Carla Jean Whitley
Post Independent
Glenwood Springs, CO, United States
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Carbondale market study to inform the future of artist live-work spaces
Artists move into an affordable community. They then create beautiful spaces and draw attention to their endeavors. As a result, more people move into a community. As housing demand → Read More
Trinidad seizes artist pursuits as economic development strategy
Trinidad city officials didn’t have much context for Gov. John Hickenlooper’s January 2015 visit to the southern Colorado town. They knew he would be accompanied by people from a → Read More
Arts Council seeks community input as it plans for the future
What sort of arts programming would best serve Glenwood Springs? Are scholarships for young artists important? Or should community arts classes take precedence?The Glenwood Springs Arts Council is considering → Read More
Carbondale surveys area about interest in affordable housing
The town of Carbondale has launched an affordable housing survey that will inform its next steps in developing residences for creative people. The survey is available at carbondaleaffordablecreativespacesurvey.org, and → Read More
Carbondale surveys area about interest in affordable housing
The town of Carbondale has launched an affordable housing survey that will inform its next steps in developing residences for creative people. The survey is available at carbondaleaffordablecreativespacesurvey.org, and → Read More
Noted muralist Fred Haberlein remembered
Mural artist Fred “Lightning Heart” Haberlein has left a literal mark on Glenwood Springs, Carbondale and many other western towns. Haberlein died Monday, leaving behind wife Teresa Platt, brother → Read More
Glenwood Springs students, teacher see dreams come to life at Carnegie Hall
Shanti Gruber shared a dream with many musicians: From age 5 on, she imagined performing at Carnegie Hall.Gruber, a trained classical pianist, has spent 10 years as the middle → Read More
My View: Blue Mesa Reservoir is a view worthy of reflection
The road winded, climbing and then dipping as it traced the mountainous landscape. It’s a common experience in this part of Colorado, and it can be a problem for → Read More
Collaborative exhibit artists discuss what’s on their minds using paint rather than words
One day, painter Takeo Hiromitsu might approach a canvas alone. He would take in the marks that appeared since his last visit — perhaps bold swaths of color, maybe → Read More
A Thrill to climb
Joda Hankins examined the rocks around him as he drove through Glenwood Canyon. It was early morning — he planned to meet with a friend at 5 a.m. — → Read More
Celebrating a decade of creativity at Green is the New Black
To call it a fashion show would be to sell the event short.The label is a shorthand explanation for Green is the New Black, an annual multimedia performance and → Read More
Roaring Fork Valley native set to make his feature film debut
Brett Lark discovered his theatrical interests early. He began dreaming of life as an actor at age 4 and saw financial incentive by age 10. Lark would deliver newspapers → Read More
Career expo to inspire hundreds of Roaring Fork Valley students
When Patrick Keleher walked into his school gym for its last career fair, he immediately saw his fellow students embracing the opportunity before them.“A lot of students were learning → Read More
Trail talk: Regardless of skill level, Sunlight’s Ute is a snowy thrill
The experienceSlide off the Primo lift and point your skis or board for Ute. It’s a beginner run, but even as my skills increase, it remains one of my → Read More
Secrets to a successful 70 years of marriage
Earl Dawson didn’t remember much from his first date with his wife Donna, now more than 70 years ago. The couple was set up on a blind date by → Read More
Trail Talk: Remember the fallen at Storm King’s Memorial Trail
What’s your favorite trail? Tell us where you like to hike, bike, run, ski or snowboard at tinyurl.com/pitrailtalk.HistoryIn July 1994, a lightning strike ignited a fire that would cost → Read More
John Stroud named editor of the Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Glenwood Springs Post Independent’s new editor is a familiar face. Longtime reporter John Stroud will step into the position vacated by Randy Essex, effective Thursday.“John’s passion for Glenwood and → Read More
Whit’s End: I’m willing to wait for it
They say patience is a virtue, but it isn’t an easy one to embrace.Look at your calendar. Is it filled with events that give you something to anticipate? That’s → Read More
Glenwood Springs Arts Council regrouping
The Glenwood Springs Arts Council is gearing up for 2018, and board members are eager to move forward and serve the community’s cultural needs after a rough past year. → Read More
Pair of friends examines tiny home opportunity
The cost of housing is almost as popular a Garfield County conversation as the Grand Avenue Bridge project was in 2017. A difference, though: The end of the affordable → Read More