Glenwood Springs City Council is being pressured to take legal action to try to enforce an April 28 Planning and Zoning Commission decision revoking a special-use permit for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in West Glenwood. The revocation was in response to public outcries when evidence revealed through public records requests that […]
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GarCo Report: New gravel pit near Parachute, BOCC in Carbondale next week
On Monday, the dais of the Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) moved to the Parachute Library for two hours. No public arrived to comment, which is a little out of the ordinary since at least one old-timer usually shows up to commend the commissioners for their stamina and voice a concern or two. Not so Monday. […]
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Release of federal funds brings Shoshone Water Rights purchase closer to completion
On May 22, Colorado 3rd Congressional District Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Grand Junction, announced the release of $40 million to the Colorado River District (CRD) for the purchase and permanent protection of the Shoshone Water Rights. This funding release marks a milestone in the Colorado River District campaign, which was officially launched in December 2023, when […]
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Minimal traffic delays expected for El Jebel intersection construction, official says
Minimal delays are expected from an effort to eventually change two roads directly south of the El Jebel intersection. Construction began April 1 on a nearly $4.52 million project, which is funded by Eagle County and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), that will relocate Valley Road around the west and south sides of the […]
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GarCo Report: John Martin urges BOCC to cover $1.7 million to finish Shoshone water right deal
Monday’s Garfield County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting lasted less than an hour. Former commission chair John Martin made a surprise cameo appearance during the morning public comment period, urging the BOCC to seal the Shoshone water right deal. “Today I’m going to let you know that you’re on the threshold of greatness — all three of […]
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Giddy up, GarCo!
Up until about 45 years ago, Garfield County relied on a Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU) for different kinds of law enforcement operations. Although it never formally disbanded, the MPU began to fade as priorities shifted. Recently, is bringing patrol by horseback back into action. In July of 2025, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office formally announced […]
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Glenwood Report: Police pitch cost-saving move to Axon technology for body cam, surveillance, other bundled services
A light agenda greeted Glenwood Springs City Council for its second regular meeting of the month on Thursday, May 21, with all but Councilor Ray Schmahl present. Two members of the public addressed Council under the public comments portion of the meeting for items not on the agenda. Glenwood resident Judy Haynes asked Council what […]
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Marble Report: Gunnison County Commissioners come to town
It was standing room only in the Marble Community Church Fellowship Hall for the Gunnison County Commissioners visit on May 21. Laura Puckett Daniels, Liz Smith and Jonathan Houck had made the long trip from the County Seat accompanied by Assistant County Managers Martin Schmidt (Public Works) and April Kroner (Community Development). Wasting no time, […]
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Basalt Report: Homestead residents brace for summer traffic
A neighborhood advisory committee consisting of residents along Homestead Drive has been working with the Basalt Police Department (BPD) and Town Staff to address traffic and parking concerns ahead of this year’s summer season. However, after two monitoring periods, Town Staff has yet to gather sufficient data to make a policy decision and intends to […]
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Carbondale Report: Stagnant, growing or mature?
Downtown Colorado, Inc. comes to town to talk shop with businesses and government Out-of-town experts came to Carbondale this week to discuss — and potentially improve — the downtown. Denver-based Downtown Colorado, Inc., an organization founded in 1982 with the goal of helping to get downtowns “where they need to be,” spoke with the Board […]