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A red flag warning goes into effect for Garfield County at noon today, an emergency alert states. The warning ends at 8 p.m. Readers around Glenwood Springs and Garfield County make the Post Independent’s work possible. Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality, locally relevant journalism. Now...

Anyone wanting or needing to offer praise, register security cameras or submit an anonymous tip to the Rifle Police Department can now do so online. The department announced on Wednesday it has made these new online amenities available at https://www.rifleco.org/1043/Police-Department-Forms—Submit-your-fe. “Rifle Police Department continues to provide avenues for the...

The decision on potentially the next big housing project for Roaring Fork School District — as part of a much larger development outside Glenwood Springs — is looming after years of discussion, debate and revisiting plans on a piece of land nestled between Highway 82 and the Roaring Fork River.

Rifle Metro Pool received a hefty bill after a lightning strike in late July caused significant damages to its electrical and pump system. To fix it in time for next season’s opening day, Rifle City Council last week unanimously approved to bypass the bid process and appropriate $225,000 for an equipment purchase and repairs. R and R Aquatics of Westminster is providing the services.

A suspect was arrested after a gun was fired at a private party at the Garfield County Fairgrounds on September 24, 2023. The incident happened at 9:22 p.m. during a fight between several men at a quinceanera.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around rifle..

“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion they cannot alter the state of facts.” —John Adams. Fact: Somehow two adult graphic novels shelved in the adult section of the Silt library were placed or staged in the children’s section. It’s a tactic being used by a small but loud group of apparently “fear-based” patrons who are demanding that the library lock down or eliminate certain materials from its shelves.

The act of 'Swatting' is a crime. It involves tricking emergency services into responding to false reports at someone else's address. These false reports often include serious emergencies like bomb threats or murder. On September 23, 2023, a swatting call was made to Garfield County Emergency Services. The male caller reported falsely that he had shot his wife and planned to harm his children and burn their house. This led to the deployment of the All Hazards Response Team (AHRT) and several patrol deputies.

The Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidate Q&A for this year’s Rifle City Council elections. Challenger Tanya Perea Doose, as well as incumbents Chris Bornholdt and Brian Condie, both up for re-election, will be present at the event. Challenging councilor candidate Karen Roberts is unable to attend due to a prior commitment, though the Chamber will be sharing her remote responses to the questions.

The Garfield County Outdoors (GCO) program was awarded a $250,000 grant by Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) on Sept. 21. With its vision firmly set, GCO is driven by a commitment to nurture personal growth and confidence through diverse outdoor ventures, ranging from neighborhood strolls to vast backcountry journeys. This grant...

PALISADE, Colo. (KREX) — Firefighters are responding to a structure fire in Palisade on Tuesday. Initial reports claimed a house was engulfed in flames at 508 South Main Street in Palisade. Firefighters arrived at the scene and found a shed on fire. Emergency responders managed to stop the blaze before it reached the house. No injuries were reported from this incident.

Centennial Park in Rifle was the backdrop for the second-annual Strides for Giving 5k Run/Walk on a picturesque autumn Saturday. Sixty-two runners participated, honoring longtime Rifle teacher Christy Walters and raising funds for holiday meals for families in need. Geo Mendez dominated with a 16:26 finish, followed by Brody Evans,...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Fire Danger:. Thursday and Friday are First Alert Weather Days due to the high fire danger across our valleys. Red Flag Warnings will remain active from noon to 8 p.m. for Grand Junction, Delta, and Montrose. Humidity will sit below 15%, and wind gusts will...

The City of Rifle has received a grant to complete the signal and sidewalk at 5th and Railroad Avenue. This will make this corridor ADA-compliant as well as improve the reliability of the signal and storm sewer. Early work will involve lane shifts and some mid-day closures to install utilities. Installation of the traffic signal will require some closures of the intersection, at which point traffic should follow the posted detours.Visit here for more details.

Prompt and coordinated efforts by multiple agencies prevented the Mountain Shadows Fire from spreading to residential structures in West Glenwood on Saturday, Sept. 23. Glenwood Springs firefighters collaborated with the Garfield County Sheriff to evacuate residents in the area. Thanks to quick action involving five engines, one water tender, a helicopter, multi-mission aircraft and over 30 firefighters, no homes were lost and evacuees were able to return that same evening. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Rifle High School’s Bears Stadium is a perfect place to visit on fall Friday evenings. The air is crisp, Bears football is above .500, the band is serenading the crowd, the cheer squad is working their hardest to get everyone pumped up. Here are the great scenes from last...

A wildfire in Glenwood Springs is prompting evacuations of people and small animals, officials said Saturday afternoon.The Garfield County Sheriff's Office said people in the Mountain Shadows subdivision and residents north of Donegan Road should evacuate immediately to the Glenwood Springs Mall.Details as to the size of the fire were not immediately available but sheriff's office officials said the risk to structures in the area was high.

I agree wholeheartedly with Garfield County Democratic chairwoman Debbie Bruell’s Sept. 15 column in the Post Independent. Protecting the county’s magnificent landscape from industrial development, be it methane gas extraction or limestone quarries above Glenwood Springs, is a high priority for the citizens. But the county commissioners stand...

PALISADE, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is searching for a missing 77-year-old woman out of Palisade, Colorado.  Suzan Harris was last seen September 15th at the 3700 block of Granada Drive. Her vehicle is described as a gold or tan colored 1998 Toyota Corolla with a Colorado license plate issued to 652CYZ.  The post Missing senior: 77-year-old Suzan Harris out of Palisade, CO appeared first on KRDO.

A hospice needs a home of its own. What does a home for Hospice have to do with a subdivision application?. First, a brief history of Hospice of the Valley is in order. In 2008, the regional hospice of the Colorado Rivers and Roaring Fork Valleys closed its doors leaving no hospice care available in our area. It was Markey Butler who acted to fill the vacancy with the founding of Hospice of the Valley. Not long after, we acted on the opportunity to join Vail Home Health to create our long-time identity, HomeCare and Hospice of the Valley.