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Derby Fire official updates

Information on the Derby Fire north of Dotsero is available on the Garfield County Emergency Operations Center and the Eagle County Emergency webpage. Register for emergency alerts at garco911.com; subscribe for updates at garfieldcounty.net; and visit the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, and Derby Fire Facebook pages for more details.


Garfield County moves to Stage 1 fire restrictions

After careful consideration, Garfield County, CO, The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Land Management – Upper Colorado River District, the U.S. Forest Service, and the seven fire districts in Garfield County are moving from Stage II fire restrictions to Stage I fire restrictions effective 12:01 a.m. MST on Friday, September 5, 2025. The fire danger is still high but less than it was for the past several weeks when we were under Stage II restrictions.

 

HR1 changes coming for SNAP, Medicaid

August 20, 2025
Garfield County Human Services staff is preparing for changes to how individuals can qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...
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Roan Creek fish barrier project groundbreaking

August 6, 2025
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council (MCWC), in partnership with Garfield County and state and federal funders, broke ground on the...
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Protecting outdoor workers from wildfire smoke

August 13, 2025
When smoke is in the air, take precautions to reduce exposure to wildfire smoke. Employers and outdoor workers operating in...
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West Nile virus detected in Garfield County mosquitoes

August 6, 2025
Garfield County, especially the areas around Silt, Rifle, Battlement Mesa, and Parachute, is home to a type of mosquito that...
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WRNF and BLM Upper Colorado River District move to stage 1 fire restrictions

September 4, 2025
All lands managed by the White River National Forest (WRNF) and the Bureau of Land Management Upper Colorado River District...
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Garfield County awards $23,000 in nonprofit grants

August 12, 2025
Garfield County has approved $23,000 in third-quarter nonprofit discretionary grants for five local nonprofits. The county allocated $120,000 for its...
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Garfield County Property Search

Use our online portal to access property records in Garfield County, via a database records search or our map search.