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1 day ago | 
postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek
The city of Rifle passed another emergency ordinance Tuesday, May 7, to support Habitat for Humanity’s plan to build a modular housing factory on the Western Slope. The move updates a previous ordinance passed in January, when the City Council first agreed to serve as a conduit for up to $25 million in private activity bonds to help fund the 65,000-square-foot facility. The factory is expected to produce modular housing units for communities across western Colorado.
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3 days ago | 
postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek
Parachute is a small town, and that close-knit feel extends into the halls of Grand Valley High School, where this year’s graduating class totals about 80 students. Among them are two best friends, Ean Olmstead and Craig Cotter, who have each chosen to attend military academies as they begin their college journeys.
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6 days ago | 
postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek
The Garfield County Libraries have several events planned for the coming days, including community learning opportunities about reading, mustangs and hacks to save money. Adults are invited to a special in person craft event at the Rifle branch library. At 11 a.m. Monday in honor of Mother’s Day, use recycled books to create beautiful flowers. The event is bilingual and open to people 18 years or older.
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1 week ago | 
postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek
The New Castle and Rifle police departments are having their bike rodeos in the later half of May so get your bicycles ready. Both bike rodeos will have a bike raffle, obstacle course, free BBQ lunch, free helmets, bike tune-ups and a chance to meet local officers from New Castle and Rifle. There will be vendors at both events, but they will be different. New Castle PD’s bike rodeo will have goodie bags to be given away, a dunk tank and a foam machine.
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1 week ago | 
soprissun.com | Katherine Tomanek
Abril es el Mes de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil—un momento para visibilizar un tema complejo pero vital. Si bien el problema es grave, quienes trabajan para prevenir el abuso y apoyar a las familias afectadas en el Valle de Roaring Fork aportan compasión, experiencia y resiliencia a sus funciones. Mary Cloud, directora de desarrollo, y Amy Gomez, proveedora de salud mental y coordinadora de prevención del Centro Regional River Bridge, son dos de esas personas.
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1 week ago | 
postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek
The Garfield County Libraries have several events planned for the coming days, including educational programs, community engagement opportunities and a call for award nominations. The Garfield County Libraries are seeking nominations for their third annual Lisa Detweiler Service Award. Nominate a non-profit employee,volunteer or first-responder who demonstrates extraordinary service to the local Garfield County community.
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2 weeks ago | 
postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek
The Garfield Re-2 School Board had a discussion on student wellness during its April 23 meeting and how they’re planning to try and improve it even more. Assistant Superintendent Lisa Pierce presented districtwide data showing a 95% average attendance rate. “All schools are in the 90s,” said Heather Grumley, superintendent, about the statistics. Pierce confirmed the district met its 95% attendance goal for the year, adding that the target for next year is 96%.
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2 weeks ago | 
postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek
Abril es el Mes de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil—un momento para visibilizar un tema complejo pero vital. Si bien el problema es grave, quienes trabajan para prevenir el abuso y apoyar a las familias afectadas en el Valle de Roaring Fork aportan compasión, experiencia y resiliencia a sus funciones. Mary Cloud, directora de desarrollo, y Amy Gomez, proveedora de salud mental y coordinadora de prevención del Centro Regional River Bridge, son dos de esas personas.
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2 weeks ago | 
postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek
The Bookcliffs Arts Center in Rifle is hosting students from Coal Ridge High School and Rifle High School for its latest art show, featuring pieces the students have created — some of which will be available for purchase. All the participating students are seniors, each with different backgrounds and inspirations. But they share one thing in common: no matter what paths they choose after graduation, they all plan to continue creating art as an expression of their feelings and identities.
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2 weeks ago | 
aspentimes.com | Katherine Tomanek
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month — a time to shed light on a difficult but vital topic. While the issue is serious, those working to prevent abuse and support affected families in the Roaring Fork Valley bring compassion, expertise and resilience to their roles. Mary Cloud, development director, and Amy Gomez, mental health provider and prevention coordinator at River Bridge Regional Center, are two of those people. “River Bridge is a non-profit, child advocacy center,” Cloud said.
