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Parachute mayor resigns his post, effective Dec. 30
Parachute's one-term mayor, Roy McClung, is calling it quits as of Dec. 30, citing economic difficulties and the need to leave town to go back to school in order to broaden his job prospects. more...
11/18/2009 11:51pm
Penry quitting governor's race, supports McInnis
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado — A spokesperson from gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis' camp has confirmed that Josh Penry will step down from the race.
  11/09/2009 11:14pm
Special district questions fail
Two ballot questions posed by special districts in Garfield County failed in mail ballot voting in Tuesday's election, according to unofficial final election results released by the Garfield County Clerk's Office.
  11/04/2009 1:46pm
Town Councilman Gordon brings outsider perspective to Vail politics
Incumbent Mark Gordon said the next Vail Town Council will have no time for a learning curve — members are going to have to “hit the ground running,” he said.
  10/24/2009 12:06am
Garfield County Commissioner Houpt to try to bring Hidden Gems foes together
Opponents of a wilderness-designation proposal for public lands in this region want to have a pow-wow with those in favor of the proposal.
  10/06/2009 11:12pm
Pitkin County, Glenwood Springs governments stress importance of water rights in Tuesday talks
ASPEN, Colorado — Holding onto water rights for recreational purposes along with other uses may be increasingly important for the Roaring Fork Valley, according to Pitkin County Commissioner Rachel Richards, point person on water issues for the...
  10/06/2009 11:23pm
Pitkin County, Glenwood Springs discuss fate of stalled Cattle Creek Colorado development
ASPEN, Colorado — Could close to 300 acres of vacant land along the Roaring Fork River in Garfield County be had for $10 million? Not necessarily, but the prospect generated mild interest Tuesday during a joint meeting of Pitkin County...
  10/06/2009 11:22pm
Local News Briefs
The “Let's Talk Group” would like to invite you to meet Republican candidate Martin Beeson on Oct. 9 at 8 a.m. at the Ramada Inn in Glenwood Springs.
  10/06/2009 11:17pm
McInnis receives a warm welcome on campaign stop in Glenwood Springs
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Former 3rd District Congressman Scott McInnis returned to his native Glenwood Springs Monday night to a warm welcome from about 150 supporters and friends at a rally at the Glenwood Business Center.
  10/05/2009 11:20pm
Gubernatorial run is a political homecoming for Glenwood Springs native McInnis
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Scott McInnis' run for governor of Colorado is as much a return home for the former U.S. Congressman as it is a return to politics after five years.
  10/05/2009 11:23pm
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  10/05/2009 11:17pm
McInnis plans campaign stop in Glenwood Springs
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Former 3rd District Congressman Scott McInnis brings his gubernatorial campaign tour to his native hometown next week.
  10/01/2009 11:01pm
One new member, three incumbents on Rifle City Council
RIFLE, Colorado — Three incumbent Rifle City Council members were re-elected and a new member was voted to the Rifle City Council in the city's municipal election on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
  09/08/2009 11:57pm
Eagle, Pitkin county commissioners to meet — and maybe clash
Eagle County is seeking federal funding for an Interstate 70 interchange project to serve its airport, but its county commissioners may have a hard time convincing some Pitkin County commissioners to back the request.
  09/08/2009 11:51pm
Rifle boasts nine candidates for City Council
RIFLE, Colorado — If you haven't sent in your mail-in ballot for Rifle's municipal election, you might want to do so. All ballots must be at Rifle City Hall by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
  09/07/2009 4:36pm
Glenwood Springs City Council accommodates Tourism Board's budget request
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — City Council approved a resolution allowing unspent marketing funds from 2008 to be carried over to the 2010 budget to help fill the void of revenues lost in 2009.
  08/21/2009 3:29pm
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