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The Glenwood Springs Post Independent was formed in November 2000 when the long-standing Glenwood Post joined forces with the newer Glenwood Independent. This newspaper provides coverage of various topics relevant to the community in the mountainous area of Garfield County, which is even bigger than the state of Rhode Island. Garfield County includes six towns: Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, New Castle, Silt, Rifle, and Parachute/Battlement Mesa.

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Conservationists urge the public to disinfect all river gear after use, including waders, paddle boards, and kayaks

4 days ago | postindependent.com | Westley J Crouch

Share this story As summer draws more people to Colorado’s rivers and reservoirs, conservationists are urging the public to take immediate action to protect waterways from invasive aquatic species. The threat is both serious and irreversible, and the solution is straightforward: clean, drain, and dry your gear. Every time. Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) — such as zebra mussels, rusty crayfish, quagga mussels, New Zealand mud snails, and invasive aquatic plants — have already caused lasting...
Garfield County Libraries schedule for June 23 - 29

1 week ago | postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek

Share this story Garfield County Libraries are hosting a variety of youth events this week, including the return of a fan favorite. Mr. Tap is back, bringing the rhythm and history of tap dancing to each library branch Tuesday through Thursday, with two visits per day. For exact times, visit gcpld.org/summer-reading. In Carbondale, teens can head to the library at 4:15 p.m. Thursday to make personal pizzas. The event is open to ages 10 and older as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. Call...
From Columbines to Creatures: Nurse-artist blends nature and whimsy at Strawberry Days

1 week ago | postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek

Share this story Strawberry Days brings Glenwood Springs to life each summer with a parade, concerts, fresh strawberries and an array of vendors offering everything from food to handcrafted goods. Among the artists setting up shop this year is Tempest Manthei, a Florida native who moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2008 and found her home in the mountains. Before becoming a nurse, Manthei studied fine arts at the University of North Florida. When she relocated to Colorado, she began working...
Defiance Community Players emerges from Defiance Theater roots

1 week ago | postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek

Share this story Some theater and event centers shuttered during the pandemic earlier this decade and many places were left stagnant. Getting people to attend even after the pandemic restrictions were lifted has been hard for almost everyone trying to get events together. One of them was Defiance Theater, newly rebranded as Defiance Community Players, which was originally founded in 1969 and officially named a nonprofit in 1976. They created performing arts opportunities, scholarships and...
Rifle kicks off summer series with first Third Thursday on Third

1 week ago | postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek

Share this story The city of Rifle will launch its summer event series, Third Thursday on Third on, this week as an opportunity to bring the community together and support local businesses. Delaney Passmore, the event coordinator for the city, said this was an idea brought on from city council. “They wanted a summer series to bring more people to the downtown district,” she said. “It’s family oriented and we’re hoping to draw a lot of people from all over, to say, “Rifle is here, we’ve got a...
Not your high school prom: Queer Prom set for Saturday at the Garage Bar

1 week ago | postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek

Share this story This Saturday, a Pride Month celebration aims to offer what many in the LGBTQIA+ community may have missed out in high school — a prom experience that reflects who they truly are. Queer Prom, hosted at the Garage Bar between Glenwood Springs and Carbondale, invites adults and allies to dress how they want, dance how they want and celebrate in a space designed to be inclusive and affirming. “We thought it’d be fun to host a dance event for people who want to go to prom but...
Lulu Magoo’s moments of her visions of beauty are put onto a canvas and on display in Bookcliffs Arts Center

1 week ago | postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek

Share this story Art doesn’t have to be perfect to be great art — the effort is what counts. Imperfections such as off lines or paint splotches where they “don’t” belong could be the defining part of a piece, which artist Lulu Magoo knows well. Lu Frederick goes by Lulu Magoo for her art, and Frederick currently lives in Palisade, but comes up to Rifle to work and for the month of June, show her art in Bookcliffs Arts Center. “I got my name from the original ‘Magoo’ animated show,” she said....
Garfield County Libraries schedule for June 16-22

2 weeks ago | postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek

Share this story Garfield County Libraries has a busy week ahead, with events ranging from a new recovery support series to a grand reopening celebration. Beginning Thursday, June 19, the Glenwood Springs branch library will host a new weekly event series for members of 12-step recovery programs. Those looking to deepen their 11th-step practice of prayer and meditation are invited to explore centering prayer with others on a similar journey. Meetings will be at 9 a.m. starting this Thursday,...
It’s official: Aspen’s Ferreira named to U.S. Olympic halfpipe team for Games in Italy

2 weeks ago | postindependent.com | Austin Colbert

Share this story Aspen’s Alex Ferreira is an Olympian yet again. In a Tuesday announcement by U.S. Ski and Snowboard, the halfpipe skier was officially named to the country’s 2026 Winter Olympics team, with the Games scheduled for Feb. 6-22 in northern Italy. This will be the 30-year-old Aspen native’s third time competing at the Olympics: he won silver in his 2018 debut and followed that with bronze in 2022. “It means the world to be prequalified for the Olympics,” Ferreira said in a news...
Silt looks to grow while keeping small-town charm

2 weeks ago | postindependent.com | Katherine Tomanek

Share this story The town of Silt has always been small and community-oriented. With a population of about 3,500, it relies heavily on tourists coming through and spending money to help keep the economy stable. Town Manager Jim Mann started in 2024 after retiring from the public finance industry in 2023. While he lives in Castle Rock, he said he’s committed to the town. “I have an autistic daughter, and unfortunately, disability benefits don’t transfer across counties,” he said. “My wife has...