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Two arrested after illegal fireworks start brush fire in Battlement Mesa
Two people were arrested Friday on multiple charges after starting a brush fire while lighting off illegal fireworks, a Garfield County Sheriff’s Office release states. First responders arrived on the scene of a 1-acre brush fire around noon in the Lodgepole Circle area in Battlement Mesa. “The fire destroyed...
Baseball Recap: Rangely snaps six-game streak of wins on the road
It was a good run, but Rangely unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They lost 16-5 to the Meeker Cowboys. Rangely has not had much luck with Meeker recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met. For Meeker's part, they...
CPW Implements Public Fish Salvage at Lake Avery
Effective immediately, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces a public fish salvage at Lake Avery in preparation for the lake’s rehabilitation project set to begin this summer. The salvage, in effect until Nov. 24, 2024, is being implemented to mitigate imminent fish loss. During the salvage all bag limits will...
Measles on the rise in Colorado
Garfield County issued a press release early this month about a measles comeback. There have been several recent cases in Colorado of the highly contagious disease, and health authorities are emphasizing the importance of vaccinating against diseases such as these. Measles caused 2.6 million deaths worldwide each year before widespread...
Friday, May 10
On today's newscast: The Roaring Fork School District passed a safe haven resolution to protect students with different immigration statuses, Garfield County Libraries' new board member is ready to have tough conversations about restricting kids' access to certain books, Carbondale's Dandelion Day returns to Sopris Park on Saturday, and more.
After a tumultuous selection process, the Garfield County Libraries board has a new trustee from Rifle
The Garfield County commissioners unanimously voted this week to appoint Myrna Fletchall of Rifle to the Garfield County Public Library District’s (GCPLD) board of trustees. The board is the library district’s governing body. Its members make decisions about the budget, building maintenance, raising funds, hiring and firing the library district director, and uphold the library’s policies, especially those surrounding the First Amendment and the free access to information for all.
Friday letters: Electric vehicles, Rotary thanks, library board appointee congratulations
I’ve put a lot of thought into this and I’ve been a scientist and science teacher for 30+ years. Electric vehicles are much better for the environment and are much cheaper to operate than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The main reason is their energy efficiency. There is a motor on each wheel that regenerates the battery when you slow down or go downhill. This allows the electric car to efficiently use the charge to get you from point A to point B.
Thursday, May 9
On today's newscast: Garfield County commissioners have selected Myrna Fletchall to fill the Rifle seat on the county’s volunteer library board of trustees, drivers in Glenwood Springs should expect some delays for road work over the next few days, Aspen's annual Ride for the Pass race is coming up next Saturday, and more.
Northwest Colorado News for Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Employees in the Steamboat Springs School District are getting a raise, after approval of a new compensation package from the Board of Education. Current certified staff receives an increase in salary ranging from 9.4% to 15.3%. The baseline pay for a new, certified staff with a bachelor’s degree will be $53,500. Returning classified staff gets an increase of $4 per hour, up to $24 per hour. That’s an 18.5% increase in wages.
Northwest Colorado News for Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Concrete work along Hwy 40 continues in downtown Steamboat Springs. One eastbound lane along Lincoln Ave. downtown will be closed Tuesday. It’s so CDOT work crews can pour concrete. The lane will be closed through the night. However, Project Manager Cole Rising says there is a high chance they...
Scuttlebutt & Calendar
On May 10, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office arrested John Michael Worley for the suspected murder of Wayne Moore. Moore was discovered bleeding and unresponsive in his car on May 11, 2021. Over the past three years, investigators conducted dozens of witness interviews, multiple search warrants and the analyzing of physical evidence, identifying Worley, a 30-year-old man from Parachute, as the primary suspect. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Second Annual National Police Week Flag Ceremony to commence bright and early next Monday
A news release from the Rifle Police Department announced the Second Annual National Police Week Flag Ceremony will be proudly put on by the Colorado River Fire Rescue, Garfield County Sheriff’s Department and the Rifle Police Department. It will take place next week to honor the brave service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Garfield County sees two drownings in 6 days
Two people have drowned in state parks within Garfield County in the span of six days, according to a news release from the Garfield County Coroner’s office. The first incident occurred May 12, when 26-year-old New Castle resident Diego Gutierrez Caraveo was reported missing while paddleboarding at Rifle Gap State Park.
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