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Godes: Glenwood airport becomes hobby clubhouse monopolized by the privileged few
Glenwood Springs City Council recently voted for a 40-year lease with a small group of Glenwood Springs airport users to manage 63 acres of public land. At last count 12 Glenwood residents housed a plane at the airport, while the rest are users from Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield counties. This will allow the property to be an exclusive hobby clubhouse monopolized by the privileged few. The public will see 1% ($3,000-$4,000 annually), while the lessee gets the other 99% of the revenue. How many streets could be rebuilt with a free market lease? Is this a good deal for the taxpayers?
Monday letters: City council’s legacy, the airport’s political future, English in Action’s new center
City council’s actions have led to voter mistrust. The People of Glenwood Springs have spoken on Question A and the result is a repudiation of unfettered growth and the secret and illicit plans of the current city council. Almost 80% of the voters said they no longer trust the city government to act in their best interests. The mayor’s response was to downplay the will of the people by belittling the voter percentage. But the facts are clear: Mayor Wussow and her council’s scheming and ineptitude have resulted in voter mistrust. This is what happens when you ignore the will of the people while gleefully welcoming developers of monstrous apartment complexes.
Glenwood Springs schools announce leadership changes
Following the departure of former Glenwood Springs Elementary School principal Jessica Schwarz at Glenwood Springs Elementary School (GSES), the Roaring Fork School District has announced leadership appointments for the coming school years, according to a news release. Lora Smith, previously the assistant principal at GSES, has been elevated to the...
The Garfield County Libraries celebrate comics with events this weekend
On May 4, the Garfield County Libraries will be celebrating comic books with three events at the New Castle, Parachute, and Glenwood Springs branches. At the New Castle Branch, The Teen Take n’ Make Create Your Own Comic Book encourages young patrons to make their own comic book. A teen must be present at the event to get a comic book kit and only while supplies last.
Blake Avenue project begins
Last week was the kickoff for the City of Glenwood Springs’ Blake Avenue construction project. Construction was anticipated to start yesterday. The first steps are to extend storm drains. At a recent community meeting residents heard from city staff. Ryan Gordon serves as the Glenwood Springs City Engineer, and in the meeting he described what work residents can expect:
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Glenwood Springs High School launches new job shadow program
For the first time, Glenwood Springs High School is giving juniors a unique opportunity to explore potential careers through a new job shadow program. The initiative, set for May 20 and 21, partners students with over 100 local businesses, allowing them to gain real-world insights into various professions. “Those two...
Upcoming poll wants to know your feelings about street conditions and sales tax in Glenwood Springs
The Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association announced on Tuesday that a committee of citizens and community leaders by the name of Community on the Move will be conducting a poll to gauge voter sentiments about the condition of the city’s streets and roads, as well as the sales tax portion that is used to pay for street maintenance and rebuild deteriorated streets, according to a news release.
A new power source for RFTA’s future?
Hydrogen fuel cell buses could make up the bulk of the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority’s fleet by 2050, according to an update presented at a RFTA board meeting this month. RFTA could aim to have a 55% hydrogen-powered fleet in the next 26 years, according to information presented by...
Valley View to offer classes for National Stop the Bleed month in May
Valley View is set to host a series of Stop the Bleed, hands-on classes throughout the month of May in honor of National Stop the Bleed month, according to a news release. The classes will teach attendees the knowledge and tools necessary to stabilize an injured person and control severe bleeding until first responders arrive on the scene. Led by Carly DeBeque, RN, Trauma Program Manager at Valley View, Stop the Bleed classes will be held every Wednesday in May at Valley View Hospital in Conference Room 2A, from 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. There is no cost to participate.
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