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Crews continue CR108 Thompson Creek bridge deck repair
The CR108 Thompson Creek bridge is closed to vehicle traffic for the next few phases of repairs. Crews are preparing deconstruction of the old deck, which makes up the structural aspect of the driving lanes of the bridge. Some areas have already been cut out to access girder attachments, and the entire deck will be removed and a new one installed.
After the steel deck arrives, equipment will have to work from one lane over to the other side where installation is occurring. This precludes vehicle travel across it.
The county allocated funds and purchased the materials on an emergency basis to speed the process. New, thicker, 7-gauge steel decking is expected to arrive within the next couple of weeks, and was fabricated and purchased in the United States. The week of June first the north decking will be removed and engineers will inspect the girders for damage …
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
New on-demand bus service coming to western Garfield County
May 18, 2026
The City of Rifle is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Town of Parachute, Garfield County, and the...
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River Edge Colorado PUD revocation approved
May 21, 2026
Garfield County has approved a planned unit development (PUD) revocation application for the land encompassing the unrealized River Edge Colorado...
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Garfield County leases Ruedi water to conservancy district
May 19, 2026
Garfield County is leasing 200 acre-feet of its water right in Ruedi Reservoir to the West Divide Water Conservancy District...
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Corporal Tetzlaff recognized for life-saving actions
May 8, 2026
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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Fugitives apprehended in Garfield County
May 15, 2026
Garfield County Special Problems Enforcement and Response (SPEAR), along with the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) and the United States...
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MCWC receives $350,000 wildfire resilience investment
May 21, 2026
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council (MCWC) has received a $262,500 Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) grant award from...
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