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 […]
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Giddy up, GarCo!
Up until about 45 years ago, Garfield County relied on a Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU) for different kinds of law enforcement operations. Although it never formally disbanded, the MPU began to fade as priorities shifted. Recently, is bringing patrol by horseback back into action. In July of 2025, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office formally announced […]
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Shoshone water A Western Slope coalition last week gained a major step toward securing local water rights tethered to the Shoshone Hydroelectric Facility just east of Glenwood Springs on the Colorado River. The Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Coalition & Campaign announced on May 22 they secured $40 million in funding from the U.S. Bureau of […]
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Bonfire Coffee’s new roaster, nonprofit grants, human trafficking protections
Commissioner Perry Will was absent for the regular Monday Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, which left only two commissioners present. First up, the BOCC approved a permit for the grand opening event of a new coffee roasting facility in West Glenwood Springs. Charlie Chacos, owner of Bonfire Coffee in Carbondale, accepted the permit […]
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Anti-wolf reintroduction film features Garfield County officials
Garfield County Commissioners Tom Jankovsky and Perry Will along with County Manager Fred Jarman have taken a stand against wolf reintroduction in a 33-minute film titled “Thrown to the Wolves,” released in 2026. The film, produced by the American Stewards of Liberty (ASL), presents wolves as villains, capable of ruining livelihoods and rural economies and […]
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Novedades: incendios, obras y comunidad
Un incendio de entre 8 y 10 acres se propagó a partir de lo que comenzó como una quema agrícola, aproximadamente a 5 millas al sur de Carbondale