New Castle News

Local artist Betsy Blackard will display her artwork at Patti's Main Street Coffee House from Nov.

Most people feel Garfield County is moving along nicely in terms of growth rates and other measures, according to a survey released this week.

The 30th Annual Emma Schoolhouse Christmas Bazaar will be held Sat., Nov. 21 from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. The Historic Emma Schoolhouse is located two miles west of Basalt on Highway 82.

There will be a benefit fundraiser for Lewis "Shane" Lent on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m., at New Castle Burning Mountain Bowl.

The Lions Club of New Castle will put on their 27th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.

Nearly starving, this mother hound was recently rescued along with her 11 healthy pups and is currently residing at Colorado Animal Rescue.

The Glenwood Springs Ice U18 girls soccer team: in front: Dani Turley; and, from left, kneeling: Megan Gould, Jasmine Van't Hoff, Jackie Argueta, Allie Rippy, Mariah Martin, Rachel Rosenberg and Nikki Pearson; and standing: Coach Martin Pearson, Coach Wayne Smith, Annie McGraw, Grissel Loya, Netty Stenstadvold, Corey Gera, Daryian Hawkins, Cora ...

Rifle members of the Kelly-Hansen Post 78 American Legion, Ralph Kohler and John Getty, listen intently during a ceremony dedicating the new West Garfield County Memorial stones, which contain 2,270 names of local veterans, at the Rifle Veteran's Plaza in Deerfield Park on Sunday, Nov.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - Two local high school counselors agree that more students might further their education beyond high school - and certainly beyond two-year college degrees - if Colorado Mountain College is able to offer a variety of bachelor's degree programs.

The first-ever Teen Health Fair held recently at GSHS was a big success. More than 200 sophomores received quality one-on-one counseling in the areas of fitness & nutrition, substance abuse, and reproductive and mental health.

Fossils are all around us here in western Colorado, though they may be hard to see.

The deadline to register for Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday food baskets as well as Angel Tree Christmas presents is on Friday, Nov.

HEATHER MCGREGOR Communications and outreach, Clear Energy Economy for the Region Renewable energy demonstration projects are now in the works for public buildings in Rifle, Silt and New Castle through the Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative's 1 Megawatt Campaign, using state energy impact funds and utility rebates to generate clean energy.

Members of the First Presbyterian Church of Glenwood Springs will be out "Trick or Treating" for LIFT-UP on Halloween afternoon, Saturday, Oct.

The Roaring Fork School District announced its employees of the month. They are Kay Bell, para-educator, and Roark Roney, technology teacher and tech support.

Garfield County has begun the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan and the first set of public meetings will be held concurrently during the week of Nov.

Twenty-eight local good witches gathered at Patti's Main Street Coffee House Sunday, Oct.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - Garfield County is asking for a little help from residents in updating its 2000 Comprehensive Plan, the document that "is the county's guide for making land use decisions," according to a statement on the county website.

There will be a craft show and sale from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

After more than 45 years, the E. Dene Moore Care Center needs to be replaced and voters will get the opportunity to help fund a new facility in the Tuesday, Nov.