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Tayton Williams gets bucked off his bull named Linebacker during the bull riding portion of the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo on June 3. Photo by Christopher Mullen. Rodeo schedule on page 8

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BRANCHING OUT

By Geneviéve Joëlle Villamizar How do we sink roots in a new place?

I came to Carbondale before the “Best Places to Live'' lists. Mad about fly fishing, hunting for a place “to grow up” and sink my own roots, our watershed drew me in.

Volunteering is a winwin, so I jumped in with the Carbondale Tree Board. New, slightly intimidated, but eager to learn, hungry to make a difference, I kept my mouth shut and my ears open. I wanted some skin in the game!

The clouds broke open and angels came out strumming when resident Kay Brunnier approached the Tree Board to start a tree fund for planting commemorative trees and diversifying our community forest. Delving into science, policy, outreach, branding — even human nature — proved so gratifying, a handful of us were inaugural tree sponsors.

I opted to plant a mighty oak at a park across the street,

Rooted in (her)story a place I envisioned the child growing within me would one day play. Through the bur oak, I chose to celebrate her and what she would bring into being through her life: enduring, stalwart resiliency.

The Kay Brunnier Community Tree Fund plaque that hung on her tree read, “To the green growing edge of becoming.”

The stories behind other Brunnier trees still live with me. Bill, our board chair, sponsored a Japanese tree lilac for his mom, planted by the Sopris Park gazebo. She loved blooms and live performances.

He then sponsored three more to celebrate fostering and rehoming Harry, a challenging Aussie/border collie mix that took root in his heart. Bill passed shortly after — and those trees? Still standing. Staci planted a blizzard of Spring Snow crab apples at the Third Street Center for her 50th birthday. Another sponsored a tree for her husband whose plane crashed; he never made it home. I sponsored yet another bur oak by the first, framing the park’s entry. My daughter’s father chose the quote this second time around; “Daddy bought this tree because Mommy made him!”

Well, with energy like that, I made arrangements with the town’s landscape manager, David Coone, for replacement when it soon died! Such is life!

Coone and I chose a chinkapin

oak to thrive in the turfgrass culture of Miner’s Park. Less than a block away, we walked and biked through it several times a day. At five years old, Juniper understood the significance of replacement.

She stopped often to hug or kiss “her” tree, reading the revised plaque: “In celebration of Juniper Maya.”

I was dismayed last summer when our remaining tenyear-old bur oak inexplicably kicked the bucket at Nuche, too. It had survived without irrigation for seven years; what happened? Discussing it with Town Arborist Mike Callas, I learn of mixed good news: the Kay Brunnier Community Tree Fund has actually maxed out Carbondale’s planting sites.

“Kay, myself, and the Tree Board decided to hold off on the tree fund because we’re running out of room to plant.

Many of the ‘open’ spots around town contain vast utility corridors beneath that have gas, electric, fiber optic, water, sewer and cable lines anywhere from 18 inches to six feet below the surface,” Callas explained.

“Park lands have been planted to the max without intruding on multi-use play fields.

Other areas simply don’t have irrigation, which is one of the main requirements for utilizing Kay Brunnier funds.”

As a certified arborist, Callas has stewarded and monitored the Brunnier trees

all across Carbondale. He knows the species, health and location of each tree; he knows which need replacement.

Callas secured funding to do just that.

“The $6,000 grant was awarded from the Colorado Tree Coalition with funding from the Xcel Energy Community Foundation Grant,” he continued. “Every year, three municipalities are selected from Xcel’s service areas to receive grants of $4,000 to $6,000.”

Ever agile, Callas replaced not 15, as budgeted, but 21 trees by autumn 2020; 14 of them were Brunnier trees.

The demise of the Nuche Park Brunnier trees was a lack of irrigation. Plans had been discussed for investing in irrigation over 10 years ago. We on the Tree Board chose to plant there with irrigation water soon to come, but town priorities changed. With that reality, the tree fund then required proposed sites to be irrigated.

Knowing this now, I look forward to irrigation at Nuche Park so we can replant Juniper’s first bur oak. We pulled the plaque last autumn; it looked forlorn, hanging on a dead tree.

It sits in a drawer at my bedside, ready for the future. Patience and planning are foundational to the success of our trees — and our own roots, too.

I wanted to thank you for the cover story in this week's Sopris Sun, what a nice surprise!

And how favorably you presented Redstone.

The Quick Draw was a success, we sold all the paintings, except for one large one, amounting to just under $3,000, contributing $1,350 to the scholarships. All in all a wonderful weekend.

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CO remembers On May 29 in Aurora, for a Memorial Day special event to remember the more than 6,000 Colorado American warriors in all the U.S. military branches who died in wars and who are declared missing in action, the Colorado Freedom Memorial presented at Springhill Community Park its ceremonial program "Colorado Remembers: Returning With Hope And Peace To Remember And Reflect".

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Colorado citizens gave in combat so you can enjoy and live life in our country.

It is the Colorado monument spot: "For eight years the Colorado Freedom Memorial has stood as the official monument to the fallen sons and daughters of [Colorado]."

Some of the memorial program's participants included CFM President/ Founder Rick Crandall, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, U.S. Congressman Jason Crow, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, Colorado National Guard, and Aerospace Data Facility Colorado Joint Honor Guard.

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Crystal Mill Access I forget the name of the gentleman that wrote a letter a couple weeks ago about limiting or, in his opinion, eliminating any motorized vehicles of any kind going up to the Crystal Mill and only allowing foot or maybe bike traffic. I’m going to guess he’s in pretty

good health because that’s quite a hike, high altitude and a few miles to make the loop.

Pretty selfish attitude! How about us seniors that have made that drive for more than 50 years? How about that it was the last outing my father took at age 86? How about me being able to get up there and feel my son whose ashes are scattered up there? He loved it up there? I understand a few can ruin it and I agree that disrespect for any part of our beautiful country is unconscionable but to put a blanket on labeling for only people who can make the hike is just as disrespectful. Some of my family members have lived in Marble for more than 60 years and some are still there.

Should natives of this area eliminate anyone not from here? Keep these special places to ourselves? Is that selfish? How about we put the train back and limit it to just a train ride along with a history lesson of how and why the Crystal Mill is there? The Mill holds a lot of special places in my heart and shame on an outsider whining and doing nothing but writing a letter. Unfortunately there are those who will not cherish and care for our area.

When you go, TAKE ONLY PICTURES LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS. Mary James Missouri Heights

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C'dale commercial occupancy down but not dire

By Will Grandbois Sopris Sun Correspondent

Last year’s freeze is thawing, and the local business scene seems to be emerging mostly intact.

Our annual commercial inventory found just 10 fewer operating storefronts and offices than last year. Yes, that’s a negative trend, but with the pending demolition of the Sopris Shopping Center reducing the overall number of units at the same time, we calculate the occupancy rate as down less than a percent year-overyear — from 90.55 to 88.81. That’s still higher than the 88.7 figure from 2017, when we first took inventory, and far less precipitous than the three-point drop between June 2019 and June 2020.

At that time, we expected the worst was yet to come. Our lessthan-scientific tactic of walking through commercial buildings, checking door signs and peering in windows made it difficult to tell the difference between establishments shuttered temporarily and those defunct or soon to be.

Admittedly, there’s still some uncertainty. But, at this point, it seems fair to assume that any owner that has held onto space this long has some intent at reopening (we’re looking at you, Pour House).

Better still, some new entrepreneurs have actually found success, according to Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Director Andrea Stewart.

“Although we saw a slight decline in our membership, we have retained 83 percent of our members since May 2020, and have had 36 new members join the chamber over the past 12 months,” she noted. “We’ve seen businesses shift their pre-COVID business model to better meet the needs during COVID, and now postCOVID (including to-go, grocery offerings, delivery, remote work opportunities).”

A recent outreach survey found that 99 percent of Chamber member businesses are open, with 58 percent reporting the same level of staffing, 23 percent a reduction and 19 percent an increase.

