NEWS
Nominees sought for Garfield County Humanitarian Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 36th annual Garfield County Humanitarian Awards, which honor community volunteers and human services professionals for their dedication to making Garfield County a better place to live, work, and play. The completed nomination package must include: a) nomination form; b) letter stating why the person is being nominated; and c) support letters from at least three but no more than six other people. The nominations must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, to be considered.
County sees rise in stomach-related illness cases
January 29, 2026
Garfield County is currently experiencing an increase in stomach-related illness, often caused by norovirus. Many people, schools, and organizations are...
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Delay in property tax notice mailing
January 30, 2026
Garfield County property tax notices are delayed in mailing with the application of a new dual assessment rate calculation method....
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Commissioners approve new taxiway to mitigate airport congestion
January 23, 2026
A professional services agreement for a new taxiway design has been approved at the Rifle Garfield County Airport to help...
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Pediatric flu hospitalizations at highest rate in 15 years
January 23, 2026
Experts say it’s not too late to get vaccinated for flu this season, and for good reason. Centers for Disease...
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Statewide Department of Motor Vehicles system upgrade
January 27, 2026
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is launching a major digital upgrade. This statewide system improvement includes updates to...
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Free radon test kits available at Garfield County Public Health
January 20, 2026
Winter is the best time to test your home for radon, an invisible, odorless cancer-causing gas. It seeps into homes...
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