Larry Day

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published Sep. 6, 2023

  GarCo Report: National Sheep Finals are back, county raises, more subdivisions

  "Works every time!"

  The National Sheepdog Finals (NFS) return to the Strang Ranch on Missouri Heights this month and the Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the liquor license at Tuesday’s meeting, which was delayed due to the Labor Day holiday. Bridget Strang mentioned that the ranch has not hosted the NFS since 2019.… read more →

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published Aug. 23, 2023

  GarCo Report: Virtual deputy training, public health takes over mosquito control, new natural gas wells approved

  "Second lunch approved."

  Carbondale resident Richard Votero and Town Trustee Chris Hassig must have gotten up early Monday to speak to the commissioners (BOCC) about the imminent demolition of the U.S. Forest Service Aspen/Sopris Ranger District (USFS) building and surrounding trees in Carbondale. They were not on the agenda so had to… read more →

• Locations: News By James Steindler Published Jul. 26, 2023

  City Market’s Community Rewards program gives back

  Art by Larry Day

  In this valley there is no shortage of nonprofits serving in various capacities to better the community. From Ascendigo Autism Services to the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District to this very newspaper, there’s plenty of good work being done. To keep the wheels turning, these organizations largely rely on… read more →

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published Jul. 19, 2023

  GarCo Report: Budget Kick-Off #2 and a new weed ordinance

  "Honey, the Myrtles are here!"

  “Sharpen your pencils,” advised Garfield County Commission Chair John Martin after another county budget “kick-off” presentation at Monday’s meeting. County staff are wading into the annual budget process this summer. With two kick-offs under their belts and one more scheduled for August, they seem a little nervous about creating a… read more →

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published Jun. 21, 2023

  GarCo Report: Wholesale greenhouses to cover 95% of light at night, American Stewards of Liberty, Mountain Valley changes

  Two land use code changes were approved, one of which requires wholesale greenhouses to black out 95% of indoor growing lights at night.

  A full agenda greeted the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Monday for the final meeting of the month.

  The Board heard from citizens in the morning and the afternoon about issues not on the agenda. Richard Bach took time out from work to ask the BOCC to do something about… read more →

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published Jun. 7, 2023

  GarCo Report: Of property taxes and a new services provider for the county jail

  "Tiny homes are not exempt."

  “Affordable housing starts with affordable property taxes,” said Glenwood Springs resident Craig Amichaux at Monday’s regular meeting. Amichaux spoke to the commissioners (BOCC) ahead of the agenda, starting with price increases over the last few years. “Twenty-four percent increase in electricity, 24% increase in lunch meat, 33% in flour, 48%… read more →

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published May. 17, 2023

  GarCo Report: Mental health agency cites social media, isolation as #1 threats for youth

  

  Connecting with others on social media is not the same as connecting in-person, according to Sarah Fedishen, program director for the Aspen Hope Center (AHC). AHC was one of three mental health agencies presenting updates at Monday’s Garfield County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting. “Oxytocin doesn’t happen on social media,” she said.… read more →

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published Apr. 19, 2023

  GarCo Report: Study shows bald eagles use Eagle Nest Buffer Zone at Aspen Glen, lobbyist talks tough about public lands issues

  

  Bald eagles ruled the roost at Monday’s Garfield County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting. Photos of eaglets in nests, eagles perched in trees, and eagles swooping for fish in the Roaring Fork river accompanied a presentation of the results of a new study by Roaring Fork Audubon of the Eagle Nest Buffer… read more →

• Locations: Español By Amy Hadden Marsh Published Apr. 5, 2023

  Informe de GarCo: Cambios en el rodeo de Carbondale, mejoras en el tratamiento de aguas residuales en el cañón de Glenwood

  Art by Larry Day

  Traducción por Dolores Duarte

  El presidente de la comisión del condado de Garfield, John Martin, estuvo ausente en la reunión del lunes 20 de marzo. El presidente interino Tom Jankovsky lo cubrió. Jankovsky y Mike Samson pasaron rápido a través de los primeros puntos variados de… read more →

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published Apr. 5, 2023

  Board supports slower trains through New Castle, land protections around Sweetwater Lake

  

  New Castle elected officials presented a letter to Garfield County commissioners (BOCC) Monday to slow trains through New Castle. In a Feb. 7 BOCC work session, Town Councilor Caitlin Carey and others expressed concerns about the number of oil trains that could eventually come through New Castle if the proposed… read more →