Jeff Bier and Mason & Morse Real Estate recently assisted The Trust for Public Lands in acquiring 16 mining claims in the Yule Creek Valley. Some of these claims have great historic significance and high visibility from the Quarry Road.” There had always been a concern that 16 or more cabins could be developed on these claims” states Jeff, “now they are protected from development in perpetuity.” Jeff and Mason & Morse reduced their commission and made a cash donation to TPL to facilitate the transfer.

50 Best Places to Live - National Geographic Adventure Magazine: The September 2008 issue of this magazine features Carbondale on the front cover and in the article Where to Live and Play Now!, which Carbondale is part of their Weekend Scouting Reports and included in their top 12 picks of cities.

Pitkin County Open Space has made some key acquisitions in the Crystal River Valley:

• Red Wind Point – 70 acres near Crystal River Country Estates, this parcel has river frontage, National Forest frontage and is premier winter range for Elk and Big Horn sheep.
• Hot Springs Ranch – over 120 acres of river front, National Forest frontage, hot springs and critical Big Horn sheep and Elk winter range.
• Filoha Meadows – acreage adjacent to the Hot Springs Ranch creating additional refuge for Elk and Big Horn sheep and additional riparian protection from development.
• Historic Coke Ovens across from Redstone
• Additional land adjacent to Redstone Town Park
• 35 Acres across fromthe Castle which contains "The Drool", a well known ice climbing feature

The Marble Institute of Colorado, A Marble Sculpting Symposium takes place every year in beautiful July. Sculptors of various levels of expertise work on their individual pieces during each intense 8-day work session. Go here for more info: www.marbleint.org .

Carbondale Council on Arts & Humanities is a great resource for entertainment and show-casing local artists in and around Carbondale, Redstone, Marble, and Basalt. Call 963-1860 for details or visit their web site at www.carbondalearts.com.

Vacation Rentals: Please call 877-963-2701 for information on a variety of great lodging options.

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