The White River National Forest is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement that outlines possible recreation management plans for the Sweetwater Lake area in Garfield County. The U.S. Forest Service released the...

Eugene, Oregon, has long been one of the country’s landmark running destinations, from the evolution of the modern running shoe to hosting the Olympic track and field qualifiers. In June, two Garfield County athletes got...

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Battlement Mesa, an early-season sign that the virus is circulating in western Garfield County. Garfield County Public Health officials said there have been no reported human cases of West Nile virus in Garfield County this season, but the positive mosquito test prompted the department to remind […]

A fire in the Grass Mesa area of Garfield County has forced evacuations in some neighborhoods in Rifle, authorities said Tuesday afternoon.

Mandatory evacuations are underway in Garfield County due to the Dry Creek Fire, which has burned 288 acres and destroyed two structures, fire crews said.

Forensic genetic genealogy testing has provided a breakthrough for investigators in a nearly three decade old cold case in Garfield County.

Remains that were found in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in 1998 have now been identified as 31-year-old Pedro Calderon Marioni, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.

Impacts from Colorado’s extreme drought conditions are hitting several state parks in the state’s northwest corner.  Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced emergency water conservation measures and boating restrictions at both Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle County and Rifle Gap State Park in Garfield County, according to a Monday, June 22 news release.  Both parks […]

Interstate 70 is closed in both directions in Garfield County due to a brush fire west of Glenwood Springs.