “and would just snarl, snap and growl if you tried to get close to him.” Eventually, she baited the dog into a crate. Colby herself is vaccinated for rabies — having worked with bats — but figures most people are not. After getting the dog into the crate, she had no way to lift it onto the bed of her truck.She got in touch with Journey Home which happened to have volunteers available to assist in transporting the dog to the shelter.It’s worth noting that Colby continued

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It’s been more than a year since Garfield County (GarCo) has gone without an animal control (AC) unit.When it came to GarCo’s 2021 budget, the commissioners, faced with a hit in revenue, asked various departments to make cuts where each saw fit. The sheriff ’s department set AC on its chopping block. When all was said and done, the three positions that made up GarCo’s AC unit were cut. Sheriff Lou Vallario told The Sopris Sun that he had to cut 5%, or roughly $1.2 million, of the department’s budget in 2021. Having formed the county’s AC division during his first term, Vallario stated, “Eliminating it was extremely diﬃcult for me,” but, “unfortunately, I have to prioritize people over animals.” In addition to being short on funding, the sheriff ’s oﬃce is also down 21 positions. “The reason we had three deputies assigned to AC was because we get so many animal calls including bears, livestock and other calls that are technically other agencies’ jurisdiction,” such as Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Brand Inspector, explained Vallario.

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Another movie that will captivate audiences is “Fuel for Life: Blake Hansen'' by female directors Katie Bennett and Blake Hansen. The film tells the story of Hansen, a professional mountain biker, who races for acceptance in both her personal and professional life as she overcomes prejudice and self-doubt. With a surprise twist at the end, audiences realize the enormity of the mountain she has had to “Visualclimb.storytelling is so impactful,” Karlo said. “It’s such an important way to bridge the empathy gap and literally look through someone else’s eyes, see what they’re seeing and feel what they’re feeling which is ultimately a way to address some of these larger issues we’re dealing with currently.”

Grab your favorite outdoor adventure pal and don’t forget the trail mix, because on Friday, Sept. 16 No Man’s Land Film Festival is coming home to Carbondale. Hosted at the Crystal Theatre, doors open 15 minutes before showings at 5 and 7:30 p.m. “It feels really exciting to bring the magic back to Carbondale,” Executive Director Kathy Karlo said. “That’s where the magic all started.”

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Remaining true to the festival’s slogan, “un-define feminine,” the films challenge audiences to question their role in outdoor recreation exclusivity, and how antiquated notions can be unraveled and reimagined.“We’reredefining [feminitity] to make it our own and show the complete opposite of what many women and transgender people have been told forever,” Karlo said. “The initial first step is deconstructing and understanding where all of these biases came from. To find some of the root cause, we have to understand why these outdated narratives exist, who put them on us, and then give ourselves permission to change from that point.” Karlo, who also hosts “For The Love of Climbing” podcast, elaborated that untangling femininity is a multi-layered process that requires a deep look at our individual experiences, stories, relationships and upbringings. Both Weinhold and Karlo agree that the films are excellent opportunities to discuss true outdoor inclusivity, amplify marginalized voices and take action to dismantle prejudice. Since the flagship festival moved to Denver in 2019, No Man’s Land has started gaining international acclaim as more award and grant winning filmmakers have joined the programs. While the festival’s new home in Denver has allowed for increased accessibility and more opportunities to connect with a wider audience, both Weinhold and Karlo feel a deep appreciation for the festival’s Carbondale roots. “When I started No Man’s Land it was a dream that there would be more representation in film and that there would be more equity and equality in gender and sports,” Weinhold said. “Now to see how it has become a platform for so much change in the adventure film world… It’s so cool. It’s amazing, and really inspiring, and I am so mindblown every single day.” Tickets for Carbondale’s No Man’s Land program are on sale now at www.filmfreeway.com/ NoMansLandFilmFestival Festival comes home

Founded in 2015 by Roaring Fork Valley local Aisha Weinhold, No Man’s Land celebrates diversity and gender equality in the outdoor adventure world by highlighting the stories of women, transgender and gender-fluid individuals through visual media. The flagship festival, which occurs annually in Denver, is a multi-day film event accompanied by in-depth panelist discussions. The upcoming Carbondale show, sponsored by Mountain Hardwear, Black Diamond and Dometic, is part of No Man’s Land World Tour, and will present seven films over the course of two hours.According to Karlo, the program was specially curated for Carbondale with an overarching theme focused on diversity. The powerful films follow the stories of ultrarunners, cyclists, hikers, surfers, action sport athletes and business leaders as they promote body positivity, overcome sexist and transphobic barriers, and address the deep-seated white supremacy and colonialism that plagues outdoor recreation. While describing the film, “Mardi & the Whites”, directed and produced by Paula Champagne, Weinhold said that she felt like she spent a “year in a master class on decolonization in the outdoor industry.”Shecontinued, “I don’t think it’s a piece we hear very often and to hear it so succinctly, there is no gray area. It really opened my eyes because I never considered that if you’re a person of color going outdoors, you’re acting as a role model; and since you’re probably engaging with more white people you’re literally taking time away from your own community. It’s a very real sacrifice.”

A still from “We Are Like The Waves”: the award-winning film follows the story of Sanu, a Sri Lanka native who overcomes sexism to experience the power of ocean surfing, a maledominated sport. Courtesy photo

Mural artists Manuel Quirós and Elizabeth Argüello, who grew up together in Alajuela, Costa Rica, about 12 miles northwest of San José, were commissioned to paint an Airstream RV with a bison-themed design. You may have recently seen the bisonbeautified Airstream meandering throughout the Crystal River Valley, making stops at Carbondale’s First Friday event and the Redstone General Store for last weekend’s Redstone Art Show. The RV will be onsite Saturday night, and the artists will be onhand to answer questions. Quirós expects the Airstream will be driven around the country, to schools, nursing homes and Indian reservations, and that it “should be able to move and migrate just like the bison, to reach a lot of people who care about nature and each other and who are trying to bring back the bison.”

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A research paper published in an August issue of PNAS, a peer-reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences, “found that reintroducing bison — a formerly dominant megafauna and the national mammal of the United States — doubles plant diversity in a tallgrass prairie… and these plant communities are resilient to an extreme drought.” The authors of the research article concluded, “Returning or ‘rewilding’ native megafauna could help to restore grassland biodiversity.”

The Serious Type, in association with 13 Moons Ranch and Conscious Global Leadership, is producing a full-length film, “Rewild Our Soul,” which will raise awareness about the benefits of bison rewilding.

Anders Carlson, director and cinematographer, has filmed a four-minute preview that can be viewed on Vimeo (https:// vimeo.com/740854569) and YouTube.

By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent

In October 1871, U.S. Cavalry 1st Lt. George Smith Anderson, riding across the Kansas tallgrass prairie on his way to serve at Fort Lyon in Colorado, stopped to write a letter to his sweetheart, declaring, “I am safe in calling this a single herd [of bison], but it is impossible to approximate the millions that composed it. It took me six days on horseback to ride through it.” Those hefty hordes would dwindle to a mere 300 bison by 1900. Today, about 350,000 bison are in the United States — about one percent of their prior population — with the largest herd living in Yellowstone National Park. The Oniya Bison Rewilding Project, headed by Tara Shaehan, is located on 37.5 acres outside La Jara, Colorado, in Conejos County. The Rewilding Project’s goal is to have 44 million bison in North America by 2050. On Saturday, Sep. 17, the “A Call to Rewild” fundraiser will benefit the Oniya Bison Rewilding Project, local artists, organizations and Indigenous people. The event will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. at 13 Moons Ranch, 6334 Highway 133, about four miles south of Carbondale.

