Multiple fires burning in western Garfield County
The Wild Cow Fire, which is burning south of Baxter Pass in Garfield County, has grown to 248 acres with high fire activity, according to a Facebook update from the Bureau of Land Management Colorado…
New Rifle restaurant offers Mexican, American fusion
There’s something distinctly unforgettable about ordering a juicy torta complemented with a crispy side of fries that makes a “foodie” truly think they indeed came to the right place.
Garfield County Public Health, local hospitals concerned over rising variant cases
With delta variant cases growing in Garfield County, the local medical community has one message: Get your COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible.
Former Aspen councilman, Skico executive released from state prison to halfway house
Former Aspen Skiing Co. executive and Aspen city councilman Derek Johnson has been released from state prison and is currently residing at a halfway house.
Garfield County moves back to ‘level yellow’ COVID-19 concern with spike in delta variant cases
Garfield County Public Health officials are again stepping up public outreach to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccination, as the vaccination rate levels off and cases of the highly contagious delta variant increase.
Sylvan Fire updates: Blaze nearly doubles in size overnight to 2,630 acres
9 a.m. update: The Sylvan Fire burning 12 miles south of Eagle nearly doubled in size overnight into Tuesday morning. The fire has grown to 2,630 acres — a little more than 4 square miles…
Upper Frying Pan on pre-evacuation notice due to Sylvan Fire burning in Eagle County
UPDATE, Monday morning: The upper Frying Pan Valley from the Ruedi Reservoir dam to Hagerman Pass is under pre-evacuation notice due to the Sylvan Fire, according to a Monday morning Pitkin County alert.
CMC announces $40 million affordable housing project sited at four campus locations
The Colorado Mountain College board of trustees approved $40 million in certificates of participation to build approximately 150 total affordable housing units at four campuses.
Water, other experts offer countering opinions over Ascendigo summer camp plan in Missouri Heights
Water — specifically the adequacy of that precious resource to serve the Ascendigo Ranch autistic children’s camp without harming nearby residential wells — became a key point of contention Monday on the opening day of…
No decision on Ascendigo camp after hearing spills into third day; debate focuses on ‘educational facility’ definition to meet rural zoning
Whether Ascendigo Autism Services’ proposed Missouri Heights camp meets Garfield County’s definition as an “education facility” dominated much of the debate during a full day of public comment before county commissioners Tuesday.
Fires to the west producing a lot of smoke in Garfield County
Two fires burning in northwestern Colorado are producing a lot of smoke in Garfield County.
Summit County, all of Eagle County would move into 3rd Congressional District under new redistricting plan
The 3rd district, represented by Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Garfield County, would gain Eagle, Summit, Grand, Park, Teller and Fremont counties as well as some of western Boulder County. Most of those counties were previously in the 2nd Congressional District, which is represented by Joe Neguse.
UPDATE: Latest Garfield County COVID-19 statistics and risk level
AS OF TUESDAY, JUNE 22
Missing Basalt cyclist found dead in Snowmass Creek
Search and rescue crews found a missing cyclist dead in Snowmass Creek the moring of June 20 after nearly 12 hours searching the Old Snowmass and Basalt area, according to .
Ascendigo decision postponed to Monday; extra conditions offered by county planners to mitigate camp impacts
Armed with several potential extra conditions of approval meant to help appease neighborhood concerns about the proposed Ascendigo children’s autism camp in Missouri Heights, and after several more hours of public comments Wednesday, Garfield County…
PHOTOS: The last month till showtime at the Garfield County Fair
Post Independent photographer Chelsea Self will be producing an occasional multimedia series following the Teter family throughout the summer leading up to the Garfield County Fair as they prepare to show and sell their steers…
Highway 139 at Douglas Pass closed due to wildfire
Colorado Highway 139 is closed between mile markers 12 to 39 both directions, Douglas Pass, due to a wildfire. The fire is putting off a lot of smoke, decreasing visibility.
Visitors happy to be back at Rifle Farmer’s Market
Even a sudden squall couldn’t rain on Karen Wagner’s parade.
Fireworks canceled, but still lots of fun planned for Independence Day
Due to extreme fire danger, Rifle has canceled the annual July 3rd fireworks show, the city announced Tuesday.
Pre-evacuation notices in effect above Ruedi Reservoir because of Sylvan Fire
As of 6:30 a.m. the upper Frying Pan valley from Ruedi Dam to Hagerman Pass is under a pre-evacuation notice due to the Sylvan Fire near Eagle, according to local public safety officials.