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Colorado Installs First Set of Speed Cameras, Though It Could Take Time Before They Hit I-70 and the Western Slope

Glenwood Springs · Glenwood Springs

Colorado Installs First Set of Speed Cameras, Though It Could Take Time Before They Hit I-70 and the Western Slope

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Colorado Department of Transportation officials last week began placing photo radar cameras along its first major work zone as a pilot for its Speed Safety Camera Program. The program is aimed at helping enforce speed limits in work zones along high-risk corridors by issuing warnings and citations to drivers caught speeding without filling the roads with more troopers. Colorado Highway 119 in Boulder County, which is undergoing upgrades to impro…See the Story

Colorado’s preliminary school assessment results show a promising return to pre-pandemic achievement, though participation lags behind

Pandemic · Glenwood Springs

Colorado’s preliminary school assessment results show a promising return to pre-pandemic achievement, though participation lags behind

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

Students in Colorado are performing better on their exams than last year, with some grades surpassing 2019 scores after major setbacks created by the pandemic, but education leaders still worry about low participation. The Colorado Department of Education released preliminary assessment results for the Colorado Measures of Academic Success and PSAT/SAT tests on Wednesday, showing mostly positive results. Overall, nearly all grades reported highe…See the Story

Main Bridge Into Aspen to Be Inspected on Thursday After Falling Debris Report

Glenwood Springs · Glenwood Springs

Main Bridge Into Aspen to Be Inspected on Thursday After Falling Debris Report

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Castle Creek Bridge, the main entrance to Aspen, will be undergoing a precautionary inspection in response to a report of minor debris falling from the structure earlier this week. The inspection, which will be conducted by the Colorado Department of Transportation, begins at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 12, according to a news release. No set inspection completion time was given. To facilitate the inspection, CDOT will implement alternating lane cl…See the Story

Friday letters: County employees, environmental concerns, health research and more

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Hard-working employees at county clerk’s office deserve more compassion I was disappointed with a letter about our hard-working Garfield County Clerks: County Clerk’s Office should reconsider hours from Ms. Bowling (May 28 Post Independent). The author is critical that the motor vehicle clerks are closed from noon to 1:30 p.m. Please keep in mind that all these employees are hardworking public servants. They are entitled to a lunch break. …Glenwood Springs · Glenwood Springs Read Article

Glenwood Springs Association of Realtors to host Garfield County Housing Summit

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On June 26, local leaders and representatives will gather in Rifle to discuss the regional housing crisis at the Glenwood Springs Association of Realtors’ inaugural Garfield County Housing Summit. Designed to be a think tank, the summit will provide a space for a network of private developers, employers, nonprofit representatives and local government workers to brainstorm ways to improve access to housing in Garfield County. “The purpose of thi…Glenwood Springs · Glenwood Springs Read Article

HatcHERy — the Women of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Fish Hatcheries: Megan Crawford - Colorado Outdoors Online

Meet Megan. A Hatchery Technician at Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery, she grew up in Colorado, always loved being outdoors. At Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery, somewhere between 100,000 and 250,000 two-inch cutthroat trout are stocked by plane every year, and Megan gets to be a part of that grand task! The post HatcHERy — the Women of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Fish Hatcheries: Megan Crawford appeared first on Colorado Outdoors Online.Rifle · Rifle Read Article

CLEER column: BikeThere! to celebrate Colorado’s Bike Month

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June is Bike Month in Colorado with many communities around the state participating in Bike-to-Work Day on Wednesday, June 25th. Here in Garfield County, our communities join together to celebrate BikeThere! with both morning and afternoon events across the County. In our region, not everyone can bike to work. Many residents commute long distances from where housing is comparatively more affordable to work in up-valley locations. Driving is oft…Glenwood Springs · Glenwood Springs Read Article

Terra Energy Partners sees change in ownership

One of the Piceance Basin’s leading natural gas producers has undergone a change in ownership.Rifle · Rifle Read Article

Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Donelan

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October 15, 1936 – June 7, 2025 Charles ‘Chuck’ Donelan passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025. He was born October 15, 1936 in Denver to Gerald and Helen (Gustafson) Donelan. Chuck attended North High School in Denver, and went on to the University of Colorado at Boulder where he earned B.A. degrees in mechanical engineering and business. Chuck met his wife Penny Lynn McKenzie in the singles line while skiing at Winter Park. The couple briefly …Glenwood Springs · Glenwood Springs Read Article

Couple brings new Pilates studio to Carbondale, seeks community

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History in Focus: Strawberry Days royalty

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This photo shows the 1915 Strawberry Days Queen, Ada Hutchings, seated on her throne with crown in place. Ada was the third Queen chosen during a tradition that started in 1913 with the first Queen being “Ruby” Clarke. Between the years of 1917 until 1947, there were no Strawberry Queen contestants. The reason for that was the prevailing attitude that, starting with the events of World War I, the act of choosing monarchs was distasteful. The cro…History · Glenwood Springs Read Article