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Colorado wildfires: Mandatory evacuations ordered in Garfield County as Lee fire races south

New mandatory evacuations were ordered in the Lee fire late Friday night and early Saturday morning as the blaze grew nearly ...
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Garfield County Commissioners approve permit for nearly 40 new gas wells outside Rifle

The Garfield Board of County Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a permit request for the construction of almost 40 ...

After smoke and fire delayed the start of school, Garfield RE-2 headed back to class

Despite the wildfires and evacuations from the nearby Lee and Elk fires, some students and staff in Garfield County returned ...
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Reopening Colorado: Garfield County Asks For Capacity Variance From ...

GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Garfield County officials want the state to allow the county to open more places in communities like Glenwood Springs. The variance request includes a 50% ...
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Garfield Clean Energy column: Creating a safer, more comfortable home

When we talk about energy efficiency upgrades at home, saving money is often the primary motivator. And for good reason.

Former Garfield County judge no longer wants criminal case venue changed

A former Garfield County judge, facing a criminal trial in connection with a 2023 drive-by shooting, no longer wants his case ...
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Brush fire closes interstate in Garfield County

Another brush fire has closed U.S. Interstate 70 in Garfield County. The Colorado Department of Transportation stated the ...
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West Nile Virus found in Garfield County

Officials have detected the West Nile Virus in Garfield County. Certain mosquito species found in the county, especially in the western portion near Parachute and Rifle, tested positive for carrying ...