John Martin

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Oct. 6, 2021

  BOCC runs the gamut

  The second state senate map prepared by the Colorado Independent Redistricting Commission staff.

  The regular county commissioner board meeting on Oct. 4 began with a couple of public comments from “citizens not on the agenda.” One of whom was Dave Hillbrand with White River Trail Runners ATV/UTV Club. Hillbrand requested that the commissioners hold a meeting regarding the use of off-highway-vehicles… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Aug. 25, 2021

  Citizens question GarCo oil and gas spending

  Garfield County's financial accounts with the highest starting balances for the first six months. Graph by James Steindler.

  The Garfield County Taxpayer Accountability Project (GCTAP) was formed to monitor the commissioners’ spending, especially from the oil and gas mitigation fund. The Citizen Telegram printed Garfield County’s treasurer’s semi-annual financial statement (for the first six months of 2021) on July 29 which shows that there was more… read more →

• Locations: News By Will Grandbois Published Dec. 9, 2020

  County corona cases crest

  Free COVID-19 testing is now available behind Town Hall — as well as in Aspen, El Jebel and Glenwood Springs. Visit rfvcovidtest.com for info and reservations. Photo by Sue Rollyson

  County corona cases crest

  The spectre of COVID-19 hung heavy over the Garfield County Commissioners’ meeting after the Coroner’s Office determined that COVID-19 complications claimed the lives of at least five more residents. The loss of three people in their early 60s, a man in his… read more →

• Locations: Opinion By Ylice Golden Published Nov. 24, 2020

  Our citizens help decide the outcome with COVID

  Opinion by Garfield County Commissioners - Mike Samson, John Martin and Tom Jankovsky

  Guest opinion
  By the Garfield County Commissioners 

  These are certainly trying times we live in. We are seeing increases in COVID-19 cases around  the nation and right here at home, but there is a bright spot. We have the power to help contain  this pandemic, and it…

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