Primary resultsPrimary election votes were, for the most part, tallied as of Wednesday morning, with some candidates already declared winners. For governor, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser took the Democratic nomination with 55.8% of the vote, beating U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (44.2%), after most votes were counted. The republican side of the race was still […]
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Scuttlebutt – June 25, 2025
Dry Creek Fire As of Wednesday morning, June 24, the Dry Creek Fire outside of Rifle was estimated at 315 acres, according to Colorado River Fire Rescue. At the time, management of the blaze transitioned to Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Unit Type 3 Team.” Crews are utilizing a full suppression strategy with direct and […]
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Scuttlebutt – June 18, 2026
Willow FireColorado River Fire Rescue responded to a fast-moving structure and wildland fire on June 10 that originated near Willow Creek Circle and spread along Government Creek to the Rifle Creek Apartments area, destroying four apartments. The fire was contained at 10 acres and an investigation into its origin is underway. The City of Rifle […]
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Scuttlebutt – June 11, 2026
RFSD changesJonathan Delk was appointed on June 4 to the Roaring Fork School District Board of Education, representing District B. “In this appointment, we were looking for someone who already understands the work of a Board and is ready to dive into the critical issues such as budgets, policy governance, declining enrollments and focus on […]
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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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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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Scuttlebutt – May 21, 2026
Bridge repairThe Garfield Board of County Commissioners approved “an amount not to exceed” $650,000 in emergency repair funds to mend the Thompson Creek Road bridge, spanning the Crystal River just northwest of Carbondale, according to a press release issued this week. One of the bridge’s lanes will mostly remain open during the next two to […]
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Scuttlebutt – May 14, 2026
Libraries directorThe Garfield County Public Library District is inviting the community to meet the finalists applying to be the district’s next executive director. The public meet and greet will be held from 5:30 to 7pm, May 28, at the Rifle Library. The finalists are Karen Horner, library director at the Park County Library System in […]
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Scuttlebutt – May 7, 2026
Artist grantsArtists of any genre or medium who are in need of funding to further their careers are invited to apply for Carbondale Arts’ 2026 Artist Fellowship Program. Thanks to the Wolfpack Foundation and Carbondale Arts supporters, there is $12,000 worth of grant funding this year. Awardees can use the funding to develop a vision, […]
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Scuttlebutt – April 30, 2026
Dandelion anyone?Dandelion Day is looking for more than 60 volunteers to help at the 28th annual event on May 9. Visit https://tinyurl.com/4kk4fad9 to sign up for a shift. Garfield County emergency exerciseGarfield County agencies will carry out a “multi-jurisdiction exercise to test emergency response capabilities” on May 14 in the Glenwood Springs area, according to […]