James Steindler

Where, oh where, is the tallest sunflower reaching for the sky in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys? Perhaps in your garden? Send photos and meas

And Mountain Fair contest results Camp Bonedale was back in full force for the 55th Annual Mountain Fair,

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 GERI-FIT The Carbondale Branch Library hosts strength training for older adults from 12:30 to 1:30pm.

Following the customary Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence at Monday morning's Garfield Board of County Commissioners meeting, Rifle resident Rebecca Breeze Moore provided a public comment imploring the commissioners to approve a renewed temporary plan to extend the Hogback bus service.

The Sopris Sun speaks with Response Executive Director Shannon Meyer and moderator Alison Osius about an upcoming event with Lhakpa Sherpa, the women's world record holder for Mount Everest ascents and a survivor of domestic abuse, at Paepcke Auditorium on Aug. 13.

Two of the three commissioners were present for the Monday, Aug. 11, Garfield Board of County Commissioners meeting, with the exception of Commissioner Mike Samson.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 FOUR PASS LOOP Get your hands dirty with four days of trail work alongside Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteer and Wilderness

Sopris Sun Editor, James Steindler speaks with Jared Barnes, Town of Carbondale Planning Director.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 TRUE NATURE True Nature hosts “Connection is The Medicine” with Eaden Shantay from 5 to 6:30pm, followed by “Care for Caregivers” from 5:30 to 7pm.

Commissioner Mike Samson was still absent during this week's Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Monday, Aug. 17.