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Garfield County Government - Colorado Press Releases

40 Press Releases
  • Published on September 2, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

    Stage 1 fire restrictions resume in Garfield County

    GCSO PRESS RELEASE September 2, 2026 After careful consideration, Garfield County, CO, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Land Management – Upper Colorado River District, the U.S. Forest Service, and the seven fire districts in Garfield County …

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  • Published on August 27, 2026 - 23:20 GMT

    CDOT begins traffic signal upgrades on Highway 82

    CDOT PRESS RELEASE August 27, 2026 The Colorado Department of Transportation begins a region-wide traffic signal upgrade project on Monday, Aug. 31. Work will start along Colorado Highway 82 near Aspen and move west towards Glenwood Springs before …

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  • Published on August 21, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

    GCSO: Charges pending in Dry Creek Fire

    GCSO PRESS RELEASE August 20, 2026 On June 23, 2026, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) and the Special Problems Enforcement and Response (SPEAR) Task Force responded to the Dry Creek Fire on West Mamm Creek Road and Gage Road. The fire burned …

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  • Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:48 GMT

    Garfield County approves library district ballot issue

    PRESS RELEASE August 18, 2026 Garfield County has approved a resolution request by Garfield County Libraries to submit a ballot issue in the November 3, 2026, General Election. The library district is requesting voter approval to extend a portion of its ad …

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  • Published on August 18, 2026 - 03:17 GMT

    Paint recycling event at the Garfield County Landfill Friday, August 21, 2-6 p.m.

    Bring leftover paint, stain, and varnish to Garfield County Landfill. PaintCare accepts house paint and primers, stains, deck and concrete sealers, and clear finishes from households and businesses. Paint in good, usable condition is free to the public. …

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  • Published on August 15, 2026 - 01:03 GMT

    Glenwood Canyon recovery documentary in Carbondale on August 26

    CDOT NEWS RELEASE August 14, 2026 The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hosting a six-part mini-documentary on the impacts of the Grizzly Creek Fire on Glenwood Canyon at the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale on Wednesday, August 26. The event is …

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  • Published on August 14, 2026 - 20:15 GMT

    Kathy Lancaster honored as Colorado’s 2026 National Immunization Champion

    CDPHE PRESS RELEASE August 13, 2026 The Immunization Branch at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today announced Kathy Lancaster, a [Public Health] finance administrator for Garfield County, as Colorado’s recipient of the 2026 …

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  • Published on August 14, 2026 - 20:15 GMT

    GCSO: Investigation leads to arrest on child sexual exploitation charges

    GCSO PRESS RELEASE August 14, 2026 On August 13, 2026, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office arrested Lyric Wailyn James of Garfield County on an arrest warrant for charges of: CRS 18-6-403 (FEL) SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (FELONY) 3 COUNTS. CRS 18-6- …

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  • Published on August 12, 2026 - 21:58 GMT

    Garfield County reaffirms commitment to protecting Shoshone water rights

    PRESS RELEASE August 12, 2026 The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is reaffirming its support for permanent protection of the water rights associated with the Shoshone Hydroelectric Power Plant. The board is asking all contributors and …

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  • Published on August 10, 2026 - 22:35 GMT

    GCSO: Arrest made for child sexual exploitation charges

    GCSO PRESS RELEASE August 10, 2026 On August 9, 2026, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyler Boebert of New Castle on an arrest warrant for charges of CRS 18-6-403, sexual exploitation of a child and multiple other charges. The arrest follows …

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  • Published on August 4, 2026 - 22:51 GMT

    Highway 82 motorcycle fatality

    PRESS RELEASE August 4, 2026 Identity of the Deceased: Joshua Norton, 53-Year-Old Male, Resident of Grand Junction, CO On Sunday, August 2, 2026, at approximately 12:54 p.m., the Garfield County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to Highway 82, milepost 12.5 …

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  • Published on August 4, 2026 - 02:37 GMT

    Rifle Gap, Ruedi Reservoir boat ramps closed for the season

    CPW and USFS PRESS RELEASES August 3, 2026 Due to low reservoir levels, Rifle Gap State Park closed its boat ramp Sunday, August 2, at 9 p.m. for the remainder of the 2026 boating season. While motorized boat access will no longer be available, the lake …

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  • Published on July 24, 2026 - 20:58 GMT

    Spring Valley Ranch PUD revocation application approved

    PRESS RELEASE July 24, 2026 Garfield County has approved a developer’s application to revoke the Spring Valley Ranch Planned Unit Development (PUD) near Glenwood Springs. The applicant, Spring Valley Holdings, LLC, filed for the revocation along with …

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  • Published on July 23, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

    BOCC supports proposed federal land swap

    PRESS RELEASE July 23, 2026 Garfield County has approved a resolution supporting a federal land exchange between a private landowner (Out of Bounds Ranch) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for properties located in the west-central and eastern parts …

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  • Published on July 23, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

    Sweetwater residents speak out against state park plans

    PRESS RELEASE July 23, 2026 A group of concerned citizens representing the Sweetwater Lake community spoke before the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting on July 21, voicing concerns about public safety, impacts on wildlife, and changes to …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 18:19 GMT

    National Weather Service issues heat advisory

    NWS WEATHER NOTICE July 10, 2026 The National Weather Service in Grand Junction, CO, has issued a heat advisory for the central Colorado, central Gunnison, and Uncompahgre river basins. This includes the cities of Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, Glenwood Springs, …

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  • Published on July 7, 2026 - 02:32 GMT

    Apply for 2027 Human Services Commission grants

    The Garfield County Human Services Commission (HSC) is now accepting applications for its 2027 grant cycle. Applications are due to the Garfield County Manager’s office by 5 p.m. on August 7, 2026.

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  • Published on July 3, 2026 - 05:17 GMT

    Have a safe and happy Independence Day

    COMMUNITY NOTICE July 2, 2026 Garfield County is currently under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and has enacted a fireworks ban necessitated by persistent, extreme drought conditions. While celebrating Independence Day this weekend, please use caution while …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 01:24 GMT

    Garfield County closures on July 3 to observe Independence Day

    COMMUNITY NOTICE June 30, 2026 All Garfield County offices of elected officials and county administrative departments are closed Friday, July 3, 2026, to celebrate Independence Day. Staff functions that serve the community in emergency or 24-hour …

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 00:07 GMT

    Forest Service seeks comments on Draft EIS for Sweetwater Lake

    White River National Forest released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Sweetwater Lake project

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