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Garfield County Commissioners vote to move forward on Glenwood Springs affordable housing project
The Garfield County Commissioners voted 2-1 on Tuesday to allocate $3.9 million of the county’s 2024 Private Activity Bond to a proposed affordable housing development named Glenwood Gardens. The project will need just over $20 million in private activity bond capacity, which would come from the Colorado Housing Finance Authority. Commissioners Tom Jankovsky and Mike Samson supported the motion, while Commissioner John Martin opposed.
New Castle’s Scott Bolitho aims for Garfield Re-2 School Board position amid recall election
In the wake of ongoing educational debates in Garfield County, Scott Bolitho has entered the race for a seat on the Garfield Re-2 School Board, coinciding with the recall election of former board president Tony May set for Aug. 27. May, who last year pushed for the adoption of the...
Wednesday, July 17
On today's newscast: Carbondale reconsiders its STR rules, The Aspen Times stops publishing editorial cartoons, potential trail connections for the Rio Grande, Garfield County gets an update on the Valley Alliance to End Homelessness, zebra mussels in the Colorado River, megafires and beavers, and more. Tune in every weekday morning...
ABS Curriculum and Garfield County Library books petition ignites fiery discussions during investigative journalist talk Friday
Investigative journalist Logan Davis hosted a discussion on the influence of Christian nationalism in Colorado’s educational systems and political landscape on Friday at the Glenwood Springs Library. The event, titled “Colorado Communities Standing Up to Christian Nationalism,” drew a sizable crowd of local residents both for and against the...
Heat wave to hit Garfield County, Roaring Fork Valley this weekend
Garfield County residents should brace for a severe heat wave this weekend, with temperatures forecast to soar above 100 degrees — and possibly set new records. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued heat advisories for the region. “High pressure has been pretty strong over the region to the...
Woodstock? No, it’s GlenWOODSTOCK
GlenWOODSTOCK is coming Saturday, July 20, and this year’s event has been created by teens for the community of Glenwood Springs and Garfield County at large. This music and arts festival is open to the public to come experience teens and the music they make along with some artists and other vendors, who have been given the opportunity to show the world their work.
Schwartz: Revolutionary building and affordable housing solutions mark Habitat RFV’s 25th year
Perhaps you noticed that housing in Garfield County made national news yet again in May. Comparing cost, competition, scarcity, and economic stability, NBC reported how “homebuying has gone off the rails”. Ranked against historically popular coastal communities and one in Alaska, Garfield County earned the troublesome distinction as the top spot in the NBC News’ Home Buyer Index — the most difficult in the nation.
I-70 closed near Hanging Lake due to a fire
I-70 is closed in both directions between mile-markers 124 and 133 (west of Hanging Lake to Dotsero) due to a fire, according to a post from Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority. No more information has been given about the fire. The Post Independent will update the story as more information...
Garfield County Library schedules for July 15-21
Music is all around this week at the libraries. Come learn violin at Parachute on Monday or experience Myles Bullen in concert this week. Musical Storytime on Tuesday will be in Glenwood Springs and Will Parker and the Make Believe Band will be touring the libraries this week as well. See the Ormao Dance Company or listen to Hiroya Tsukamoto later in the week at New Castle and Rifle. There will also be a couple of Tai Chi events this week too.
Habitat’s headway in the housing arena
Perhaps you noticed that housing in Garfield County made national news yet again in May. Comparing cost, competition, scarcity and economic stability, NBC reported how “homebuying has gone off the rails.” Ranked against historically popular coastal communities and one in Alaska, Garfield County earned the troublesome distinction as the top spot in the NBC News’ Home Buyer Index — the most difficult in the nation.
Letters – July 11, 2024
I was broken-hearted driving through downtown Carbondale today expecting to see the gloriously big American flag proudly displayed like years past on the Fourth of July. I hope this was by mistake and is not a sign of the times. Kirk Webb. Carbondale. A tale of two towns. Just returning...
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