On Aug. 28-30, the Colorado Mountain College (CMC) board of trustees held its regular meeting and annual planning retreat in Salida and Leadville. They reviewed and discussed a third party […]
Local Government
COVID is still here, but can be difficult to track
As temperatures drop and we head into peak flu season, COVID remains prevalent. Therefore, The Sopris Sun delivers this update. Currently, Garfield County Public Health is offering flu vaccines, as […]
RFSD goes back to the drawing board following superintendent’s resignation
On Oct. 25, at a regularly scheduled meeting, the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Jesús Rodríguez. The resignation […]
Carbondale Report: ANB Bank receives approval
After approving the consent agenda (accounts payable, a liquor license renewal for the American Legion and a fee to lease the town stage waived for First Friday’s Día de los […]
Library Report: A WiFi suggestion and more
Most regular Carbondale Library users know there is outdoor WiFi reception on the south side of the building and some know there is WiFi in the front. But, what if […]
GarCo commissioners hear Cottonwood Pass improvements proposals
At its Sept. 18 board meeting, Garfield County commissioners received a preview of a draft report by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Region 3 staff on suggested safety improvements […]
GarCo Report: Commissioners delay appointment of library board candidate amid public controversy
Editor’s note: It was incorrectly stated in last week’s Garfield Report that the Garfield County commissioners have a final say in appointing someone to the library board. The library board […]
Glenwood receives $600k federal forestry grant
On Sept. 14, the City of Glenwood Springs was awarded a $600,000 grant for urban and community forestry, expanding the city’s community forestry program sixfold over the course of the […]
GarCo Report: Budget season, libraries and ice rinks
Commissioner Mike Sampson was not present during the Monday, Oct. 9 regular Garfield County commissioners board meeting. Budget Officer Fred Jarman and Finance Director Jamaica Watts presented the staff’s proposed […]
Carbondale Report: Black Nugget liquor license renewed amid opposition
Tuesday’s meeting began with recognizing the first batch of students of the month for the new school year. All trustees were present, with Colin Laird and Luis Yllanes joining via […]