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May 15 update: County temporarily reopens CR 108 bridge – one lane open
The weight restriction on the County Road 108 bridge being limited to less than 24,000 pounds.
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Garfield County is temporarily reopening one lane of the bridge over the Crystal River on County Road 108 (Thompson Creek Road) near Carbondale while emergency repair options are assessed. For the open lane, vehicle traffic is limited to less than 24,000 pounds; no oversized or commercial semis are allowed. Stop lights are in place to regulate the flow of traffic. The pedestrian bridge is also open alongside the bridge.
Oddo Engineering and Con-Sy, Inc. construction contractors are looking at several repair options and will provide estimated costs to the county.
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 goes live July 1
The Garfield County Community Development Department is adopting 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.
Wildfire Resiliency Code
River Bridge Regional Center honors Sheriff Vallario
April 22, 2026
During the River Bridge Regional Center annual benefit, Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario was honored for his instrumental role in...
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Community health concerns survey available through May 30
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Garfield County Public Health is conducting a community health assessment and we would like to hear your opinion! Would you...
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New onsite wastewater treatment system regulations go into effect May 28
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The Garfield County Board of Health has adopted new onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) regulations, which go into effect on...
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Tick talk: What you need to know about this season’s ticks
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Tick season is here and Colorado is experiencing higher-than-average tick activity. “We have seen a few years of increased tick...
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Fugitives apprehended in Garfield County
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Garfield County Special Problems Enforcement and Response (SPEAR), along with the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) and the United States...
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Corporal Tetzlaff recognized for life-saving actions
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The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is proud to recognize Corporal Tetzlaff after he was presented with a letter of...
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