UPDATE: I-70 through Glenwood Canyon reopens in both directions
Interstate 70 eastbound lanes have reopened through Glenwood Canyon following a wreck on Tuesday, according to a Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority alert. As of 2:11 p.m., one westbound lane has also reopened to traffic.
A small high school in Colorado will not have a varsity football team next year
Due to concerns about player safety and roster size, Middle Park High School will not have a varsity football team during the 2025 fall season. Instead, the school will offer only a junior varsity roster....
Four suspects arrested after police pursuit and crash near Silt
Four suspects were arrested on Tuesday after fleeing the scene of a crash following a police pursuit Monday near Silt, according to a Facebook post from the Silt Police Department. The incident began around 6:24...
112-year-old Silt home full of history, charm and gemstones hits the market
There’s a lot of history around Garfield County— from the sacred Yampah Vapor Caves in Glenwood Springs, where Native Americans once sought healing, to the Bookcliffs Arts Center in Rifle, a former homestead for the...
Four arrested, over $170k in stolen vehicles recovered in Rifle during multi-agency investigation
Four people suspected of multiple car thefts across Colorado and Utah were arrested in Rifle on Wednesday morning, according to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests were the result of a coordinated effort involving...
Glenwood Springs textile company opens its doors to the public for the first time in 25 years
For the first time in 25 years, Glenwood Springs-based EnviroTextiles is opening its doors to the public and offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the sustainable textile company in celebration of Earth Day. The hemp-focused...
Carbondale-based Revel Bikes to close doors
A Carbondale-based bike producer is going out of business.
Colorado Senate passes sweeping immigration protections bill
The Colorado Senate on Monday, April 21, passed a sweeping measure aimed at bolstering protections for immigrants. Senate Bill 276 passed nearly along party lines in a 22-13 vote. Sen. Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton, was the...
Colorado economists warn of rising home prices, job losses as tariffs hit construction materials
Builders in Colorado are bracing for tariffs on common construction materials like steel and aluminum to move down the chain. Some experts predict the end result will likely bring up home prices and lose business...
Colorado residents can celebrate Earth Day by watching 1st major meteor shower of the year ‘raining upon’ our planet
One of the first major meteor showers of the year will coincide with Earth Day this year, offering a heavenly experience for earthbound stargazers. Astronomy guide Mark Laurin, said the Lyrids Meteor Shower will peak...
Noisy Colorado motorists could face $1,000 fines if caught without a muffler under lawmakers’ proposal
Colorado drivers could face $1,000 fines for cars without mufflers under a bill making its way through the state legislature. House Bill 1039 seeks to crack down on noisy motorists by doubling the current $500...
Monday letters: Gratitude for support, leading with energy and more
Criticism of immigration policies and appeal to Democratic leaders I want to ask the democrats and the left-wing liberals to keep doing what they are doing. Please keep supporting MS-13 gang members and ignoring Americans...
Blue Sky Rafting marks 50 years of adventure in Glenwood Springs
From operating out of the old gas station at Grizzly Creek to becoming the “confluence of adventure in the Roaring Fork Valley,” Blue Sky Rafting has had courtside seats to the evolution of Glenwood Springs...