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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.
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Tuesday, April 30
On today's newscast: a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in Rifle on Monday morning, Glenwood Springs is considering reforms to the city’s zoning that could help address the housing shortage, The Thunder River Theatre Company will honor the life of its founder Lon Winston this Saturday in Carbondale, and more.
Monday, April 29
On today's newscast: an Eagle Valley High School student was killed at a park in Gypsum last week, a Glenwood Springs police officer and school resource officer has been arrested on charges that include sexual assault of a minor, state lawmakers have scaled back a bill to limit local control over renewable energy projects, and more.
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:
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...
A Carbondale filmmaker and an Alaskan Yup'ik fishing guide share the story behind 'School of Fish' documentary
The adventure film genre tends to conjure up images of rugged mountaineers risking their lives to climb the tallest peaks in the world. However, at last week’s 5Point Adventure Film Festival in Carbondale, many of the stories on the big screen focused on the diversity of relationships people have with the wild places around them.
Mountaineer from Rifle climbs to the highest peak of awards from Western Colorado University
Rifle native, Brayden Kammers is being awarded the 2024 Alumni Award for Excellence from Western Colorado University, home of the Mountaineers in Gunnison, Colorado. Kammers graduated from Coal Ridge High School and received a scholarship for cheerleading for attendance at WCU, which he’s still doing. He held the senator, senate chair and vice president titles at different times for involvement in Student Government at WCU. Kammers also was president of Spectrum Club, the LGBTQIA+ club on WCU campus, a university press release stated.
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?
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.
PI editorial: Looking to listen on growth, Glenwood Springs and our community’s future
We don’t have to look hard to see signs of change in Glenwood Springs. Some are literal, such as the name of a storied downtown hotel. Others are more experienced than seen. Traffic has always been a challenge for our city given its status as the gateway to the Roaring Fork Valley at the intersection of Colorado Highway 82 and Interstate 70. Yet not too long ago, rush hour seemed to be limited to certain times of day. Now, however, it feels like we’re closer to forever gridlock than the occasional rush hour.
Sims: The Ladies of the Aspen Thrift and their generous donation
Mountain Valley Developmental Services, Inc. wishes to thank The Ladies of the Aspen Thrift Shop for their generous donation. We are honored to have been selected as an Aspen Thrift Shop grant recipient!. MVDS has operated our greenhouse since the 1980s, growing produce, bedding plants, house plants, herbs and gifts...
Photos: Noche De Loteria with the Buddy Program
The Buddy Program hosted its first Noche De Loteria on Saturday, which invited Buddy Program pairs, families and community members to the Glenwood Springs Community Center for a night of the traditional Mexican fair game. Presented by First Bank, the fundraising event offered adult and youth prizes, tacos and beverages,...
Thompson Divide gets 20-year protection from new oil and gas leasing
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Halland signed an administrative withdrawal on April 3rd that will close most of the Thompson Divide to new oil and gas leasing for the next twenty years. Here's Will Roush, director of Wilderness Workshop, a Carbondale-based public lands watchdog group that has helped protect the Thompson...
Glenwood Springs Elementary principal to step down after two years
Glenwood Springs Elementary School Principal Jessica Schwarz announced that she will step down from her position, according to an RFSD news release. Schwarz took the helm of GSES in the 2022-23 school year. “After an exciting three years at Glenwood Springs Elementary and the district instructional team, I have decided...
Wednesday letters: CD3 candidate support, Glenwood Springs Airport lease, English in Action praise and more
A recent letter in the PI from someone in Hesperus at the very least, stretched the truth. The premise of voting “self-interest” calls civic & patriotic integrity into question. The laziest thing to do is say someone vows to cut SS & Medicare. The harder thing is to...
Glenwood Spring High School senior overcomes hardships; looks to the future
Glenwood Springs High School senior Tucker Stinson will be graduating in May, but he has no plans to leave the mountain town where he grew up. “I was accepted to Colorado Mesa University, but it’s not necessarily where I want to go,” he said. “I want to get an associate’s in Firearms Tech.”
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