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Swearing-in ceremony
Garfield County elected officials were sworn in January 10 in a well attended ceremony. Honorable Judge John Neiley officiated the swearing in for newly elected Garfield County Clerk & Recorder Jackie Harmon, Garfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky, Garfield County Surveyor Scott Aibner, Garfield County Coroner Rob Glassmire, Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario and Garfield County Assessor Jim Yellico. Garfield County Treasurer Carrie Couey was sworn in December 30.
Nominate now for the 2023 Garfield County Senior Awards
January 26, 2023
Nominations are now being accepted for 2023 Senior Awards and Friend of the Seniors in Garfield County. All nominations and letters must be submitted by Friday, March 24. The awards ceremony takes place on Saturday, April 22. Nominations
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Property tax notices mailed to Garfield County homeowners
January 25, 2023
Garfield County property tax notices are in the mail, and residents can expect them in the coming days. Approximately 30,000 notices were mailed out to property owners on Jan. 24. The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners has certified $187.1 million in taxes to be...
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Garfield County Humanitarian Awards nominees sought for 2023
January 25, 2023
The 33rd annual Garfield County Humanitarian Awards takes place at 5:30 p.m. on April 3 at a location to be determined. Nominations are now being sought and the deadline is Friday, Feb. 24 by 4 p.m. Tickets for the event go on sale March 6....
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Forest Service seeking comments on Hanging Lake Trail repair and redesign
January 26, 2023
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting comments on a project to redesign, repair and reconstruct portions the Hanging Lake Trail. Located on the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District of the White River National Forest (WRNF), Hanging Lake is one of the most popular hiking trails in Colorado and is beloved by local, national, and international visitors...
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Gravel operation approved between Silt and Rifle
January 19, 2023
Garfield County has approved a land use change permit paving the way for a gravel operation south of the Colorado River and north of Interstate 70, between Silt and Rifle. The major impact land use change was approved to allow wet mining operations at the site that do not dewater (remove water) from the property....
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Garfield County Human Service mini-grants now available
January 17, 2023
Garfield County is offering human services mini-grants of up to $5,000 for qualifying 501c3 nonprofits. The amount of funding varies from year to year, and recipients are required to complete an annual grant report and give updates before the Board of County Commissioners. Grant applications are available online at garfield-county.com. The county has mailed applications...
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