Construction starts this week on a new playground and recreation space at Glenwood creating an exciting new place for local families and community groups to gather Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the $447,000 project had been shaped by the Glenwood community Key features of the new playground include: News | May 4 Before Arnie’s Antiques and More had a storefront It beat through late-night sorting sessions with coin jars and magnifying glasses It echoed in conversations about gold certificates and silver eagles passed between Carl Garza and his kids as they sat cross-legged on the living room floor inside three storage units and across nearly every inch of the Garza home that pulse has found a permanent home — and a front door — in Glenwood Springs Arnie’s Antiques and More quietly opened in early April but the roots of the business go back decades It’s a continuation of something they’ve been building their entire lives “This has been a passion of mine since I was 13,” Carl said I’d buy bags of change from banks and stay up late going through them And snowball it did — into a collection that took over their home “We had antiques everywhere,” Cynthia said ‘We’ve got to do something with all of this.'” What they did was build something that feels both nostalgic and new — a place where history is honored It’s all captured in their motto: “Preserving the elegance of the past It’s a tribute to Carl’s grandfather a man who played a central role in his upbringing and whose values helped shape the store’s identity “My grandfather meant the world to me,” Carl said “Naming this after him just made sense.” That tradition of honoring family is woven throughout the Garzas’ story they’re continuing to build something rooted in legacy every item has been researched and tagged with care You won’t find mass-produced replicas passed off as vintage “I don’t want someone buying something that looks old but was made last year,” she said “These items were crafted with skill and intention What started as a childhood hobby grew into something that filled entire rooms “Carl would bring home coins all the time,” she said going through rolls we picked up from the bank watching YouTube videos about what to look for the Garzas began collecting more than just currency Their travels around Colorado — mostly work trips for Carl’s asphalt company — became opportunities to stop at antique shops glassware — anything that told a story came home with them “Our house was overflowing,” Cynthia said even the walls were part of the collection.” It was how much of it there was — and what to do next “Our collection outgrew everything,” Carl said “Even our first attempt at a storefront on Grand Avenue was too small before we finished moving in.” That’s when they found their current location at 251 Soccer Field Road near Glenwood Springs Middle School — a large open space that offers more than just room to display From the moment you step inside Arnie’s Antiques and More it’s clear it isn’t a resale shop Typewriters with keys that still click like they did 80 years ago The walls are lined with pieces that feel like they’ve waited decades to be noticed again “This isn’t stuff you find at a thrift store,” Cynthia said The Garzas are exploring plans to expand the space into a local auction house — something the valley currently lacks They’re also considering event rentals for weddings “We’re not just trying to sell things,” Carl said “We’re trying to keep things from being lost — to landfills the mission has always been about giving items the space they deserve — and giving people the chance to experience them “There’s something special about seeing someone light up when they connect with a piece,” she said “You can tell it reminds them of something That’s what this is all about.” The Garzas have received a warm response from the community even before hosting a formal grand opening One longtime acquaintance recently visited the shop You’re going to do great,'” Cynthia recalled “And that just stuck with me.” who has seen firsthand the weight this project has lifted from her mother “My mom’s cried to me more times than I can count about the amount of stuff they had to go through,” she said I can see it in her face — she’s proud Their Grand Avenue location remains open by appointment only while the main showroom on Soccer Field Road is now open to the public as they continue preparing for a full grand opening the store is fulfilling its mission: preserving the past and making it accessible to anyone who walks through the door “We want people to feel something when they’re here,” Carl said or just appreciation for how things used to be made.” “This isn’t just our story anymore Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage are you considering any property transactions this spring View Results Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGRAND JUNCTION (KKCO) - The City of Glenwood launched a new on-demand ride-sharing service Travelers can now request a point-to-point ride anywhere within Glenwood city limits for $1 during operating hours Rides can be requested using the Ride Roaring Fork app (iOS or Android) or by calling 970-404-4007 Service hours are Monday-Friday from 7 a.m More information about the service can be found here Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting has called on the NSW Government to guarantee residents that any rezoning of Glenwood and Stanhope Gardens would include infrastructure to support the expanded community Mayor Bunting is calling on the NSW Government to provide more time before the Glenwood Transport Oriented Development proceeds “The Glenwood community has made it clear that they need more information We heard their voices loud and clear today at a Council pop up forum The NSW Government’s Kellyville and Bella Vista draft rezoning proposal which includes Glenwood and