The event sponsor is The Serious Type, founded by Nikki Beinstein about two years ago. The nonprofit’s mission is “empowering youth to express themselves to increase their overall mental health and sustainability of the planet.” Beinstein drew inspiration from last fall’s Convergent Circus, held at 13 Moons Ranch, and reached out to Oriana Moebius. She and her husband, Tyler, “act as stewards” of the ranch property located at the base of Mt. Sopris. Also a teacher at the Marble Charter School, Beinstein was looking for an opportunity to involve youth in a community festival and heard of Shaehan's efforts with the Oniya Bison Rewilding Project. The three women connected, combining their grassroots activism and community organizing talents to create an event. In addition to raising funds, it aims to raise awareness of the environmental benefits of reintroducing bison herds to areas with nutrientdepletedSheahansoil. learned about the research of scientist and livestock farmer Allan Savory, whose holistic land management methods, taught at the Savory Institute in Boulder, have facilitated the regeneration of grasslands worldwide.

The evening begins with a farm-to-table dinner from 5 to 8 p.m., followed by music and dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. To purchase tickets, go to www.bit.ly/rewildtix

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Saturday night will include a performance by singer-songwriter Dria Thornton, who has contributed as a featured and background vocalist in collaborations with American rappers Meek Mill and Logic. Thornton will be accompanied on piano by local singersongwriter and music instructor Jimmy Byrne. In addition, the Porcupine Singers, traditional Lakota singers from South Dakota, will perform along with a group of Native American drummers. Other Rewild event participants include the Marble Charter School, Sustainable Settings, Sweet Root, Wild Mountain Seeds and the Redstone General Store.

(Above) Costa Rican artist Manuel Quirós adds a base layer of paint to the Airstream mural. (Left) Costa Rican artist Elizabeth Argüello adds colorful detail to the bison-themed mural on the Airstream operated by Tara Sheahan and the Oniya Bison Rewilding Project.

TMP provides space for alternative group models as well, such as SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) meetings — held on Sundays — or Refuge Recovery, which incorporates meditation and mindfulness. People bring forth ideas for types of meetings and give them a whirl. Some end up with few attendees, but may be a model that works wonders for those few participants.

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After a prolonged period with little participation, the Heroin Anonymous (HA) meetings are wrapping up. Reportedly, there are no HA meetings on the Western Slope. “There’s one in Denver and another in Colorado Springs, but there’s nothing west of that,” Benavent stated. He noted that methamphetamine and fentanyl use seems to be more prevalent in the region. High Rockies Harm Reduction provides narcan (an overdose reversal drug) for TMP to distribute, and the supply goes rather quickly. “The amount of people that take advantage of it is amazing to me,” Benavent said. The pandemic prompted TMP to get hooked up to the cyber world which enabled it to have an even broader reach, and continue to be there for regular attendees when they couldn’t make it in-person. “Sunday mornings we probably have 80 people in-person and then a whole other contingent joining us online to participate,” said Benavent. Furthermore, people can come in and use the internet to attend a virtual meeting sourced from anywhere in the world. There is a combination lock on the door so regulars can access the space 24/7 in support of their recovery needs.

Daniel Benavent (left) with fellow board member Kim Reil. “As a mental health and substance use therapist, The Meeting Place is critical for my practice and clients,” said Reil. “It’s a gift to be able to send people to a single, reliable location for meetings, resources and fellowship. I’m grateful every day!”

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Oftentimes, people may assume they have to fight their personal battles alone, but that doesn’t have to be the case. The Meeting Place (TMP) in Carbondale brings people together to confront addiction, in its many forms. TMP was founded in 2010 and became a nonprofit in 2015. It’s been nestled on Cowen Drive, beneath the Mountain Temp Services office, since its inception. Daniel Benavent has been with TMP since 2019 and is currently the chair of the board. He moved to the Valley from the Big Apple. “One of the things that brought me here is the robust recovery community,” he shared. Before TMP came into the fold, many group meetings in the Valley would be held wherever and whenever affordable space was available — often in churches — where meetings might be squeezed in late at night or during the wee-hours of the“[TMP]morning.came out of that desire to have a consistent, reliable place; and also to be able to house meetings that might be very small,” he explained, noting that to reserve space in a community building would often come with a fee that may not be practical for a group of three or four people. Over the years, TMP has hosted a variety of meetings, from Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). However, “We’re not aﬃliated with AA, but just provide the space for them,” Benavent clarified. “Even within the context of AA meetings, there’s a huge variety of meeting styles and formats,” he continued. “Some of which are great for 20-year-old kids at Jaywalker and some for senior citizens who have been sober since the ‘70s.”

TMP is in the midst of its third annual fundraiser which is scheduled to wrap up on Sept. 15. The goal is to raise $10,000.TMP’s budget is about $25,000 a year and “probably $20,000 of it goes directly to rent,” stated Benavent. The rest mostly goes toward maintenance of the space. TMP recently renewed its lease for three more years. “We plan to be around for a long time,” he assured. “We are run entirely by the board, some volunteers and the meetings themselves, so there’s really no administrative overhead to what we do,” he continued. “So, when people give to us, it’s literally keeping the doors open.” For more information about TMP and its meetings, or to donate, visit www.meetingplacecarbondale.org

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Federal, state and local governments are offering tax credits to Coloradans to help offset costs for installing heat pumps in the coming year. Heat pump rebates make the product competitively priced when considering replacing a furnace or boiler and adding central air conditioning. The savings will continue into the future with lower utility bills thanks to dynamic, renewable energy.

On Sept. 14, from 1 to 2 p.m., there will be a ribboncutting event for the new solar and battery storage project. It is free and open to the public.

Discharging the stored energy from the batteries during peak times allows HCE to avoid buying power from its wholesaler, Xcel Energy, at the highest rates. Weiner encourages customers to precool, preheat and use their appliances during non-peak times. These batteries are also a helpful power storage backup for renewable energy, Weiner said, “We all know the wind doesn’t blow all the time, and the sun doesn’t shine all the time. We are investing in battery storage so that we have flexibility with the grid.” HCE is pushing electrification by incentivizing green alternatives. They offer rebates on solar, air sealing, insulation, heat pumps, LED lighting, evaporative coolers and more. Go to www.holycross.com for more information about their Power Plus program and to apply for rebates.

Scott Ely, the owner of Sunsense Solar, said, “We are essentially building a solar power plant up there.”

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Three years ago, HCE, Colorado Mountain College (CMC), Sunsense Solar and a developer called Ameresco teamed up to install a 4.5-megawatt solar array near CMC’s Spring Valley campus between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs.

Holy Cross Electric (HCE) has committed to getting 100% of its energy from renewables by 2030 and is well on the way. Along with solar, they have a Power Plus Program that leases Tesla Power Walls to members for battery storage. “You can get up to five of those [batteries],” explained Mary Wiener, the energy eﬃciency program administrator for HCE. “It’s a lease program where you would pay for those over the next 10 years on your Holy Cross bill. We also give you credit for being able to use those batteries when we have a high peak occurrence.” HCE’s peak hours for energy usage are currently between 4 to 9 p.m. every day.

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Amanda Poindexter is a green energy consultant for the town of Basalt. She said buildings are huge emitters, contributing up to 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in Basalt — residential at 28% and commercial at 32%. Building ordinances now require new developments and remodels to prepare for an all-electric future. Poindexter said Basalt’s ordinance “includes having electrical receptacles where your stove is or where your dryer is, to be able to switch the units if you would like to go electric in the future. Conduits and an EV charger must also be available in your garage, enabling this all-electric switch to be seamless.” With increasingly warmer summers predicted, Roaring Fork Valley residences are installing heat pumps, an alternative to air conditioning units, and assuring buildings have tight air-sealing and are not leaking heat or coolness. Heat pumps can be retrofitted to work with existing ducts for forced air furnaces or can be a ductless addition to boiler systems, using the boiler as a backup. “We are really promoting using heat pumps because that one system can provide both heating and cooling, and they are super eﬃcient,” Poindexter said. Heat pumps harness the temperature of the ground. “If you get a certain distance down, it pretty much stays the same temperature,” she explained. “Most animals live underground for a reason: because it's a nice temperature.”