The majority of businesses rated their 2021 business outlook and sustainability as a four (47 percent) or five (34 percent) out of five. The full survey findings will be posted to carbondale.com the week of June 14.

“Overall, I would say that the tone is optimistic,” Stewart said.

“Our business community had to adjust to the ever-changing health and safety protocols, but is very resilient, and creative!”

The next year should see several new commercial spaces come online, with mixed-use developments under construction at the Carbondale Marketplace and at the northeast corner of Main Street and Highway 133. Permits have also been issued to remodel the old Construction Junction building into leasable tenant spaces, a new lumber yard has been reviewed and issued a correction letter, and Dolores Way should see a new marble shop and some updates to other buildings. A new building with a bakery on the former Carbondale Animal Hospital lot is wrapping up review, while a large storage facility on Highway 133 has not yet applied for a permit. (Visit tinyurl.com/CdalePlanningStoryMap for a comprehensive overview of large land-use applications and projects under construction).

According to Building Official John Plano, several of the approved larger projects show a similar approach to the proposed Sopris Shopping Center replacement: “predominantly residential with some commercial on the first floor.”

Indeed, with a backlog of permits in RVR, residential seems to be where the real market is. But, Engel & Völkers Real Estate Advisor Mike Elkins pointed out, that’s likely to fuel commercial (and industrial) pressure down the line.

“I think it’s all going to be in high demand just because of continued growth,” he said. “There’s a lot of people just waiting to see how it shakes out.”

Occupancy rates

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Downtown

88.97%

91.82%

95.86%

92.98%

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Highway

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90.74%

92.15%

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88.70%

91.20%

91.20%

90.55%

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Making history The new Dinkel Mercantile Museum is opening soon and in need of volunteers. For details, contact the Carbondale Historical Society at info@ carbondalehistory.org

Powering art The Powers Art Center is welcoming visitors back Tuesday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on the last Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Children’s art activities at the museum include drawing kits, art talks and a craft tent on Thursdays in July. Learn more at powersartcenter.org

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The Crystal Theatre marquee has been updated: “Re-opening soon. End of June.” According to a recent email, “Admission will require proof of vaccination at the ticket window.” Look for a full article in next week’s paper. Meanwhile, Bow Tie Cinemas announced that Movieland 7 in El Jebel will open on June 18 with a "welcome back weekend" featuring special offers and ticket raffles. Unvaccinated persons are asked to wear a mask.

Community Read Author Louise Erdrich’s novel “The Night Watchman”, winner of the 2021 Aspen Words Literary

Prize, was selected for the third annual Community Read presented by Aspen Words and Pitkin County Library.

Free copies of the book are available by registering at pitcolib.org/communityread with an online author talk scheduled for Aug. 2.

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Fair trade The 10,000 Villages international craft fair hosts a first-ever summer sale at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glenwood Springs on Friday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds directly benefit the artisans.

Disbanding LET THEM ROAR, a beloved local music group, announced to fans via their newsletter that after 10 years of making music, they will play their final show at the 50th Carbondale Mountain Fair on Friday, July 23, at 5 p.m. “Constellations”, a new EP, will be released later this summer thanks to support from fans. Says the newsletter, “We love each other and will always cherish what we built together.”

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Due to the construction on Highway 133 near the high school, it was a bit of a struggle (putting it mildly) to move Paul and Ted Nieslanik's cattle from their winter digs up Prince Creek to their summer pasture. Despite help from family, friends and cattle dogs, the increase in development and population makes what was once routine for ranchers, and a delicious taste of the past, a lot more difficult. Photo and caption by Jane Bachrach.

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Housing policy: from top to bottom

By James Steindler Sopris Sun Correspondent

Housing availability and affordability was pinched by the pandemic. While tenants struggled to pay their rent, landlords faltered on mortgage payments, thus creating a void in the housing market.

Deep pockets filled the gap and, in this scenic valley, home prices skyrocketed as those with the capital to do so bought up property like hotcakes — driving up the monetary value of shelter and making it practically infeasible for many middle class families to buy or rent.

Housing policy occurs at each jurisdictional level: from municipalities all the way to Capitol Hill, each with its unique zoning policies.

When it comes to fighting for renters’ rights, “State policy dictates the law governing evictions but local judges in individual counties have the authority to interpret those laws, within certain guidelines,” Jennifer Wherry, attorney with Alpine Legal Services, told The Sopris Sun. “Of course, right now, national policy also has implications.”

The national moratorium on evictions is set to expire at the end of June and lawyers in Wherry’s position are worried that eviction cases may come flooding in.

To address that expiration

date, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ratified by the U.S. Senate on March 6, 2021) includes a Homeowner Assistance Fund, allocating over $9.96 billion “for states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, tribes or tribal entities and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide relief for our country’s most vulnerable homeowners.”

The State of Colorado was awarded up to $175 million of the total. On May 7, the BidenHarris administration allotted an additional $21.6 billion for the entire country, of which Colorado is eligible to receive up to $247.79 million, as part of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

“ERAP can help renters as far back as April 2020,” reads the Colorado Department of Local Affairs website. “Help can include past-due, current, and two additional months of expected rent costs. After the initial assistance, you can apply for additional assistance if funds are still available.” Legal residency status is not a condition for eligibility and anyone can apply as long as they meet “income and other economic eligibility requirements.”

Reportedly, the rollout of these funds has been slow. “We are trying to take part in conversations about collaboration between landlords, tenants and the state to try and

expedite that funding and get it to the greatest number of people as quickly as possible,” Wherry explained.

She would encourage landlords and tenants not to delay and to seek out assistance before it’s an emergency situation. “When you get to where an eviction has been filed against you, options are so limited at that point.” According to Wherry, “The greatest number of options are available to a tenant as soon as they become financially stressed and foresee the next month’s rent is going to be tough to pay.”

Increased demand for housing exacerbates the issue. “A landlord can get a lot more in rent because the demand is so high, prices are going up.” Wherry continued, “And now they’ve got people standing in line to take over.” Landlords may decide not to renew a lease for a long term tenant and instead accommodate a new one at a higher rate.

Our little case study Historically, the status quo in the Roaring Fork Valley has entailed working class folks commuting from the Colorado River Valley, as far as Grand Junction, to Aspen. It’s become increasingly irregular for blue collar employees to live in, or even near, the community where they work.

Carbondale Town Trustee Heather Henry echoes Wherry’s

concern, stating “There’s just not enough inventory.” While Carbondale is seeing new housing developments with inclusionary units, like Red Hill Lofts (RHL), the demand still far outweighs the supply.

According to their website, “RHL is a newly-built apartment building housing a total of 30 studio (starting at $706), one-bedroom (starting at $751) and two-bedroom (starting at $892) affordable units.”

These units are all rentals and available to persons earning 50 percent or less of the area’s average median income (AMI). Additional rent assistance applies to 12 of the units for people earning 30 percent or less AMI. The Greater Roaring Fork Regional Housing Study, completed in 2019, indicates that in 2017 persons earning 60 percent of AMI in the region — from Eagle to Parachute and up to Aspen — would need 2,118 housing units to close the gap for that income category.

The study further predicted that that number would increase to 2,383 by the year 2027. Data has not since been collected, so it’s unclear how significantly the pandemic may have altered that projection.

Currently, the Town’s zoning obliges developers to make 20 percent of any housing development of five or more units inclusionary.

The first of these units must be affordable to purchasers earning 100 percent AMI; the second, 80 percent; the third, 120 percent; and the fourth, 150 percent. A fifth unit would reinitiate that pattern, priced at 100 percent the median income, the sixth would be 80 percent again, and so on.

On May 11, the Carbondale Board of Town Trustees approved a motion to contract Cushing Terrell, an architecture, design and engineering firm, to aid in a planned update of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan.

Town Manager Jay Harrington anticipates housing to be one of the major topics in that update. The Chusing Terrell team will first meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, June 10, at 7 p.m.

