No public comments at this week’s Garfield County commissioners’ (BOCC) meeting. “It’s a skinny audience,” observed Commission Chair Tom Jankovsky. The meeting itself took up a little over an hour of Jankovsky’s and Commissioner Mike Samson’s time. Commissioner Perry Will was absent. The consent agenda was approved and discussion moved into fourth quarter discretionary grants. […]
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Basalt Report: Town keeps an eye out for fires and lions
Last Wednesday, the Basalt Police Department responded to reports of a wildfire caused by a lightning strike located above Pinion Drive. Roaring Fork Fire Rescue personnel hiked into the area and successfully controlled the spread. While Basalt PD was notified of the fire by multiple 911 calls, responders were also notified by its Pano AI […]
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CO appoints first-ever, full-time river commissioner
On June 22, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources was proud to announce that Rebecca (Becky) Mitchell was appointed as Colorado’s first full-time commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC). Having served as director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) for six years, and simultaneously as a UCRC commissioner for the past four, […]
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State of the River meeting featured Colorado’s lead water negotiator
On Tuesday, May 2, the Colorado River District and the Middle Colorado Watershed Council hosted an event in Glenwood Springs to update the community on the condition of the Colorado River and its local tributaries. This was part of a series held annually around the Western Slope by the River District. The event featured a […]
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Cash-for-grass comes to Colorado
Beginning in July, locals may have an opportunity to participate in a cash-for-grass program as part of statewide efforts to reduce water consumption. The turf replacement initiative comes on the heels of Colorado House Bill 1151 passing in June 2022. According to the Colorado General Assembly, “the act requires the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) […]