Glenwood Springs Post Independent

02/01/2025

A federal delisting would have little to no impact on wolf restoration in Colorado

Gray wolves could be removed from the federal Endangered Species Act under a bill reintroduced by Republican U.S. Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin on Friday.  The Pet and Livestock Protection...

01/31/2025

The Edwards skier sat in fifth after the first run in her first race in two months

Normally, Mikaela Shiffrin probably wouldn’t be too thrilled to find herself at the back of the top 10. But at Thursday’s night slalom in Courchevel, France, the winningest skier in World Cup history was just...

01/31/2025

The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office issued an arrest warrant for former Garfield County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Trish Worley on Tuesday by the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s office.

The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office issued an arrest warrant for former Garfield County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Trish Worley on Tuesday by the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s office.  Worley was placed on administrative leave in October,...

01/31/2025

The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office reported a sexually violent predator (SVP) has temporarily moved into the Garfield County community.

The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office reported a sexually violent predator (SVP) has temporarily moved into the Garfield County community.  An SVP is a person who has been convicted of sexually violent crimes and is likely...

01/31/2025

The Colorado Elections Division has dismissed a complaint alleging Glenwood Springs officials violated campaign finance laws by responding to media questions about a local ballot measure.

The Colorado Elections Division has dismissed a complaint alleging Glenwood Springs officials violated campaign finance laws by responding to media questions about a local ballot measure. On Jan. 17, the division filed a motion to...

01/31/2025

The legislation is being led by Frisco Sen. Dylan Roberts, who said he’s heard from ranchers who are afraid of having their personal information in the public eye amid the state’s contentious wolf reintroduction plan

Colorado ranchers who file for state compensation over wolf attacks would have their name, address and business information hidden from open records requests under a bill being advanced by Colorado lawmakers at the Capitol. Senate...

01/31/2025

Senate Bill 3, which would outlaw the sale, purchase and manufacture of semiautomatic fi****ms that accept detachable ammunition magazines, represents the strongest effort yet by state Democrats to pass major gun control legislation

Colorado lawmakers could be closer than ever to passing legislation outlawing certain semiautomatic guns after two years of failed attempts.  Senate Bill 3 would prohibit the sale, purchase and manufacture of semiautomatic fi****ms that accept...

01/31/2025

Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/. Adoption event at Tractor Supply in Rifle What: Stop by Tractor Supply for a special...

01/31/2025

The Garfield County Planning Commission voted to continue the public hearing regarding rezoning requests by Nutrient Farm after a four hour-plus hearing on Wednesday.

The Garfield County Planning Commission voted to continue the public hearing regarding rezoning requests by Nutrient Farm after a four hour-plus hearing on Wednesday.  Nutrient Holdings LLC is requesting that Garfield County rezone the existing...

01/31/2025

Nearly 7,500 animals were reported as roadkill in the state last year, and around 60% were mule deer

At least 7,497 animals were killed on Colorado roadways last year, with deer accounting for the vast majority. This is according to the latest roadkill data from the Colorado Department of Transportation. The agency relies...

01/31/2025

The Garfield Re-2 School Board received an update on their One Door Project during their regular meeting on Jan. 22.

The Garfield Re-2 School Board received an update on their One Door Project during their regular meeting on Jan. 22.  “The story about the Maasai Tribe in Africa, they greet each other with ‘how are...

01/30/2025

New bill would offer help to chain up in winter

It seems like there have been more heavy truck accidents this winter on Interstate 70 in Eagle County. Those accidents are more than inconvenient. A Jan. 7 heavy truck accident on westbound I-70 shut down...

01/30/2025

On Wednesday evening, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office deputies located a stolen vehicle from Greeley, Colorado in Glenwood Springs. Deputies attempted to pull the car over, but the driver refused to stop.

On Wednesday evening, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office deputies located a stolen vehicle from Greeley, Colorado in Glenwood Springs. Deputies attempted to pull the car over, but the driver refused to stop.  The vehicle headed...

01/30/2025

After years without an automotive training program, high school students in the Roaring Fork School District finally have a space to once again get their hands dirty while learning.

After years without an automotive training program, high school students in the Roaring Fork School District finally have a space to once again get their hands dirty while learning. Colorado Mountain College and the Roaring...

01/30/2025

The Garfield County Libraries are hosting a variety of events this week, offering something for everyone across multiple branches. On Tuesday afternoon, a Calligraphy Class is being offered at the Carbondale Branch to learn how...

01/30/2025

The 99-time World Cup winner has one tune-up race before the world championships begin next month

For Mikaela Shiffrin, Courchevel is for comebacks. The French slope was the site of her first victory after her dad’s death. “It helped me realize that even though my life might never be the same,...

01/30/2025

Visible with the naked eye, Venus will appear very close to a crescent moon

A remarkable sight will appear in the southwestern sky an hour after sunset Saturday evening when Venus appears very close to a thin crescent moon. This celestial phenomenon is called a conjunction, which means two...

01/30/2025

The legislation would require all school districts to have in place a policy on students’ cell phone use in bid to reduce screen time in the classroom

Every school district in Colorado would need to enact a policy that limits students’ cell phone use under a bill introduced at the state Capitol on Wednesday.  Lawmakers say the measure, House Bill 1135, is...