By Elizabeth Key Sopris Sun Correspondent Spearheaded by the Paris Climate Agreement's goal to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the Roaring Fork Valley is sprinting in the race to zero emissions with the help of international, federal, state, local and individual participation. Global emissions need to be cut in half by 2030 and be at net zero by 2050 to reach the science-based target. Therefore, governments and businesses are collaborating to implement, innovate and incentivize green building practices.

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Consisting of over 13,500 fixed and tracking solar panels and 68 battery stacks on 22 acres, it is Sunsense’s most extensive project to date. The storage capacity can send electricity directly to HCE’s distribution system, increasing resilience and reliability.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

In recognition of September as NationalSuicide Prevention Month, “The S Word”, a documentary film, will be shown at CMC’s Spring Valley campus at 6:30 p.m.

SPRADDLE CREEK HIKE Wilderness Workshop leads a six-mile hike above Vail from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register at www.wildernessworkshop.org

Join Roaring Fork Valley Outdoor Volunteers for a day of fence removal at Glassier Open Space, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at www.rfov.org WELLNESS RETREAT Sustainable Settings hosts a wellness retreat with Eliza Demarest from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sign up at www.rhythmandflowwellness.com

ECSTATIC DANCE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Friends and acquaintances of JosephDonovan are invited to attend his memorial service at the St. Mary of the Crown catholic church on White Hill at 10:30 a.m. To RSVP, call 970-618-4100 or email mwhite@aspenwhitestar.com

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AIKIDO Ann O’Brien leads an Aikido training circle for teens and adults on Thursdays (and one Monday per month) from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at 13 Moons Ranch. For details, email ann@annobrienliving.com

The Aspen Art Museum presents an art installation inside the Smuggler Mine with film screenings outside from 6 to 10 p.m. To register, visit www.aspenartmuseum.org

E-WASTE COLLECTION

Alya Howe leads an ecstatic dance with DJ Tache at 13 Moons Ranch, south of Carbondale, from 6 to 8 p.m. No registration is necessary, email alyahowe@me.com with questions.

COMMUNITY OVEN Celebrate the Carbondale Community Oven’s 12th anniversary with a potluck beginning at 6 p.m. behind the Third Street Center. “We’ll provide the bread, hot out of the Community Oven!” You can also bring your own bread to bake.

CRYSTAL THEATRE Back by popular demand! “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” screens at the Crystal Theatre at 7:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday and on Thursday, Sept. 15. The show on Sunday at 5 p.m. will be captioned.

LEGAL CLINIC Volunteer attorneys provide free one-on-one legal assistance by phone from 2 to 5 p.m. for 15 minute intervals. Sign up by calling 970-9274311 or emailing info@basaltlibrary.org

CITY MANAGER FINALISTS

SMUGGLER MINE FILM

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SUNDAY CONCERT Steve’s Guitars, together with the townof Carbondale, concludes its Second Sunday in the Park concert series with performances with The Red Hill Rollers at 4 p.m. and Valle Musico at 5 p.m.

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SURF’S UP “The Yin and Yang of Gregory Lopez,” a Patagonia Film directed by Stacy Peralta and presented in partnership with 5Point Film Festival, screens at TACAW at 7:30 p.m. Find tickets and more info at www.tacaw.org

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

LET’S TANGO Carbondale Arts’ Garden Music Series concludes with “Let’s Tango!” This program celebrates the legacy left by dancer Heather Morrow. There will be a second showing on Sept. 16; both occur at the Thompson House (weather permitting) at 6 p.m. Tickets www.carbondalearts.com/upcomingeventsat

FURTHER OUT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

TAB BENOIT The Ute Theater in Rifle presents Tab Benoit, performing at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.utetheater.com

MEDITATION RETREAT You are invited to Flying Dog Ranch for a day of silent meditation. Beginners' minds are encouraged. Roaring Fork Insight’s Lisa Goddard will provide mediation instruction, tea and light refreshments. Reserve your seat at roaringforkinsight.org/events-calendar

MEET THE AUTHOR Dyana Z. Furmansky, author of “Rosalie Edge, The Activist Who Saved Nature from the Conservationists”, will discuss her book at the Carbondale Library at 6:30 p.m.

The Crystal Valley Players will once again perform “Jack Roberts Live: A Historical Musical Revue”, bringing to life paintings by a renowned local artist. Performances at the Ute Theater in Rifle take place on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m., Sept. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m. and on Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Courtesy photo from a previous performance at the Redstone Castle

RIBBON CUTTING Ameresco, Holy Cross Energy and Colorado Mountain College host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new solar array at the Ascent Center at CMC’s Spring Valley campus at 1 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

PFLAG PARTY Celebrate Pride at Veltus Park in Glenwood Springs from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

CAMP HALE HIKE Wilderness Workshop leads a tour of Pando Valley, where the U.S. Army housed 10,000 personnel, 4,000 mules and 250 sled dogs during WWII. The hike begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes by 2:30 p.m. Register at www.wildernessworkshop.org

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

WHAM BLAM

BOWIE FILM Aspen Film presents the U.S. debut of “Moonage Daydream”, a documentary about David Bowie, at the Isis Theatre in Aspen at 7 p.m. Costumes are encouraged; tickets at www.aspenfilm.org

The city of Glenwood Springs invites the community to meet three finalists for the city manager position from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at theCommunity Center (100 Wulfsohn Road).

Celebrate Amy Kimberly’s “rewirement” with a fashion show at Craft Coffee House from 6 to 11 p.m. Find tickets at carbondalearts.com/upcomingeventswww.

VOLUNTEER OUTDOORS

The city of Aspen hosts a free electronic waste collection event at the Marolt Housing parkinglot from 9 a.m. to noon. E-waste includes “almost anything with a plug or battery.”

BIODYNAMIC PREP Sustainable Settings teaches a three-day workshop on how to create homeopathic remedies that regenerate soil and heal land. It begins on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. and continues on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To attend, contact Rose at 970963-6107 or rose@sustainablesettings.org

FALL ESCAPE Beyul Retreat hosts a four-day retreat with “yoga, meditation, breathwork, a cacao ceremony, horseback riding, trail running [or] walking, sauna, cold plunge, hiking, workshops, blind zip lining, forest bathing, sound bathing and more” starting at 3 p.m. More info at www.beyulretreat.com

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CELEBRATING TACAW

Jeanine Renee performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

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FRUITFUL FOREST FROLIC A 2-hour field trip with Sheehan Meagher to ID and explore the many local plants, shrubs and trees that bear edible and medicinal fruit. Sunday, 9/11, 10am-12pm

ART OF FARMING Seed Peace and the Aspen Art Museum present “The Art of Mountain Farming” with local chefs from Bosq and The Farmer and Chef. All proceeds support Seed Peace — tickets at www.bit.ly/AAMSeedPeace BASALT El Jebel Community Center 20 Eagle County Dr, El Jebel Sunday, Aspen Valley Hospital 0401 Castle Creek Road Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10, & Visit aspenhospital.org/health-fair or code complete details.

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DROUGHT RESISTANCE

DEMENTIA CONVERSATIONS

CLASSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER...

Dance Initiative hosts artist-activist Helanius J Wilkins for a “belonging conversation community gathering” as part of a multi-year social justice work called “The Conversation Series: Stitching the Geopolitical Quilt to Re-Boy Belonging”. The Launchpad will host at 5:30 p.m. To RSVP, email megan@danceinitiative.org

JON CLEARY The Arts Campus at Willits presents Jon Cleary performing solo at 8 p.m. Tickets at www.tacaw.org

PRIDE SOCIAL Converse with LGBTQIA+ community members and allies every fourth Friday at 4 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Library.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

HISPANIC HERITAGE Garfield County Libraries celebrates Hisapnic Heritage Month with activities, art and performances at the Rifle Library at 2 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

PRINTING WITH LIGHT The Art Base hosts a two-day class about cyanotypes with Deborah Shannan from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. Details and registration at www.theartbase.org

The Arts Campus at Willits celebrates its anniversary with “The Greatest Show on Earth”, an outdoor children’s show with puppets, magic and more, at 1 p.m. followed by “songs on the lawn” from 3 to 5 p.m. and The Motet performing at 8 p.m. Tickets at www.tacaw.org

SUICIDE AWARENESS

BRINGING STORIES TO LIFE Illustrator Erick Ingraham leads an interactive discussion about what goes into creating a children’s story book at 2 p.m. at the Carbondale Library.

