CR 108: County Road 108 bridge reopens this morning
The County Road 108 (Thompson Creek Road) bridge near Carbondale is reopening to all traffic, following final repairs to the main deck. The bridge was paved Monday, July 13, completing the repair work early and allowing the bridge to reopen 10 days ahead of schedule.
The county contracted with Con-Sy, Inc. to perform the repair work. In April, a large pothole had appeared on the bridge, and the corrugated metal decking showed corrosion and some eroded welds, which led to a “bounce” when vehicles passed over, necessitating the repair work.
“We are very pleased with the completed bridge deck replacement and speed of work that the Con-Sy teams accomplished, and appreciate rapid engineer reviews, as well as great work and staff support it took from county teams to facilitate completion of this project,” said Garfield County Deputy Manager Rob Hanna.
“It was rebuilt to meet greater use for the public in just two months, and almost two weeks ahead of our projected schedule, for which we accomplished for the community,” he said.
The new deck features a higher gauge steel than the previous one, and was constructed to modern standards of bridge construction, a great boost for longevity of the 75-year-old structure.
Garfield County thanks the public for its patience during repairs and the road closure.
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
