Will Garfield County see another booming snow year?
So far, snowpack in the Roaring Fork Valley is average. But does early snowfall mean another wet year?
From prison to prosperity: Black belt Gabe Cohen fights addiction and finds faith and family along the way
Gabe Cohen spent eight years of his life in prison. Today, the 49-year-old black belt teaches Krav Maga at his dojo in Glenwood Springs and conducts weekly bible studies in local jails.
Avon shooting: Las Vegas man dies after taking fire from officer in Avon Walgreens parking lot
A Las Vegas man was killed in a law enforcement shooting after brandishing a gun when he climbed out of the cab of a rental truck during a traffic stop Thursday evening. Both a witness...
The final four: Glenwood Springs police chief candidates talk policing philosophies at community meet and greet
Thirty-six candidates applied for the Glenwood Springs chief of police position. None of the candidates were from within the Glenwood Springs Police Department.
Glenwood Springs law firm part of $500 million Ponzi suit in aftermath of Shapiro, Woodbridge
A Roaring Fork Valley law firm and one of its attorneys are part of the ongoing fallout of convicted Ponzi scheme artist Robert Shapiro and the shuttered real estate investment firm Woodbridge Group. Balcomb &...
Rifle, Roaring Fork girls earn Brenda Patch tourney wins
Rifle Girls 34, Coal Ridge Girls 27 The Rifle and Coal Ridge girls opened Saturday’s basketball action at the annual Brenda Patch Tournament in Carbondale with a 2 p.m. matinee start, and it was the...
Rifle congressional candidate aims to be the conservative AOC
Lauren Boebert, owner of Shooters in Rifle, is challenging Rep. Scott Tipton for the GOP nomination to Congress.
‘Crappy’ foundation for snowpack increases avalanche risk in Aspen backcountry
An unwelcome but familiar weather pattern in the Aspen-area mountains has created conditions that are once again ripe for avalanches. The early, ample snow in October was followed by dry periods. That resulted in a poor foundation for the snowpack. Steep slopes on north to east aspects pose the greatest threat.
No jail time for man who paid for sex with 17-year-old in Glenwood Springs
Ron Braden will serve a total five years probation taking plea deal for having sex with a 17-year-old prostitute in Glenwood Springs.
Western Garfield County celebrates a Hometown Holiday
With less than three weeks until Christmas, the holiday spirit is shining bright in western Garfield County as Rifle prepares to host the sixth annual Hometown Holiday Friday and Saturday. Organized by Your Western Garfield...
New Castle awards thousands in grant dollars to local nonprofits
The town of New Castle has awarded over $22,000 worth of grant funding to twelve local nonprofits.
Judge stays RMR’s federal lawsuit against Garfield County
The Denver judge sided with Garfield County's arguments, potentially allowing the Colorado case to proceed.
What does the red flag law do when someone won’t give up their guns? Colorado’s model policy docs don’t say
The board overseeing law enforcement training and procedures in Colorado has released its model policy for how police departments and sheriff’s offices should use the new, controversial red flag gun law when it goes into effect Jan. 1. The...
Suspected drug dealers released for unfiled paperwork arrested on federal charges
Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario said he has never seen a case where arrest documents were not filed within 48 hours.
Buddy Program builds bonds with gingerbread in Carbondale
More than 50 children, and dozens of mentors and high school-age volunteers, filled the auditorium at the Third Street Center Saturday to build gingerbread houses, and, hopefully, relationships to last a lifetime.
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Tipton asks BLM to conduct environmental assessment on RMR study
The potential risk the drilling poses to the hot springs' source waters requires more rigorous study, Tipton wrote
New Castle to illuminate Saturday at Holiday Tree Lighting and Chili Cook-off
Burning Mountain Park in New Castle will illuminate Saturday evening at the town's Holiday Tree Lighting and Chili Cook-off between 5 and 7 p.m.
Crime Briefs: excessive yawning and ‘Christmas presents’ stuffed with cocaine and heroin
What appeared to be 'Christmas presents' were actually socks stuffed with cocaine and clothing covering up bundles of heroin.
Garfield County BLM parcel could help satisfy century-old land debt
The BLM is considering transferring 267 acres of land near Glenwood Springs to satisfy a debt owed to the state since 1875.
