The Ultimate Guide To The Roaring Fork Valley

Schools & Libraries

The Roaring Fork, and Aspen, School districts are home to some of the best education that is offered. Aspen has facilities that include an indoor track, laptops for student use and a vast library as well. Other schools found here are notable, especially CRMS (Colorado Rocky Mountain School). CRMS specializes in an alternative to standard education. Offering classes on kayaking and music appreciation, CRMS has almost anything an aspiring mind could wish for. The public libraries found in each town also have merit. Check out the Pitkin County Library in Aspen for a wide range of books, audio books, and free internet access. The Roaring Fork Valley has every amenity to stimulate and shape minds of all ages.

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Schools & Libraries

Colorado Mountain College
1402 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs
(970) 945-7486
www.coloradomtn.edu
We’re a college in the middle of the Colorado Rockies, delivering a personalized, quality education in 11 Rocky Mountain locations, including three residential campuses. This is a personal, two-year education, similar to what you’d get at private, four-year colleges or universities. We offer a full range of learning opportunities from Breckenridge to Rifle, Aspen to Vail and Steamboat Springs. Few other colleges match our invigorating blend of hands-on outdoor education, personal attention and rigorous academic preparation. Colorado Mountain College courses can take you to the wilderness for outdoor studies or Natural Resource Management, have you working at Rocky Mountain ski resorts and four diamond restaurants, or capturing the natural beauty through visual arts.

Alpine Christian Academy
20449 Hwy 82, Basalt
(970) 927-9106
www.alpinechristianacademy.com
Alpine Christian Academy provides students with an intimate setting for learning while deepening their relationship with Christ. Amidst the natural splendor of the Roaring Fork Valley, our dream for the future is a spacious, state-of-the-art campus which radiates His presence through an environment designed for learning and transformation. Under the wings of the Almighty, Alpine Christian Academy flourishes as a place of sanctuary, stunning beauty and vibrant community.

Kitchen Fine Catering
46 North 4th Street, Carbondale
(970) 963-8949
wwwthekitchenfinecatering.com
From intimate garden parties to lavish wedding receptions, the Kitchen Fine Catering treats each occasion as a special event. The cooking school provides a hands-on exceptional tutoring by renowned chefs in an intimate environment. Come visit our Carbondale location.

Aspen/Carbondale Community School
1505 Satank Rd., Carbondale
(970) 963-9647
www.discovercompass.org
These Charter Schools are some of the most progressive and innovative in the state. They are able to capture small class sizes for optimal learning. Both schools are K-8 grades and they continue to grow in popularity.

RE-1 School District
1405 Grand Ave
(970) 384-6000
www.rfsd.k12.co.us
The Roaring Fork School District is located on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains along the I-70 corridor. We serve families in the towns of Basalt, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. These towns are linked by our namesake, the Roaring Fork River. The mountains, rivers, recreation, and small town character of our valley brings talented teachers to our district. We are proud of the accomplishments of our staff and students. The District believes that all students can achieve and works hard to accomodate all those with special needs.

Libraries

Carbondale Public Library
76 S. 4th ST
Carbondale, CO. 81623
(970) 963-2889