The first year of official reintroduction of wolves to Colorado has had its ups and downs. The state-managed process is controversial. For years, the topic of facilitating the return of the species has had enthusiastic advocates and staunch opposition. Gray wolves, the species native to the central Rockies, were eradicated by humans by the 1940s […]
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No agreement on library trustee appointment process after library board, county commissioner meeting
Garfield County Commission Chair ProTem Tom Jankovsky told everyone at Thursday’s public meeting with the Garfield County Library District Board of Trustees to stick to the topic at hand: an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the library board of trustees and the commissioners. “I know there is a disagreement and it’s probably between members of the […]
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Another paving milestone on Midland
This week, Basalt Town Council was half-staffed for its pre-Thanksgiving meeting when the council discussed the latest construction on Midland Avenue as well as some additional construction on Two Rivers Road to repair a water line. In lieu of Mayor David Knight, Councilor Ryan Slack acted as the chair for this week’s meeting, which was […]
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Glenwood’s 6th Street undergoing transformation as businesses adapt, look forward
A construction project aimed at revitalizing the portion of 6th Street in Glenwood Springs that used to be part of Highway 82, and to activate the former Grand Avenue Bridge “north landing” as a new park area, commenced earlier this year. In 2017, the Colorado Department of Transportation completed construction on the new, curved bridge […]
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Colorado to enforce hands-free law Jan. 1
Keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times … and keep your eyes on the road! Beginning the first of the year, Colorado will join 29 other states in banning the use of cell phones while driving unless using a hands-free accessory — with the exception of emergency situations. If you’re wondering […]
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RFTA Report: Budget for 2025 nearly finalized
The Nov. 14 RFTA board meeting focused heavily on the third iteration of the 2025 budget and strategic planning. During this shorter meeting, members leaned into clear questions and considerations not only of what to expect in 2025 but in the several years following.There were no public comments volunteered at the beginning of the meeting. […]
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GarCo Report: Short meeting, mixed bag
A short Garfield County commissioners (BOCC) meeting Monday included approvals for an event permit for the Colorado Extreme Hockey Association’s Dec. 14 NHL Alumni Outdoor Classic in Carbondale and an increase for the Garfield County Sheriff Department’s checking account from $9,000 to $12,000 for training and civil-fee refunds. Commissioners also signed a resolution about investor-held […]
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GarCo Report: Library board in the crosshairs, ECMC, nonprofit funding, budget
The Garfield County Public Library District board of trustees has really gotten stuck in the craw of Trish O’Grady, Rifle resident and vocal library critic. She opened this week’s Garfield County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting Tuesday with complaints about how the library board reappointed two incumbent trustees without BOCC approval at the regular monthly meeting on […]
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Basalt Report: Town adopts 10-year art improvement plan
This week, Basalt Town Council convened to discuss a potential 23-unit development adjacent to the Willits Lane Roundabout, as well as a new 10-year plan to bring public art to all areas of Basalt.The first action item of the night was a public hearing and second reading for the approval of a series of reviews […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees look at Chacos Park and other enhancements
Carbondale’s regular Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 12 began with student of the month awards, followed by approval of a consent agenda including appointing Meredith Bullock to the Tree Board, youth Oliver Skagen to the Environmental Board, Frank Nadell to the Public Arts Commission, a liquor license renewal, accounts payable and $136,820 toward a […]