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Novedades: Elecciones generales, foro de candidatos, defile de moda y más
Elecciones Generales El condado de Garfield comenzará a enviar por correo las boletas electorales de las Elecciones Generales el martes 6 de octubre a los votantes registrados. Las cajas para depositar las boletas estarán disponibles a partir del día siguiente, 7 de octubre, y…
Filling up on Root 66
It’s that time again! Carbondale’s 117th annual Potato Days — themed “Get your Kicks on Root 66,” an ode to the 100th anniversary of the classic roadway, along with a potato pun, of course — runs through the weekend. The festivities kick off with a screening of “Thelma and…
Scuttlebutt – Sept. 30, 2026
Potato Days volunteersBe a part of history by helping pull off the 117th annual Carbondale Potato Days, the longest-running tradition unique to the town. Volunteers are needed the day of the main event, Saturday, Oct. 3, in Sopris Park for Peace Patrol, Green Team, bartending,…
Ps & Qs: Let’s teach AI to grow potatoes
Potato Days is this weekend. “Get your kicks on Root 66” is the theme, and when I think about my own roots in this town I start to get all wispy and sentimental. My great grandfather bought the Mount Sopris Ranch from Eugene Grubb in 1923. Mr. Grubb introduced Carbondale to the…
Curated Calendar – October 1 to October 11
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 ASPEN FILMFESTDay three of Aspen Film’s Filmfest continues at the ISIS Theatre, screening acclaimed films through Sunday. Passes and schedule at tinyurl.com/aspenfilmfilmfest SUNLIGHT CHAMBER PASSSunlight Mountain Resort extended its deadline until today for…
Basalt Report: Town to celebrate its 125th anniversary, Oct. 10
This week, town staff announced a free community celebration in Arbaney Park on Oct. 10 to commemorate the Town of Basalt’s 125th anniversary. Additionally, the Town of Basalt’s financial department presented its proposed budget for 2027, which paints a picture of a continued…
Curated Calendar – September 24 to October 4
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 EYELID LIFTS & REJUVENATIONValley View University hosts a webinar, “Fresh Look: Eyelid Lifts & Rejuvenation,” featuring board-certified plastic surgeon Jennifer Butterfield, MD, at noon. Register at tinyurl.com/VVeyelidlifts TECH CLUBThe Aspen Science…
Feast fests 2025
Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat at the Colorado Chocolate Festival or homespun deliciousness at Taste of Pearl in Boulder, these food festivals are calling your name.