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County Rules Eagle Springs Organic Farm and Bedrock Resource Compatible

Eagle Springs Organics and Bedrock Resources near Rifle will have to learn to live together. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh has this report from Tuesday's Garfield County Commissioner's Meeting.

GarCo Commissioners Rescind Oil Shale Resolution

A controversial resolution about public lands allocated for oil shale exploration in Garfield County was at the heart of yesterday's Garfield County commissioners meeting. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh was there and has this report.

Lawsuit May Result in New Public Hearing on Oil Shale

A lawsuit filed against Garfield County commissioners has prompted discussion about a meeting in Utah last spring, and may result in a new public hearing. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh has more.

Mayor, Trustees Concerned About Garbage Facility

A controversial waste transfer station proposed for the old Mid-Continent site on County Road 100 was the subject of a lengthy discussion at Tuesday night's Carbondale board of trustees meeting. Around 45 people were in the audience for hours of public comment.

Both the board and the public expressed concerns about the potential for fire, for water contamination and for traffic issues both in town and out the other direction. KDNK's Eric Skalac spoke to Carbondale mayor Stacey Bernot after the meeting about her concerns and about the town's limited role in the approval process.

GarCo Commissioners Sued Over Meeting in Utah

On Monday, Garfield county residents filed a lawsuit against Garfield county commissioners. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh has more.

Fundraising for County Commissioner Races Off to Slow Start

Money is starting to roll in for local races in this year's election. As part of KDNK's election coverage, Amy Hadden Marsh has this first report about the campaign finances of Garfield County's commissioner candidates.

Weekly News Brief: Garbage on CR100

A proposed garbage facility will be discussed on town and county levels over the next month. On this week's news brief, KDNK's Ed Williams and Eric Skalac talk about the specifics.

CDale Trustees to Comment on Controversial Garbage Facility

In advance of a county decision in September, Carbondale trustees will next week discuss a waste transfer facility proposed for county road 100, just outside of Carbondale city limits. KDNK's Eric Skalac spoke to Carbondale planner Janet Buck to find out more about the town's role in the approval process for a facility that falls outside of the town's jurisdiction.

Earthquake!

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake shook the valley Tuesday afternoon-- from Satank to Missouri Heights all the way to the KDNK studios. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh spoke with US Geological Survey geophysicist Dale Grant shortly after the quake to find out more.

SGM to Assess Impact of Thompson Divide Drilling on CDale Road

Tuesday night, Carbondale trustees again discussed drilling in the Thompson Divide. This time though, they were talking about the impact heavy trucks involved in gas drilling could have on Carbondale's West Main Street. KDNK's Eric Skalac spoke with town manager Jay Harrington after the meeting to find out more about the proposal put together by Schmueser Gordon Meyer, or SGM.

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