Glenwood Hot Springs splash zone under investigation following four cases of stomach bug
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Garfield County Public Health are investigating four reported cases of cryptosporidiosis in people who visited the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort since mid-August 2019. Resort's pool remains open as all cases reported spending time in its new Sopris Splash Zone, specifically.
Police arrest Glenwood antique dealer for soliciting child prostitution
Glenwood Springs Police arrested local antiques dealer Scott Fetzer, 60, for soliciting child prostitution Thursday.
Sting operation catches nine accused child predators in Garfield County
Between Thursday and Saturday morning, local law enforcement arrested nine people accused of soliciting children for sex as part of a sting operation.
Rifle resident skips sentencing after manslaughter conviction
Christopher's whereabouts are unknown.
Autopsy report confirms Allan George shot in the back
Autopsy confirms Allan George died of two gunshot wounds to the back, and reveals he had no alcohol or drugs when police shot him in August.
Local missing after walking away from Glenwood nursing home
A missing person alert has been issued for a 67-year-old longtime New Castle resident who apparently walked away from a Glenwood Springs nursing home earlier this month. Authorities say Dale Lynn Loper was last seen...
Former Carbondale mayor, head of CMC vet-tech program Randy Vanderhurst remembered
Randy Vanderhurst helped to see Carbondale through some difficult times as mayor from 1995-2002, after having built the CMC Vet-Tech Program into what it is today.
Crime briefs: Drug sting and needles for ‘insulin’
TRIDENT stings snag suspected heroin dealer Officers with the TRIDENT drug task force used a confidential informant and undercover officers to catch a 60-year-old man allegedly selling heroin in Rifle. The first attempt at the...
Second child sex trafficker takes plea deal
One of the people charged with trafficking juveniles for sex in Glenwood Springs pleaded guilty to one
Garfield County issues rabies alert as seasonal bat activity increases
Though there have been no human cases of rabies in Garfield County this year, an increase in bat activity has prompted public health officials to issue a rabies advisory.
Sunday Profile: A call to service for new Rifle-area fire chief
CRFR Fire Chief Randy Callahan has spent his life in service of his fellow firefighters and the citizens he works for.
Cocaine charges dismissed against Lipseys due to lack of evidence
A charge of distribution of cocaine to a minor filed against a wealthy Aspen businessman and father was dismissed by a prosecutor late last week, according to court records. Joseph Lipsey III, 56, and his...
Harrison dominates second-half possession, hangs on for 20-13 win over Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs’ defense is surely gassed after that one. The Demons’ defense was on the field for nearly 18 minutes in the second half Friday night against the Harrison Panthers’ physical offense, but Glenwood’s fast,...
Man arrested in West Glenwood Springs with 100 pounds of meth has no prior record
The I-70 meth bust could be the biggest in Garfield County, worth nearly $1 million on the street.
27th Street Bridge will not reopen to traffic Monday as previously anticipated
The 27th Street Bridge will no longer reopen to traffic Monday, Sept. 16 according to a Saturday news release. A construction schedule update will be announced Monday. All detours remain in place.
In Garfield County, some greet Walmart’s open carry policy with doubt
New policies restricting open carry of firearms at several large chain stores in the country won’t help much in preventing shooting violence, according to Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario. “That’s not going to fix the...
Traffic stop turns into massive meth bust in Glenwood Springs
Colorado State Troopers found 100 pounds of meth in a minivan in Glenwood Springs.
Man dies while hunting north of Hayden
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — A man who was out hunting in Slater Park north of Hayden Wednesday morning was pronounced dead after experiencing a medical emergency, according to the Routt County Sheriff’s Office. The 69-year-old man,...
Prescribed burns planned for some Garfield County public lands
Fire managers announce the prescribed burn areas for the fall, including 1,500 acres in Garfield County.
Congress debates Bureau of Land Management move to Grand Junction
The acting director of the Bureau of Land Management on Tuesday defended his agency’s decision to move its headquarters to Grand Junctionin the face of criticisms that it will cause career employees to depart, will needlessly...
