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Glenwood Springs City Council meets at 6:15 p.m. Thursday at City Hall. Here’s a peek at what’s on the agenda. Updates on transportation planning There is no action to be taken for the discussion; just...

Monday was the deadline for petitions to be turned in to run for Glenwood Springs City Council, and not much has changed since earlier reports, other than an official announcement that incumbent Tony Hershey plans...

It’s been a week and a half since city of Glenwood Springs staff, City Council and community members met with the second round of finalists for city manager, and the decision is in. Beverli Marshall...

West Plains, MO. - On Friday, January 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of 15 new and 7 returning members to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). The announcement came at a public meeting of the Committee, where members presented recommendations on implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Among those appointed was Kimberly Rich, Alderman and Mayor Pro Tem of Willow Springs, Missouri. The city of Willow Springs released a statemen...

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA announced appointment of 15 new and 7 returning members to Local Government Advisory Committee LGAC. Announcement came at public Committee meeting, where members presented recommendations on Inflation Reduction Act IRA implementation.

The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority would like the western Garfield County municipalities of Silt and Rifle to consider a renewed ask of their voters if it’s time to join RFTA or to possibly form their...

Construction labor is unpredictable right now, and the longer the Glenwood Springs 27th Street underpass project is postponed the more expensive it gets, officials say.  The project for the underpass accessing the South Glenwood bus...

Glenwood Springs City Council took the recommendation from city staff last week for a new inclusionary zoning code, increasing the percentage of deed-restricted units in new development of five or more units to 20%.  The...

If there was a single issue that defined local political discussions in 2022, it was housing — specifically, a lack thereof for the growing demand, and in particular a lack of affordable housing options for...

Editors note: The Post Independent news team continues its look back at some of the big stories and key issues that shaped 2022 in Glenwood Springs and across Garfield County, and what can be expected as the calendar turns to 2023.