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The festival in Sopris Park will feature performances, gardening demonstrations, and a “Parade of Species.”
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Colorado teachers find their schools to be good places to work and learn, according to the Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado survey. Schools from Aspen to Rifle stray from statewide averages on level of district support, and assistance for new teachers.
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The author has been nominated twice for the Aspen Words award, which celebrates works of fiction that grapple with vital contemporary issues. Brinkley approaches those topics with subtlety, while placing the humanity of his characters center stage.
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The short documentary about skier and mountain biker Steve Karzewski won the local NEPSA Awards in Aspen this spring. Now, it’s heading to the 5Point Adventure Film Festival in Carbondale, where it has the potential to reach a wider audience.
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Hammad is a first-time finalist for the award, which honors works of fiction that explore vital contemporary issues. Her latest novel, “Enter Ghost,” follows an actress to her ancestral homeland in Palestine, where she’s pulled into a production of “Hamlet” on the West Bank.
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Adjei-Brenyah is a two-time nominee for the award, which recognizes works of fiction with a social impact. His debut novel is a sharp critique of the carceral system that finds shared humanity among its characters.
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School district officials say that they could introduce drug-sniffing dogs as early as this spring. They’ve got a general idea of how the system will work, but the practice could leave the school district vulnerable to lawsuits.
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The initiative pairs young artists with experienced mentors as they develop a project for exhibition at The Art Base in Basalt. The show opens this weekend, with a reception on April 21.
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Silt resident Caleb Waller announced his candidacy after State Sen. Perry Will unseated him on the GOP primary ballot in the Garfield County Commissioner race.
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Bilal’s debut short story collection explores the rich and diverse experiences of Black American Muslims, from moments of humor and friendship to ones of tension and sorrow.
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Voters in Glenwood Springs have just under a week to weigh in on a measure that would change how residential development works in the city. While its proponents say it would increase public involvement and transparency, those opposed say it creates a costly, burdensome process that could slow down much needed housing.
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Many of the new immigrants staying in town were attending English in Action’s new weekly tutoring sessions at the Carbondale Library before the winter shelters closed on April 1.