Garfield County Commissioners Tom Jankovsky and Perry Will along with County Manager Fred Jarman have taken a stand against wolf reintroduction in a 33-minute film titled “Thrown to the Wolves,” released in 2026. The film, produced by the American Stewards of Liberty (ASL), presents wolves as villains, capable of ruining livelihoods and rural economies and […]
Amy Hadden Marsh
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YouthZone, River Bridge, Yampah teen parenting updates and a shout out to Larry Day
With no public comments, no elected official reports and a short consent agenda, the Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) got to the heart of Monday’s meeting right out of the gate. They listened to updates from local nonprofits that receive county funding. YouthZone (YZ) provides services to improve everyday life for youth who have […]
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GarCo Report: The right to hunt and a South Bridge permit
The right to hunt and fish in Garfield County was at the top of the Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) agenda on Monday, April 13. The meeting was short and devoid of public comment, which allowed the BOCC to jump right into the agenda. First up, Commissioner Perry Will offered a resolution to protect […]
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Eagle County sues over fast-tracked expansion of Uinta Basin oil depot
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently fast-tracked approval for an expansion of the Wildcat Loadout Facility near Helper, Utah. And Eagle County has filed suit. ”The county challenges BLM’s decision to approve the facility’s expansion using emergency procedures that bypass standard environmental review and public input requirements,” said attorney Nathan Hunt, who represents the […]
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BOCC declines to help residents purchase Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park
Sometimes it doesn’t matter how many heavy hitters are on your side or how many of your ducks are in a row, those in a position of power just won’t budge. That was the case at Monday’s Garfield County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting when a group of said heavy hitters, supporting residents of the 98-lot Cavern […]
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Thousands march in Glenwood Springs for No Kings rally
No Kings III drew about 3,500 people from the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys to Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs on Saturday, March 28, local organizer Mountain Action Indivisible stated in a press release. The march and rally were part of a national, non-violent day of action against government corruption and the drift toward […]
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Thousands march in Glenwood Springs for No Kings rally
No Kings III drew about 3,500 people from the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys to Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs on Saturday, March 28, local organizer Mountain Action Indivisible stated in a press release. The march and rally were part of a national, non-violent day of action against government corruption and the drift toward […]
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Alcaldes desde Aspen hasta Rifle comparten ideas e inspiración en evento de CoWest Noticias
Es poco común tener a alcaldes de siete localidades de los valles de Roaring Fork y del río Colorado reunidos en un mismo lugar al mismo tiempo. Sin embargo, la colaboración CoWest Noticias y el Centro de Educación Cívica y Participación de Colorado Mountain College lograron hacerlo el jueves 19 de marzo, al organizar un […]
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Mayors from Aspen to Rifle talk shop and inspiration
It’s a rare feat to have mayors from seven towns in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys in the same room at the same time. But, the CoWest Noticias Collaborative and Colorado Mountain College’s Center for Civics Education and Engagement managed to accomplish that on Thursday, March 19, hosting a panel discussion with the […]
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GarCo Report: Property value complaints, South Bridge permit dispute, CPW Commission woes
The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting opened Monday without public comment. The board jumped right into five property valuation abatement hearings, three of which were resolved in the appellant’s favor due to distinct, clerical errors. County Assessor Jim Yellico and his team denied two requests that did not involve clerical errors. Remember, we’re looking at […]