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Monster trucks blast into the fairgrounds
Some monsters are real and they’re hungry for action. The Garfield County Fairgrounds will be anything but quiet on Sunday, Aug. 7, as the Monster Truck Insanity Tour brings the thunder to the Garfield County Fair & Rodeo, turning the Garfield County Fairgrounds into a battleground with one huge show. Zeus, Double Trouble, and Trouble Maker are bringing the RPMs to this high-flying event.
A pre-show pit party and monster truck ride experience warm things up, followed by the Tough Truck Championships, before the true monsters take the stage. Tickets are online!
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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2022 Garfield County fair book
July 14, 2022
The official 2022 Garfield County Fair and Rodeo book is now available, featuring event schedules and all the information you need on 4-H, sponsors, royalty, and more. Packed with colorful photographs from past fair events and participants, it’s something you won’t want to miss. Fair...
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Human Services Commission grant applications available for 2023
July 11, 2022
Since 1980, a portion of county sales tax revenues has been dedicated to human services needs to eligible applicants in the Human Services Commission (HSC) grant process. Applicants include nonprofit corporations under section 501(c) (3) of the I.R.S. code – in good standing with 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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Garfield County Public Health COVID testing update
July 25, 2022
FREE – Rapid antigen tests mailed to your home Rapid antigen tests are available through the federal at-home test program. FREE - PCR testing in Carbondale July – December FREE State-supported PCR testing. 511 Colorado Ave. Carbondale (Recreation Center back parking lot). Tuesday through Friday 12 – 5 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m....
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