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...
Dehm named mayor; three new members join Glenwood Springs City Council
The Glenwood Springs City Council ushered in a new era Thursday night as Marco Dehm was appointed mayor and three newly elected council members took their seats. The transition follows the departure of Ingrid Wussow,...
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...
Friday letters: Volunteering, Trump, arts and more
How to feel better these days These days, many of us may feel overwhelmed by news about politics, divisions, wild stock market swings, and economic worries. Here’s a suggestion to make you feel better: contact...
Lions and wolves and bears, oh my! Montana range rider and rancher shares ranch management techniques and multi-predator coexistence methods
In southwest Montana, just outside of Yellowstone National Park, range rider and rancher Hilary Zaranek faces predators more formidable than wolves. “Between 2005 and 2015, grizzlies really came onto the scene on the ranch in...
Vail Pass closed as spring storm continues to bring snow to Colorado’s mountains
Interstate 70 eastbound over Vail Pass closed Friday afternoon, according to an Eagle County Alert. The closure begins at East Vail, or Exit 180, and is in place due to safety concerns, according to COTrip.org....
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...
Funding uncertainty, river droughts and 120-year-old infrastructure: Hickenlooper hears Western Slope water woes in his visit to Garfield County
Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper stood right beside the flowing Colorado River as he responded to concerns about its future from water conservation leaders on the Western Slope. The senator’s Tuesday visit to Two Rivers Park...
Garfield County commissioners oppose new Colorado gun law restricting certain semi-automatic firearms
Garfield county commissioners on Monday unanimously passed a resolution “strongly opposing” a newly signed Colorado gun control bill that places restrictions on many semiautomatic firearms. Senate Bill 25-003, signed into law by Governor Jared Polis...
Winter is not over yet! Colorado ski areas could see up to 16 inches of powder this weekend.
Winter conditions will resume in Colorado this weekend following a warm week, according to OpenSnow forecasters. Ski areas across the state could receive 8 to 16 inches of snowfall on Friday, April 18, and Saturday,...
Glenwood Springs housing symposium offers real help for renters and buyers
With housing costs soaring and renters struggling to keep up, the City of Glenwood Springs is hosting a free housing symposium on Thursday, April 24, aimed at giving residents the tools they need to find...
Guest column: A farewell with gratitude
I’ve always believed that in a small mountain town, our elected officials are, above all, community members who step up to serve for a chapter in our shared story. This Thursday, April 17, my chapter...