While policy is an effective piece of the puzzle, experts agree that it’s not the end-all solution.

“I can’t emphasize enough how important it is for landlords and tenants to work together right now to access resources that can get them both caught up,” Wherry asserted. “Housing insecurity is so costly for our entire community in the ways it impacts jobs, education, health and safety.” She continued, “Preventing those costs in a regional, collaborative manner is a good use of our time and energy right now.”

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Woody and Dumpling spread hope and joy

By James Steindler Sopris Sun Correspondent

“Trying to share this with anyone I know that loves to smile,” reads a personal note from Sean Jeffries of Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC). And how right he is! TRTC’s collaboration with Stage of Life Theatre Company (SoL), “Woody and Dumpling and the Journey Back to Normal”, is a heartfelt, uplifting and inspirational piece. It carries messages of acceptance, being one’s unique self and keeping it together through COVID-19.

Jeffries, the lead editor and videographer, and Director Jennifer Johnson of SoL bring the charming show to living rooms worldwide via the TRTC YouTube channel. The play has been available online for a couple of weeks and will likely continue until the end of June.

Viewing is free thanks to underwriter Lanie Bernhard who funded the entire show. “The act of underwriting really frees us up artistically, because it allows us to go forward and create without being bound by money woes,” says Jeffries.

Johnson wrote the underlying story herself, “but there are two scenes that were included in the script ‘Free to Be... You and Me’ by Marlo Thomas.” Johnson “was inspired by the feeling that everyone I know in the entertainment industry is dealing with… that we miss performing for our audiences, that we miss creating theatre together, and that it is getting harder and harder to do in empty spaces.”

Maura Fawley stars as Dumpling and Luke Ryan as Woody, making for a lovely and dynamic duo that really just want to make you smile. The two are accompanied by a slew of youngsters from SoL, a childrens’ theatre, who are interviewed between scenes about their Working Togethe r For Pets And The ir People 2801 CR 11 Glenwoo d Springs 4 , C.A.R.E. h (970)947- CO 9173 as 10 do g

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The show is in fact intended for kids yet is bound to incite thoughtful sharing between parents and their offspring. Even adults without children can benefit from the perspectives shared.

“I can’t even imagine what my six-to-10-year-old brain would do with that,” Jeffries says of the pandemic, “I’d be a mess.” He added that a common concern the kids shared was potentially losing someone dear to them.

Johnson can’t wait to have live performances for, or with, the thespian youth again.“The whole show is such a love note to our students and our audiences,” says Johnson. She wants the kids to know, “that we miss them,” and adds, “they bring so much to everything we do, whether in the audience or on the stage or in the classroom.”

While SoL has used the TRTC space to perform and do workshops before, this was the first time the two collaborated creatively on a production.

“It was an unmitigated joy to work with everyone who had a hand in this piece,” Johnson exclaims, “Beth [Fawley] and Luke [Ryan] contributed so much to the writing process, and were pretty self-directed. Sean [Jeffries] was such a wonderful sounding board and co-collaborator, and the show simply would not have been the same without him.” She added that she is “used to working in a bit of a bubble being the only full-time employee at SoL, so this collaboration meant a lot,” concluding, “I hope it's the first of many.”

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Carbondale Farmers' Market: a Hump Day ritual!

By Geneviève Villamizar Sopris Sun Correspondent

Carbondale Farmers’ Market Manager Jamie Wall welcomes you back to the first market of the season, Wednesday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The market features three of our favorite local farmers – Sara Tymczyszyn of Highwater Farms, Silt; and Erin Cuseo of Erin’s Acres and Matt Kennedy of Sopris Farm, Carbondale.

A cook at the Mount Sopris Montessori Preschool, and caterer, Kennedy is known for his home-grown culinary mushrooms.

Expect to see Rock Bottom Ranch, JuNo Farms and Dooley Creek Farm rotate in through the season. The Meredith and Shipman families are regenerative ranchers, using animal husbandry to grow soil – the foundation of all farming, ranching – and life.

They will offer pork, chicken and beef raised humanely, right here on Dooley Creek and the Crystal River!

A handful of farmers drive over from the North Fork Valley; some as far as three hours away. Another farmer comes from Arizona and lives here for summer, explains Wall. “That is why the Carbondale Farmers’ Market (CFM) is during the day – to support the farmers, their work and their families.”

Throughout its 15-year run, CFM has nurtured the local economy by featuring our farmers, ranchers, artisans and prepared food vendors. Their booths and tents will line both the grassy park and Fourth Street at Main.

Bring your favorite market bag and fill it with wholesome treats and special gifts all summer.

Be sure to check out one of our favorite baristas, Giana Grossman, and the elegant,

earthy artistry she brings to her ceramic ware.

Toadstool Traditions opens up the world of mushrooms and plant medicine. So much to discover, especially with pop-up vendors throughout the season.

Schedule a standing lunch or brunch date with a BFF. The market will even feature breakfast this summer! Picnic on the grass, treat yourselves to a loaf of fresh bread, artisanal cheeses. Nosh on empanadas, pierogies, sausages – or quality seafood! Kaleb’s Katch will be back. Sip ice cold kombucha, or coffee hot or cold. Bring a blanket or camp chairs – the market will feature live music on the town’s new stage every other week. KDNK will live-broadcast on the weeks in-between.

Dive into the people watching. Catch up with long-unseen friends, post-pandemic.

For those who feel stretched, the CFM is a wonderful way to leverage your SNAP cards. Bring your card to the CFM information booth. Swipe your card and receive however much SNAP money you desire, using those SNAP dollars to purchase vegetables, fruit, breads, meat and cheeses.

Spoil yourself. You deserve the best, freshest, most nutritious food the valley and our small town has to offer.

“The best is that small town feel,” says Wall. “I love just walking through the market and seeing my coworkers, someone I see at Bonfire, City Market, other business owners, patrons from the Rec Center. I just love seeing friends and neighbors and carrying on that conversation – oh, have you checked out this booth? You should go see this vendor!”

The CFM is a unique, wholesome experience. Make it an uplifting Hump Day ritual!

Erin's Acres will once again be at the Carbondale Farmers' Market with colorful and delicious, locally-grown produce. Courtesy photo.

Now Open

After Hours Urgent Care Life keeps going after hours and so do we.

Valley View is proud to announce the opening of After Hours Urgent Care. From nasal congestion to a sprained ankle, our walk-in clinic is here to treat you. Thanks to its convenient location inside Valley View next to the Emergency Department, you get to decide the right level of care for you at the right price.

OPEN EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS FOR SAME-DAY, WALK-IN CARE IN GLENWOOD SPRINGS.

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CALENDAR THURSDAY JUNE 10

ART OPENINGS Aspen Art Museum presents two new shows: “Cerith Wyn Evans: Aspen Drift” and “Precious Okoyomon: Every Earthly Morning the Sky’s Light Touches Ur Life is Unprecedented in its Beauty”. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

EQUITY Aspen Film and Aspen Institute Arts Program present “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It” available via streaming at visit aspenfilm.org CREATIVE CLUB Basalt Library’s Teen Creative Club meets outside the library on Thursdays in June from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

LEGAL CLINIC Volunteer attorneys assist with legal matters via one-on-one phone beginning at 2 p.m. Sign up by calling 970-9274311 or by emailing info@basaltlibrary.org LIVE MUSIC Randal Utterback and Smokin’ Joe Kelly perform at Heather’s in Basalt at 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY JUNE 11

HEALTHCARE PANEL Midvalley Family

Practice, the Western and Rural Colorado Health Care Coalition and the Valley Health Alliance host a virtual panel at 9 a.m. to discuss challenges and changes in primary care and integrated healthcare. To register, email etbreck@gmail.com or call 970-389-4574.

MUSIC CLASS Basalt Library offers an outdoor music class for young children at 10 a.m. Sign-up at basaltlibrary.org ASPEN FRINGE The 13th Annual Aspen Fringe Festival takes place June 11 and June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheeler Opera House.

