Rocky Mountain Industrials (RMI) is one step closer to a new mining plan for the beleaguered limestone quarry just northwest of Glenwood Springs. The quarry sits on a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) parcel in full view of the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. The proposed plan is the third iteration of an application that was […]
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GarCo Report: Land swap, Sweetwater and Spring Valley Ranch
Land-use issues filled this week’s Garfield Board of County Commissioners’ (BOCC) agenda on Tuesday, beginning with Sweetwater residents against the proposed state park at Sweetwater Lake. They voiced concerns during the public comment period about what they and the land have to lose if the park is approved. When the White River National Forest (WRNF) […]
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GarCo Report: Water, housing study and a new subdivision on the books
Longtime Peach Valley resident Fred Kuersten spoke up about water during the morning public comment period at Monday’s Garfield Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting. “Every week, you see in the paper where the people want to do new subdivisions and tear up farm ground and whatnot,” he began. “And this year it’s been especially […]
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GarCo Report: Land swap on the Roan, keep the Hogback, oil, gas valuations lower than residential
A discussion about the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority’s (RFTA) Hogback bus route opened Monday’s Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting. During public comments, Rifle resident Rebecca Briesmoore urged the BOCC to support a temporary proposal to fund the Hogback route for the next year or so. Briesmoore said she lives in Rifle for three […]
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Glenwood Report: South Bridge obstacles, debrief on traffic gridlock
Two critical matters related to the push to build the South Bridge over the Roaring Fork River were before Glenwood Springs City Council for their June 18 regular meeting. The first arose from a special executive session meeting between Council and City Attorney Karl Hanlon regarding Garfield County’s legal action last week in District Court […]
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GarCo Sheriff candidates make their case
Two candidates, Brent Baker and Dan Loya, are running as Republicans for the Garfield County Sheriff position, to be vacated by longtime Sheriff Lou Vallario. They are the only two candidates who’ve thrown their hats in the ring, with no Democrat candidate, which reasons that whoever voters decide on in the upcoming June 30 primary […]
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GarCo Report: Lawsuit, gridlock, senior meals, no fireworks
“The 64,000-pound elephant in the room that I don’t think ever really fully gets addressed is acknowledging what is the safe carrying capacity of Highway 82 and, by extension, I-70,” Garfield County resident Siri Olsen said at Monday’s Garfield Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting. Representatives from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) presented an […]
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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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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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CR 108 bridgeRepairs continue on the County Road 108 bridge over the Crystal River near the Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS). The bridge will remain closed while decking is replaced and new girders are potentially installed. A pedestrian walkway remains open, though temporary closures may occur. On May 18, the Garfield County Commissioners approved $650,000 […]