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Guest Column: Revolutionary building and affordable housing solutions mark Habitat RFV’s 25th year
Our New Modular Housing Production and Education Center will commence in 2024. 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.
Wednesday letters: Arauza for commissioner, thanks to a good Samaritan, Linwood Cemetery volunteer thanks
Steven Arauza will bringing real-world experience to Garfield commissioners. We are writing in support of Steven Arauza, Garfield County Commissioner candidate for District 3. As block captains in Carbondale for the Garfield County Democrats, we walk our neighborhood 3 or 4 times a year to deliver fliers about candidates and upcoming events. This May, Steven offered to join us on one of our walks.
Arts & Entertainment roundup for week of July 8-14
Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/. What: Awakening children to the infinite joy of music, storytelling, and nature. “Songs and Seeds for the Garden” is the perfect place to sing, get your hands dirty, learn to...
Colorado River Fire Rescue responds to Gibson Gulch Fire
Crews from Colorado River Fire Rescue have responded to the Gibson Gulch Fire that was reported south of Slit.So far, the brush fire has reportedly burned two acres in the area of Gibson Gulch/Divide Creek. Air support and the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit have also been called in to battle the fire. Emergency crews are advising the public to avoid the area.
Community remembers valley local through memorial golf tournament in support of suicide prevention
The Roaring Fork Valley will host the inaugural Bulls to Birdies: Zach Jammaron’s Memorial Golf Tournament on July 13. The event is dedicated to the memory of Zach Jammaron, who took his life on June 5, 2022. More than just a day of golf, this gathering is a tribute to Jammaron’s life, filled with activities that echo his vibrant spirit while promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Garfield County fills Planning Commission seat
Two at-large seats still available on county’s Board of Adjustment. Garfield County has appointed Wes Miller to its Planning Commission for a term running through Dec. 31, 2025. Three candidates applied for the vacant associate seat, including Klayton Costanzo, Luke Gosda, and Miller. “We have three really good candidates,”...
Pitkin, Eagle, and Garfield counties remind residents about wildfire protections
Pitkin, Eagle, and Garfield counties are reminding residents about their Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This initiative provides an opportunity for communities to collaboratively implement wildfire mitigation strategies, safeguarding homes, property, and human health. Eagle County stands out for its county-level management of fire mitigation, enabling its CWPP team to...
Former substitute teacher arrested for child sexual assault in Garfield County
Editor’s note: It is the Post Independent’s policy to not name those accused of sex crimes unless they are a person of public trust such as a teacher, counselor, pastor or other similar positions. The person in this case is named because they held a position of public trust.
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