A bestselling novel with ties to Colorado has been chosen for a community reading program. The story is set on the Western Slope and follows a young woman's life as it is altered by her surroundings.
The novel's inspiration comes from a real event, the flooding of a town during the creation of a reservoir.
Further information about the program and the author's upcoming visit can be found through Colorado Mountain College, which is offering free copies of the book ahead of the event.
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Funding from the county will stop after 2027. The Town of Silt, the City of Rifle and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority are working to find a more permanent funding solution....
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Eagle County is reviewing the final details of its new zoning plan. One group in Missouri Heights is mostly happy with the updates, but it worries the changes could open the door for more development in El Jebel....
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Roaring Fork School District Superintendent Anna Cole laid out the district’s strategic plan initiatives to board members at an August 26 meeting.
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The Roaring Fork Conservancy is one of several local employers that have purchased a mix of deed-restricted and free-market condos to rent to staff in a new apartment complex in Basalt. Matthew Anderson, who works for the conservancy, will be one of the first residents to move in...
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Rain falls along North Creek Road in Beulah Wednesday. Thunderstorms that might have been normally mitigated by healthy forest inundated creeks in the area resulting in flash flooding due to the impact of the Aspen Acres fire. (Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun) " data-im...
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A new report identifies gaps in food assistance across Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle counties. The analysis suggests expanding mobile food banks, emergency food bags and home-delivery services could help address the issue....
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This weekend’s festivities will include art demonstrations, history tours and an open house at one of the town’s oldest homes.
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Updated federal requirements are driving up costs for the entrance to Aspen reevaluation. Aspen City Council will review significant project updates on Sept. 22....
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An intersection near Basalt Elementary and Middle schools is getting an upgrade to make it safer for pedestrians. A local Girl Scout troop helped design the changes, including a rainbow crosswalk and revamped pedestrian bridge....
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Dancers for DanceAspen rehearse “A Boléro,” choreographed by Samantha Lynch, a principal dancer with the Norwegian National Ballet. The AspenDance performance on Aug. 27, 2026, will mark the first time the piece is performed outside of Oslo, Norway. (Courtesy DanceAspen) " data-l...