BUSINESS CONFLUENCE

Master Gardener Debbie Martin teaches about making lawns and yards more drought resistant without breaking the bank (or your back). The presentation will be live at the Carbondale Library at 5 p.m. and online (registration at www.bit.ly/droughttalk).

COFFMAN VOLUNTEERING Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers hosts a work day at Coffman Ranch, near Carbondale, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register online at www.rfov.org

A CALL TO REWILD The Oniya Bison Rewilding Project hostsa fundraiser at 13 Moons Ranch from 5 to 10 p.m. The evening includes a farm-totable meal, music and dancing. Tickets and more info at www.bit.ly/calltorewild

November

INTUITIVE ART Tap into your creative self for clarity in a fun eyes-closed drawing technique that reveals your next action steps.

STEVE’S GUITARS

HISPANIC HERITAGE Anderson Ranch hosts its second annual National Hispanic Heritage Celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. with food, activities and live performances.

The Crystal Valley Players perform “Jack Roberts Live: A Historical Musical Revue” at the Ute Theater in Rifle at 7 p.m. The show will be repeated on Sept. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m. and on Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets at www.utetheater.com

The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual business confluence from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. with breakfast provided by Bonfire Coffee. The conference will look at Carbondale’s comprehensive plan update and feature presentations by Mayor Ben Bohmfalk and Town Manager Lauren Gister.Purchase tickets at www.carbondale.com

BEYOND BEYOND Beyond Beyond Country performs at True Nature as part of the Peace Garden Summer Concert Series at 5:30 p.m. KDNK radio will broadcast the show live from 6 to 7 p.m. YOGA IN THE PARK Kula on Main and DJ Bhakti Styler teach a yoga class in Sopris Park at 6 p.m.

BOTANICAL PRINTING

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

CRYSTAL JUBILEE True Nature hosts a 15th anniversary celebration from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a silent auction, tours, activities and live music. Learn details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com

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The Colorado River District hosts its annual water seminar at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find the schedule and registration at www.coloradoriverdistrict.org

MINDFUL HIKING AND MINDFUL BIKING Be truly present when hiking and biking, and experience the power of intention and rhythm for a better experience. Saturdays, 9am-12pm Biking on 9/17, Hiking on 9/24

Join local artist Jill Scher to create unique pieces of wearable art using leaves and flowers as the image and color source. Sunday, 10am-2pm and Monday 7-8pm, 9/18-19

NO MAN’S LAND No Man’s Land Film Festival presents two screenings of the same program — at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — at the Crystal Theatre. Tickets at www.bit.ly/NMLFF2022

The Carbondale Clay Center hosts its 25th anniversary celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets at www.carbondaleclay.org

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

SILVER JUBILEE

WATER SUMMIT

BUTTON MAKING Middle school students are invited to learn how to make their own button pins at the Basalt Library from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

The Basalt Library invites high schoolers to watch “The Breakfast Club” at 5 p.m. Attendees can dress up in ‘80s attire and bring a pillow and blanket. The film is rated R for language.

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LATINE PRIDE + The Arts Campus at Willits celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a drag show at 8 p.m. Tickets at www.tacaw.org

FREE YOGA In recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Month, Somer offers a free yogaclass in Rifle’s Centennial Park from 8 to 9 a.m. To register, visit afsp.org/WesternSlope YARN CLUB Roaring Fork Yarn Club meets at Sopris Park at 9 a.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

BEGINNER PAINTING Learn the basics of painting and mixing colors with watercolor and/or oil painting. Fun projects will help develop your skills and get you painting right away.

FREEDOM TO READ Garfield County Libraries celebrates Banned Books Week with readings from banned and challenged books on the lawn at the Carbondale Library, with free ice cream, from 1 to 3 p.m. A second session will be hosted on the plaza at the Glenwood Springs Library on Sept. 21 at 4:45 p.m.

INTRO TO SOCIAL DANCE Learn all about social dance in various dance styles, focusing on Latin dances such as Salsa, Bachata, merengue and more. Mondays, 9/12-10/3, 6:30-8pm

November 10, 11, 12 & 13 in Aspen and Basalt We are pleased to offer you, our community, a selection of low-cost blood tests so you can take charge of your health! By appointment only

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HANDWOVEN BASKETS FOR BEGINNERS Karen Alldredge teaches the basics of basket weaving and students create their own handmade functional basket!

SPRING GULCH VOLUNTEERING The Mount Sopris Nordic Council summons volunteers to help with three projects from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For details, email info@springgulch.org

The Glenwood Springs Library hosts “Dungeons and Dragons: Adventures in Candlekeep” every third Saturday at 2 p.m. Space is limited. Sign up at the library’s front desk.

‘80S TEEN MOVIE NIGHT

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

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Lisa Paige, a volunteer community educator with the Alzheimer’s Association, presents “Dementia Conversations” at Sopris Lodge from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Space is limited. Register at www.soprislodge.com/events

SQUARE DANCE Sustainable Settings hosts a square dance from 6 to 9 p.m. To reserve your spot, call 970-9636107 or email rose@sustainablesettings.org

Thursday, 9/15, 9am-3pm

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts a walk to raise awareness departing from the Glenwood Springs Community Center at 10 a.m.

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Durante sus primeros meses, Abbott compartirá su nuevo cargo con Amy Kimberly. "Es el momento adecuado y la transición correcta con la persona adecuada", dijo Kimberly a The Sopris Sun. "No puedo pensar en una mejor manera de salir, sintiendo que todas las cosas que he ayudado a expresar a través de los años está en buenas manos".

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Incluso después de dejar el cargo de directora ejecutiva a fines de este año, Kimberly seguirá trabajando con Carbondale Arts dirigiendo el desfile de moda Green is the New Black, siendo voluntaria en la Feria de la Montaña y manteniéndose comprometida con el Distrito Creativo de Carbondale. "Esta chica lo dominará de inmediato", asegura Kimberly. Además, "tiene un gran equipo para apoyarla".

