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Colorado senator seeks crackdown on medical marijuana industry
State Sen. Al White, R-Hayden, whose district includes Glenwood Springs and Rifle, said Friday he plans to introduce legislation next session to regulate the rapidly expanding medical marijuana industry in Colorado.
To endorse the FRAC Act or not?
Whether or not there should be new federal oversight of the oil and gas drilling industry, partly aimed at forcing the industry to disclose exactly what chemicals it is putting into the ground, will take center stage at the Garfield County commissioners meeting on Nov.
Following are small recaps of stories that appeared in past editions of the Rifle newspaper.
Highway 13 work north of Rifle suspended until spring
A $13 million project for rebuilding a stretch of Colorado Highway 13 between Rifle and Meeker has been suspended for the winter months, state highway officials said Thursday.
Solar installations in the works for seven locations in Rifle, Silt, New Castle
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.
Garfield County Relay for Life events rank high nationally in funds raised in 2009
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life events in Garfield County topped the national per capita income rankings for 2009.
Second jury clears former Rifle man of child-sex abuse allegations
A former Rifle barbershop owner left Colorado on Wednesday to start a new life after being cleared of charges of sexual assault on children, his attorney said.
H1N1 vaccine arrives in Garfield County, but limited to high-risk groups
Initial doses of H1N1 vaccine have arrived in Garfield County, but for now are being reserved for people considered at higher risk of complications from the flu.
Not guilty verdict in Wood sexual assault trial
Originally charged with sexually assaulting his stepdaughter and his now 4-year-old step-granddaughter ENLARGE GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - Moments after Michael William Wood finished testifying in his defense, at his sexual assault trial, which wrapped up Friday night, he quietly asked a sheriff's deputy in the courtroom how he appeared on the ...
Plea talks active in De Beque slaying
Assistant District Attorney Rich Tuttle said plea negotiations are active but that an offer has yet to be extended to a Rifle man accused of beating another man to death with a sledgehammer handle.
Scaring up some doggone fun in Rifle
Winner in the category of cutest costume at the Rifle Recreation Department's first Doggie Costume Contest held on Saturday, Oct.
Four arrested, suspected of string of burglaries in Silt
SILT, Colorado - Two adults and two juveniles were arrested over the weekend for allegedly breaking into more than a dozen vehicles and one residence in Silt in the early morning hours of Oct.
14 Colorado Arrests In Mexican Drug Cartel
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Voters to decide on replacement of E. Dene Moore Care Center
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.
Garfield County flu vaccine supplies still limited
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - Although limited supplies of H1N1 influenza vaccine in Garfield County are being reserved for health care providers, some nasal flu mist is being made available for healthy children, according to county health officials.
Bank of Colorado took the Showmanship award. Diane Helms of New Castle, Amanda Radomski, Susan Stein, Jessica Pursley, Linnea Ricciardi and Sean Pursley, all of Rifle, pirate it up for the camera.
Tax delinquencies in Garfield County rise slightly in '09
The number of Garfield County properties to be sold at public auction due to unpaid property taxes has risen slightly this year, according to a county official.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude speak at CSU
Internationally renowned artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude will present a lecture today at the University Center for the Arts as part of Colorado State University's Critic and Artists Residency Series.
Rifle Habitat for Humanity house is all about community coming together
During the weekdays, you can often find Maria Cornejo swinging by the jobsite and dropping off lunch or treats to the guys who are building her home.