James Steindler

With the onset of library trustee appointments being vetted through the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) rather than the Garfield County Public Library District board of trustees — as has been customary prior to this year — things are shaking up on the panel.

Spruce it up!The Sopris Sun invites youngsters to submit illustrations for its annual Spruce Up The Sun contest. The winning image(s) will be featured on

After many years of working for others' businesses, Patrice Fuller set out to start her own. The trail had twists and turns and proved quite challenging. Having one deal fall through for a brewery that was supposed to expand to Olympia, Washington followed by another in Lacey, Washington, she was nearing her wits end.

“The Lead King Loop has been a very popular recreation area for a long time,” said Jennifer Schuller, deputy district ranger for the National Forest Service Aspen-Sopris Ranger District. And mitigating that impact has been a challenge.

All members of the Carbondale Board of Trustees were present for Tuesday’s meeting with the exception of Ross Kribbs. Following the recognition of

This week The Sopris Sun interviews its very own cartoonist, Larry Day, who illustrated journalist Carol A. Foote's debut children's book, “Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero."

James Steindler speaks with Annie Perry regarding this week's page 5 story, "Local attorney advocates for Afghanistan family."

Launchpad heats up Carbondale Arts (CA) offices will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6.

In the not-so-distant past, people have talked about how living in the Roaring Fork Valley is like being in a bubble, protecting us from the contention of what lies beyond. And, in this idealistic mountain town, with its vibrant, connected and whimsical community, there is good reason to be grateful for the comparable security it provides. As it turns out, however, the Valley just might not be as insulated from the trials and tribulations outside of the bubble.

Look at all you’ve done this past year, “Carbondale, the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond,” — to quote KDNK! It’s been one heck of a cycle and The Sopris