Two Roaring Fork Valley Democrats will run in the June 30 primary election for the 3rd Congressional District (CD3) seat in the U.S. House, which represents 27 counties in western and southern Colorado, including Garfield. Aspen’s Alex Kelloff and Snowmass’ Dwayne Romero qualified to run for the seat, currently held by Jeff Hurd, R-Grand Junction, […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees address waste, water and housing
All Carbondale trustees were present for the continuation of a hearing on new accessory dwelling units (ADU) regulations that will make the process easier for homeowners to build them. Several other important topics graced the agenda. It began with two proclamations. The first honored April 2026 as National Donate Life Month. The second celebrated the […]
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Glenwood Report: City begins enforcement action against ICE detention facility, will review police SPEAR partnership
The City of Glenwood Springs was expected to formally begin enforcement action this week against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility located on the far west end of Midland Avenue. The action is based on evidence presented to and confirmed by City officials in recent weeks that the facility in the Midland […]
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Basalt Report: Council hesitant on storage/housing in Southside
Basalt Town Council showed apprehension on Tuesday during the first public hearing for the development of 54 commercial storage units and 47 residential housing units at 555 Basalt Avenue, citing concerns about traffic and necessary amendments to Town policies. The development, located just south of the Basalt Avenue/Highway 82 intersection, would be on the current […]
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Basalt candidate questions
The Town of Basalt will hold its regular municipal election on Tuesday, April 7. Three council seats are up for election, each to serve a term of four years. Ballots have been mailed and can be returned by mail, or dropped off anytime at the ballot box behind the Basalt Town Hall, 101 Midland Avenue, […]
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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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Marble Report: Treasure Mountain Ranch changes tack; wildfire worries aired
Crystal Valley Echo readers may be familiar with DJ Sugar Monkey’s former synopses of Marble’s Board of Trustee meetings. The pen-named author has offered to add a Marble Report to The Sopris Sun’s robust mix of local government meetings coverage. Those interested in the latest from Crystal were in for some answers during the Marble […]
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RFTA Report: Rifle and Garfield board members appointed, comments heard on Hogback funding
The March Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) meeting moved forward several easement resolutions, created new board member positions for representatives of Garfield County and the City of Rifle and considered funding strategy options for Hogback transit services beyond November 2026. While RFTA has assured Hogback commuter routes until November, the organization is seeking collaborative solutions […]
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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 […]
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Carbondale candidate questions
Ballots are in the mail for Carbondale’s municipal election. These are due back by April 7 and can be dropped off anytime at the ballot box outside Town Hall. Two candidates are running for the mayor’s seat and four are running for three open trustee seats. Join The Sopris Sun and KDNK News for a […]