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Affordable Connectivity Program connects families with internet service
August 15, 2022
The Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households with discounted broadband service and needed devices. Through ACP, families at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines can receive up to $30 per month discount on internet service and $100...
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County approves $16,500 in discretionary grants
August 11, 2022
Garfield County has awarded $16,500 in discretionary grants for the third quarter for qualifying nonprofits in the area. The board budgeted $120,000 for discretionary grants in 2022, and $10,000 remains for fourth-quarter requests. The Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce was awarded $5,000 toward...
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Monkeypox in Garfield County, population at low risk
August 4, 2022
Symptoms to watch for and who is prioritized for vaccine and treatment There is one confirmed case of monkeypox in Garfield County. The risk to the general community is low. Garfield County Public Health staff is working to reduce the risk of transmission through...
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Garfield County Search and Rescue complete cliff rescue in Glenwood Springs
August 17, 2022
Shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, Garfield County Search and Rescue (GCSAR) was activated to rescue a female stranded on a cliff above the community center in Glenwood Springs. Earlier in the day, the couple had been hiking along the Wulfshon Trail and strayed from the trail. This ultimately led to the...
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Garfield County takes new direction on COVID-19 data
August 1, 2022
More than two years into the pandemic, Garfield County Public Health has changed the data sources reported on its COVID-19 data web page. The page is still active, but instead of calculating local information, it provides a central location for important links to current state and federal COVID-19 data. “There is still a lot of...
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Colorado Law Enforcement Officers raise $67,923.50 for Special Olympics
August 1, 2022
The Tip-a-Cop Program with Chili’s Restaurants was resumed this year on Sunday July 24, 2022, after a four-year hiatus due to the Pandemic. Thirty-five Chili’s Restaurants across Colorado participated in this event and raised $67,923.50 for Special Olympics Colorado in eight hours. Locally at the Chili’s Restaurant in Glenwood Springs featured Garfield County Deputies teaming...
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