NEWS
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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Phone scam impersonating law enforcement
April 9, 2026
The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to an increase in fraudulent phone calls involving individuals impersonating members...
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New onsite wastewater treatment system regulations go into effect May 28
April 17, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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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Cottonwood Pass opens April 11
April 9, 2026
Cottonwood Pass in Eagle County, which runs from Gypsum to the Roaring Fork Valley, opens Saturday, April 11, 2026. Conditions...
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One lane of Thompson Creek Road bridge closed
April 14, 2026
Garfield County Road and Bridge crews are addressing a large pothole and repairs on the County Road 108 / Thompson...
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Garfield County emergency alerts