Por Raleigh Burleigh Traducción por Dolores Duarte A partir del 1 de octubre, Jamie Abbott, quien lleva mucho tiempo en el valle de Roaring Fork, asumirá el distinguido cargo de directora ejecutiva de Carbondale Arts. Desde principios de los años 70, Carbondale Arts, el cual inició como Consejo de Artes y Humanidades de Carbondale, ha impregnado a la ciudad con vitalidad fomentando la creatividad, colaboración, innovación y la exploración artística. La organización es responsable de muchos de los eventos emblemáticos de la ciudad, de poner en contacto a los artistas con las galerías y los espacios de estudio, y de ofrecer educación artística a los jóvenes, entre muchas cosas más. Elegida entre un grupo de "muchos candidatos calificados", según el comunicado de prensa, Abbott creció en el norte de California y empezó a visitar Colorado mientras trabajaba en una hacienda turística en el sur de Wyoming durante unas vacaciones de verano de la universidad. Casi todos los fines de semana viajaba a Colorado."Estaba obsesionada", dice. "Era como, oh Dios mío, este es el lugar". Sabía que volvería y pensaba "en cualquier sitio menos en Aspen". Pero, por azares del destino, le ofrecieron un trabajo en una tienda de esquí en Aspen en 1999, después de terminar su licenciatura en estudios medioambientales con énfasis en arte e historia. Abbott pronto descubrió el panorama local de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro y encontró trabajo en la Fundación de Escritores de Aspen tras un breve paso por Nueva York. Mientras trabajaba en la Fundación de Escritores de Aspen, que acabaría convirtiéndose en Aspen Words, Abbott también perfeccionó sus conocimientos haciendo trabajos independientes para la Radio Pública de Aspen y el Centro de Estudios Medioambientales de Aspen.Más tarde se convirtió en la directora de Aspen Words, donde su parte favorita era "poder apoyar de cualquier forma a los artistas, en la medida de lo posible". Continuó: "Me lo tomo muy en serio, y creo que es algo realmente importante que exista en una ciudad para darle corazón". Abbott espera que su experiencia en organizaciones grandes y pequeñas ayude a Carbondale Arts en su próximo capítulo. Habiendo trabajado en el Red Brick Center de Aspen, está familiarizada con el trabajo en un espacio de galería que recibe con frecuencia a niños y adultos de todas las edades, "consiguiendo conectar con gente de todos los niveles socioeconómicos, todos los intereses, todos los niveles de experiencia y habilidad... manteniendo el espacio para que hagan lo que más quieren hacer".Recientemente, después de 15 años en Aspen Words, Abbott ha trabajado como directora de desarrollo de la Fundación Colorado Mountain College. "El CMC hace un gran trabajo, y me sacó de Aspen, finalmente", se rió. Trabajar con los numerosos campus del CMC ha proporcionado a Abbott experiencia y contactos en comunidades de todo el valle. Mientras que esas conexiones podrían significar nuevas asociaciones para Carbondale Arts, Abbott dijo, "Se siente genial que mi trabajo por un tiempo es sólo para escuchar y algo así como asimilar todo desde el personal y la junta y la comunidad, y realmente escuchar lo que la gente siente que está trabajando, sobre lo que quieren más, Jamie

La comunidad tendrá la oportunidad de celebrar los 18 años de Kimberly con Carbondale Arts en la gala "Wham Blam Thank You Ma'am" y la moda pop up en Craft Coffee House el 10 de septiembre. (Para entradas y más información visita www.carbondalearts.com)

La directora ejecutiva saliente, Amy Kimberly, trabajará tres meses a la par con Jamie Abbott para una transición exitosa. Foto de Raleigh Burleigh o de lo que quieren menos..." Continuó: "Hay muchas cosas buenas aquí y realmente quiero continuar con lo bueno y averiguar cómo construirlo". Abbott vive ahora en Basalt y aprecia el carácter único de Carbondale. "Para mí, Carbondale Arts es el corazón de todas las cosas que considero 'Carbondale'", dijo. "Hay tanta alegría y conexión en todo lo que sucede. Estoy emocionada de poder formar parte de eso".

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Miembros de la Mesa Directiva Klaus Kocher • Kay Clarke Lee Beck • Megan Tackett Gayle Wells • Donna Dayton Terri Ritchie • Eric Smith • Roger Berliner el Sol del Valle agradece por su apoyo a: MANUAS, FirstBank y Alpine Bank The Sopris Sun, Inc. es una 501(c)(3) organización benéfica sin fines de lucro. Contribuciones financieras son deducibles de impuestos. ¡ESCRÍBENOS! Para contribuir ideas y contenido al Sol del Valle, escribiéndonos a: sol@soprissun.com Para comprar espacio publicitario en español, inglés, o ambos, mándanos un correo electrónico a: Tambiénadsales@soprissun.comsepuedecontactarnosllamando a 970-510-3003. Hay mucho que platicar de la ley. Alguna vez se ha puesto a pensar de dónde vienen las leyes? ¿Cuáles son las características de la ley? Y para qué, o porque, las tenemos? Hoy repasaremos los fundamentos de la ley dentro de los Estados Unidos. Las leyes son simplemente un cuerpo de reglas sobre acción o conducta hechas por la autoridad en control, y que tienen consecuencias al ser enforzadas dentro del sistema judicial.Lasleyes tienen diferentes clasificaciones. Existe la ley pública, una ley hecha por un cuerpo gubernativo, y ley privada, reglas hechas por dos individuos (p. ej. contratos de arrendamiento o de empleo). Existe la ley civil, reglas sobre un mal hecho hacia una persona o personas, y la ley criminal, un mal hacia la sociedad. Hay ley substantiva y de procedimiento. La ley substantiva es la que da derechos y responsabilidades. La ley procedimental provee los medios para enfocar los derechos substantivos. Existe ley común y ley estatutaria. La ley estatutaria es una ley que ha sido codificada, es decir ley pública.Laley común es ley hecha por los jueces cuando deciden casos dentro del sistema judicial. Los jueces siguen algo llamado stare decisis, o “deja la decisión estar,” significando que ellos siguen el precedente de las decisiones hechas por jueces anteriores. Las leyes tienen varios propósitos. Son para mantener orden societaria; para influir en la conducta de la sociedad; para honrar expectativas; para promover igualdad; y, finalmente, la ley es el gran conciliador.¿Cuáles son las características de la ley? La ley debe ser flexible; como la sociedad cambia, también deben cambiar las leyes. La ley debe ser consistente; aunque debe cambiar, también debe ser predecible.Porúltimo, la ley debe ser profunda, es decir que tiene que cubrir todas la áreas necesarias pero no puede, o debe, infringir en las libertades individuales o ser tan compleja que es difícil de hacer cumplir. Entonces, ¿de dónde viene la ley? De varios lugares. Existe ley constitucional; leyes que protegen derechos generales como discurso, religión, propiedad, y de criar un niño. Existe ley estatutaria a nivel federal; ley hecha por el congreso, por órdenes ejecutivas, y por regulaciones federales administrativas. Existe ley estatutaria a nivel del estado; leyes legislativas, códigos estatales, y ley administrativa. Después siguen las leyes de ciudades, condados, y municipios. Y, también, las leyes privadas (p. Ej. contratos). Finalmente, la ley común, o sea las decisiones de las cortes, por lo tanto creando precedente, rodean todas las leyes nombradas arriba. Todo esto, sin platicar sobre cómo las leyes internacionales aplican al sistema americano. Leyes internacionales vienen de costumbres, tratados, ley privada (contratos), organizaciones internacionales, y otros lugares. Por lo tanto, una doctrina de ley internacional es el “Hecho del Estado,” una teoría diciendo que los gobiernos están protegidos de las reseñas de sus acciones por las cortes de otros países. Como puede ver, hay mucho que platicar sobre la ley. Y esto es sin entrar a lo que las leyes dicen específicamente. Por esta razón, creo que es importante recibir buena asesoría sobre sus derechos dentro de la ley en relación a una situación específica.

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El bosque nacional, White River National Forest, pronto ocu pará un puesto de Coordinador de Asociaciónes Comunitarias para ayudarnos a promover una cultura de diversidad, equidad e inclusión para el bosque. El puesto cubrirá el bosque entero y puede estar ubicado en cualquiera de nuestras oficinas: Carbondale, Dillon, Glen wood Springs, Meeker, Minturn o Rifle. Este nuevo puesto trabajará con los empleados del servicio forest al, el público y los socios para garantizar que el bosque alcanze a las comunidades desatendidas. Se prefiere el dominio de hablar, leer y traducirApliqueespañol.del6 al 16 de septiembre en www.usajobs.gov. Busque “Community Partnership Coordinator”. Si tiene preguntas sobre este puesto o consejos para usar usajobs, llame al (970) 963-2266.