For tickets, visit AspenShowTix.com SOUND HEALING Dr. Zachary Cashin offers a sound healing journey at the Third Street Center at 7 p.m. Tickets at davinikent.org LIVE MUSIC John Michel and Michael Jude perform at Heather’s in Basalt at 7 p.m.

STREAMIN’ STEVE’S Katy Guillen performs at Steve’s Guitars at 7:30. The livestream will be available via the “GrassRoots Community Network” YouTube channel.

SATURDAY JUNE 12

FARMERS’ MARKET The Aspen Saturday Market is from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

TRAIL BUILD Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) works on Basalt’s Ponderosa Trail with Ascendigo Autism Services at 8:30 a.m. Registration at rfov.org AMBASSADOR TRAINING Colorado 14ers Initiative and RFOV provide a half-day educational opportunity at 9 a.m. More info at rfov.org BIKE THERE BikeThere Garfield County continues with free, all-ages bike repair workshops in Carbondale and Glenwood Springs at 10 a.m. Details and other events at garfieldcleanenergy.org/bikethere CLASES DE DANZA Dance Initiative and Carbondale Branch Library offer dance classes led in Spanish every Saturday in June at 10 a.m. More info at gcpld.org/summer-reading PUPPET SHOW Rocky Mountain Puppets presents “Tall Tales of the Lost Temple” at Basalt Library at 5 p.m. Details at basaltlibrary.org LIVE MUSIC Rodrigo Arreguín performs at Heather’s in Basalt at 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY JUNE 13

TRAIL TOUR RFOV leads a tour of Basalt’s

Ponderosa Trail at 10 a.m. Sign-up at rfov.org LIVE MUSIC Josefina Mendez and Mark Johnson perform at Heather’s in Basalt at 11 a.m.

MONDAY JUNE 14

UKULELE FOR TEENS Basalt Library

offers a ukulele class for teens at 1 p.m.

Registration is required at bit.ly/BRLukulele

DIDGERIDOO DOWN UNDER

Garfield County Libraries offer a live reptile presentation on Zoom at 3 p.m. Registration at gcpld.org

Visit soprissun.com to submit events.

TUTOR TRAINING

English In Action welcomes new volunteers online at 5:30 p.m. To register email info@ englishinaction.org or call 970-963-9200.

TUESDAY JUNE 15 HOEDOWN

Aspen Historical Society hosts the Holden/ Marolt Hoedown from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets at aspenhistory.org or 970-925-3721.

CLIMATE CONSIDERATIONS

Garfield Clean Energy offers an informative webinar on cold climate heat pumps at 5:30 p.m. Registration at bit.ly/ColdClimateWebinar

WEDNESDAY JUNE 16

FARMERS’ MARKET The Carbondale

market is at Fourth and Main Street on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

D&D Ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but didn’t know where to start? Basalt Library offers a four-part program for teens on Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Registration is required at bit.ly/BRLdnd MEET THE SUN Enjoy live music with Oran Mor and The Sopris Sun at Heather's at 6 p.m.

WOLF EDUCATION Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites the public to attend an online presentation on wolf reintroduction at 6 p.m. The focus of this session is livestock damage minimization and compensation.

Registration at bit.ly/CPWWolfZoom MOVIE NIGHT Anderson Ranch and Aspen Film present “Waste Land”, a documentary about the transformative power of art and the human spirit, at the Anderson Ranch campus at 7 p.m. For tickets visit andersonranch.org/events/

FRIDAY JUNE 18

STRAWBERRY SPIRIT Glenwood

Springs will be decorated with strawberries to honor the annual festival. For more info, visit glenwoodchamber.com/berryspecial LATIN FUSION Basalt Regional Library welcomes in the summer with an outdoor concert by the Josefina Mendez Quintet at 6 p.m.

CARBONDALE WILD WEST RODEO

EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH AUG 19 GATES OPEN AT 5:30 P.M. SLACK IS AT 6 P.M. GRAND ENTRY IS AT 7:30 P.M.

SPECIAL EVENT DATES: JULY 1 - Independence

Day Celebration A star-spangled celebration, funny man/rodeo clown Joe Carr returns to entertain rodeo fans.

JULY 8 - The One Arm Bandit 15-time recipient of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association Entertainer of the Year Award John Payne, The One Arm Bandit, shows off an array of skills.

JULY 15 - Tough Enough to Wear Pink R & A Enterprises sponsors this tradition, honoring those who have fought the tough fight against breast cancer. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Calaway Young Cancer Center at Valley View Hospital.

AUG. 5 - Tomas Garcilazo Tomas Garcilazo Charro on the Road, is all the rave on the rodeo circuit for his amazing skills as a rope handler and horse trainer.

AUG. 12 - Hawaiian Night Want to see cowboys in grass skirts? This is the night.

AUG. 19 - Last Rodeo of the Season See who wins the All Around Saddle and event buckles.

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Conectando comunidades

Incorporado en las reglas de profesionalismo para abogados existe una parte que promueve filantropía de abogados por donación de su tiempo, habilidad, recursos e influencias sociales hacia ayuda a los más necesitados. Las Reglas de Colorado en relación a la

Agradecemos su apoyo para este nuevo proyecto.

La importancia de representación legal

OPINIÓN

ESQUINA LEGAL Por Tony Mendez

Volumen 1, Número 15 |10-16 de junio, 2021

Conducta Profesional (“C.R.C.P.”) son un grupo de reglas que gobiernan como los abogados deben conducirse. Algunas reglas son indispensables, usando los términos “debe” o “no debe.”

Mientras otras son permisivas, usando el término “pueden.”

Si un abogado rompe una regla que debe o no debe hacer, acción disciplinaria puede ser tomada en contra de ellos. Si un abogado decide no tomar acción o trabajar dentro de una regla permisiva, la acción disciplinaria no se puede tomar en contra de ellos. El C.R.C.P. tampoco agota todas las reglas que un abogado debe de seguir. Sino, los abogados también tienen que seguir reglas dictadas por ley sustancial, derecho común (derivado de casos resueltos por la corte), estatutos, y las constituciones.

Acatar con estas reglas depende principalmente del conocimiento y cumplimiento voluntario por la profesión legal. En segundo lugar por el refuerzo de compañeros y la opinión pública. Finalmente, si es necesario, ejecución usando procesos disciplinarios.

Evaluación de la conducta será realizada a base de los hechos y las circunstancias que existan durante el periodo de la conducta en cuestión. Si se debe tomar disciplina o no, y la gravedad de la sanción, depende en todas las circunstancias de la situación, incluyendo la disposición y gravedad de la violacion, hechos atenuantes, y si han habido violaciones serias previamente. ¿Cuáles son algunas de estas reglas? El C.R.C.P. incluye reglas sobre la aptitud de un abogado, el alcance de la representación

acordada, la autoridad de tomar decisiones entre abogado y cliente, confidencialidad, conflicto de interés, y muchas reglas más. En toda función profesional, un abogado debe ser versado, inmediato, y diligente.

Un Abogado debe mantener comunicación con el cliente sobre la representación. También, debe de mantener confidencial la información relacionada a la representación del cliente, excepto hasta donde la divulgación sea requerida o permitida por el C.R.C.P. u otra ley.

El preámbulo del C.R.C.P. llega a decir que todos los abogados deben dedicar tiempo profesional, recursos, e influencia cívica para asegurar acceso equilibrado a nuestro sistema de justicia, para todos aquellos que por circunstancias económicas o

barreras sociales, no pueden pagar por asistencia legal adecuada.

Adicionalmente, los abogados deben ayudar a la profesión legal a perseguir estos objetivos, y deben ayudar a la Barra (cuerpo gobernante de abogados) a regular en el mejor interés público.

Reconociendo que la profesión legal es una profesión aprendida, y la necesidad de ayuda pro bono abunda, queda en manos de la profesión, miembros comunitarios y la ley, asegurar que asistencia legal llegue a los más necesitados.

