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GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (KREX) — Glenwood Springs PD School Resource Officer Sean Tatro was arrested Thursday following a reported domestic violence incident in Garfield County. Tatro was arrested on the following nine charges:. Felony menacing. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Use of a stun gun. Second-degree assault...

So the residents of Basalt want to halt the Midland Avenue streets midway through the project … mmm … sounds like a recipe for cancellation penalties and of course legal challenges … smells like more public funds!. Addressing excessive cell phone use in the Aspen School District...

Dozens of people gathered in El Jebel on Wednesday, May 1 to celebrate the groundbreaking of English In Action’s new tutoring and communication center. The nonprofit matches volunteer tutors with adult immigrants who want to learn English, with a larger mission to build relationships across cultural divides. The program...

More than 150 graduates of Colorado Mountain College’s Roaring Fork Valley campuses tossed their caps at the Outdoor Leadership Center and Field House at the Spring Valley campus on Saturday. The final and general commencement was the third of the weekend for valley recipients. A total of 421 total...

I would be lying if I started this column with this trite opening phrase: “It was with great interest that I recently read the guest columns in both newspapers about Aspen airport topics.”. The columns were “Support for airport modernization” (April 24, Aspen Daily News) by Greg Goldfarb and...

This whole airport “conversation” is incredibly frustrating! For one, it seems like no one wants to hear the locals’ take and it’s being forced through, just like U.S. Supreme Court justices were forced through when “Dementia Don” was president. Second, I don’t think we...

Folks travel to Basalt in so many ways; biking, walking, kayaking, RFTA, and yes, in cars and trucks. The new Midland Avenue Streetscape is designed to welcome all these methods of transportation with bike-charging stations, wider sidewalks that are ADA compliant and areas outside where groups can gather and sit together.

Aspen Country Day School is initiating a new merit-based scholarship program for students who have grown up in the Roaring Fork Valley. The Roaring Fork Scholars program allows rising fourth-graders of other local schools to attend Country Day for less than one-third of the school's annual tuition. Scholars’ families will pay around $10,000 per year.

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) is developing a plan to introduce drug-sniffing dogs on its campuses this semester, but some organizations are questioning the legal implications. Based on internal disciplinary data, school district leaders say they’re concerned about drug activity on campus, and they’ve been holding forums this winter...

In May of 2023, the Roaring Fork School District Board recognized “National Fentanyl Awareness Day”. This year, it’s being held on Tuesday. Rifle High School, Glenwood Springs High School, Yampah Mountain High School, Roaring Forks High School, Bridges High School, and Aspen High School will each have 21 flags planted in their campuses for one week: Twenty purple and one white (signifying an angel) by the Aperture of Hope.

It’s playoff season for the Jr. Gents rugby club today and ambitions are high. After reaching the postseason last season for the first time since 2019, the high school branch of the senior Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Club is back in the semifinals with a 5-1 record. “The guys...

GriefShare at Mountain View Church, 2195 County Road 154 in Glenwood Springs, from 6 to 8 p.m. Free. RFOV Community Project at Linwood Cemetery/Doc Holliday Trail at Doc Holliday’s Gravesite Trailhead, Bennett Ave and 12th Street Ditch in Glenwood Springs, from 4 to 8 p.m. Free. WEDNESDAY. Beginner Fencing...

Lord knows I could write a letter about an election that will define our freedom and independence from an authoritarian dictator, but it would only fall on receptive ears here. But what might be more important is making Highway 82 a safer road. First, I cannot imagine I am the...

The iconic Hanging Lake Trail will receive a significant transformation this summer. A $4.5 million project set to begin Friday will kick off to rebuild and fortify the trail against the effects of natural disasters such as wildfires and mudslides. On Thursday, Glenwood Springs Mayor Ingrid Wussow, as well as members from Great Outdoors Colorado, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the National Forest Foundation and the White River National Forest, highlighted the reconstruction project that will lay the foundation for “100 years” of hiking continuity.

Motorsports legend, local philanthropy leader and longtime former Frying Pan Valley resident Wally Dallenbach Sr. died Monday at age 87, his family announced to multiple news and social media outlets. “The passing of Wally Dallenbach Sr. is indeed marking the end of an era and we’re mourning the loss of...

A citizens’ group opposed to Pitkin County’s direction on the airport intends to start gathering signatures on an initiative petition this summer and force a question onto the November general election ballot. Chuck Butler, a leader of Citizens Against Bigger Planes, said the group has hired attorney Mark...

Larry Welling Rynearson was the first born son of Helen and Wesley “Buck” Rynearson. He was born on December 1, 1932 in Madison, Nebraska. Larry was called to the ministry early. He from Concordia Seminary in 1956. As a Lutheran Minister, he started three new congregations in Texas: Holy Cross in Dallas, Hope in Friendswood and Gloria Dei in Nassau Bay. While in the Friendswood area, he developed a passion for sailing. Quite frequently, after a sunny day in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, Larry looked like he had ‘raccoon’ eyes when he preached on Sunday. After nearly 20 years, he retired from the ministry. After leaving the ministry he became a paint contractor, initially in Texas, then moved to Colorado. Larry settled in the Roaring Fork Valley. He has lived in Carbondale, Marble, Redstone and Glenwood Springs. Back in the late 70’s to 80’s, you would’ve seen Larry painting throughout the valley. He painted the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. He also painted the Village Smithy in Carbondale several times. It was one of his favorite spots for a good meal. In Redstone, his artistic side emerged and he started wood carving. He’s done relief carvings of the Redstone Castle, Redstone Inn and the Crystal Mill. One of his notable carvings while he had his gallery in Redstone, was of ‘Jess Bearly’; a full size bear carved from a tree. His largest piece of work is the totem pole that he did in 1996 at a local Doctor’s house in Glenwood Springs. His other passion was jeeping. He crossed his first pass, Pearl and Schofield, in August 1975. He started with a CJ5 in 1979 and later acquired his CJ7. We’ve always considered those Jeeps an extension of Larry. He loved being in the mountains and showing the beauty of the flowers to his friends and family. It was through this love that he met his last love, Laurel Williams. They loved going jeeping to see the wild flowers. They were married in October of 2007. They loved to travel and meet new people. His love of the Colorado Rockies led him to a new passion, writing. The mountains inspired him to write a book “Colorado’s Historic Mountain Passes” along with Rick Jones. The book is filled with stories of all the Colorado passes and was published in 2014. He went on to write a second book, “Legends of Glenwood Canyon” in 2017. Larry and Laurel traveled all over Colorado merchandising these books and made many wonderful memories. Larry passed peacefully on Easter Sunday, 3/31/24. He will always be remembered as a person who never knew a stranger. He was quick to share his stories, his smile and his laughter with everyone he met. He’s touched many people throughout the years sharing his love for life. He will be greatly missed. Larry is survived by his wife Laurel Williams, son Marty Rynearson, daughter Carol (James) Simerly, granddaughter Megan and great-grandchildren, Lydia, Skylar and Hayden. He is also survived by Laurel’s family; daughter Cindy (Brad) Williams , Rosalie (Tom) Lewin and granddaughter Ashley. They were also an important part of his 17 years with Laurel. He is also survived by his brother Rodney Rynearson (Velma) and nephews, Tim and Peter. There will be a celebration of life on May 18th at the First Presbyterian Church in Glenwood Springs at 2:00 pm. The family hopes that you’ll join them to celebrate Larry’s life. There will be refreshments and fellowship at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family would request that donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to dementia research.