Established February 10, 1883 in western Colorado. Area: 2,958 square miles / 1,893,120 acres. Industries: energy, tourism, ranching. Federal lands: 60%. Population (2010): 56,389
Election results
In unofficial 2019 Coordinated Election results, all local ballot questions and issues passed. Statewide, Proposition CC failed, and Proposition DD appears to have passed by a close margin, although the state is still updating results. Unofficial local
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No criminal violation found in Rifle, CO officer-involved shooting
November 5, 2019 - The 9th Judicial District Attorney's Office has concluded that no officer committed a criminal violation during an officer involved shooting August 5, 2019, and that it will not file any formal criminal charges arising from the shooting. A formal DA Review Letter provides a thorough explanation of the decision: DA letter of review-|
The 9th Judicial Critical Incident Team agencies participating in the investigation include: Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Glenwood Springs Police Department, Carbondale Police Department, Garfield County Coroner's Office, Aspen Police Department, Pitkin County Sheriff's Office, Investigators of the Office of the District Attorney-9th Judicial District, Snowmass Village Police Department, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. The 9th Judicial Critical Incident Team had provided the investigation file to the Office of the District Attorney - 9th Judicial District for review, for a formal decision as to whether any violation of criminal law occurred, and to determine whether formal criminal charges should be filed.
Two Rivers Park closure
Sept. 24 - Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs is closed for riverfront improvements on through April, 2020.
Weed Advisory Board
Garfield County is seeking volunteers to serve on the county's Noxious Weed Advisory Board. The board meets quarterly, and the terms are for three years. Letters of interest are due by Jan. 10, 2020, by 5 p.m.
The 2020 Weeds of Garfield County calendar is available. The free calendar features stunning images of county landscapes and residents, and information about various noxious weeds.
A special meeting is scheduled from 12 to 3 p.m., on Nov. 16, at the Glenwood Springs Community Center to discuss local milestones and issues that may affect Glenwood Springs. The event is free to the public.
This free class teaches parents 10 tips they should know to protect their children from sexual abuse. The classes take place on Nov. 20 in Parachute and on Nov. 21 in Rifle.
Garfield County -
NEW ENERGY IN THE WILD WEST: This is the official website of Garfield County government in west central Colorado. The county covers nearly two million acres, ranging from rugged alpine mountains to high mountain desert plateaus - about 60% public lands. Home to approximately 58,000 people, Garfield County boasts incredible outdoor adventures, a premier seasonal climate and has major rail, interstate and air access. Industries include energy development, tourism, ranching and farming. demographics-|
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