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The new development plan for the chunk of land formerly known as 480 Donegan was approved mostly for storage facilities and some commercial units. On Monday, the vote passed unanimously on the first reading with...

Let council decision stand

Copeland for New Castle

The city of Glenwood is facing a decision on the future of West Glenwood with the vote to repeal Ordinance 8-2021 for the annexation of the 480 Donegan property. A “yes” vote will reverse the…

Quoting the fire plan

Photo courtesy of R2 Partners. Garfield County staff provided an impact analysis on the proposed annexation of 15 acres in West Glenwood during Monday’s county commissioners meeting, highlighting concerns about additional traffic congestion. Wyatt Keesbery, Garfield County Road and Bridge Director, said that he would like to see the city annex and take ownership of Donegan Road, Storm King Road and Mel Ray Road, the three roadways that surround the proposed development site. “I think this w...

Boebert dishonors her congressional oath Rep. Lauren Boebert, while trying to figure out what she supported, came up with buzzwords more than policies, like “the Constitution.” This is approximately equivalent to supporting “puppies.” As my father would say, “Saying doesn’t make it so.” A whole three days after taking an oath to support and defend that Constitution, she voted to violate the very provision by which we select our president. Now, given the opportunity to vote for a b...