Stanhope Gardens would add 20,700 new homes and as many as 50,000 new residents to the precinct Blacktown City Council is frustrated that the proposal for the narrow corridor contained no plans for new community facilities “Blacktown City has already accepted more than its fair share of new homes to try and help Sydneysiders overcome the housing crisis,” Mayor Bunting said the NSW Government’s rezoning plan proposes adding a population greater than the Strathfield Council area (45,593) without additional community facilities “The NSW Government needs to provide a detailed infrastructure plan to ensure this community remains liveable.” Housing and Infrastructure’s own documents state good planning requires that community facilities Mayor Bunting has urged residents to have their say on the proposal before the public exhibition period closes on Friday 9 August People can make a submission here: NSW Government’s Kellyville and Bella Vista state-led rezoning proposal before Friday 9 August 2024.  and Council will hold a community information meeting at The Ettamogah Hotel Mayor Bunting backed residents who are concerned that worsening traffic congestion and a lack of community facilities will result if the NSW Government does not revise its proposal Blacktown City Council already faces significant challenges providing: We acknowledge the Dharug people as the original custodians of the land on which Blacktown City is built We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge the Aboriginal people for their custodianship of this land We will work together for a united City that respects this land and values the contribution to our community and culture of all people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.  SuperSport Schools Plus Relive all the action on SuperSport Schools – (www.supersportschools.com)  Kopp slotted three penalties – his only shots at goal – to snatch a dramatic win over the Wolramme Marlow impressed with a dynamic attacking performance The Cradock side’s midfield pairing of Ockert du Preez (inside centre) and Dawid-Malan de Ridder (outside centre) stood out as they had two days earlier in a gritty win over Welkom Gimnasium They set their team on the front foot whenever opportunities arose That attacking momentum was fuelled by a commanding display from scrumhalf Gian Steyl the Eastern Cape outfit’s top performer on the day Kopp also kept Glenwood in the hunt with his sharp counterattacking play His fast feet challenged the Marlow defenders blindside flank Sambesiwe Ndamase was a standout wreaking havoc at the breakdown and proving a handful for the Wolramme in open play Northwood returned to winning ways with a gritty 19–12 victory over HTS Drostdy‘s Donkies Hooker Ayavuya Makula led from the front with two tries off the back of a dominant rolling maul which laid the platform for the five-point win Flyhalf Savio Stevens made full use of the momentum created by the Knights‘ pack and orchestrated play with poise for his backline His composed distribution and attacking intent earned him a well-deserved Player of the Match award They were the team’s Achilles’ heel fullback Anwill Jacobs made his mark with a strong showing from deep In the final match of the day on the B-field the Sentraal Suid Barbarians edged out Hoërskool Nico Malan it was the boot of openside flank Franco de Wet that proved decisive He not only landed two difficult conversions from the touchline playmaker Jaydin Windvogel dictated proceedings with pinpoint tactical kicking which helped the Barbarians dominate territory Their rock-solid defence ultimately suffocated the side from Humansdorp whose inability to crack the line sealed their fate Glenwood 9 (3) – Penalties: Joshua Kopp (3) Marlow Landbou 8 (3) – Try: Cole Hurter Northwood 19 (14) – Tries: Ayavuya Makula (2) HTS Drostdy 12 (7) – Tries: Rianzo van der Westhuisen Sentraal Suid Barbarians 14 (7) – Tries: Franco de Wet Nico Malan 6 (6) – Penalties: Leighton Lawrence (2) Related News Junior Springboks rotate team for Australia clash SA Rugby 2025-05-05 Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made several rotational changes to his starting line-up and included four players who played Hilton College captured a hard-fought 25-20 victory over their arch-rivals, Michaelhouse, on Baileys, in Balgowan, on Saturday to continue a Glenwood fullback Joshua Kopp kicked the Durban side to a tense one-point victory over Marlow Landbou in a low-scoring thriller Die Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool se Wit Bulle is vanjaar van stoetgehalte. Affies het vir Boland Landbou met 74-14 gekarnuffel. Die The third and final day of the 2025 Absa Wildeklawer kicked off with three emphatic victories on the B-field at Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made several rotational changes to his starting line-up and included four players who played Picture by Rebecca NadgeTwo sons of a ram that performed well in a sire evaluation have topped Glenwood Merino's annual sale near Wellington on October 11 All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueRams sold to five states - and to neighbours - with 100 of 144 rams sold to a $6500 top The August-2023 drop was born a twin and measured a fibre diameter of 16.66 micron He also ranked in the top 10pc for yearling fat and eye muscle depth and the top 20pc for intramuscular fat He ranked in the top 20pc for his sustainable Merino index and the top 10pc for yearling staple length The ram was also born a twin and ranked in the top 10pc for his sustainable Merino index His top pick was the $3750 Glenwood 230968 Mr Maurice said he was targeting high growth rams in a bid to turn wether lambs off earlier Picture by Rebecca NadgeHis flock averages 19 micron and is made up of 2500 ewes on 2500 hectares Their top pick was the $4000 Glenwood 230420 with some new buyers as well as return