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National Geographic Adventure, September 2008 issue

Carbondale’s urban expats take their city’s name as a literal eco-challenge. In the morning, commuters line the bike paths on their way to a growing pack of local environmental companies..., and the new rec center and police and fire departments are all solar powered. The occasional cattle drive still passes down Main Street... While still partly in the shadow of Aspen, 30 miles up the road, it’s forging its own identity as a self-sustained base for Patagonia-clad Ph.D.’s happy to stay close to home in the White River National Forest—all beneath the 12,000-foot twin peaks of Mount Sopris.  more>>

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Welcome to Carbondale, Colorado!  The picturesque town of Carbondale is located 170 miles west of Denver, 12 miles from Glenwood Springs, and 30 miles from Aspen in the heart of Colorado's central Rocky Mountains.  At an altitude of 6,181 feet, and resting in the magnificent shadow of 12,953-foot Mount Sopris, the Carbondale area is characterized by an average of 295 days of sunshine, low humidity, cold but mild winters and comfortable summers.

Carbondale is a great base camp for recreation enthusiasts.  There is plenty to do including hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, and world-class fly fishing.  In winter, experience excellent cross-country skiing.

The Carbondale area offers a variety of comfortable lodging options, great casual and exquisite fine dining, creative arts and entertainment, and intriguing historical areas.  There's something for everyone in Carbondale!
Carbondale Area NewsSunday September 7, 2008

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The Post Independent
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Valley residents helping children of Chernobyl: SILT, Colorado - While 14-year-old Nastia Tysnul of Belarus was staying with Beth Dardynski and her husband, Jim Croy of Silt this summer, she only knew three words in English - "hungry," "music" and "TV."
Coal Ridge football improves to 2-0 : PEYTON, Colorado - Few saw this one coming: Coal Ridge is 2-0 in football.
Demons show their stuff at Basalt meet: EL JEBEL, Colorado - With top runner Katrina Selsor busy on a college visit, Glenwood Springs' girls cross-country runners didn't falter at Saturday's Basalt High School-hosted meet at El Jebel's Crown Mountain Park.
Rams and Oysters butt heads in OT: CARBONDALE, Colorado - Two teams who know each other very well, battled to a 1-1 tie on Saturday afternoon after regulation and two five-minute overtime periods.
The Aspen Daily News
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Bus lanes nearing completion:

After 40 years and 30 votes, the closest thing Aspen has to an entrance solution is almost done.

In the last five months, construction crews have been busy transforming 1.2 miles of two lane highway into two lanes with two dedicated transit lanes.


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The Aspen Times
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Man rescued off Holy Cross: EAGLE COUNTY - A Fort Collins man was rescued off Mount of the Holy Cross Saturday evening.
Local delegate: GOP united : ST. PAUL - Pitkin County's sole delegate to the recent Republican National Convention, Frieda Wallison, said Friday that she believes the event succeeded in solidifying the party behind the presidential ticket of U.S. Sen. John McCain and Alaska Gov.
A fight to the finish at Longhorn Invitational: EL JEBEL - One week after running away from the field, Basalt's Chiara Del Piccolo attempted to run down Middle Park's Samantha Berggren.
Obama, McCain campaign on economy: WASHINGTON - Democrat presidential nominee Barack Obama ridiculed Republican rival John McCain and his running mate for claiming they would bring about the changes needed to get the country back on the right track.


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