Paul Backes and Calvin Seneker, auditors with McMahan and Associates LLC, had fairly good news for the Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) on Monday, Aug. 4. Referring to how well the county manages its budget, Backes said, “I’d like to put you in charge of the federal government.” He also compared Garfield County to Moffat County […]
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Mexican rodeo moves to Rifle
On July 16, Carbondale’s Gus Darien arena was home to its second jaripeo, a Mexican bull riding tradition brought to life in the Valley. Thanks to ArtMarban and Sonador Promotions LLC, experienced event promoters with over a decade of expertise. This traditional rodeo style originated in Michoacán, Mexico, and modern iterations see riders holding on […]
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County regs mirror state changes
Garfield County Commissioners convened their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 6. Public offices were closed on the preceding day in recognition of Independence Day. The biggest item on the agenda was approval of a text amendment to the county’s Land Use and Development Code in response to changes to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation […]