Matthew Bennett
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Garfield County Foster Care Program provides ‘safe haven’ to children in need
In some cases a child might live with a foster family for the weekend and in other instances, years. → Read More
Planning and zoning continues Triumph-Bell Rippy apartment proposal, denies retail marijuana shop
A 100-unit apartment development proposal was continued and a retail marijuana special use permit request was denied by the Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission. → Read More
Volunteers needed to help place American flags on gravesites in Rosebud Cemetery on Friday
Although this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony has been cancelled due to COVID-19, LeVan and other members of American Legion Post 83 still plan on placing 500 American flags throughout Rosebud Cemetery Friday. → Read More
‘Responsible tourism:’ Hanging Lake to reopen June 1 to no more than 128 visitors daily
Beginning June 1, only 128 visitors will be able to hike to Hanging Lake each day and must still purchase a permit ahead of time. → Read More
50-year-old man from Silt ID’d as victim in Monday crash along I-70
The Garfield County Coroner’s Office has identified Huba Topai as the 50-year-old male who was killed in a two-vehicle accident along Interstate 70 Monday. → Read More
RFTA bus struck by boulder Monday night along Highway 82
A boulder struck a RFTA bus traveling along Highway 82 Monday night from Glenwood Springs to Carbondale. The event occurred around 8:20 p.m. Monday following a rainstorm. RFTA CEO Dan Blankenship said no passengers were... → Read More
In ‘worst case scenario’ Glenwood must bridge $6 million general fund gap in 2020
The worst case scenario assumes that the city would lose out on 50% of its sales tax revenue for the remainder of the year. → Read More
Glenwood Springs apartment project hearing continued to May 26 after internet outage
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission was expected to vote on the proposed Triumph-Bell Rippy project earlier this week, but the internet had other plans. → Read More
Responding to the pandemic: Glenwood’s first responders continue to protect and serve despite budget cuts
While working from home has sufficed for some during the COVID-19 crisis, for Glenwood’s first responders, such a luxury was never an option. Earlier this month, the city announced that all 179 of its full-time... → Read More
A semblance of normalcy: some Glenwood retail shops welcome customers back inside Monday
A few retail shops in Glenwood Springs welcomed customers back inside on Monday after weeks of being closed due to the pandemic. → Read More
From analog phones to window visits, hospital patients stay in touch with loved ones, remotely
Ellie Reichstein has had to make plenty of difficult decisions as director of inpatient services at Valley View Hospital. But the COVID-19 pandemic has tested Reichstein in ways like never before, particularly when the decision was made to no longer allow visitors into the hospital except for special circumstances. "The first day we decided we… → Read More
Mental hygiene amid COVID-19: Mental health professionals discuss remedies that can go a long way
While handwashing, coughing into elbows and adhering to social distancing can go a long way in slowing the spread of COVID-19, being mindful of one’s mental health is incredibly important as well. Fortunately, telehealth technology has afforded mental health professionals the ability to assist clients remotely. However, the unprecedented situation caused by the pandemic can… → Read More
27th Street Bridge ribbon cutting ceremony set for Feb. 12
Following significant delays, the 27th Street Bridge Project, come Feb. 12, will be over. → Read More
’Tis the season for Christmas tree disposal
With the holiday season over, Glenwood Springs’ Christmas tree drop-off site has opened.Located at the old rodeo grounds on Airport Road adjacent to the Glenwood Springs airport, the Christmas → Read More
Pounds of turkey, inches of snow; winter weather waddles toward Garfield County
Whether hitting the road or staying put, Garfield County residents should see their fair share of winter weather this week. Tonight, the first of two storm systems will roll through the area according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Dennis Phillips. The National Weather Service anticipates unfavorable travel conditions “leading up to, during and after Thanksgiving,… → Read More
Glenwood Vaudeville Revue’s Holiday Show opens Friday
John Goss grew up listening to Kevin Kline, laughing at Dick Van Dyke and admiring the moves of Fred Astaire. “The way he danced,” Goss said. “There will never be another Fred Astaire.” Since opening the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue over a decade ago, Goss and his fellow vaudevillians have entertained residents and tourists with songs,… → Read More
Garfield County election judges stay busy in early November
Garfield County election judges and staff are busy counting and verifying ballots for Tuesday's elections. → Read More
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Should vehicle traffic be allowed back on Seventh Street? That’s what the Glenwood Springs City Council will vote on at their regular meeting Thursday. Currently, orange and white barricades between Colorado and Cooper avenues prohibit... → Read More
West Glenwood gets a bit greener — new cannabis shop to open in late October
The Green Solution has 17 cannabis shops in Colorado and plans to grow its business farther west with a new location in Glenwood Springs.Located at 51701 Highway 6 & → Read More
Horse success story prompts family to start CBD business for humans and animals
Deborah Carter and her son Samuel had no plans of entering the CBD (hemp oil) business from their McClure Pass ranch, until they witnessed its effects on their 3-year-old → Read More