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Garfield County’s fire season is getting longer. Here are a few fire hazards to watch out for.
There are several uncertainties when it comes to summers in Garfield County. Things like the forecast, snowpack, water levels and water temperatures can fluctuate from year to year. One thing that remains steady, however, is fire danger. While in years past “fire season” has been labeled as a specific time...
Tiny homes for veterans: big impact
A veteran community project has been proposed by the Western Slope Veterans’ Coalition in Silt. This tiny neighborhood can be seen as you drive down Ninth Street and Grand Avenue, and will feature multiple homes specifically for veterans. The WSVC provides emergency funding and resources for veterans in the...
Garfield County Library schedules for June 3-June 9
Summer Fun in the Silt Branch Library is kicking off and will have a number of activities available. The Aspen Science Center is coming by this week for some STEM Exploration Hours and Survival Adventures with 4H and Americorps will be at two libraries a day for three days. Dungeons & Dragons Summer Camp is available at the Parachute Branch on Wednesday and the band Blackout will be in concert a few times this week as well. 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.
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