Glenwood Springs Post-Independent
A couple of skiers ride the chairlift up Sunlight Mountain on Saturday morning. Ray K. Erku / Post Independent
Saturday, 9:45ish a.m. Even the backup parking lot is nearing capacity. Casual conversations and giggles of happy children are sharply permeating the crisp air.
Sunlight Mountain Resort worker Jaramie Smith is busy directing traffic like it’s a Metallica concert. He helps push a small sedan stuck in the snow with a coworker, then goes back to playing mountain marshaller.
“We’ve just had good turnouts, and it seems like the crowds are pretty happy,” he said. “It’s good snow for the season, ya know? With more people coming up, we’re having more traffic to direct.”
Silverton’s sixth town administrator in seven years resigns
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Departure highlights divide in town, some residents say
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 11:16 AM Silverton’s sixth town administrator in seven years has resigned. The exact reason for his departure has not been made public, but some speculate it has to do with a divide in the community about future growth, including an expansion of Kendall Mountain. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file
Silverton’s sixth town administrator in seven years resigns Silverton’s sixth town administrator in seven years has resigned. The exact reason for his departure has not been made public, but some speculate it has to do with a divide in the community about future growth, including an expansion of Kendall Mountain.
The Chocolate Loverâs Fantasy, the long-running fundraiser for The Alliance, will host its 35th year Saturday, Feb. 6.
For this yearâs virtual event, The Alliance, a nonprofit which provides support services to victims of domestic abuse in Chaffee County will bring local celebrity chefs, including perennial favorites at the in-person event, into your home to teach you how to make chocolate treats on your own.
âLike everybody else, weâve had to re-think things a bit here,â said organizer Becky Rupp. âOur traditional event focuses on different people and restaurants and organizations making chocolate treats that people can go around and taste in person. Since we canât do that, we decided to have a couple chefs demonstrate how to make your own at home.â
The Chocolate Loverâs Fantasy, the long-running fundraiser for The Alliance, will host its 35th year Saturday, Feb. 6.
For this yearâs virtual event, The Alliance, a nonprofit which provides support services to victims of domestic abuse in Chaffee County will bring local celebrity chefs, including perennial favorites at the in-person event, into your home to teach how to make chocolate treats.
âLike everybody else, weâve had to re-think things a bit here,â said organizer Becky Rupp. âOur traditional event focuses on different people and restaurants and organizations making chocolate treats that people can go around and taste in person. Since we canât do that, we decided to have a couple chefs demonstrate how to make your own at home.â