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
2019 BOCC policy directives
The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has announced its policy directives, strategies, and priorities for 2019.
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Garfield County offices and administrative departments are closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24 and 25, for the holidays. Functions that serve the community in emergency or 24-hour capacities remain in operation.
Garfield County Public Health is conducting a short community survey on food issues in Garfield County. The health department hopes to gain feedback from a wide-ranging audience to better understand food preferences, food insecurity, and access healthy foods.
Garfield County is again offering its human service mini-grant for up to $5,000 for qualifying nonprofits. Applications are due for the annual grant opportunity January 25
by 5 p.m.
The Roaring Fork School District and public health departments in Garfield, Pitkin, and Eagle counties are raising awareness about the negative effects on youth smoking vaporizers. Studies show an increasing amount of Colorado youth are vaping.
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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