Los abogados tienen un deber de dedicar parte de su tiempo, recursos, e influencia para ayudar a los que más lo necesitan. Tal vez no tienen que dedicar sus vidas al servicio público, pero al menos deben asegurar acceso al sistema de justicia para aquellos con falta de capacidad.

CHISME DEL PUEBLO Próxima apertura

Ukulele para adolescentes

La marquesina de Crystal Theater ha sido actualizada: “próxima reapertura. A fines de junio.” de acuerdo con un correo electrónico recibido recientemente, “admisión requerirá prueba de vacunación en la taquilla de entradas.”

No olvide de estar atento por un artículo completo en el papel de la siguiente semana.

La biblioteca de Basalt ofrece clases de ukelele para adolescentes el lunes 14 de junio a la 1 p.m. Inscripción es requerida en bit.ly/BRLukulele

Feria de artesanía La feria de artesanía de 10,000 Pueblos Internacionales anfitriona una venta del verano en la iglesia Good Shepherd Lutheran en Glenwood Springs el viernes, 18 de junio, de 11 a.m. a 6 p.m. y el sábado, 19 de junio, de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. Todos los ingresos beneficiarán directamente a les artesanes.

BikeThere BikeThere Garfield County continúa con talleres gratuitos de reparación de bicicleta para todas las edades durante junio. Para más detalles sobre los eventos, visite garfieldcleanenergy.org/ bikethere.

Desafío de Lectura Únete con las bibliotecas del condado de Garfield e intenta leer 1,000 minutos este junio y julio para ayudar a alcanzar el desafío colectivo de leer 750,000 minutos como una comunidad.

Puedes ganar premios al rastrear lo que has leído con la aplicación Beanstack o un marcapáginas de tu biblioteca local.

Inscríbete para aprender más acerca de eventos asociados en persona o virtuales en gcpld.org

Pregúntale a un abogado Alpine Legal Services ofrece una clínica de línea directa todos los miércoles de 5 p.m. a 7 p.m. Tener cita no es necesaria, llame al 970-368-2246 y visite alpinelegalservices.org para el horario actual de fechas por tema legal.

Consultas médicas gratis La Clínica del Pueblo ofrece consultas médicas gratis en Third Street Center el tercer sábado de cada mes, incluyendo este sábado 19 de junio. Las consultas son proveídas de 9 a.m. a 3 p.m. Para citas, consultas y preguntas, contacte a Judith Alvares al 970-989-3513.

campamentos bilingües de una semana, visite aspensciencecenter.org

Clases de danza Dance Initiative ofrece una serie de clases de danza en español para niñes los sábados por la mañana durante el mes de junio en el césped situado en la parte trasera de la biblioteca de Carbondale.

Todas las medidas de seguridad en torno a COVID deben ser respetadas por los participantes. Gratis y abierta al público, esta serie es parte del Desafío de Lectura durante el Verano en las bibliotecas del condado Garfield.

A trabajar

Alpine Bank, la Asociación de cámara de resort de Glenwood Springs y negocios locales junto con organizaciones invitan a la comunidad a decorar Glenwood Springs con fresas durante el fin de semana del 18 de junio. Para más información visite glenwoodchamber.com/berryspecial

El Centro de Personal de Colorado ofrece talleres diarios tales como construcción de curriculum, habilidades de entrevistas, habilidades de comunicación, transferibilidad de habilidades, etc. Solicitantes de empleo, o aquellos que desean cambiar de trabajo, pueden inscribirse por una cuenta gratis en connectingcolorado. com. Sigue las indicaciones de la sección de búsqueda de empleo, la cual está localizada en la parte izquierda de la página. Negocios con posiciones abiertas también pueden publicar trabajos de forma gratuita.

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El Centro de Ciencia de Aspen está inscribiendo a niñes de 3 a 13 años de edad a clases de STEM. el acrónimo STEM significa “ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas” en inglés. Para más detalles acerca de

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Defiende Nuestra Tierra realiza una caminata bilingüe por Island Park en Silt en asociación con la Sociedad Audubon el día sábado, 12 de junio, de 7:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Para más información sobre esta y otras oportunidades, visite wildernessworkshop.org Foto de cortesía.

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Enfrentando la crisis de falta de viviendas Por Raleigh Burleigh Traducción por Dolores Duarte

Colorado está experimentando una crisis de vivienda sin precedentes y cada vez más profunda. Con el costo de esta necesidad básica en constante aumento, en el que ya es uno de los estados más caros para vivir, tanto los recién llegados como los residentes de toda la vida se enfrentan a difíciles decisiones. Se aproxima el fin de una moratoria de desalojos en todo el país; las protecciones para los inquilinos que no pueden mantenerse al día debido a las dificultades de la pandemia expirarán el primero de julio. Se calcula que cientos de miles de habitantes de Colorado siguen sin poder pagar el alquiler y corren el riesgo de perder su vivienda. En respuesta, The Sopris Sun presenta una serie de historias durante el mes de junio con un enfoque en la vivienda, buscando particularmente soluciones.

Comenzamos la serie centrándonos en el peor de los casos: individuos y familias que viven como vecinos sin vivienda. ¿Qué factores llevan a las personas a experimentar un desamparo crónico, transitorio y episódico? Un reciente seminario web organizado por la Alianza Interreligiosa de Colorado (IAC), la ciudad de Glenwood Springs, la Autoridad Financiera de la Vivienda de Colorado y la Fundación de la Cámara de Glenwood Springs trataron de responder esta pregunta.

"Vivir sin techo no es simplemente para la gente que vive a la intemperie o en un albergue, sino también la gente que no tiene otro lugar al que ir que la parte trasera de su coche o que salta del sofá de un amigo al sofá de otro amigo, o del sofá de un familiar, con la esperanza de poder seguir haciéndolo hasta que encuentre la estabilidad", subrayó Kathleen Van Voorhis, Directora de Justicia de la Vivienda del IAC, que destacó que la escala de vivir sin techo depende de la definición.

El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE.UU. define la experiencia como "vivir en un refugio para personas sin hogar o en un lugar no apto para la habitación humana".

El Departamento de Educación de EE.UU. utiliza una definición más amplia que engloba a más familias e incluye a las personas que practican el quedarse en sofás de otros, que se alojan en coches y moteles, y a los campistas no recreativos.

Uno de los principales factores que impulsan la falta de hogar es la falta de apoyo familiar o comunitario.

Durante el COVID, con el aumento de la incidencia de la violencia doméstica en todo el país, según el IAC, la desconexión y el aislamiento son especialmente pronunciados.

Para exasperar aún más las circunstancias, los servicios existentes se vieron gravemente limitados por las restricciones de capacidad relacionadas con la salud pública, lo

que empujó a más personas a dormir a la intemperie.

Según el IAC, Colorado es el octavo estado más caro del país para vivir. Dos trabajos a tiempo completo con el salario mínimo apenas permiten pagar el costo medio de un apartamento de una habitación.

"Existe una fuerte correlación entre el aumento de los costos de la vivienda y el aumento de las personas sin hogar", dijo la consultora de vivienda del IAC, Jen López. En pocas palabras, el costo medio de un apartamento de una habitación en todo el estado es de 1,103 dólares. El salario mínimo tendría que ser de 19.49 dólares para poder pagarlo, o una persona tendría que mantener una semana de trabajo de 71 horas con el salario mínimo actual.

La presentación del 19 de mayo (ahora archivada en inglés y español en bit.ly/IACGWS) describió que mientras el costo de los bienes y servicios generales aumentó un 547% desde la década de 1970, los tres indicadores comunes de ingresos crecieron a un ritmo más lento: el salario mínimo (353%); los salarios promedios (400%); ingreso promedio familiar (511%). Los precios de las matrículas universitarias han aumentado más del 1.500% desde la década de 1970 (casi el triple del crecimiento del ingreso promedio familiar). En resumen, la gente está excesivamente atrapada en un ciclo de pobreza, con perspectivas de ascender

Recibe un descuento de 25% por anuncios en español hasta el 30 de junio.