USDA es un proveedor, empleador y prestamista que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

EL SOL DEL VALLE • Conector de comunidad • 8 de septiembre - 14 de septiembre de 2022 • 17 ÚNASE A NOSOTROS ESTE MIÉRCOLES PARA DISFUTAR MÚSICA EN VIVO DE MI CHAEL ERIK WATERS 10 am a 2pm Y GUILTY PLEASURE 12:30 a 2:30 pm ¡PRODUCTOS FRESCOS, ARTESANÍAS, ACTIVIDADES PARA NIÑOS Y COMIDA CALIENTE! www.carbondalefarmersmarket.com 8 DE JUNIO-28 DE SEPTIEMBRE 10MIÉRCOLESAMA3PM CALLE 4 Y LA PRINCIPAL ACEPTAMOS DUFB, WIC Y SNAP En el centro de Carbondale desde el 2004 54 Weant 970.704.1310Blvd Arriba - John Ackerman, Becky Koski Abajo - Abby O’Regan, Lorrie Fissenden, Dave Teitler Acupuntura • Terapia de masajes Medicina Herbal • Microagujas www.carbondaleacupuncture.com ¡Ayúdenos a garantizar que las tierras públicas estén disponibles para todos!

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En chilangolandia cuando decimos “te crees muy salsa”, quiere decir, que tienes mucha personalidad o que te sientes más que los demás. Es una expresión amistosa que la podemos asociar con dos elementos muy populares y esenciales entre los latinos: La Salsa en las comidas y la Salsa para bailar. Las salsas en las comidas son producto del mestizaje de los sabores nativos y endémicos de América con los platillos que trajeron los españoles e inmigrantes de otras culturas. Digamos que los chiles se conjuntaron con los tomates, los ajos y cebollas, además de diversas hierbas para calentar el paladar. Darle ese chispazo picante y coqueto a los platillos. En México la salsa es el ombligo de la mesa. En cualquier casa o changarro de la esquina encontraremos una o varias salseras, o molcajetitos, en el centro de la mesa con salsa. La salsa es la que une el guisado con las tortillas; es la que hace interesante un totopo o un bolillo. Los colores son tan variados como los grados de picante. Las salsas son el indicador de la procedencia y la diversidad de los pueblos y comunidades. La salsa es mezcla de sabores fundiéndose, machacándose. Un verdadero lujo culinario es cuando la salsa está molcajeteada; pues los chiles y tomates verdes y/o rojos van tatemados en el comal y luego machacados en el molcajete. Algunos ejemplos nos harán agua la boca: La Salsa Borracha es la pareja inseparable de la barbacoa. El mole es el rey en las regiones de Oaxaca, Puebla, el Istmo y Veracruz. ¿Sabías que hay más de 50 variedades de mole en México? Y, ni qué decir, de sus primos los Pipianes, son muy lucidores en los menús de las fiestas de los pueblos. El Pico de Gallo es famosísimo y súper fácil de hacer, va bien con todo, hasta en las “Skin Potatoes”. En Jalisco y su Perla Tapatía las Tortas Ahogadas se saborean sumergiendo el birote en una salsa de tomate inolvidable. En el Perú son los ajíes en las cremas. La clásica salsa criolla con su cebolla y ají amarillo a la juliana. Hay otras cremas de ají que le suman sabor a los platillos. Las típicas Papas a la Huancaína con su Señora Crema Amarilla son muy ¡Chévere! Los chimichurris argentinos son esenciales para saborear los cortes y empanadas; cada uno tiene su propia personalidad y receta. Las arepas venezolanas van muy bien con la salsa barbacoa. Las salsas picantes han cruzado fronteras en toda América. En El Salvador no se come con picante pero los salvadoreños que viven en este Valle han adoptado las salsas en sus mesas y platillos. No hay barbacoa, ni carne asada en esta región que no incluya una salsa o guacamole. En el Valle podemos degustar y probar auténticas salsa verdes, rojas y coloradas. En los mercados semanales podemos comprar chimichurris y chiles. Las salsas picantes están presentes tanto en rimbombantes restaurantes de Aspen como también, en restaurantes típicos en Basalt, El Jebel, Carbondale y Glenwood. El segundo elemento que nos une es la Salsa que se baila en las fiestas y celebraciones. Curiosamente no es un género musical original sino que es una fusión de ritmos afrocaribeños con los europeos que se impusieron en las conquistas de las Américas. Igual que la salsa une las tortillas con el guisado; en la música se unen los tambores afro-caribeños con los ritmos europeos y locales dando como resultado variados géneros que se bailan con mucho sabor candente: La rumba, el mambo, el son, merengue, la cumbia, bachata, y hasta el reguetón. Géneros todos que conforman parte de la “salsa para bailar”. Dependerá de cómo se toquen y quienes los bailén para ir añadiendo personalidad y estilo a ese género musical que siempre estará surgiendo de la fusión, de la inclusión y de la mezcla. La rítmica percusiva está enriquecida con variados instrumentos que definitivamente te paran a bailar: El bongó, las congas, tumbadores, cencerros se unen con el piano, las trompetas, la jarana, la clave, y muchos más. Nos detonan una energía interior que nos anima a mover los pies, a machacar las caderas y calentar las miradas. El pasado 20 de agosto fue un Día de Salsa bailada. Basalsa en Willits fue muy concurrida por diversas familias y personalidades. La música resonaba en español y nos sacaba a bailar. Renació ese espíritu salsero que solía estar hace décadas en el Jimmy´s de Aspen pero ahora con Mezcla nos volvimos a juntar anglos, latinos, e invitados de todos compartiendo el cha, cha, cha, y la clave; moviendo los pies, meneando las caderas y chisporroteando alegría. En el Campus de las Artes, de Willits, TACAW grandes y chicos pudimos disfrutar de una convivencia bien salseada; tanto en los tacos de Señor Taco Show como en las mezclas de los DJ´s comprobé que somos capaces de disfrutar esas fusiones que resaltan el gusto por la vida. Ahora, pregúntame ¿Te crees muy salsa? Y te responderé que sí, que me creo mucho porque en este Valle puedo saborear y bailar de buenas Salsas.

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El 1 de septiembre, el consejo municipal votó para colocar un aumento de 2.5% para impuestos de hospedaje en la papeleta de votación en noviembre. Si es aprobada, un estimado de $2.5 millones anuales de aumento de impuestos – pagado por estancias nocturnas en hoteles, moteles y alquileres de corto plazo – irían hacia un fondo de vivienda para trabajadores. Una cláusula de caducidad de 20 años fue añadida a la propuesta, para que se pueda revisar la eficiencia en el futuro. Club de Lectura Acompaña al club de lectura el segundo sábado de cada mes, incluyendo el 10 de septiembre, 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.

Negocios en crecimiento La Oficina de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio Internacional de Colorado ha anunciado nuevas opciones de financiamiento para los dueños de pequeños negocios a través de Colorado que buscan empezar, reiniciar o reestructurar un negocio. En asociación con ocho líderes, el estado proveerá préstamos menores de $150,000 con “términos y tasas de interés favorables.” Los prestamistas han sido seleccionados para que estén disponibles en trabajar con los dueños que viven en áreas rurales, no hablen inglés, no hayan pedido un préstamos antes, carecen de bienes tradicionales para asegurar el financiamiento o de otro modo no han podido obtener previamente un préstamo.

Impuestos de alojamiento

USFS es inclusivo El Servicio Forestal Nacional White River (WRNFS) está buscando un coordinador de asociaciones de la comunidad de tiempo completo, una posición recién creada que se enfoca en mejorar la diversidad, equidad, inclusión y accesibilidad. La posición permanente se reportará al supervisor de la oficina pero puede ser ubicada en varias oficinas de WRNFS, incluyendo Carbondale. Los candidatos ideales deben ser competentes en español. Para más información acerca de la posición, llame al 970-963-2266. Comite Latino de GarCo Como ya ha sido reportado por el Post Independent el 30 de agosto, el comité de la defensa Latina del condado de Garfield está pidiendo más despachadores hispanohablantes contratados para responder llamadas al 911. De acuerdo con el director ejecutivo de la Autoridad de Comunicaciones de Emergencias del Condado de Garfield Carl Stephens, dos de 21 despachadores de emergencias en el condado hablan inglés y español. De lo contrario, los despachadores usan un servicio de traducción llamado Voiance.

