Glenwood Springs–The Glenwood Springs 20-year comprehensive plan is nearly complete. The planning and zoning commission pored over the document yesterday that addressess several issues like growth, housing, tourism and transportation. Denver–A lawsuit challenging the state’s oil and gas regulations was dropped by the Colorado Oil and Gas Association. Officials with COGA say they asked for … Read more
Several Accidents triggered by slick roads and poor visibility from dense fog closed eastbound I-70 at mile marker 105 this morning. Glenwood Springs–An angry Silt Mesa resident may sue over recent findings from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission that drilling is not contaminating her water well. Beth Strudley disputes the report and says … Read more
Glenwood Springs–A semi-tractor trailer crashed last night near the Shoshone Power plant and closed both directions of I-70 for over six hours. The driver suffered minor injuries and was cited for driving too fast for the conditions. Glenwood Springs–Energy company, Antero Resources agreed to remove 10 acre well spacing from it’s future drilling plans in … Read more
Glenwood Springs—The Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association is going to have some competition next year. Last night, the Glenwood Springs City Council voted unanimously to put the 2012 tourism marketing contract up for bid. The council decided to follow the direction of the newly-formed tourism board. Glenwood Springs—Western Slope Congressman Scott Tipton held an informal … Read more
The Glenwood Springs, Burning Mountain and Rifle fire departments could one day consolidate services in the valley. The Glenwood Springs City Council will talk about taking part in a feasibility study during tonight’s meeting. Tourism promotion and the community garden are also on the agenda. The meeting begins at 7. Veterans in the Roaring Fork … Read more
IT’S STILL IN THE EARLY PLANNING STAGES, BUT TOWN OFFICIALS IN SILT ARE MOVING FORWARD WITH PLANS TO ONE DAY BUILD A NEW RETAIL CENTER THAT WILL INCLUDE A GROCERY STORE. NATURAL GAS DRILLING MAY ONE DAY TAKE PLACE AT COAL RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL. ANTERO RESOURCES HAS COME TO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE RE-2 … Read more
BOB YOUNG, BIZ HALL OF FAME ALPINE BANK FOUNDER BOB YOUNG WILL BE INDUCTED TONIGHT INTO THE COLORADO BUSINESS HALL OF FAME. YOUNG OPENED THE FIRST ALPINE BANK IN CARBONDALE IN 1973 AND SINCE THEN, AT LEAST DOZEN MORE BRANCHES SPROUTED UP ACROSS THE WESTERN SLOPE. YOUNG SAYS HIS BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY IS CENTERED AROUND GIVING … Read more
O and G Meeting Postponed A hearing with state officials on oil and gas drilling disputes between Antero Resources and concerned citizens has been postponed from February 22nd to April 4th. The Garfield County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to the extension during a special meeting Monday. Free Breakfasts No more free breakfasts fro needy … Read more
DENVER (AP) – A New York firm has won an international contest to design a highway wildlife crossing near Vail. The winning design, announced Sunday, is for a broad overpass covered by trees, shrubs and grasses to blend in with the landscape on either side of Interstate 70. It’s aimed at reducing the number of … Read more
THE HIGHWAY 82 CORRIDOR OPTIMIZATION PLAN WAS ENDORSED BY THE GLENWOOD SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL LAST NIGHT. THE PLAN, WHICH FEATURES 10 ALTERNATIVES, WILL BE SENT ON TO THE STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY AIRPORT DIRECTOR JIM ELWOOD MAY BE HEADED TO THE GREAT NORTHWEST. ELWOOD IS ONE OF THREE FINALISTS FOR AN AIRPORT DIRECTOR’S JOB … Read more