James Steindler

2 days ago | soprissun.com | James Steindler

With snowpack and river reports indicating a very dry summer, wildfire is, yet again, at the top of people’s minds. And the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD) is doing everything it can to prepare for — and prevent — wildfires, while balancing increasing daily call volumes. To keep up with demand, its board of directors is mulling over whether or not to ask taxpayers for help.

3 days ago | soprissun.com | Raleigh Burleigh |James Steindler

Roadless Rule rescinded The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday it is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, stating the “outdated” rule impedes the ability of the Forest Service to responsibly manage forests and grasslands.

3 weeks ago | soprissun.com | James Steindler

Soren Lindholm is akin to a legend in the making. After facing what might curtail most, he picked up where he started, reinventing the wheel so he could once again fly fast through air, snow and water. “I came to love swimming because I grew up in the summers spending time in the Northwoods in Minnesota,” Lindholm told The Sopris Sun.

3 weeks ago | soprissun.com | Raleigh Burleigh |James Steindler

Town manager finalistsThe Town of Carbondale has narrowed its search for a new town manager down to four finalists: Ryan Hyland, former Silverthorne town manager; Shannon Kelly-Fong, current assistant city manager for Lacey, Washington; Sara Ott former Aspen city manager; and Kara Silbernagel, current deputy county manager for Pitkin County. The Town will host a meet-and-greet with the candidates on Thursday, June 12, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Third Street Center.

4 weeks ago | soprissun.com | James Steindler

Comunidad local de casas móviles rumbo a ser propietarios del parqueRecientemente, las comunidades locales de casas móviles han estado cada vez más bajo presión conforme los propietarios de los parques ponen a la venta propiedades como los de casas móviles de Mountain Valley, Aspen-Basalt y Mountain.