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
Law Enforcement Explorer
An open house to kick off the Law Enforcement Explorer Program takes place Jan. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Garfield County Sheriff's Office annex building in Rifle. Explorer-|
Shutdown affects food benefits for Colorado families February SNAP Benefits paid in January - no payments in February
Due to the continuing partial federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Colorado have released February SNAP benefits early to most recipients.
These funds are intended to help clients with their February food purchases. No additional SNAP benefits will be allotted in February.
press release-|
WIC Clinics open; benefits available WIC benefits are available to Colorado families despite the federal government shutdown. Colorado WIC offices will remain open until further notice. WIC -| WIC clinics open-|
Alternating one-way traffic on 27th Street Bridge Periodic holds for construction access are also planned. Drivers should prepare for delays at 27th Street, S. Grand Avenue and on Atkinson Trail beginning Jan. 15. Delays-|
Town of Silt Investment Prospectus
Silt has published an Opportunity Zone "investment prospectus". Congress began Opportunity Zones in 2017 as an economic development strategy to encourage long-term investments in low income areas, determined by US Census data.
Winter road maintenance is taking place throughout Garfield County. Check out the following link for information about what to do in the event of a snowstorm, or to see plow routes.
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.
For the tenth-straight year, the Garfield County Finance Department has earned the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association.
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-|
(Unincorporated)
Garfield County
Garfield County
