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
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An intergovernmental agreement between Garfield County and the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District is returning roughly $7.3 million in excess funding from cleanup of the Anvil Points federal oil shale research site to the county.
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Second Amendment preservation
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously supported a resolution declaring Garfield County as a Second Amendment Preservation County. Sheriff Lou Vallario vowed to defend the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Sage-grouse plan The BLM has released an approved record of decision (ROD) on amendments to its northwest Colorado greater sage-grouse resource management plan that reflect contributions from Garfield County. Sage grouse-|
Elected official swearing-in ceremony A public swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in the Board of County Commissioners room, 108 8th Street, in Glenwood Springs. Ninth District Judge James Boyd will swear in all elected officials, including:
District 1 County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky; Clerk and Recorder Jean Alberico; Assessor Jim Yellico; Sheriff Lou Vallario; Surveyor Scott Aibner; and Coroner Robert Glassmire. Garfield County Treasurer and Public Trustee Karla Bagley was be sworn in on December 31.
Greater sage-grouse draft plan input Garfield County has submitted a letter to Gov. John Hickenlooper, as well as filed formal comments to the BLM, providing local input on the Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse Draft Resource Management Plan amendments. Sage grouse-|
Martin honored with NACo award Garfield County Commissioner John Martin will receive the 2018 Dale Sowards Outstanding Public Lands Official Award, bestowed by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the Western Interstate Region (WIR) on May 25. Martin honored-|
Board supports BLM move west Garfield County is supporting a push to move the Bureau of Land Management's headquarters to western Colorado. A resolution urges Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to relocate the BLM's base to Grand Junction. BLM move-|
John Martin honored at CCI Garfield County Commissioner John Martin is the 2017 recipient of the Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) Distinguished Service Award. The award is given based on exceptional quality of service to the community and citizens of Colorado. Martin-|
Broadband strategy advancing 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. Broadband strategy-|
Late changes exclude public Garfield County has received 138 records from a Freedom of Information request to the US Department of Interior after filing a lawsuit. The DOI did not get public input on late changes to its Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision released in September, 2015 for Northwest Colorado. more info-|
County objects to BLM 2.0 The Bureau of Land Management has a proposed rule known as Planning 2.0, to change how it manages federal lands and Resource Management Plans. The commissioners are concerned it shifts away from localized decisions. more info-|
Bill proposes statewide insurance rating area A new bill, Single Geographic Area Individual Health Plans (HB 16-1336), calls for the study of a single rating area for health insurers. It passed in committee by 12 to 1 March 24 and moves to the House. House Bill 16-1336-|
Federal Mineral Lease District This month marks the fifth anniversary of the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District, created June 13, 2011 by the Garfield County Board of Commissioners. It has awarded $15,775,559 to 24 grant recipients. more info-|
Meeting schedule
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) typically meet the first three Mondays of the each month. As necessary, in the case of a holiday, the following Tuesday or the fourth Monday of the month also serve as alternate meeting dates.
BOCC meeting calendar
BOCC meetings typically commence at 8 am. Most meetings are held in Room 100 in the Garfield County Administration building, 108 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Please check current BOCC agenda for exact start time and details of a meeting. Board meetings begin with allocated time for anyone not on the agenda to make a short statement. This is also offered at the beginning of the afternoon session beginning at 1 pm.
Request to present an item If you wish to present an item to the Board of County Commissioners at a regularly scheduled board meeting, complete our request form and fax it to 970-945-7785. If you have questions, please call
970-945-5004.
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