Local municipalities are hosting family-friendly celebrations throughout Garfield County. As we celebrate 250 years of the United States and 150 years of Colorado, lets all have a safe, happy, and healthy Fourth of July weekend.
CR 108: Rebar installation complete for curb
Rebar arrived and full installation was completed for the south side curb of the County Road 108 Thompson Creek bridge. Concrete arrives Monday for pouring the curb in the forms built and set by workers. Following the curing of the concrete for the south side curb, the railing will be installed.
Asphalt paving will be scheduled after the curb is completed.
The pedestrian walkway remains open over the CR 108 bridge, though temporary delays may occur to ensure public safety near welding, active machinery, and equipment.
Email updates are available from online posts at garfieldcountynews.org and here at garfieldcountyco.gov, the main county website.
The Race is On: Sawyer Brown to play Garfield County Fair
Casey Donahew brings Lone Star sound to annual Friday night concert
Garfield County Fair and Rodeo is thrilled to announce that legendary county rock band Sawyer Brown is bringing its electric live show to this year’s fair and rodeo concert on Friday, August 7, 2026. Country music star Casey Donahew kicks things off at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle.Tickets are available now at garfieldcountyfair.com. Press release.
Royalty contest July 18
Applications are being accepted through July 6
The Garfield County Royalty Program is searching for contestants with a desire to be ambassadors for the sport of rodeo, the Western way of life, and our local community. Applications are being accepted through July 6 to determine who will be Garfield County’s next Queen, Junior Queen, and Princess.
The royalty contest takes place on July 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. To be eligible, contestants must be a Garfield County resident, 12 to 18 years of age, and no older than 18 as of January 1 of the reigning year.
General information, eligibility requirements, rules, and proceedings are available in the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo online royalty handbook. To apply, please visit the royalty contestant tryouts web page.
Make nominations for the Humanitarian Awards
The Garfield County Human Services Commission and the Board of County Commissioners are accepting nominations for the 36th Annual Garfield County Humanitarian Awards, which takes place on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. The awards honor community volunteers and human services staff for their selfless contributions that help make Garfield County communities vibrant, diverse, sustainable, supportive, and safe places to live, work, and play. Nominations are due by 4 p.m. on July 31, 2026.
Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
The Garfield County adopted the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, effective July 1, 2026. The code establishes updated standards for certain new construction and development in wildfire-prone areas, to reduce risk and improve community resilience. Press release
