Garfield County Commissioners

Pitkin County is made up of 83 percent federally protected lands or 808 square miles. County commissioners agreed to protect 30% of that by 2030. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has this report.

A homeless camp on private land east of Walmart in Glenwood Springs has come to the attention of county officials. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh has this report.

On Monday, April 19, following the end of the state Public Health Department’s Coronavirus dial, Garfield County Commissioners weighed in on how the county will approach COVID-19 restrictions.

Garfield County Commissioners have banned fireworks in portions of the county.

A modern-day range war is sizzling in Garfield County and statewide over whether to eat meat or not on Saturday. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has this report.

Garfield County Commissioners recently signed a resolution opposing President Joe Biden’s pledge to protect 30% of lands and waters by 2030. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh checked some facts with Wilderness Workshop's Will Roush, who has been involved with the “30 by 30” plan since last year.

At a rally in Glenwood Springs, organized by Stay Free Colorado, a First Amendment group that also advocates against wearing masks during the pandemic, Garfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky took the stage, denouncing Governor Jared Polis and stating that the U.S. is in a cold war with China. This is the uncut version of his entire speech.

Garfield County Commissioners Monday approved a $250,000 supplemental for the 2021 budget. The money is designated for projected legal costs the county expects to incur related to Rocky Mountain Industrial’s proposed limestone quarry expansion near Glenwood Springs. KDNK’s Lucas Turner has more.

The Glenwood Springs City Council recently submitted a letter to the Garfield County Commissioners, calling on them to spend county money to help local businesses. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh spoke with Glenwood Springs Mayor Jonathan Godes for the details.

Garfield County Commissioners continue to resist taking on new COVID-19 restrictions despite an almost vertical spike in confirmed cases.

Despite spiking coronavirus cases in the county, Garfield County Commissioners refuse to enforce stricter public health orders. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has more from this week’s regular meeting.

Republican incumbents are leading in the Garfield County Commissioner Races. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has more from the Democratic challengers.

As state and local COVID numbers rise, Garfield County Commissioners are leaving mask-wearing up to personal responsibility. But, as KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh reports, cases continue to climb.

Garfield County Commissioner Mike Samson has lived in Rifle for most of his life and worked for the RE-2 School District for 20 years. KDNK spoke with Samson about running for his fourth term. Tune in tomorrow for an interview with Commissioner Samson's challenger Leslie Robinson.

Democrat Katrina Byars has stepped down as candidate for Garfield County Commissioner District 2. KDNK's Lucas Turner has more.

A Denver District Court Judge last week granted seven conservation groups across Colorado intervenor status in two lawsuits - one filed by Garfield County -  that challenge new statewide air quality protections. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has more.

The Glenwood Springs Citizens Alliance and the Garfield County Commissioners are united against Rocky Mountain Industrials’ plan to expand the limestone quarry near Glenwood. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has more.

Garfield County Commissioners approved a fireworks ban earlier this week but, as KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh reports, it’s a little complicated.

The moratorium on new mining and gravel operations permits in Garfield County is over but there is a new land use code amendment in place. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh has more.

KDNK's Weekly News Reel takes a look at the week's top local and regional news stories aired on KDNK between Monday and Friday.

High fire danger and emergency responders stretched thin by the pandemic could lead to a county-wide fireworks ban. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has this report.

Rocky Mountain Industrials has earned a second Notice of Violation from Garfield County. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh has this report.

Katrina Byars is a former Carbondale Town Trustee and current democratic candidate for Garfield County’s Board of County Commissioners. She has a Masters of Legal Studies in natural resources and environmental law and is a long-time advocate for healthy communities and healthy public lands. She shares her practices and mindset for maintaining strong leadership amidst the political and social challenges of these times.

Garfield County Commissioners are part of a lawsuit against the state’s Air Quality Control Commission. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh explains.

Garfield County Commissioners unanimously approved $278,360 for the Town of Parachute Monday to boost the development of a new bus service that would connect the town with Battlement Mesa and Rifle. KDNK’s Lucas Turner has the details.