All trustees were in attendance at the regular meeting on Feb. 28, 2022. After unanimously approving the consent agenda (a grant application to the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District for Chacos Park planning, accounts payable, minutes, a liquor license renewal and street dining approval for the Pour House), Jessica Markham was sworn in as […]
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Basalt Report: Seats fill on Affordable Housing Commission
The Manager’s Report provided an update on the “lightning bolt project” — work on the sewer lines between the library and Two Rivers Road. Importantly for commuters, Manager Ryan Mahoney also announced that the bridge has changed to being closed full-time, instead of with the use of stop lights at night as originally planned. This […]
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GarCo Report: Board approves Fussner Minor Subdivision
During their final regular meeting of the month, the Garfield County Commissioners approved the proposed Fussner Minor Subdivision, located on Missouri Heights at the same site as the previously proposed, and rejected, Ascendigo Ranch. The applicant plans to divide the 41.284-acre lot into two separate parcels, with lot one at 36.175 acres and lot two […]
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Rural Action Plan: A forum for connection
Feb. 21 marked the first of three weekly meetings for the Rural Action Project (RAP), an initiative spearheaded by Colorado State University (CSU) to foster community connection both within and between rural communities across the state. The project largely aims to provide an opportunity for community members to interact and share their experiences, thereby strengthening […]
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Presenting…The RFHS Capstone Projects!
Finally! After a year of learning, laboring and living with the projects they chose, designed and managed, Roaring Fork High School seniors presented their creations to the junior class. The juniors are about to start their own projects this Spring. According to Capstone Coordinator Nannette Weinhold, each student, based on their individual interests, decides what […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – March 2, 2023
Hunting season The primary draw application for a Colorado big game hunting license is open through April 4 at 8pm. Hunters are encouraged to apply early to avoid complications or delays. Find all of the details at cpw.state.co.us/bg/hunting Sisu results The 31st annual Ski for Sisu at Spring Gulch raised a record $23,660 for the […]
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Ps&Qs: Booted and spurred
Well, here we are, three years since the start of the pandemic to beat all pandemics (at least in our lifetime). What a ride it has been! We did it. We survived our first rodeo. I don’t know about you, but I embraced the hermit cycle: get up, go to the dog park, go to […]
