The Sopris Sun

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.

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Roadless Rule rescinded The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday it is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, stating the “outdated” rule impedes the ability of the Forest Service to responsibly manage forests and grasslands.

1 week ago | soprissun.com | Rich Allen

El orador principal de la Conferencia de Seguridad Escolar de Roaring Fork del viernes cree que la intervención proactiva y no tímida es una de las mejores maneras de prevenir la violencia. Bernard James, profesor de la Facultad de Derecho Pepperdine Caruso, dirigió un debate de cuatro horas sobre el estado de la seguridad escolar y los derechos de estudiantes, docentes, agentes de recursos escolares y las fuerzas del orden en general.

1 week ago | soprissun.com | Amy Hadden Marsh |Raleigh Burleigh |Will Grandbois

Mysterious deathA 38-year old man who was found dead near Carbondale on Sunday has been identified as Glenwood Springs resident Matthew Cox. Authorities initially thought Cox was the victim of a hit-and-run incident but, according to the Glenwood Springs Post Independent, an initial autopsy revealed no traumatic injuries to the body.

2 weeks ago | soprissun.com | Raleigh Burleigh |Amy Hadden Marsh |Will Grandbois

RHS cottageThe Redstone Historical Society (RHS) has been offered an unique opportunity to purchase the DeMaestri-Durrett mining-era cottage on Redstone Boulevard and needs $25,000 to close the deal. The home is valued at $875,000. Donations so far include $275,000 from one of the cottage owners and a matching $200,000 grant from Pitkin County to go with a pending $250,000 from History Colorado. Individual donations have raised $120,000, according to the RHS.