clients "We're really happy with the feedback from people about the wools and the structure and the figures that are coming through," he said Both the top rams had good wool and the figures to back it up "They were both sons of 1113 that performed really well in the sire evaluation up in the New England I think there was a lot of people chasing his genetics," he said Glenwood also offered two flock profile tests with one going to the volume buyer and the second drawn randomly Mr Smith said it was important to offer clients the chance to carry out DNA tests "I think it's a great thing that's going on within the industry that we can actually benchmark our commercial flocks and see where they're going," he said "That was a nice thing to be able to do for our clients." Peter Milling and Company conducted the sale with Danny Tink and John Hyland sharing the rostrum Bec is livestock editor for The Land. She has previously worked for Stock & Land in Victoria, the ABC in Kununurra, and newspapers in Kalgoorlie and New Zealand. Contact her at bec.nadge@theland.com.au Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Today's top stories curated by our news team Our twice weekly wrap of the latest in rural property sales Our twice weekly wrap of the big news in the red meat sector Industry news from Australia's dairy sector The week's top stories curated by our news team News | Apr 29 the Glenwood Springs Fire Department has set aside a spring day to strengthen the bond between public servants and the tight-knit community that they serve — and usher in the summer spirit the department will host its annual open house from 10 a.m The fire department will offer family-friendly fun in the sun with food “(My favorite part) is getting out and seeing all the families,” Glenwood Springs Fire Department Fire Marshal Robin Pitt said “Seeing all the families from around town getting out with all the firefighters It’s a great way to kick off summer.” and the local Coca Cola suppliers will once again supply food and drink during the event The GSFD doesn’t look at the annual open house as a fundraising opportunity rather a good chance to educate and connect with the community.  get to meet the community and meet your firefighters,” said GSFD Fire Inspector Steve Sandoval “Because (Glenwood) is a changing environment We’re getting so many new faces here that when they see us out and about ‘I don’t know that one.’ So it’s a good way to get to meet people.” Sandoval said the event has grown significantly over the past decade “When we started doing this consistently around 10 years ago we would just open the bays and people would meet the firefighters Compare that to what today’s show is like; we close down the street and the kids can play firefighter for a day it has grown into the show it is today.” One of the most popular additions is the water rescue demonstration which boasts a 12×12 porter tank that can hold 2500 gallons of water “Most people don’t really get to see us in the river,” Pitt said “It is cool for people to see the different aspects of being a firefighter.” Other highlights include fire extinguisher presentations,water safety training and a demonstration of the “jaws of life” a rescue tool used when required to cut through vehicles The fire department’s “smoke trailer,” which simulates real fire conditions The open house isn’t just a meet and greet with public servants but also a hands-on learning experience for all ages.  “It’s really quite cool to see how fast the equipment can peel apart a car,” Pitt laughed.  The open house will take place from 10 a.m Readers around Glenwood Springs and Garfield County make the Post Independent’s work possible Colorado has seen five known cases of measles this year View Results Note: Do not approach anyone you believe is displayed in these images Call Policelink on 131 444 and quote the reference number Local Sites Subscribe to myPolice Queensland Police News Answers submitted on this optional form will be used only to send you the newsletter you request. We will not give this information to third parties without your consent, unless required by law.More information about privacy Share CCTV Images Recruiting News | Apr 22 For the first time in 25 years, Glenwood Springs-based EnviroTextiles is opening its doors to the public and offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the sustainable textile company in celebration of Earth Day The hemp-focused company produces natural fiber fabrics yarns and non-woven textiles using sustainable materials including hemp Some of its creations — including a hemp-silk wedding gown — are on display in the Glenwood Springs Art Council’s newest exhibition “Woven: An Adventure in Textiles,” until May 27 who co-founded the company with her mother first heard the words “industrial hemp” when she was 10 years old “It’s captivating when you learn that a single plant can create food industrial goods and a multitude of industries to shift away from toxic materials and to natural products,” Haeske said “There’s really no question of is (hemp) something to support now.  “When we started EnviroTextiles 25 years ago I was 19 and I had watched (Filippone) fight for a plant material that had a lot of controversy,” she added The answer was a resounding “yes,” — Haeske has now been in the hemp business for 30 years.  EnviroTextiles’ headquarters will be open to the public for the first time from 11 a.m It’s a chance for visitors to see the company’s international sample facility finished products and a hemp seed sizing and processing manufacturing line It’s also a time for EnviroTextiles to explore the idea of opening a local retail store to supplement the company’s income as it navigates newly imposed tariffs on imported goods — a heavy hit for the family-owned business that sources much of its material from China and Mexico goods in other countries are also a concern EnviroTextiles shipped its products out of Glenwood Springs to brands in 72 different countries.  “It’s going to be a way for us to make some retail and extra funding because we’re going to be shifting all of our manufacturing to many of the other countries that we’ve developed over the years,” Haeske said “Many of which we didn’t continue doing big productions with years ago because either the quality wasn’t up to our standard or there just wasn’t enough hemp fiber to go around…so now that we’re having to shift things it’s going to be a real challenge.” Haeske says they’ve been trying to bring industrial hemp to the U.S. for 40 years, but the tariffs — introduced by the Trump Administration to increase U.S. manufacturing and address trade imbalances — will halt their efforts unfortunately in the U.S there is no infrastructure So for this tariff war to be across products of all categories it’s detrimental to so many businesses,” Haeske said “It’s also including the raw materials that feed the manufacturing of so many products and brands that are produced in the U.S “To think that this could be done overnight is insane,” she added “It really takes time and years and investment to build out factories Oftentimes we need to import the equipment that’s needed to build our factories and the tariffs on the equipment are more than the tariffs on commercial goods.” EnviroTextiles has one message for the Roaring Fork community: it’s here “I don’t think anybody has realized how many times hemp has saved the day of these high-end weddings in Aspen because the people’s materials didn’t show up in time Aspen Branch Design will call us and go ‘Oh my gosh we need 200 yards of this beautiful ivory muslin cloth to complete this tent for this wedding because their fabric didn’t show up,'” Haeske said “Hemp saved the day because we were right down the street “So to be able to build this community supply chain that is not only there to help each other if it’s needed or to simply be part of the creation of other products and people knowing that we’re here to be able to service them is really huge,” she added News | Apr 24 — Interstate 70 eastbound has reopened at mile marker 116 in Glenwood Springs after a Thursday morning crash involving a cattle truck shut down the highway for more than six hours when a commercial vehicle hauling cattle tipped over just west of the Grand Avenue exit the Glenwood Springs Police Department and other first responders responded to the scene local traffic was allowed on eastbound I-70 up to Exit 114 in West Glenwood CDOT warned of an extended closure and recommended northern and southern detours Original: A cattle truck crash has shut down Interstate 70 eastbound at mile marker 116 near the main Glenwood Springs exit blocking both lanes and prompting an extended closure according to the Colorado Department of Transportation Thursday when a commercial vehicle hauling cattle rolled onto its side just west of the Grand Avenue exit I-70 eastbound remains open to local traffic up to Exit 114 in West Glenwood Glenwood Springs Police and other emergency responders remain on scene No timeline has been provided for when the interstate will reopen Many trails are Garfield County are now open for recreational use — what is your favorite early(ish) season place to go View Results A couple hundred people protested at Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs Thursday for May Day National Day of Action The movement draws inspiration from labor and community movements of the past and is dedicated to fighting for the needs of working families and their neighborhoods As American families face cuts across public programs and immigrants are targeted during President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office local organization Mountain Action Indivisible organized the protest bells and whistles rang out from the protestors gathered at the park along Highway 82 commuters from upvalley to downvalley honked in support Signs said “The Pilgrims Were Immigrants Too,” “Abuelas Over Autocrats” and “We Shouldn’t Make Our Neighbors Unhappy,” reflecting the sentiments of the protesters gathered: disagreements with the administration over public program cuts attacks against immigrants and Canadian tariffs Susan Use was holding a “Support Garfield Public Libraries” sign along Highway 82 She is the co-founder of Protect Our GarCo Libraries and a former Garfield County library board member and she feels like it is her civic duty to speak up against this administration “If we’re silent people think we’re in the minority “Most Americans are level headed common sense.” and the Glenwood Springs High School graduate said he felt the need to protest because the past 100 days have been shocking “It seems like every single day there’s something new popping up on my phone,” he said “I feel like there’s something happening everyday that is not for the betterment of our country.” Ganley attended Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Denver protest in Denver on March 21 She and Labar worry that their friends and other people their age are not showing up because it is easier to comment on a social media post than to protest “A lot of kids need to get out and do stuff that’s active and promotes change in our world and not just sit behind a phone screen and think that’s enough because it’s not,” Ganley said Other countries hosted their own May Day protests around the world We use cookies to provide the best user experience Please review our Privacy Policy to learn our cookie policy Four KMAland girls and three KMAland boys won titles at the USA Wrestling Freestyle/Greco Roman State Championships on Sunday (KMAland) -- Four KMAland girls and three KMAland boys won titles at the USA Wrestling Freestyle/Greco Roman State Championships on Sunday Glenwood's Shay Lundvall (94) and Lewis Central's Weston Porter (126) won 16U Greco-Roman state titles Nodaway Valley's Ashton Honnold also won a title claiming the 285-pound title in the Junior Division Lewis Central's Emerson Gregg (125) and Atlantic's Haley Armstrong (235) won the Junior Freestyle Division while Clarinda's Lily Weinreich (140) and Atlantic's Leiah Thomas (155) were 16U Freestyle champions Full brackets from this meet can be viewed here we attempt to be accurate in our reporting please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: News | Apr 15 Heroism doesn’t mean competing with those around you but rather serving them in ways both large and small.  It can mean taking swift action to protect the lives of those around you in the face of an armed suspect or stabilizing a patient at the scene of a crash.  Yet it can also be as simple as doing yard work for an elderly resident no longer able to do it herself Or working to help law enforcement in their charitable efforts such as Shop with a Cop Law Enforcement and Family night and more.  Such was the span of heroics recognized and honored at a Glenwood Springs Police Department ceremony on Sunday at Valley View Hospital.  It was the fifth year such a ceremony had been organized which brought together police department officers and staff their families as well as members of the community One individual honored Sunday was not a police officer but a resident of Glenwood Springs — and a doctor at Valley View Hospital whose swift actions following a crash on Grand Avenue in 2024 helped save the life of a woman Deputy Chief John Hassell said the Life Saving Award is typically reserved for officers and those of first responders on the scene helped save a woman’s life after she was gravely injured in a catastrophic crash near Glenwood Springs High School Peery heard the crash while at Espresso Hut and immediately went to the scene to help One of the drivers involved was upside down in her vehicle and Peery quickly determined that her airway was obstructed which could’ve resulted in permanent brain damage.  “He raised her head while securing her spinal column which opened her airway,” Hassell said “When emergency personnel from the Glenwood Springs Fire Department arrived keeping her secure and breathing until she was able to be cut out of the vehicle delegation of resources and immediate medical attention definitively saved this woman’s life and preserved the scene for officers to investigate Peery for his selfless acts as he thrust himself into this chaotic situation.” The next person to receive an award Sunday night accepted it as humbly as is humanly possible Deputy Police Chief John Hassell was honored with the Terry Wilson Special Merit Award which was established and named on behalf of Glenwood Springs’ former police chief who retired in 2020 which is exactly how Hassell conducts himself as an officer After code enforcement received reports of a blighted property in 2024 and let her know that her property required some work to bring it into compliance.  “(He) learned of this situation and went to her home and spoke with this lady,” Deras said she told him she did not have financial resources to compensate him for the work; he told her he was not interested in any compensation.” Hassell went over to the woman’s house on his day off and completed the necessary work.  “John never mentioned this to anyone and he’s not one to seek recognition,” Deras said This act of kindness and concern for a neighbor is exactly why the Chief Terry Wilson Award has been initiated.” Two Glenwood Springs officers were recognized Sunday for their quick response on Labor Day 2024 to an armed suspect at Glenwood Meadows Evan Wagstrom and Officer Cameron Williams were both honored with the Medal of Valor the department’s second-highest award for their actions when suddenly facing an armed man at Glenwood Meadows What originated as responding to a man with an outstanding warrant escalated dramatically when the man pulled out an AR-style rifle and confronted the officers the suspect produced an assault-based weapon with every intention of attacking these officers,” Deras said both officers took evasive measures.” Williams was able to keep track of the suspect’s location while Wagstrom coordinated communication to bring additional resources to the scene as quickly as possible With hundreds of other people in the Meadows facing danger from the armed suspect critically wounding the suspect and keeping Wagstrom and everyone else at the Glenwood Meadows safe Wagstrom spoke personally about Williams’ swift actions and heroism that day.“Like most I couldn’t recall what I did on any of the past Labor Day celebrations but it is doubtful that I will ever forget the Labor Day of 2024,” Wagstrom said “That is the day I witnessed Officer Cameron Williams save my life and the lives of possibly countless others at the Meadows shopping center.” Williams’ heroic actions originated in a deep spirit of service to others “Arthur Ashe describes heroism as ‘Remarkably sober It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost but the urge to serve others at whatever the cost.’ … “Officer Williams’ selfless actions embodied the very best of our profession as he engaged our suspect without delay at the risk of his own life.” Two individuals were also recognized for the work they do to help promote and support community relations and engagement: Cory Madsen and Paul Kapturkiewicz two of Target’s loss prevention officers “They have been very instrumental with a lot of our events,” Lt citing their work they’ve done in helping host Shop with a Cop GSPD’s newest additions were recognized as well as all officers who received new assignments promotions or hit a milestone in their years of service Glenwood Springs Fire Department’s new Battalion Chief who attended the ceremony with plans to begin something similar for firefighters in the near future Glenwood Springs High School’s JROTC cadets fresh off of their win at the Rocky Mountain Western Classic Drill Competition in Denver presented the colors at the beginning of the ceremony Colorado will have one of the strictest gun laws in place in 2026 requiring people to attend classes before they could purchase most firearms with removable magazines View Results half of Glenwood High School's football field bleachers were packed on April 30 with community members to remember three children and an 18-year-old who died two days prior It was the second vigil for the four Ball-Chatham students Ainsley Johnson The girls were killed when the driver of a vehicle struck several people outside of the YNOT Outdoors after-school facility before the vehicle crashed into and through the building More: 'All that matters is that we support one another.' Chatham honors crash victims at vigil Illinois State Police have not said publicly what might have caused the driver to veer into the building appreciated the support from the community but this helps a little bit,” he told the crowd that was likely in the thousands Britton said he woke up Tuesday morning having not slept much “But I picked up my bible and it was really heavy And the one thing that I got out of my reading that day is that God is good also thanked the community for turning out to support Rylee and the other girls who lost their lives “I just pray in the upcoming months that we can just heal and hold each other tight And to the kids that knew Rylee and knew her so well – she loved you placing flowers and items beside four crosses near the center of the football field including Village of Chatham President Dave Kimsey Four juniors from GHS paid respects to Rylee Britton ahead of the vigil as they placed flowers at a memorial for her at the YNOT Outdoors building where the crash took place Addison Metzger and Sydney West were friends and teammates with Britton on the swim team "She was a really great person," they said adding that Britton would always smile in passing in the hallway and was always there for them if they wanted to talk One of the two shared that they once accidentally hit a car at the parking lot and school and Rylee approached them and asked if she was okay The group attended the first vigil for the victims and said they appreciated seeing the community come together "I don’t think our community has ever seen something like this before…nobody knows how to respond because we shouldn’t know how to respond to something like this," one of the young women said Junior Alexis Gee and sophomore Roman Neuf also paid their respects at the memorial Wednesday even though they didn't know Britton personally More: Accessing local journalism is even easier with the State Journal-Register app Gee has met with many of her schoolmates in the community in the wake of the tragedy She said it's hard to see them crying and dealing with grief even when it's people she doesn't know well "I’ve driven by this place so many times and you never think that something like this is going to happen…you never think things like this are going to happen," she said Kerri Varner's daughter is a senior at GHS and her fellow classmates’ mother is planning a funeral Varner doesn't pressure her daughter to talk with her about the tragedy but is there for her when she wants to talk That’s my biggest thing is what the kids are going through and how it’s going to impact them." Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register He can be reached at tackerman@gannett.com News | Apr 27 Glenwood Springs senior Eli Meyer started this season with a few quiet goals Breaking a 33-year-old school record was one of them Meyer raced across the finish line in 14.76 seconds breaking the 110-meter hurdles record of 14.88 set by Trent Peabody in 1992 that was kind of one of my goals,” Meyer said “I thought it was maybe something I could obtain but I didn’t really know if it was going to happen.” Meyer came close to the mark at Glenwood’s home meet but could not quite get there. It all came together in Craig “I ran close to it at the Demon Invitational but wasn’t able to break it,” Meyer said I broke that barrier and got through.” He knew he had something special the moment he leaned through the line I looked at the clock and it said 14.9,” Meyer said “The record was 14.88 so I thought maybe Then they posted it as 14.76 and I went and hugged my coach.” Head coach Parker Kennedy said it was a moment the whole team celebrated “When someone showed us the time on their phone we all jumped up and started yelling,” Kennedy said “I looked over to the bleachers where the team was and yelled Meyer’s road to track was anything but typical He played baseball his freshman year but got cut his sophomore year after skipping a tryout to go skiing “I went skiing with a friend instead of going to the last baseball tryout,” Meyer said so I emailed the track coach and joined two weeks late.” “I sucked really bad sophomore year,” Meyer said who coached hurdles last season before becoming head coach he already looked fast and strong,” Kennedy said “The other coaches told me he had made huge strides from the year before.” Kennedy said Meyer’s success comes down to hard work disciplined and the hardest worker on the team,” Kennedy said “He’s also one of the most coachable kids I have ever had.” Meyer fought through challenges even on race day he broke his finger playing spike ball with friends “He had a splint on his finger and then his starting blocks slipped when he pushed out,” Kennedy said Meyer said he found his rhythm after the first few hurdles “I heard my coach yell ‘your leg’ and I knew I had to push harder,” Meyer said “Once I got over those last six hurdles I could feel it was going to be a fast time.” Meyer competes in more than just the 110 hurdles competes in the long