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
Grand Avenue Bridge
The Grand Avenue Bridge in Glenwood Springs closed at 12:01 a.m. August 14. The new bridge will be open to traffic in approximately 95 days. See the icon to the right for information about additional services offered by Garfield County during this closure.
September 16, 12:30 pm - The Garfield County Sheriff's Office reports that early Saturday morning the Garfield County Sheriff's Office was notified of a private plane flying from Fort Collins to Utah that went down near Glenwood Springs. The plane was carrying a family of four, two adults and two children.
Civil Air Patrol and Classic Air were asked to assist with an aerial search. Due to heavy low-hanging clouds, the air search could not begin immediately. The last reported area of the plane was approximately nine miles north of Rifle near Baxter Peak.
By 11:37 am Saturday, the plane had been located. A large debris field was identified at the site. Classic Air was able to land in the area and established that there were no survivors.
Maxfield Road closure Maxfield Road (County Road 324) will be closed from Sept. 11 - 28, from the intersection of Divide Creek (CR 311) to the intersection of Fairview Road (CR 342), while repairs are made to the bridge and the road reconstructed.
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Garfield County is updating its 2012 Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (HMP), which is now available for public review. The county is seeking public input on the draft plan through Sept. 28. The draft plan examines a wide range of hazards throughout the county.
A gun and militaria show takes place at the Garfield County Fairgrounds, Sept. 23-24. Vintage and modern firearms and more are on sale. The event coincides with the Western Adventure Weekend in Rifle.
A meeting to schedule reserved indoor ride time for the fall 2017/winter 2018 season at the Garfield County Fairgrounds takes place from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, October 2, in the event hall. Requests will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Garfield County Community Development Department is now offering online applications for signage, reroofing, and demolition permits, administrative reviews, minor subdivisions, and final plat amendments.
A strategy to improve broadband services for residents in Garfield County is moving forward, with an immediate focus on service in more remote areas. An RFP for equipment and operations is in the works.
Accepting comments on proposed mill levy increase Garfield County is now accepting written comments in support of and in opposition to a proposed mill levy increase to be decided by election on November 7, 2017. In accordance with C.R.S. 1-7-901, all statements submitted shall address the specific ballot issue, shall include a signature and an address where the signor is registered to vote, and shall be delivered to Kevin Batchelder, 108 Eighth Street, Suite 100, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, 81601 no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2017. The ballot issue to be considered is as follows:
SHALL GARFIELD COUNTY TAXES BE INCREASED UP TO $1,000,000 ANNUALLY (FOR TAX YEAR 2018) TO BE USED SOLELY FOR PROVIDING, ASSISTING AND ENHANCING MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION IN GARFIELD COUNTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION NO. 2017-37, FILED WITH THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF GARFIELD COUNTY ON AUGUST 15, 2017, BY INSTITUTING A GARFIELD COUNTY MUSEUM AND CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION FUND MILL LEVY OF 0.45 OF ONE MILL (.00045) COMMENCING WITH TAX YEAR 2018 AND ENDING AT THE CONCLUSION OF TAX YEAR 2027; AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH SHALL GARFIELD COUNTY BE ENTITLED TO COLLECT AND SPEND ALL REVENUES FROM SUCH TAX REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ANNUAL REVENUES FROM SUCH TAX IN ANY YEAR AFTER THE FIRST FULL YEAR IN WHICH IT IS IN EFFECT EXCEED THE ESTIMATED DOLLAR AMOUNT STATED ABOVE, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION OR CONDITION, AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE COLLECTION OR SPENDING OF ANY OTHER REVENUES OR FUNDS BY GARFIELD COUNTY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20, OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
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-|
September 7 - The Himes Peak Fire is burning in grass, aspen and heavy dead timber in the Flat Tops Wilderness, approximately 46 miles east of Meeker. Trappers Lake and Himes Peak campgrounds are closed. Himes Peak Fire-|
September 7 - The Himes Peak Fire is burning in grass, aspen and heavy dead timber in the Flat Tops Wilderness, approximately 46 miles east of Meeker. Trappers Lake and Himes Peak campgrounds are closed. Himes Peak Fire-|
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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-|
Vital record applications, marriage licenses, and copies of recorded documents are available at the Garfield County Administration Building in Rifle – 195 W. 14th St, Bldg. D
Request copies of recorded documents by phone at 970-384-3700, ext. 1840, or by email to recording@garfield-county.com. Must provide reception number. Pay with credit card and copies can be emailed with a receipt.
Applications for birth or death records are accepted by email or mail; call 970-384-3700, ext. 1950, for instructions
Voter registration, name or address changes, or party affiliation changes - www.govotecolorado.com, or call 970-384-3700, ext. 1770, for assistance.
Voter services are also available at the Garfield County Administration Building in Rifle - 195 W. 14th St, Bldg. D.
Community Development
Garfield County Community Development now offers online applications for signage, reroofing, and demolition permits, administrative reviews, minor subdivisions, and final plat amendments.
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New Rifle office open Tuesday and Thursday at Garfield County Administration Building, at 195 West 14th Street, Building D, on the 3rd floor, 7 am - 3:45 pm, closed 12-1 for lunch.
Call 970-945-1377, ext. 4212 for an appointment.
Glenwood Springs office new hours - 7 am - 4 pm, Monday - Thursday
Landfill
E-waste pickups are suspended currently, but will resume in February at the Glenwood Springs Road Bridge location on Highway 82. Alternative drop-off sites are South Canyon Landfill or the Garfield County Landfill near Rifle.
Semis and other oversized commercial vehicles are barred from traveling over roads that lead to Cottonwood Pass, and in the Four Mile area near Glenwood Springs. New signage is in place alerting drivers to these restrictions.
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Courtesy of Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
The feed is provided without cost and is not guaranteed to be available at all times, due to technical considerations and weather conditions. It is provided to give the public views of general traffic flows, but recommended detour routes are required for travel during the bridge closure. Video streaming delays may occur and traffic conditions may change. This site makes no representations or guarantee whatsoever, and disclaims all liability and responsibility for any representation, warranty, statement, or information gathered from this video feed.
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