NEWS
Temporary restricted drawdown on TANF/SSBG funds
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is initiating a review of Colorado’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan for “completeness and for program compliance with applicable laws.” In Colorado, TANF, known as Colorado Works, supports thousands of families across Colorado with a basic cash assistance (BCA) component that alone supports more than 50,000 children.
During the investigation, ACF is placing the state on temporary restricted drawdown for TANF and Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds. The Colorado Department of Human Services is currently reviewing the requirements and assessing the potential impacts.
Avoid wire scam of Community Development invoices
IMPORTANT: Scammers pretending to be from Garfield County are requesting invalid payments.
Xcel line work continues from New Castle to Rifle
January 14, 2026
Xcel Energy is moving forward with rebuilding its 69 kilovolt (kV) transmission line between the Mitchell Creek Substation and the...
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Fairgrounds supports western heritage, reduces some stall fees
January 14, 2026
Garfield County continues to prioritize and support our western heritage and agricultural businesses on the Western Slope by lessening some...
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State invests with county in Canyon Vista housing
December 31, 2025
STATEWIDE – The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH), announced the approval of over...
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BOCC expresses gratitude for river district’s efforts
December 9, 2025
Garfield County has written a letter recognizing the Colorado River Water Conservation District (CRD) for its efforts to secure in-stream...
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Energy Outreach Colorado awards support local residents
January 8, 2026
Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) announced today the recipients of $605,0000 in funding to support community-based energy assistance outreach efforts across...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day closures
January 13, 2026
All Garfield County offices of elected officials and county administrative departments are closed Monday, January 19, 2026, for Martin Luther...
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