CR 108: south-side curb poured
The new concrete curb has been poured on the south side of the County Road 108 (Thompson Creek Road) bridge near Carbondale. Once the concrete cures, the forms will be removed and the railing will be reinstalled, likely on Wednesday.
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.
Detour routes for the Glenwood Springs side include County Road 109 to Highway 82 near Ironbridge/Westbank; or Dry Park Road to County Road 117 – Four Mile to Glenwood Springs. Carbondale traffic is recommended to use highways 133 and 82.
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
