Fire restrictions
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect in the White River National Forest, all BLM administered lands, and unincorporated and private land in Garfield, Mesa, Pitkin, Summit, Eagle, and Rio Blanco counties.
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Westbank Ridge work
From the second week in May through July, construction crews will install water and sewer lines on Westbank Ridge. Automated signals will be employed intermittently. Expect short delays. For questions, please call 970-945-1223.

Single lane closure

A single lane closure is in effect from the Interstate 70 Exit 116 to 9th Street along Grand Avenue in Glenwood Springs through the remainder of July. Traffic delays are expected downtown during the daytime

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Independent audit

An independent audit of Garfield County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) found the accounting for 2016 to be conducted with the highest standards. The Finance Department is routinely recognized for its financial reporting achievement.

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Human Service grants available

Applications for the 2018 Garfield County Human Services Commission grants are now available. Eligible nonprofits must return the completed applications to the County Manager's office by 5 p.m. on July 31.

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CDHS listening tour

The Garfield County stop on the Colorado Department of Human Services’ 2017 Summer Planning Tour takes place July 24, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. CDHS is seeking feedback to help guide the department’s direction and priorities.

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Colorado Department of Transportation

Grand Avenue Bridge
July 11 - Single-lane closure on Grand Ave. to 9th Street

July 17 - Nightly closures for traffic signal installation on Grand Ave.

July 7 - Glenwood accepting vanpool applications for bridge detour

July 11 - Grand Avenue Bridge discussion for seniors

June 7 - Glenwood Canyon bike path closed between Shoshone and Hanging Lake

May 31 - Downtown Glenwood Springs paving begins June 1

May 25 - Independence Pass open

April 7 - Glenwood Canyon bike path open

South Bridge project updates

COTrip road conditions and closures

Bureau of Land Management

July 7 - Additional fire restrictions in effect

June 26 - Stage 1 fire restrictions
June 11, 8 pm - Fire activity increases in northwestern Colorado as winds increase
June 11, 3 pm - Crews making good progress on northwestern Colorado fires
June 10 - Crews work three wildfires in northwestern Colorado

June 8 - BLM now accepting public comment on Balzac Gulch Master Development Plan

June 8 - BLM now accepting public comment on effort to streamline projects in sagebrush habitats

June 5 - BLM seeks public review of environmental assessment covering potential wild horse gathers

May 1 - Trail work near New Castle begins

March 27 - Sutey Ranch land exchange finalized | press release

February 8 - BLM acquires Dotsero Landing recreation site

February 7 - Sutey Ranch land exchange near Carbondale complete

February 6 - BLM evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals in Garfield and Mesa counties

January 31 - 2017 grazing fees announced

January 20 - Dotsero Landing project secures additional funding through Land and Water Conservation Fund

January 5 - Federal fire officials plan long-range prescribed burning objective

December 20 - Public comment sought on Greater Sage-Grouse habitat project

December 6 - Garfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky has been appointed to the Bureau of Land Management's citizen-based Northwest Resource Advisory Council. The appointment was announced December 6. appointments-| NW RAC-|

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July 7 - Additional fire restrictions in effect

July 4 - Clark Creek fire 80 percent contained

July 3 - Clark Creek fire near Rifle

May 30 - Temporary closure of Hanging Lake Trail, I-70 exit 125

May 26 - Trail closures near Snowmass for elk calving

May 22 - White River National Forest campgrounds are open

April 27 - Feedback sought on Rifle Creek grazing allotment

January 31 - 2017 grazing fees announced

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

May 1 - WICShopper app launches

September 1 - Agreement aims to reduce millions of tons of air pollution

September 1 - Health department revises immunization waiver form

May 19 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lowers health advisory levels for certain Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) in drinking water

May 16 - WIC helps lower Colorado's childhood obesity rates

Fire

July 7 - Additional fire restrictions in effect
July 4 - Clark Creek fire 80 percent contained
July 3 - Clark Creek fire near Rifle

June 26 - Stage 1 fire restrictions
June 16 - Dead Dog fire 95 percent contained
June 15 - Dead Dog Fire is 60 percent contained | Map
June 11, 8 pm - Fire activity increases in northwestern Colorado as winds increase
June 11, 3 pm - Crews making good progress on northwestern Colorado fires
June 10 - Crews work three wildfires in northwestern Colorado

April 20 - Glenwood Springs Fire receives $25,000 mini-grant from Garfield County FMLD

January 5 - Federal fire officials plan long-range prescribed burning objective

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State news
August 31- Colorado Creative Industries joins Arts in Society collaborative grant making program
December 4 - Innovations in child welfare saves $2.8 million, strengthen family dynamic

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