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From CRMS Rope Tow to Running Taos: An Interview with Mickey Blake ’61
Mickey Blake first met John Holden in 1954 when he brought the CRMS ski team to the downtown ski area in Glenwood Springs, which Mickey’s father managed. Four years later,…
Read MoreGolden Forge: A Refuge for Those Who Serve
In honor of Veterans Day, we interviewed Suzi McKinley ’96, who turned lessons learned in the classroom and combat into the Golden Forge Ranch—a 163 acre retreat where veterans, active-duty…
Read MoreFrom CRMS to Clay: Sara Jensen ’19 Returns as Alumni Visiting Artist
We’re thrilled to welcome back Sara Jensen ’19, who returned to campus as our Alumni Visiting Artist. Since graduating from CRMS, Sara has pursued her passion for ceramics with dedication…
Read MoreJeff Platt’s ’74 Journey of Innovation and Giving Back
For Jeff Platt ’74, the CRMS experience was transformative in ways that continue to resonate nearly five decades later. “The experience of going to school at CRMS was perfect for…
Read MoreCyclist & Pilot Mitch Hoke ’06 Serves Others from the Air
In January 2025, Mitch Hoke ‘06 made the news fighting the Los Angeles wildfires from the cockpit of a C-130 Hercules turboprop. He and a crew of five repeatedly maneuvered…
Read MoreFrom Capitol Peak to Global Impact: Jason Glaser ’97 Tackles a Hidden Epidemic
Walking through the Catskills between work meetings, Jason Glaser ’97 reflects on the journey that took him from a self-described “hot mess” at CRMS to the frontlines of a global…
Read MoreDr. Lynda Walters ‘80 Helps Others and Feeds Her Adventurous Spirit
As a doctor in high-stress emergency rooms, Lynda Walters ‘80, found fulfillment within the chaos by knowing she was saving lives. Her journey toward a career in emergency medicine was…
Read MoreAli Wade Cottle ‘04: CRMS Planted Seeds for Life-Long Learning
Ali Wade Cottle’s upbringing, experiences at CRMS, love for hands-on learning, and commitment to an active lifestyle have shaped her life in the Roaring Fork Valley. Little did she know…
Read MoreMountains Teach Sue Maffei Plowden ‘74 Resilience at Sea
Hometown: Riverside, ConnecticutCurrently Residing In: Jamestown, Rhode Island Education: University of Rhode Island, A.S. in Commercial Fisheries & Marine Technology Occupation: Professional sailor including yacht deliveries and mate on school ships,…
Read More5Point Film 2023 Dream Project Scholarship Recipients
In its 13th year, the 5Point Dream Project is a community outreach program that encourages high school students to develop projects that they believe will make a difference in the…
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