jump and runs on the 4×200 and 4×400 meter relay teams “I’m hoping to train for the decathlon this summer too,” Meyer said “That’s my long term goal.” Meyer and teammate Dylan Parch both ran strong times in the 300 hurdles “Both Eli and Dylan are right near qualifying for state,” Kennedy said “And our four-by-four relay team is close too.” Meyer said the idea of going to state feels almost unreal “It feels like imposter syndrome a little bit,” Meyer said “I feel like I’m not actually that good but it’s crazy to think about.” Meyer has kept his focus on academics.He ranks high in his class at Glenwood Springs High School and serves as president of the Aerospace Club he will attend the Colorado School of Mines in Golden “I’m excited to go to Mines,” Meyer said “It’s a great school and it fits what I want to do.” he still loves getting outdoors every chance he gets “I just love being outside,” Meyer said The Glenwood Springs track and field team will compete at the 4A Western Slope League meet this weekend in Grand Junction they head to the Windjammer Invitational in Lakewood for a final tune-up before the CHSAA State Championships May 15-17 at Jeffco Stadium Kennedy said the team is aiming to send multiple athletes to state “It’s competitive this year but our kids are right there,” Kennedy said “We are excited to see what they can do.” “I’m excited for what’s next,” Meyer said “I just want to keep getting better every day.” Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advised that the Castella – Glenwood Drive – Burn Heaps planned burn, located at 4km west of Toolangi is now in progress. 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Call the VicEmergency Hotline on freecall 1800 226 226 Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 For further information about planned burning Visit ffm.vic.gov.au/plannedburn for information about why planned burns are carried out on public land (including forests, national parks and state government parks and reserves). Visit cfa.vic.gov.au/about/planned-burns for information about why planned burns are carried out on private land (including private property, council parks and reserves, railway and road reserves). A high performing Merino sire across wool and carcase traits in the New England Merino Sire Evaluation is now making a genetic impact on the harsh steppes of Mongolia A 2020 drop ram entered by Norm and Pip Smith has emerged from 14 other industry sires in the sire evaluation trial at Armidale as a leader in resilient traits Semen from the SRS (Soft Rolling Skin) ram was also used in an embryo transfer program in Mongolia for implantation into Mongolian ewes to improve the Merino type Mongolia may be a leading player in the global market for cashmere but the nation's 15 native sheep breeds produce a fleece too thick and coarse for garment production the Mongolian Government and its partners have undertaken a fine wool sheep breeding project to establish skills and genetic resources to enable the expansion of the fine wool flock and quality in the country A total of 5230 doses of Merino semen and 148 embryos were exported from Australia under the project in 2022-23 According to Adventist Development and Relief Agency Mongolia Australian technicians worked with local vets to inseminate 305 ewes with a 65 per cent pregnancy rate and a 90pc lamb survival rate this year Mr Smith said feedback from the New England sire evaluation trial reinforced the ram's selection to inject wool quality weaning weight and resilience into the Mongolian sheep producing wool in a harsh and variable environment Trial data revealed progeny of Glenwood 201113 performed highly around the relationship of low wrinkle and high fleece weight They placed first for the highest number of tops at post weaning wool character and had the lowest curvature (boldest) at post weaning Picture suppliedThe Glenwood 201113 progeny recorded the lowest breech wrinkle body wrinkle and fleece rot at post weaning and the second lowest number of culls at post weaning They also placed second for FD CV (fibre diameter coefficient of variation) at post weaning "Most pleasing was the classer's grade with the highest number of tops at post weaning and the second lowest number of culls at post weaning," Mr Smith said fleece rot and body wrinkle - embodying easy care and resilience in the Merino." Australian Merino Sire Evaluation Association trials provide the opportunity for objective comparison to be made between rams from different studs by evaluating their progeny for sheep type The 2023 drop evaluates 15 sires including two link sires The host flock of Cressbrook blood ewes average 16.5-micron and the progeny are all run together in the same environmental conditions at Armidale in a 675mm rainfall zone weighed and mid side sampled in February 2024 and shorn in April The Smiths run 1100 SRS stud and 2100 commercial ewes on their 2800-hectare property at Wellington Each ewe is allocated to one ram either naturally or AI with the best six ewes selected for an embryo transfer program The family is diligent with data and performance recording with Sheep Genetics awarding Glenwood with a five star data quality score The Smiths carry out their own fibre testing with an OFDA 2000 to evaluate micron "The joinings to correctively mate are very precise thanks to years of pedigree and trait measurements and genomics on each ewe," Mr Smith said all stud lambs are DNA tested to give full pedigree higher accuracy ASBVs (Australian Sheep Breeding Values) and poll status "For the first 12 months the rams and ewes are run as one mob so we can collect all the data to produce accurate and repeatable breeding values for people to use in the commercial world "Genomics now contribute to 70pc of our breeding values - we made a decision three years ago to DNA test all of our stud ewes and the progeny each year but