Una base solida El Parque de Arte Juvenil de Carbondale, que abrirá camino este otoño detrás del centro recreativo, recibirá patrocinio de parte de Colorado Stone Quarries, una compañía que opera Yule Creek Mine en Marble. “Nuestro equipo en Colorado Stone Quarries cree firmemente en el poder del apoyo y participación de una comunidad,” dijo el administrador general Jean St-Onge. El Parque de Arte Juvenil es un proyecto de Carbondale Creative District y Carbondale Arts a lo largo del Río Grande ARTway y destaca un anfiteatro al aire libre, un muro de escalada, un tobogán y otras instalaciones. Reembolso de impuestos de Colorado Los residentes de Colorado que no declararon impuestos y se perdieron del reembolso de impuestos de $750 ($1,500 por pareja) todavía son elegibles para recibir ese dinero si declaran los impuestos antes del 17 de octubre. Inclusive las personas que fueron reclamadas como dependientes en la declaración de impuestos de otras personas pueden llenar un reembolso estatal y recibir su cheque. Para más información visite getaheadcolorado.org/post-tax-season-hubwww.

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Un total de $31.35 millones están disponibles, para saber más visite oedit.colorado.gov/startup Dinero para el almuerzo Durante los últimos dos años, los estudiantes de Colorado podrían recibir almuerzos escolares gratis con la ayuda de los fondos federales para la pandemia. Este año, los fondos se agotaron y las familias deben completar un formulario de comida gratis o precios reducidos para determinar su elegibilidad, o pagar aproximadamente de $3 a $4 por los costos de los almuerzos. Las inscripciones están disponibles en las oficinas principales en todas las escuelas del distrito.

Herencia hispana Anderson Ranch presenta su segunda celebración anual de Patrimonio Nacional Hispano con comida, actividades y presentaciones en vivo el sábado 17 de septiembre de 1 p.m. a 5 p.m. Las bibliotecas del condado de Garfield celebrarán el Mes de Herencia Hispana con actividades, arte y presentaciones en la biblioteca de Rifle el domingo 18 de septiembre a las 2 p.m.

CHISME DEL PUEBLO REGISTER AT ANDERSONRANCH.ORG NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1-5PM | FREE CELEBRATIONMUSIC LosDJMocochetesJoeliVilla LUNCH | ART ACTIVITIES | DANCINGGAMES Mezcla Socials Dance Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklórico 5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village, CO | 15 Minutes from Aspen

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OBITUARY did not attempt to reach out to the sheriff’s department, because she was aware that AC was no longer available. Colby plans to attend the Board of County Commissioners meeting in Silt on Sept. 12 to speak to the importance of having a county-wide AC unit.

He would eventually find his calling in the field of political theory.

Will’s wisdom rooted in philosophy was beyond his years. He read many books and further pursued his Master’s Thesis at Queen’s University — his research titled “What is Democratic about Property-Owning Democracy?” built upon the likes of John Rawls and Richard Rorty. His supervisor referred to Will as a “brash, vibrant Yankee” in his debates in reference to his undying passion and heart in his dialogue. Our hearts will never be the same after enduring this great loss. We find solace in knowing that through his great love of music, he will forever live on through the beauty, strength and struggle in every song. We will continue to look up to Will for his kind, caring, intelligent nature and will live each day knowing we are closer to joining him in the great gig in the sky.

It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the passing of our sweet William George Cockrell, born Nov. 4, 1991 in New York City, who left his earthly body and gained his wings to a peaceful place on Aug. 10, 2022, at a tender 30 years of age in Victoria, British Columbia. Will is survived by his father, Robert Cockrell; his mother, Elizabeth Rankin; his sister, Stefanie Papasoff ; and his brother, James Cockrell. Will had always considered his childhood nanny, Maria Rodriguez, to be a genuine and treasured mother figure to him. Will’s beloved friends and family members, as well as the many more lives and communities that he touched, will miss him dearly. Will expressed the idea that family isn’t always blood and deeply loved his best friends Abdi and Tucker — as if they were his “brothers”.Fromayoung age, Will’s parents shaped the bright intellectual that Will would eventually grow into. His father, Bob, instilled in him a great understanding of spirituality, culture and art. His mother, Beth, took Will traveling to many cities rich in zest around the world, where he grew to value war history, world religion and people from all walks of life. Will’s beloved sister Stefanie will cherish all the memories of growing up with her cool older brother — sharing their first dog Blitz, playing their Gamecube, camping, cooking and forever protecting and loving her through their bond as siblings. She will never be prouder of Will and like many was blessed to have his empathetic heart, head, and ears by her side through the years.

Jacobson and Fleagle have yet to reach out to the sheriff ’s oﬃce since sentencing, to request the department follow up to make sure the defendant is in compliance. When asked why, the couple reported that previous attempts had been unsuccessful and were apparently told by a dispatcher at one point to shoot the dog(s) if they came onto their property again.

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Please direct thoughts and condolences to Will and his loved ones on the McCall Gardens website at www.mccallgardens.com

"Starfish and Coﬀee, Maple Syrup and Jam. Butterscotch Clouds, A Tangerine, and a Side Order of Ham. If You Set Your Mind Free Baby, Maybe You'd Understand..." -Prince (1987)

Along the way, Will inspired many of his educators as they did he, at Saint David’s (New York), Carbondale Community School, Colorado Rocky Mountain School, King's College (London, Ontario), and finally, Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario).

The two feel at a loss as to what recourse they have available to ensure the sentencing requirements are met and their safety reassured.Vallario indicated that in such a scenario AC would have likely responded as a “courtesy,” but clarified that the sheriff ’s department is not “party to what the court orders,” giving the example that if a defendant was ordered to take alcohol classes, the sheriff ’s department would not intervene unless the court issued an order to do so. “I would love to reactivate the [AC] program,” concluded Vallario, “but until we see better consistent revenue streams that would allow it to maintain longevity, it still remains a low priority.”

Case study two Cynthia Jacobson and Mike Fleagle live on the east side of unincorporated Garfield County. After several alleged incidents with a neighbor’s dog(s) on their own property, at least one resulted in a citation being issued and the dog owner pleading guilty to a misdemeanor: ownership of a dangerous dog. While the case was resolved in the courts, Jacobson and Fleagle are still left wondering if and when another attack may occur. Part of the dog owner’s sentencing was to “comply with all [requirements] applicable under 18.9.204.5 sub section E.5” of the Colorado Revised Statutes, which includes securing the area where the dog is kept and posting signage indicating a dangerous dog lives there. While Fleagle acknowledged efforts have been made, the couple also reported that the fencing still has openings which the dog(s) could escape through.

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My maternal instinct took over when my son was born, and I put him to my chest. He naturally latched and then went on to demand feedings every 45 minutes around the clock for months. The pediatrician called him my barnacle baby. During the day, I latched him to me, and we went on to destigmatize breastfeeding in public with discrete new clothing designed for the lactating woman on the go. I breastfed him during a cave tour at the Glenwood Caverns, while wearing solar sunglasses to watch the eclipse and even while pedaling a Surrey bike. Exhausted and elated, I finally understood how some women enjoy the natural process of feeding their babies with their bodies. I went on to feed my son through that year’s perilous flu season, knowing the antibodies from my milk would help protect him. He won’t remember our breastfeeding adventures, and those sleep-deprived days are already hazy in my memory, but we have the pictures, and I have two healthy children raised on their mother’s milk thanks in part to Bosom Buddies.

