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Glenwood Canyon Xcel contruction closures May 30 - To update the electric transmission and distribution grid in the region, Xcel Energy will be replace and repair power poles this summer in Glenwood Canyon and other areas within the White River National Forest. Canyon construction-\|

Hantavirus precautions

A case of hantavirus in northeast Colorado prompted a reminder to take precautions against exposure. The potentially fatal respiratory disease is carried by deer mice.

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Red Hill IGA

Garfield County and the town of Carbondale have agreed on an IGA to annex property at Red Hill, develop parking and hiking and multi-use trails, and realign County Road 107.

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2019 Senior Awards

The Garfield County Senior Programs annual Volunteers Appreciation Banquet and Senior Awards took place on May 4, and all had a stellar time. Mildred Meeker was named 2019 Senior Citizen of the Year.

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LoVa support letter

Garfield County is backing a local effort to acquire FLAP funding toward the design, engineering, and construction of the proposed 8.5-mile South Canyon Lower Valley Trail.

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Agencies

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Forest Service
CDPHE
Fire
State news

Colorado Department of Transportation

April 7 - Variable speed limit in Glenwood Canyon

April 3 - CDOT begins reconstruction project on CO 13

November 5 - Independence Pass is closed for the season due to wintery conditions

Bureau of Land Management

May 3 -BLM seeking two nominations for West Slope resource advisory councils

May 3 - BLM approves right-of-way for Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District fire station

April 30 - BLM approves Sutey ranch public access plan

April 26 - New trails approved for Crown recreation area

February 28 - New Castle's Cornely named BLM volunteer of the year in Colorado

February 27 - Sandoval named new Colorado River Valley field manager

February 27 - BLM unveils proposed Upper Colorado River plan

February 20 - Federal grazing fees decrease in 2019

February 15 - The Bureau of Land Management has announced a proposed plan for managing the Sutey Ranch in Garfield County. Fact sheet-|

March 27 - Sutey Ranch land exchange finalized | press release

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US Forest Service

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May 17 - Summer travel season open in White River National Forest

May 16 - White River National Forest campgrounds now open

May 17 - Wolf Creek storage well project approved

March 27 - Hanging Lake reservations available April 1

February 20 - Federal grazing fees decrease in 2019

September 15 - E-bike use in the White River National Forest

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

November 14 - Protect yourself and loved ones from the flu

Fire

April 20 - Prescribed burn set for June Creek unit south of Silt on April 20

April 18 - French Creek prescribed burn above Glenwood Canyon planned for this week

April 18 - A prescribed burn is slated for April 18, in the Avalanche Creek area south of Carbondale

April 8 - Prescribed burn planned for Avalanche Creek area south of Carbondale

November 26 - Slash pile burning on Lookout Mountain near Glenwood Springs

October 18 - Local prescribed burns planned to reduce fuel, improve habitat

June 11 - Fireworks use prohibited in Garfield County

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State news
April 4 - UChooseCO campaign kicks off in Colorado

August 30 - DOLA encourages search and rescue cards

August 15 - Colorado voter registration at all-time high

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	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-\|