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Manda un correo electrónico a adsales@soprissun.com o llame a 970-510-3003.

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en la escala socioeconómica eclipsadas por la acumulación de deudas.

Mientras tanto, los precios de la vivienda han crecido más de 2.5 veces la tasa de crecimiento de los ingresos del salario mínimo y casi el doble del crecimiento del ingreso promedio familiar desde la década de 1970 en todo el país.

Pero espera: "Este es un momento en el que veremos más recursos, no todo es pesimismo", dijo López.

El objetivo final de estos seminarios web, abiertos a todo el mundo, es preparar una coalición para recibir recursos procedentes de la Ley de Recuperación de Estados Unidos. Se pondrán a disposición 67 millones de dólares para ayudar a estabilizar a personas en riesgo de quedarse sin hogar y a las que ya lo están. Más aún, se pide a los trabajadores de servicios humanitarios que "sean innovadores" con el dinero, explorando soluciones de "vivienda primero", como la conversión de propiedades vacías en apartamentos, y soluciones de transición, como el establecimiento de lugares seguros para que vecinos sin hogar puedan dormir en sus coches y acceder a servicios para recuperar la estabilidad.

"Tenemos que estar en línea para que en julio sepamos lo que queremos hacer como comunidad", dice la defensora de la comunidad Debbie Wilde. Con 39 años de experiencia trabajando en servicios humanos

en el valle de Roaring Fork, Wilde encabeza la iniciativa.

Wilde fue contratada por la ciudad de Glenwood Springs en 2019 como facilitadora de proyectos centrados en personas sin hogar. "El COVID en algunos aspectos exasperó lo que ya estaba por debajo y en otros aspectos lo hizo avanzar más rápido". Explica que son necesarios cambios estructurales a nivel legislativo. Mientras tanto, la conversación está activa y el momento de actuar es ahora. "No he salido a salvar el mundo, pero podemos marcar la diferencia aquí mismo, como comunidad".

Wilde colabora estrechamente con Built For Zero, un movimiento iniciado por la organización nacional sin fines de lucro Community Solutions. El modelo evalúa qué nivel de vivienda y servicios necesita un individuo en función de sus factores personales y luego lo pone en contacto con los recursos, incluidas las oportunidades de vivienda. Built For Zero considera que la mayoría de las personas sin hogar pueden estabilizarse y pretende reducir a cero el recuento total de personas sin vivienda.

"Hay que creer que es posible", dijo Wilde a The Sopris Sun. "Confío plenamente en que este grupo aportará soluciones".

Puedes participar en las dos sesiones restantes (16 de junio y 21 de julio) inscribiéndote gratuitamente en bit.ly/gs_solutions

Conozcan a las 3 coordinadoras Comunitarias de SANA.

Maria Judith Alvarez

Soira Ceja

Brenda Kaiser

Si gusta más información por favor de comunicarse con ellas. www.facebook.com/2020SANA

Donaciones por correo o en línea P.O. Box 399 Carbondale, CO 81623 970-510-3003 www.soprissun.com Editor Raleigh Burleigh • 970-510-3003 news@soprissun.com Executive Director Todd Chamberlin • 970-510-0246 adsales@soprissun.com Directora Artística: Ylice Golden Traductoras: Jacquelinne Castro y Dolores Duarte Distribucion: Crystal Tapp Miembros de la Mesa Directiva

Linda Criswell • Klaus Kocher Kay Clarke • Lee Beck • Megan Tackett Gayle Wells • Donna Dayton • Terri Ritchie Eric Smith • Vanessa Porras The Sopris Sun, Inc. Es un miembro orgulloso del Distrito Creativo de Carbondale The Sopris Sun, Inc. es una 501(c)(3) organización benéfica sin fines de lucro. Contribuciones financieras son deducibles de impuestos.

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Recursos de ayuda para alquiler desde Parachute hasta Aspen Información sobre recursos es proporcionada por los condados de Eagle, Garfield y Pitkin.

El costo de la inseguridad de la vivienda y la falta de hogar impacta económicamente a toda nuestra comunidad. Por favor consulta estos recursos, que son tanto para los propietarios como para los inquilinos para tratar de resolver su disputa de vivienda.

Centro de Recursos Familiares de Garfield 16 (para familias con niños en el distrito escolar de Garfield 16): 970-285-5701 LaMedichi (de Parachute a Aspen): 970-510-0411

Asistencia de alquiler estatal y del condado

Pitkin County Veterans' Services (para personal militar activo y retirado y sus familias en el condado de Pitkin): 970-987-4855

Asistencia de emergencia para el alquiler en Colorado: cdola.colorado.gov/ rental-mortgage-assistance

Reach Out Colorado (de Parachute a Rifle): 970-459-0309

Asistencia económica del condado de Garfield:

Response (para supervivientes de abusos domésticos y sexuales que viven y/o trabajan en la parte alta del valle Roaring Fork): 970-920-5357

Rifle: 970-625-5282

River Center of New Castle (New Castle y Silt): 970-984-4333

Glenwood Springs: 970-945-9191

Salvation Army (de Parachute a Aspen): 970-945-6976

Asistencia económica del condado de Eagle: eaglecounty.us/ EconomicServices/Financial_Assistance Asistencia económica del condado de Pitkin: 970-920-5244

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Asistencia local para el alquiler desde Parachute hasta Aspen

Para comprar espacio publicitario en español, inglés, o ambos, mándanos un correo electrónico a: adsales@soprissun.com

Advocate Safehouse Project (para supervivientes de violencia doméstica y/o sexual en el condado de Garfield): 970-945-4439

También se puede contactarnos llamando a 970-510-3003.

hijos en el distrito escolar de Roaring Fork): 970-384-9500

Aspen Family Connections (Condado de Pitkin): 970-205-7025 Catholic Charities (condados de Eagle, Pitkin y Garfield): 970-384-2060 Family Resource Center of the Roaring Fork Schools (para familias con

Valley Settlement (para familias inmigrantes): 970-963-0851 Western Slope Veterans Coalition (ayuda puntual para veteranos): 970-233-8375

LÍNEA DE MEDIACIÓN Si no puede obtener ayuda para el alquiler y no puede resolver su conflicto de otra manera, llame al 970-230-3935 entre las 9 a.m. y las 12 p.m. o entre las 1 p.m. y las 5 p.m. de lunes a viernes. Una parte neutral y capacitada ayudará a facilitar un acuerdo, si es posible, entre propietarios e inquilinos desde Parachute hasta Aspen que tengan una disputa de vivienda causada por COVID-19. La mediación es completamente confidencial y este servicio es gratuito gracias a un subsidio de Aspen Community Foundation.

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En celebración de la neurodiversidad

Por Annie Uyehara Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro

Gomez se sintió perdida e impotente cuando empezó su camino para padre con un hijo autístico, pero descubrió recursos en lugares sorprendentes.

Cuando su hijo Derek fue diagnosticado con autismo a la edad de tres años, ella se sintió devastada. “Sentí como si el mundo se derrumbaba sobre mí, no tenía ninguna información sobre el autismo por la barrera del idioma.” dijo Gomez.

Su pediatra le dijo que buscara ayuda de algún trabajador social junto con un programa de terapia de autismo llamado Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – ambos usaron hispanohablantes quienes le ayudaron con la dieta, terapia ocupacional y discurso de Derek, además de programar su día y también ayudarle con sus miedos. “Él temía ir al parque, cómo cruzar la calle y cómo subirse a autobuses públicos.” recuerda Gomez.

“Las luces se encendieron para Derek con ABA. Se independizó más, habló más y era más feliz.”

Desafortunadamente, cuando su terapeuta se fue del área, un vacío en recursos regresó.