By Elizabeth Key Special to The Sopris Sun

Bosom Buddies opens cafe con leche

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Breastfeeding is a personal choice, but it can also be a biological decision. My first experience with breastfeeding was challenging. As an expecting new mother, I spent my nesting months obsessively researching. The literature said the science was conclusive; breastfeeding provides the optimal nutrients to enhance babies’ eyesight, brain growth, nervous system function and a host of other essentials.Breastmilk is alive, practically dancing with immunity cells when microscopically compared to store-bought formula in the Youtube videos I watched. It is dynamic, able to adjust to a baby’s needs during growth spurts and even produce serotonin at night to help them sleep. Breastfeeding is instinctual, natural, easy and free. All a woman needs is a pair of boobs, a baby and a glass of water on the nightstand. I was convinced. No problem, I thought, we’ve got this. “Breast is best.” The slogan can leave a large swath of new mommies feeling inadequate, isolated and guilty, as I would soon discover. Once my baby arrived, the colostrum cleared and my milk came in, I had no doubt I would win at breastfeeding. I was producing enough milk to feed two babies, but I struggled to feed my one. Luckily, the Aspen Valley Hospital had a weekly Bosom Buddies program, which I attended as if I had a lactose addiction. The calming presence of the lactation nurse kept me going as I attempted, in vain, to get my baby to latch correctly. She showed me how to firmly press my baby to my breast, nose to nipple, baby’s head tilting back, large yawning mouth to achieve good suction. The nurse demonstrated different positions for nursing, more than eleven in all, from reclining to side lying, cradle to cross-cradle, and a favorite for the younger babies, the rugby ball hold. My baby and I seemed to fumble like an uncaught ball. I had to revert to pumping, but we kept trying. My life seemed measured in ounces: ounces out, ounces in, ounces gained, ounces lost, ounces pumped, frozen and stockpiled. “Don’t cry over spilled milk, unless it’s breast milk because that is liquid gold,” became my mantra as I pumped for hours each day. For two months, nestled in a semicircle of new mommies with matching Boppies and suckling babies, we shared our tips, tricks, techniques, tears and triumphs. Our friendships grew as we charted the milestones of our wrinkled babies' development. In the end, I emerged, my breastfeeding desires defeated but confident in my maternal capabilities, with a healthy baby, a village of support and a freezer full of milk. I would go on to exclusively feed my baby breast milk, via a bottle, until she was six months of age and the friendships I made during Bosom Buddies lasted even longer. Three years later and pregnant again, I swore I’d skip breastfeeding my baby, remembering myself sobbing in the bathtub for months while I soaked my sore mammary glands.

Now, Eagle County has partnered with Mothers’ Milk Bank to bring the mid-valley its first “Baby Cafe” in El Jebel. A boardcertified lactation specialist offers free guidance, weight checks and support weekly in English and Spanish. The Bosom Buddies Baby Cafe is a relaxing environment where pre and post-natal parents and newborns can learn from the shared experiences of motherhood. Open Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bosom Buddies Baby Cafe is located at the El Jebel Community Center, 0020 Eagle County Drive. To learn more, visit www.babycafecolorado.org or call 970-328-9819. in

The author feeds her "barnacle baby" at six weeks. Courtesy photo

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Who am I? Who was I when you met me, When you judged me? What face did you encounter?

A Dog’s Prayer Poem and photo by Margaret Franz Glenwood Springs

Tell me, who am I? Now that you've passed judgment on me. Which of my masks did you encounter and freeze in time? And what face were you wearing in that fleeting moment?

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I'veToday,been an author and an avid reader; An athlete and a couch potato; A woman of means and a woman cleaning the bathroom on her knees. I've felt youthful and confident one moment, then old and fragile the next. Step back and look. This month, I've been strong and prideful but, also weak and unsure; The new kid on the playground and someone's oldest and dearest friend; An enthusiastic student and, then, an opinionated stuffed-shirt; Rambunctious and silly, only to become short-tempered and mean. I've been in love, been a lover and had my heart broken. Was it during the last year, When I've been both Villain and defender Savior and sinner Dreamer and cynic Egotist and wimp On one hand valued and then, on another, dismissed.

Lord, we pray for biscuits, belly rubs, the beautiful, the brave, Brown Betty Boop (the cat), the birds, the bees, the butterflies, the bears and the fruit flies, amen. Whoa…did we say fruit flies? Stay tuned for another story for another time from “More Stories from Margaret.”

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Every day, my beautiful border collie Jack and I slowly walk up Red Mountain for our morning meditation. He smells the bushes and walks, stride for stride with me, as I recite the beautiful poem from Tich Nhat Hanh’s “Peace Is Every Step.” He knows the drill. He jumps up on the bench and gazes toward Sopris. I gently stroke his forehead between his ears and quietly recite “the prayer.”

When newspapers write about bears getting into another house or residence, we don’t always know the so when we carelessly leave tempting and easy to acquire food around, we are actually training the local bears to come and get it. Secondly, respect wildlife. Yes, we know it is fun to like and share social media posts about bears in backyards and running around local streets… we get it, they are cute. But this sends a mixed message to our friends, neighbors and visitors. We need to respect bears and their typical behavior. Bears do not really care to interact with humans, so there are simple things we can do to avoid the potential for any Thirdly,conflict.accept personal responsibility for personal choices and actions. We can all do something that helps wildlife stay wild and recognize that “human” living areas are not great places to hang out. Take the time to become acquainted with Bear Aware materials (and then follow the suggestions)! Stop blaming everyone else, especially Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for the problem and become a positive voice for change in your own neighborhood.Youcandoso much with a little effort: organize fruit pick-up to remove attractants, encourage town trash regulation to be followed and request that violators be fined, ask neighbors to remove bird feeders when bears wake up until November, demand that town officials enforce all pet leash laws, reach out and seek education from community groups that are eager and capable to help.Then, follow the suggestions that are given instead of

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There’s no reason why Carbondale can’t follow Crested Butte’s lead. Garfield County’s government is married to the oil and gas industry, but Carbondale’s leadership has shown an interest in mitigating the effects of climate change. Contact your civic board of trustees and ask them to enact an ordinance similar to Crested Butte’s.

22 • THE SOPRIS SUN • soprissun.com • Sept. 8 - Sept. 14, 2022 O'Connor in person, Propaganda Pie has yet to contact the school and did not respond to Houghton for comment. We will never know who all of the perpetrators of the racial slurs were but nearly 70 students were continually treated so poorly that they left within two hours and held a restorative circle that evening to process their trauma. That speaks volumes. Melissa Waters, Crystal River Valley Happy and energized We are blessed to live in a world where the sun undoubtedly comes up to greet us every morning! At first light, or first glimpse of sun (for the later-risers), step outside and face east. If the sun is up, look, with eyes closed, directly at it. With each breath in, fill your body with warmth, happiness and love. Say “thank you” to the sun for being radiant, continuing to rise and shine and for bringing you food and good feelings… and anything else that comes to mind. Let the sun warm every inch of your body. Feel your energy rise from your toes, spread through your arms and BURST out through the top of your head. This can take less than a minute if you’re in a time crunch and will do wonders for your attitude and your day. Say to yourself: TODAY IS A GOOD DAY! It will only take a short time before you convince yourself of that. I’ve heard it said breakfast is the most important meal of the day — let’s change that to a meet-and-greet with the sun being the most important meal of the day! You can create your reality and influence people around you for good. I believe that, and it will be so if you do too. Let’s create a world where we can all wake up not only expecting the best but knowing for sure that it will come: for everybody, all the time. Try it out, what do you have to Dalleylose?!Canyon, Glenwood Spring Crested Butte leads the way At 8,900 feet, Crested Butte needs plenty of heat in the winter. Yet, its town council has voted to ban methane gas hookups on any new construction or major remodels. They’re the first municipality in Colorado to do so. To avoid any confusion, I should explain what I refer to as methane gas is what most people call natural gas. It’s almost all methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, and there’s nothing natural about it. In its natural state, methane gas is in the ground. Suck it up out of the ground and it’s something entirely different. Those with a financial or political interest in methane gas are quick to point out it’s cheaper than electricity. Indeed, it is for now, but stay tuned. Projections are costs for methane gas will be 30% higher next winter because of the cuts in domestic production during the pandemic and the reduced flow of gas from Russia during the Ukraine war. Prices of methane gas fluctuate widely because they’re dependent on global markets. On the other hand, electricity prices are more stable because they’re determined by local demand and set by state utility commissions. Further, the growing use of heat pumps will drive the cost of electric heat down.

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