The Colorado Mountain College (CMC) board of trustees approved a $94.3 million budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 at their June 25 meeting in Breckenridge, according to college spokesman Brian Barker. General Fund personnel costs are the biggest budget item at $67.5 million, followed by services, other, phone and supplies, travel and training, supplies, rental […]
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GarCo Report: Axtell Park kerfuffle resolved, ambulance licensing, 2023 air quality update
The Garfield County commissioners (BOCC) jumped right into the final regular meeting of the month on Monday. The BOCC approved the county’s Board of Equalization adjustments for tax year 2024 and the consent agenda. They also heard updates from nonprofits Literacy Outreach and Valley Settlement. Lori Goodwin, deputy director of Human Services, presented the monthly […]
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C’dale Report: Trustees consider parking future
All Carbondale trustees were present at the regular meeting on Aug. 14 with Christina Montemayor joining via Zoom. A simple consent agenda, quickly approved, included liquor license renewals, reappointment of Heather MacDonald to the Historic Preservation Commission and accounts payable. During general public comments, Sue Zislis, an advocate for the new on-demand microtransit Downtowner service, […]
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Basalt Report: More rentals go condo
Prior to the regular meeting, the Basalt Town Council held a public work session with private financial consultant Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS), which performed a rigorous housing assessment for the Town of Basalt and presented its findings and recommendations to the council. In 2023, EPS found that the median sale price of a […]
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Discretionary grants awarded, clean audit for 2023 financials
Monday’s meeting was short and to the point. All discretionary grant requests presented last week were awarded, including $5,000 for the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program, $1,000 for the Roaring Fork Conservancy, $1,450 to Valley Senior Center for a new hot water heater, $5,000 to Garfield County Search and Rescue, $5,000 to YouthEntity and $5,000 […]
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RFTA Report: Budget, First and Last Mile Mobility, employee support
The Aug. 8 Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) board of directors meeting saw quick approval of several resolutions. The group unanimously passed resolutions on adopting a proposed zero-emission fleet transition plan, RFTA’s new Climate Action Plan and authorizing First and Last Mile Mobility (FLMM) reserve grants. There was more discussion around the 2024 Strategic Plan […]
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GarCo Report: $10,000 flagpole, HB24-1413 lawsuit, Sweetwater Lake concerns
First on the agenda at Monday’s Garfield County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting was approval of a comment letter on the Sweetwater Lake Recreation and Development Management Project’s Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS). In it, the BOCC questions, among other things, how the Sweetwater Lake Area was purchased by the White River […]
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Forest service considers parking lot at Daniel’s Hill
A public meeting on a proposed parking lot at the base of Daniel’s Hill will be held at the Marble Fire Station from 5 to 7pm on Tuesday, Aug. 13, according to a U.S. Forest Service press release. A public comment period is open through Wednesday, Aug. 21. The Forest Service is considering the construction […]
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New law mandates free menstrual products in Colorado public schools
In a significant move toward ensuring menstrual equity, Colorado has enacted a new law that requires public schools to provide free menstrual products to students. Signed into law by Governor Jared Polis in June, House Bill 24-1164 marks a pivotal step in addressing period poverty and breaking down the stigma surrounding menstruation. Senator Janet Buckner, […]
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Colorado regulates sodium nitrite sales
In efforts to combat the rising trend of sodium nitrite used in suicides, particularly among young people, Colorado House Bill 24-1081 (HB24-1081), signed into law by Governor Jared Polis in April, regulates the sale of sodium nitrite in Colorado. The legislation, driven by personal stories of loss and community advocacy efforts, aims to prevent chemical […]