Cuando Derek entró a la escuela primaria, Gomez notó que no estaba progresando académicamente y no paraprofesionales (ayudantes para gente con necesidades especiales) estaban disponibles. Gomez alimentó a Derek su dieta especial en la escuela porque nadie podía, y presenció como Derek corría desatendido por los pasillos. “Llore mucho cuando vi eso.” Ella habló con el director de la escuela acerca de su hijo. “El director no me ofreció ningún recurso.”

Era imperativo que ella abogara por su hijo, su

recurso esta vez fue su amiga, Cecelia Ríos.

“Le dije a Nora que haríamos esto juntas y que hablaríamos con el director de necesidades especiales y le presentaremos con el plan de necesidades individualizado de Derek. Estábamos muy nerviosas,” recuerda Ríos. “Cuando lo conocimos, estaba nervioso! Nos ayudó enormemente. De repente, recibimos ayuda de todos. Derek recibió dos asistentes especialmente seleccionadas para él, fue asombroso.” Ella añade, “Necesitamos empoderarnos a nosotras mismas, para reconocer nuestros derechos y superar cualquier discriminación o barrera de idioma para mejor poder ayudar a nuestres niñes.”

“Cecelia fue mi defensora,” asiente Nora con orgullo.

Ríos apunta de nuevo a Nora, “Ella va ahora a todas las reuniones. Ella está ahí para decir, aquí estamos!”

Resulta ser que el recurso más importante para Gomez es ella misma.

“Me presento y digo, yo represento a los padres con niñes con necesidades especiales. Les recuerdo, ¿qué pasa con la educación de necesidades especiales?”

Su propio fortalecimiento, a través de la defensa de su hijo, inspira a Gomez a obtener su GED y continuar aprendiendo inglés. “Para poder ayudar a Derek y a mi misma. Muchas familias podrán relacionarse con nuestra historia.”

Para más información sobre ABA, visite autismspeaks.org Para más información sobre La Esperanza de Emily, ayudando a familias con hijes de necesidades especiales, llame al (562) 484-4813.

La familia Gomez. Foto por Annie Uyehara.

Las oficinas del condado de Garfield ya están abiertas en persona Lunes a viernes, 8:30 a.m. a 11 a.m.

Lunes a viernes, 2 p.m. a 4 p.m.

Para los servicios: 1. Departamento de Vehículos Motorizado 2. Departamento de Archivos: para registrar propiedades y buscar y copiar archivos 3. Departamento de Archivos Vitales: para solicitar copias de licencias de matrimonio y certificados de nacimiento y defunción 4. Departamento de Elecciones: registrar para votar o actualizar registración 5. Entrega de aplicacion para renovar una licencia de licores Licencias de matrimonio solamente por cita Para citas en Glenwood Springs, llame a970-384-3700 x 1770 o x 1830 Para citas en Rifle, llame a 970-625-0882 x 1858 Llame en avance para solicitar certificados de nacimiento a 970-384-3700 x 1950 para acelerar el proceso.

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Rams lax team hopes for post-season nod

By Jeanne Souldern Sopris Sun Correspondent

The Roaring Fork High School Rams girls lacrosse team's success on the playing field may translate to a state tournament bid. It would be the second playoffs appearance for the Rams, with the first in 2019.

The results of the Rams last two games — against the Summit Tigers on June 11 and the Battle Mountain Huskies on June 15 — will determine if they advance to the playoffs.

With a 6–2 record, the Rams currently hold second place in the 4A Mountain East league. The first-place, undefeated Aspen Skiers locked up the league title with last Thursday's victory over the Summit Tigers.

Rams co-coach Chelsea Robson explained, due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Rams were only allowed to play against others in their six-team league. Another COVID-related adjustment this year will have the conference's top eight teams advancing to the playoffs instead of the usual 16.

Robson said, currently, the Rams are ranked fifth.

The team is comprised of studentathletes from Basalt, Glenwood Springs and Roaring Fork High Schools.

Recently-graduated seniors, honored at their last home game, are Samantha (Sam) Ferry (captain) of Roaring Fork High School; Riley Dolan (captain), Samantha Limongelli

and Lyndsey Lizzote of Basalt High School; and Libby Claassen (captain) and Mikayla Corgan of Glenwood Springs High School.

Samantha Ferry started with the Roaring Fork Lacrosse Club's (RFLC) Swarm team in sixth grade and said, "The fact that our team is combined with schools, like Glenwood and Basalt, I think that just makes the atmosphere of the team super cool."

Riley Dolan talked about the importance of leading by example, saying, "I love coaching with Libby and Sam because we've all been playing together for so long and we are all on a middie [midfield] line so we connect well and I think that the younger girls like to see that too."

Libby Claassen started playing with the RFLC Swarm in seventh grade.

Her father, Terry, who co-coaches the Rams team, got her into the sport much earlier. She has a photo of herself, at age two, with a little lacrosse stick.

She said of her co-captain duties, "I love the girls on the team and so it's kind of easy for me to step into this kind of leadership role when the girls are receptive and everyone wants to do the best that they can for the team."

Claassen reflected on this season's success, saying, "I think we got really lucky this year; we have an amazing energy together. Everyone feels very connected and that's why I think we play, at times, very seamlessly — because everyone is connected to work together."

Top: Senior Night celebrated recently-graduated players Samantha Ferry, Riley Dolan, Samantha Limongelli, Lyndsey Lizzote, Libby Claassen and Mikayla Corgan, flanked by coaches Chelsea Robson and Terry Claassen.

Photos by Sue Rollyson.

Garfield County Clerk’s Offices – Now Open to walk-in customers Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 11:00 am Monday-Friday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm For the following: 1. Motor Vehicle transactions 2. Recording Department: for real estate filings, searches or copy requests 3. Vital Records Department: to request certified copies of marriage licenses, birth certificates or death certificates.

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RFOV Trail Notes: June 10

By Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Special to The Sopris Sun

Trail Know-how Ever walked along a trail and seen rocks lined-up leading right off the edge? Why are those pesky rocks there? Are they installed by mischievous trail crews just to trip unsuspecting hikers? In reality, these are a feature (not a problem) of the trail. Called “waterbars,” these features divert water off the trail during intense rain and melt-offs, preventing streams from forming down the middle of the trail. Waterbars decrease hazards, reduce erosion and improve your trail experience!

Recent Trail Work May 22: Over 30 volunteers of all ages joined Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV), the U.S. Forest Service and Gay For Good for our first community project on behalf of the Glenwood Canyon Restoration Alliance in the Grizzly Creek burn area at the Jess Weaver/No Name Trail.

Volunteers cleared the trail corridor, removed large brush piles left over from fire lines, built a series of stepping stones to cross a creek and closed off social trails while maintaining and creating waterbars. Thanks to all who came out!

May 25: Dedicated community members came out for a third consecutive week to complete the

community trail-build section of the Sutey Ranch Trail Complex Project.

Working with RFOV and Roaring Fork Mountain Biking Association staff, volunteers built 1.5 miles of new trail in addition to berms along tight corners, and cleared sections with narrow corridors to ensure pleasant biking, horseback riding and hiking.

The remainder of the trail is being completed by a professional crew using machinery. The trail is slotted for a July opening.

May 28: Students from the Marble Charter School joined RFOV staff to maintain the Carbonate Creek Trail near Marble. The students worked diligently on the last day before summer vacation to trim vegetation encroaching on the trail corridor — we appreciate these students and teachers for their hard work and hope that they enjoy a well deserved summer break!

Upcoming Trail Work

Saturday, June 12: RFOV, the town of Basalt and Ascendigo Autism Services will rebuild the Ponderosa Trail that extends upriver from the Musical/Seed Garden. This project is part of RFOV’s Trails and Ways Initiative, which aspires to create a network of trails across the Roaring Fork Valley suited to trail-users of varying sensory, motor, cognitive and physical abilities. We hope to see you there!

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Recent work at the Jess Weaver/No Name Trail involved help from the U.S. Forest Service and Gay For Good. The Sopris Sun Executive Director Todd Chamberlin (right) joined the action too. Photo by Matt Nuñez.

