Sumner Schachter named Glenwood Springs’ 2024 Citizen of the Year
There wasn’t a dry eye in the Devereux Room at the Hotel Colorado on Saturday night when Sumner Schachter was named the 2024 Dean Vogelaar Citizen of the Year during the 2025 Glenwood Springs Chamber...
First-of-its-kind financial empowerment center opens in Glenwood Springs, bringing free financial coaching to rural Colorado
A new resource aimed at strengthening financial stability for residents across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys officially opened Thursday in Glenwood Springs. The Financial Empowerment Center of the Rockies, the first rural financial...
Gov. Jared Polis says he’s open to increasing fines for truckers who disregard chain laws on I-70 — but would need legislature’s help
With frustrations bubbling in mountain towns over chronic closures on Interstate 70, Colorado’s governor said he could support harsher fines for motorists who disregard the state’s chain law. Gov. Jared Polis told reporters on Thursday...
Garfield County commissioners approve plan for special tax district to help fund child services
Garfield County commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a plan to create a special tax district to fund early childhood development services. Proposed by the Confluence Early Childhood Education Coalition, the district would levy a 0.25%...
UPDATE: I-70 westbound now open through Glenwood Canyon following another crash
UPDATE 7:04 P.M.: Interstate 70 westbound is now open through Glenwood Canyon.
Valley View named among top rural hospitals in the nation for 2025
Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs has been recognized as one of the top rural and community hospitals in the country, a VVH news release states. The hospital was named among the 2025 Top 100...
Monday letters: Glenwood election, national politics, community support and more
Jon Banks gets my vote Ward 5 in the Glenwood City Council election is very lucky to have two fine candidates running for a seat. I read with interest the two opinion columns by these...
Man arrested by Rifle Police Department after running away from alleged victim
The Rifle Police Department arrested a man on numerous charges Wednesday night, at approximately 10:46 p.m., after a Rifle PD officer observed a female running away from a male in the 800 block of South...
Time Machine: 50 years ago, Ted Bundy victim reported missing from Vail
50 years ago March 21, 1975 Vail Ski School worker Julie Cunningham was reported as missing, The Vail Trail reported. Cunningham was later identified as a victim of serial killer Ted Bundy, but the Vail...
Forever resonant: Powers Art Center student showcase offers spotlight to future creatives
At just 14 years old, Alexandria Kaufman, a student at Two Rivers Community School, is already able to say something that most adults cannot — she’s had her artwork displayed in a museum. Twice. “Everyone has...
‘Painful’ state budget cuts could reignite fight over TABOR as Colorado Democrats call for change to spending limit
It has been nearly two decades since Colorado voters last approved a major overhaul to the state’s unique tax system that limits government revenue and puts refunds back into their pockets. Now, as state lawmakers...
‘I’ll never put my sword down for wildlife’: Graduate student from Garfield County studies health of bighorn sheep herd in Colorado
Cody Hinkley spent much of his youth outdoors. His childhood memories are full of adventures — exploring the wilderness, building forts and admiring the wildlife that shared his Garfield County home. After Hinkley graduated from...
Man arrested after discharging firearm in New Castle, no injuries reported
A man was arrested after firing a gun during a domestic disturbance in New Castle on Tuesday night, according to law enforcement officials. No injuries were reported. The incident happened around 7:12 p.m. near Seventh...