This week, town staff announced a free community celebration in Arbaney Park on Oct. 10 to commemorate the Town of Basalt’s 125th anniversary. Additionally, the Town of Basalt’s financial department presented its proposed budget for 2027, which paints a picture of a continued trend of decreased capital expenditures, since major projects like the Midland Streetscape […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees stand against amendments to state constitution
The Town of Carbondale drew a firm line on Tuesday against a potential statewide escalation of immigration enforcement efforts and natural gas sales. The Board of Trustees passed a resolution in its consent agenda opposing Amendment 81, “Law Enforcement Reporting Requirement to Federal Authorities.” The proposed amendment would modify the Colorado Constitution, requiring law enforcement […]
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GarCo Report: Cavern Springs, Sweetwater Lake and a solar farm
The Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) were urged to sign a pledge to protect elections on Monday. Heather Exby, former dean and vice-president of Colorado Mountain College’s Spring Valley campus, explained that “pro-democracy groups” have said that Garfield County is an area of concern for the midterms, stating that a small group of Garfield […]
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Glenwood Report: Council hears school zone safety concerns, amends short-term rental rules
Student safety at several busy street crossings near Glenwood Springs Elementary School (GSES) was top of mind for parents who spoke before Glenwood City Council at the regular Sept. 17 meeting. After a student was hit and injured by a vehicle at 10th Street and Pitkin Avenue on the way to school recently, members of […]
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GarCo Report: BOCC claims compliance for senior meals
Monday’s Garfield Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting was over almost as soon as it started, but included the approval of an animal care fundraiser, the contention over senior home-delivered meals and more. The meeting was held at the Silt Municipal Building this week. The BOCC gave permission to Journey Home Animal Care Center to […]
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Library seeks to continue property tax
Twenty years ago, Garfield County voters helped shape and strengthen the local library system. This November, voters will once again have the opportunity to support Garfield County Public Library District’s (GCPLD) next chapter as voters consider a ballot measure to extend an existing one-mill levy property tax rate. “The original 20-year mill that is sunsetting […]
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Local land swap update and a bit of history
A land swap in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys is attracting attention across the state. The legislative exchange, known as the Greater Access for Multiple-Use Experiences (GAME) Act, proposed by Congressman Jeff Hurd (R-CD3), must be approved by Congress before any land changes hands. There are a lot of questions swirling about the […]
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Marble Report: Town General Fund expected to grow
While roads, fire mitigation and personnel costs dominated the Town of Marble’s estimated spending this year and next, the Town’s General Fund balance is projected to grow. The trustees discussed a first draft of a 2027 General Fund budget on Thursday, Sept. 3, which accounts for a 7.7% estimated expenditure increase, from $337,207 in 2026 […]
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Carbondale Report: Town appoints new P&Z member and alternate
The Carbondale Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Sept. 8, appointed one new member and one alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Following a public interview by the trustees, local architect Kyle Donath was appointed as P&Z’s newest member, while medical director Dustin Cole was appointed as an alternate. The two join P&Z Chair Jarrett […]
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Glenwood Report: Few solutions as bear problems dominate City Council discussion
Increasing numbers of bears are roaming Glenwood Springs, resulting in the usual problem of bears getting into people’s trash and coming in close proximity to humans, pets and livestock, despite even the best efforts to keep them out. The problem is heightened this year by the extreme drought and the lack of a good natural […]