Sean Strode News Today

The City of Rifle has begun their spending for this year’s budget, and a portion will soon be benefiting the Parachute Area Transit System. PATS will be funded by Rifle for the amount of $40,000...

One developer’s plans to increase its residential footprint were stymied last week after Rifle City Council opted not to annex a piece of property being considered for a major subdivision. Rifle City Council on April...

Stretch your muscles. Get your shoes ready. It’s trail time, baby. A massive celebration of Rifle’s trail-running scene is slated for an all-day ambrosia of recreation and entertainment Saturday. Called Colorado Trailfest, the day’s festivities...

A major retail chain specializing in agricultural goods and services, home improvement, livestock needs and more looks to plant a new seed in Rifle. Brentwood, Tennessee-based Tractor Supply Company, which currently operates more than 2,000...

Rifle City Council has pulled the plug on a proposal to require electric vehicle-capable wiring for any new construction unit with a garage. Based on the size of the structure, adding EV capabilities is estimated...

Rifle residents and city leaders continue to wrangle over a proposal to build a residential subdivision just blocks away from downtown.  Eco Dwelling, a construction company specializing in using cold-formed recycled metal to assemble small,...

Nearly three acres of green space and wetlands rest just behind the old Napa Auto Parts warehouse on Railroad Avenue. Right now there’s a proposal to convert that green space into a multifaceted outdoor classroom....

Rifle Metro Pool served 2,517 pretzels, 1,503 nachos and 2,420 cups of cheese in summer 2022, administrative data shows. In case you’re wondering, those total cups equate to 37.8 gallons of liquid cheese. Rifle Parks...

Electronic-vehicle charging wiring and capabilities could be a requirement for new residential construction in Rifle. As to what kind of housing this newly-proposed requirement applies to is still up for debate following discussion at a...

Rifle City Council and staff Wednesday recommended the city allocate $157,000 to integrate a new pay structure for part-time and full-time employees.  In Spring, the Rifle City Council hired Tulsa, Oklahoma-based human resources firm Graves...