Focus on… Mount Sopris Based upon local relief, Mount Sopris is one of the largest peaks in Colorado. At 12,965 ft, the twin peaks rise nearly 6,400 feet above the valley below it to the west in a distance of only 2.7 miles. For comparison, this dwarfs the local relief of the famous fourteener Maroon Peak, which only rises 4,300 feet above its nearest valley floor in a comparable distance. Peaks attaining 6,000 feet or more of local relief are rare within the contiguous United States.

Roaring Fork Rams honored the memory of Trent Goscha, a teammate that passed away in 2016, with a double-header against the Moffat County Bulldogs. Although the Rams were defeated in both games, avid fans remained captivated all throughout.

Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

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Fresh sculptures enliven public spaces

By Raleigh Burleigh Photos by Beth White

The Carbondale Public Art Commission's 2021 “art walk” drew a pleasant crowd, eager to tour the new Art Around Town sculptures. Over a dozen pieces, carved, forged and fused from a diverse array of materials, were recently installed throughout the downtown area.

The group of curious citizens spilled in from every direction to converge at Town Hall, then dividing into smaller packs to accommodate for social distancing. Several of the artists traveled to Carbondale to join in the fun – one coming all

the way from Canada!

After visiting each sculpture, the people reconvened for a lively reception generously hosted by the Carbondale Clay Center to cap off what can indubitably be called a total success.

The sculptures will remain on display for one year before being cycled out. Of course, there’s always the possibility that a private individual or group of motivated folks rallies to purchase a sculpture to keep or donate to the town’s permanent collection.

Learn more about the Public Art Commission by visiting bit.ly/CdaleArt

"Link" was created by Nederland artist Joshua Pass.

Tucson artist Peter Eisner made "Juggle" from fused glass and steel.

Fruita sculptor Pavia Justinian and "Mahina", her bioluminsecent water nymph.

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Canadian artist Paul Reimer shows off "Forward", a celebration of movement forged from steel.

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“A Rewiring Life”: pairs well with pandemic

By Raleigh Burleigh Sopris Sun Editor

One thing that may hold true about 2020 for just about everyone is that our plans were turned thoroughly upside-down, with the rug pulled out from underneath whatever momentum had been building. Suddenly, people were faced with a new kind of opening and the opportunity to reflect. We’ve heard anecdotally about major life changes, and the data is catching up to demonstrate how external and internal shifts spurred new careers, relocated lives cross-country, inspired cleaner eating habits, divorces and more. Some folks may struggle with the adjustment necessarily for such radical change. Fear not, there’s a book for that.

Mark Howard, a former English teacher at Basalt High School — among other defining titles like “father,” “financier” and “ski bum” — was busy writing “A Rewiring Life” long before COVID shook the world. After leaving teaching in 2017, Howard decided to “rewire” rather than completely “retire.” The book began as a short story workshopped at the Aspen Summer Words literary conference.

Positive encouragement from Ben Loehnen, then-executive editor for Simon & Schuster, led Howard deeper into the journey of

unraveling his memoir.

Howard calls his first book “a compilation of many of the novels, plays, poems and essays we discussed in my high school English class when I rewired as a 57-year-old, first-year teacher.” Indeed, it’s laden with Howard’s literary influences and even includes a curated list of recommended reading at the end.

The common theme throughout is “rewiring,” the changing of one’s life in a foundational way. “It's a hard thing to rewire,” admits Howard.

“But COVID forced many people to relearn how to work, even the same job.” Nonetheless, we’re encouraged to see each new start as a fresh opportunity to live our truth, because “we don’t know how many days we have left.”

Howard’s memoir takes us from Oakland, California to golfing with Kevin Costner, Aspen in the ‘70s and addressing suicide with a high school class through the lens of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”. It’s varied, fast-paced and wise. We’re shown clearly that when one door closes, others always open. Humor is frequent, even as difficult topics are addressed; Howard even received permission from some of his favorite cartoonists to republish their work (including strips from Pearls Before Swine).

The writing is also broken up with personal photos, lending familial intimacy to the stories.

It’s clear that Howard derived lasting pride from his time as a teacher. Many of the stories take place in his classroom and we’re even given assignments, like “Think of one day that changed your life and influenced who you are today.” Write enough, and you may have a compilation of rewiring stories. Or, “Burn it if you wish, but write it.”

Howard is sharing some of his best advice in this book. For example, “Anything positive when taken to an extreme becomes a negative,” as in, “A hard worker can become a workaholic.”

Howard affirms, “Being ambitious is a good quality; it's what helps us achieve those goals that we are striving for,” but then suggests: “Live a life that is commensurate with your values and with healthy boundaries. That is a noble and ambitious goal in itself.”

Ultimately, it is a book of life lessons, skillfully told by an adventurer turned ambitious business person turned teacher and now writer. The stories are thoughtfully articulated and touch on many aspects of the human condition, like regret, truth and respect. The counsel provided comes from a lifetime of

Mark Howard wrote "A Rewiring Life" to share his personal experience of embracing change, both external and internal. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

adaptation. Faithful to his heart, Howard braved one identity after another. This latest rewire, as a writer of books, is sure to last.

Although he wouldn't divulge details, Howard told The Sopris Sun that he's had a long-brewing idea for a novel.

Because “A Rewiring Life” was published during COVID,

it became extremely difficult to promote. Now that things are looking up, Howard looks forward to touring bookstores. You can find a copy of “A Rewiring Life” in local bookstores; Explore Booksellers in Aspen and Bookbinders in Willits. You can also order a copy at the dedicated website and blog: arewiringlife.com

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18. Its atomic number is 92.

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6. Stalk of small white flowers commonly found in alpine meadows.

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10. ___ dyte. Person who lives in a cave.

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Hoogenboom crowned Mr. Roaring Fork 2021!

KDNK's most rambunctious fundraiser returned on Saturday, June 5, with five contestants vying for the coveted title of Mr. Roaring Fork!

Top: Carbondale’s finest: Matt Hoogenboom with his “strapping” friend, Travis Yoakum, Krishna Thapa, James Steindler and Jamie Kinnard.

Center-left: Judge Kathleen Shannon and Judge Daron Binon, modifying the score.

Center: Flirting with the judges is a sure-fire way to increase your score, as demonstrated by Jamie Kinnard.

Center-right: Judge Rebecca Binion never stopped laughing.

Bottom-left: Bedecked in bright, Carbondale-biker-gang colors, Krishna Thapa showed off his superior bike handling skills.

Bottom-Right: Matt Hoogenboom was proudly crowned Mr. Carbondale 2021 by Camy Britt. Photos and captions by Mark Burrows

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Satank neighbors celebrate redneck heritage

The proud Ding-Dong winners of the Spam sculpting competition: (left to right) Jean and Pat Morrissy, Marge Palmer and Sue Gray.

Among this year's competitive events: Pin-the-Mask-on-Fauci.

Peggy DeVilbiss carves a masterpiece.

Photos by Sue Gray Text by Jeannie Perry

An invite-only event exclusively for past, present — and sometimes future residents, the Redneck Olympics are usually held in June, and always in Satank.

In May of 2017, I texted my neighbor, Mark Taylor,

Ralph Young and Clint Wilfley enjoy redneck calamari and other delicacies. to get his water meter reading, as I did every month. the-Mask-on-Fauci: these are the kind of activities that He texted back, “as soon as we schedule the Redneck Satankers excel at, and the food — oh yeah! Meatballs, Olympics.” And so, we picked a weekend in June and lined corn dogs, mac and cheese with redneck calamari (tastes a up a few houses to host the First Annual Satank Redneck Olympics; essentially a block party, this gives neighbors lot like hotdog ) plus endless cans of Bud and Miller Lite.

Honestly, what more could a working wo/man want on the chance to get together and show off their skill sets.

Axe-throwing and sawball, Spam sculpting, Pin- a hot summer afternoon ...

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