Carbondale, CO

Virginia State

Aspen, CO

It’s time again to kick off summer with the Aspen Historical Society on its 60th anniversary at the annual hoedown on Friday from 4-7 p.m. “The Holden/Marolt Hoedown is a beloved event year after year,” said Kelly Murphy, president of the Historical Society. “It’s always rewarding to see the community gather at their museum to enjoy a meal together on the historic property before summer really takes over.”

Celebrating 60 years, Aspen Historical Society’s hoedown signals true start to summer

Colorado State

Glenwood Springs, CO

Following the reopening of the Hanging Lake Trail after a large mudslide shut down the popular hiking destination on May 1, the Middle Colorado Watershed Council will take their annual watershed information hike up the trail on Sunday. This year, the hike will include information regarding the aftermath that left...

Annual watershed information hike to take place at Hanging Lake Trail on Sunday

Durango, CO

We will celebrate & give thanks for the life of Judith (Judy) Annette Reinhard at 10:30 am on Saturday July 22, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church in Glenwood Springs, CO, 1016 Cooper Ave. There will be a reception luncheon at the Hotel Colorado immediately following. PLEASE RSVP for lunch by 7/14/23, Stephanie Reinhard: 505-980-5824, sreinhard522@gmail.com.

Obituary: Judith (Judy) Annette Reinhard

Kentucky State

Parachute, CO

Ask the town of Parachute about its annual off-roading rally Rockmageddon this year? Well, it simply rocked, a news release states. This year’s event ran from June 1-4 at Cottonwood Park and helped the town garner $9,000 in event and activity sales, while it also raised $3,000 in beverage proceeds.

Rockmageddon rocked: $9,000 in tickets sold, another $3,000 raised in beverage proceeds alone

Whether you believe in fate or the metaphysical, some things seem to fall perfectly into place. High Country Gem and Minerals store in Glenwood Springs has a way of drawing people in and letting them find the answers they need. “I often say, ‘The answer lies within you,'” long-time employee...

Glenwood Springs gem store: A legacy the universe decided

Following a record winter in the Roaring Fork Valley, the 2023 rafting season has shaped into prime condition for those looking to get out onto the water. A season that has allowed for those looking for different types of adventure to have the opportunity to do so, the spring season’s runoff has been one that has been unheard of in recent years.

2023 rafting season shining following record winter in Roaring Fork Valley

I would like to invite you to a celebration of life and welcome home for my Mother Betty Jo Halford on Saturday June 10th at 10:00am at Rosebud Cemetery. She passed on August 21st 2022. Support Local Journalism. Readers around Glenwood Springs and Garfield County make the Post Independent’s work...

Obituary: Betty Jo Halford

Rifle, CO

Rifle Police Chief Deb Funston has become the first female president of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police. The association recently hosted their annual conference in Estes Park. She told the Post Independent that she is honored to become the association’s newest president. She also said there have been...

Rifle police chief named first female president of Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police

New Castle, CO

After a record-breaking season that saw Coal Ridge High School post their best record in school history, head coach Dan Larsen and sophomore first basemen/pitcher Ben Simons were named the Western Slope League Coach of the Year and Player of the Year, respectively. Following a 25-0 regular season that saw...

Coal Ridge baseball player and coach awarded for season contributions

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Basalt, CO

Snowmass, CO

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Tucked away in midvalley, a free exhibit of pop art at Powers Art Center

Located midvalley, a mile south along Highway 82 from the stoplight to Carbondale, is an unassuming 460-acre ranch with a small, gated entrance. I took the...

Tucked away in midvalley, a free exhibit of pop art at Powers Art Center

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