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Mike Bartolo culls through a patch of chiles in Pueblo in a scene from the documentary “Mirasol: Looking at the Sun.” The farmer and retired research scientist is a central figure in the film, which spotlights the value of agriculture in Colorado, as well as the forces that threaten generational family farms.
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The film is part of the “Changemakers” program at the 5Point Adventure Film Festival in Carbondale. And while it’s focused on the farming community in Pueblo, it grapples with topics like land conservation and water use that are relevant to communities throughout the state.
  • On today's newscast: Pitkin County is updating its climate action plan and setting goals for 2030, Basalt's town council has formally opposed a ballot question on the Midland Avenue construction project, Pitkin County commissioner Francie Jacober now has two challengers in the upcoming primary, there's lots happening at 5Point Adventure Film Festival this weekend, and more.
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