New Castle News

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.

Caroline Metzler holds a copy of "James G. Cayton - Pioneer Forest Ranger," which she co-authored with Cayton's great-nephew, David Cayton.

NEW CASTLE, Colorado - The town government here has taken the first step in passing a new law aimed at regulating a likely new business in town - medical marijuana dispensaries.

The Glenwood Springs Rotary Club is hosting a Winemakers Dinner that will help raise funds for the Polio No More program.

Symphony in the Valley presents Viva Espana, a classical music concert with a Spanish flair.

On September 16, 1909, George P. Coryell and his wife Cristina began constructing their new home located at 911 Pitkin Avenue in Glenwood Springs.

There is to be a multi-media show of images of Utah's wild canyonlands tonight, Oct.

Who knew there is so much to learn about garlic? And who knew so many people were so interested in this wonderful bulb that can add great flavor to just about anything? Well, maybe not ice cream.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority is still not sure where its next meal is coming from, in terms of some needed fiscal nourishment to maintain an endangered operation.

The question of how natural gas exploration can be accomplished without doing harm to nearby communities or the environment will be debated at an upcoming meeting in Rifle.

Would you like organic apples? There are three varieties available from an apple orchard, free to the public, located between Glenwood Springs and New Castle, exit 109, please call 309-4515. Garlic class Sunshine Farms, located at 38487 Highway 6 outside New Castle, is sponsoring a Garlic Class from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct.