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Jayson Boebert briefly appears in court, schedules new court date
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Jayson Boebert, the estranged husband of departing US Representative Lauren Boebert, appeared in Garfield County court on Monday. He is facing charges stemming from two separate incidents in January of this year. The hearing at the county associate courthouse in Rifle was brief, with Jayson...
Rifle resident hailed a hero after fiery car crash on Highway 82
Rifle resident and local carpet cleaner Alec Larson became a hero on Thursday when he saved a mother and her baby from a fiery car wreck on Highway 82. Larson, who grew up in Carbondale, was on his way to work when he witnessed the aftermath of the collision. “I...
Pioneer Mesa Subdivision nears completion of phase two after 20 years
In the early 2000s, phase one of the Pioneer Mesa Subdivision in Rifle was approved and the land, a flat mesa with nice views of the mountains, was set aside for home-building use. Only recently, in May of 2021, phase two of the subdivision applied for. It was always supposed...
Garfield County Library schedules for April 22-28
A Spring into Wellness workshop is being held in Silt on Thursday evening, along with a writer’s workshop in Glenwood Springs. Children’s Day, or Dia del Nino, is being celebrated in Rifle on Saturday afternoon, and later that same day, Rifle is holding a presentation about ranchers facing the challenges of wolf reintroduction. Be sure to visit the libraries’ events pages because some may require pre-registration or include details not listed here. The webpage can be found here: https://www.gcpld.org/news-and-events.
Silt Police Car t-boned by another driver on I-70
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Just after 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13th, a reckless driver t-boned a Silt Police Officer. The officer was in a marked Silt Police Department Tahoe at the I-70 Mile Marker 97 Overpass. After the officer was hit by the reckless driver, they were transported by ambulance to the Grand River Hospital with minor injuries, and has been recovering since the incident according to a Silt Police Department Facebook Post.
Garfield County Court denies Rifle man’s request to relocate, citing extensive criminal history
Tyson McLemme faced a court hearing Thursday, where his legal representation requested a restructuring of his bond, with a specific plea to allow him to reside in Nevada to be with his newborn daughter. Public Defender Desiree Palomares advocated for converting McLemme’s bond to a personal recognizance bond and permitting him to leave the state due to his ongoing parole in Nevada.
Marina Karzhova joins Rifle’s Planning Commission
Marina Karzhova grew up in Russia, outside of Moscow, and was going to college as a full-time student when she applied for a work and travel summer program. “I was 22,” Karzhova said. “I moved here about 12 years ago, in 2011. I applied for the visa and came to work in Aspen.”
New principal to start this Summer at Rifle Highschool
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Pending approval at the April 24, Garfield Re-2 School Board meeting, Stephen Johnston is looking to be the new principal at Rifle High School beginning July 1, 2024. Johnston has 20 years of experience in public education in Texas with the last five years spent...
Kloey Lynn celebration of life in Palisade
PALISADE, Colo. (KREX) —Friends and family will hold a weekend full of celebrations to honor the life of Kloey Lynn. Here’s how you can show your support too. Kloey’s friends will fill the gym at Palisade High School this Sunday, April 21. The family encourages you to...
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