the ongoing incremental change has given us 55-65pc accuracy at weaning time." The Smith family have contributed genetics to inject wool quality weaning weight and resilience into the Mongolian sheep flock Picture suppliedMr Smith said SRS Genetic members were encouraged to exchange genetics under the Young Sire Program to achieve linkages between the flocks "We also encourage the studs to enter rams in the sire evaluation schemes across Australia," he said Glenwood has hosted workshops on low stress stock handling This is branded content for Glenwood Merinos A young boy has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck down by a car while riding a scooter The 11-year-old was riding on McMahon Grove in Glenwood, north-west Sydney when he collided with a Toyota Corolla hatchback at about 4.30pm on Wednesday The boy suffered serious head injuries and was transported to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead where he remains in a stable condition It is not known if the boy was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash Anyone with further information about the incident has been urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 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Young boy rushed to hospital after scooter crashComments are subject to our House rules and TermsNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} 2025 to remember the victims of Monday's crash in Chatham Four crosses represent the victims of Monday's tragedy and handwritten messages on the crosses before the vigil began on Wednesday The stadium at Glenwood High School fills with candle lights during the vigil Wednesday The vigil remembered four young women who died in Chatham on Monday Some of those attending the candlelight vigil at Glenwood High School stand near the scoreboard that reads consoles a community member at the candlelight vigil on Wednesday A woman holds a candle at the vigil for victims of the tragedy on Wednesday Success on the baseball diamond is all the more rewarding when playing the game built on failure—and four Glenwood Springs seniors are savoring every moment Glenwood Springs Demons senior core of Joshua Doll and Max Mazur are all looking forward to continuing their baseball careers after tossing their graduation hats in late May.  “My favorite aspect of the game is the bond you make with teammates,” Glenwood senior pitcher and third baseman Max Mazur said not only for being able to play with the same people since I was 8-years-old but for all of my teammates I’ve gotten to know over the last four years.” The longtime teammates will soon head in different directions across the country and Doll will stay together at Dawson Community College in Glendive Godfread is headed to Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix while Mazur will pitch for Rainy River Community College in International Falls Minnesota — just shy of the Canadian border “I am thrilled to continue the game of baseball,” Glenwood’s starting catcher Joshua Doll said “It has been a part of my life since the day that I could even pick up a ball The end of my high school season is only the beginning of a new chapter and I can’t wait to see what that future holds I think trying to soak in every moment of my senior year of baseball rides side by side with the focus of being successful.” After playing various positions throughout their childhoods while Irving and Doll will continue to hone their skills in the field Doll said he’s especially excited to improve his game calling while Irving looks to step up as an infielder “I’m going to be pitching in college,” Mazur said “I am very excited to see how I face up against the next level of competition I can’t wait to get better and see where I’m at in two years.” Finding success on the baseball diamond doesn’t commonly show up on the agenda The best players in the world succeed just three out of 10 times — so when the players do find success Baseball players are often made up of unique personalities and intense workers which helps weed out the players who aren’t as serious about the sport.  “Each of these boys is not only a good baseball player but also well-rounded individuals who take care of their business in the classroom and contribute positively to their community,” Demons head coach Rob Norville said “That is something that I try to instill in my players – they are students first and the lessons they learn through the game of baseball can be applied to many other aspects of life.”  Seeing four players from the same small mountain town team reach the collegiate level is rare It speaks not only to their individual talents but to their commitment and passion for the game “My favorite part about the game of baseball is the technicality of it Baseball is a game that not many people tend to understand and to be able to have such a unique input on how the game works is astonishing,” Glenwood senior catcher Joshua Doll said “Every minute aspect of baseball that people often overlook is what draws this game so close to me An elevated level of understanding for the game I love.” Although graduation season and the high school seniors’ next life steps are just around the corner they are still laser focused on finishing the season on a strong note.  “I have found that not taking any moment for granted has been super important for me,” Mazur said “Not only to make memories but I find that being supportive and upbeat whenever my teammates find success is essential to building team chemistry It enhances our game and makes us all better.” while adding that being in the trenches alongside teammates is a comforting feeling.  “I have a very deep passion about this game,” he said “Putting in every ounce of effort I can to try and give my team a shot at succeeding is how I collect the best moments out of the season I enjoy the grind and the struggle because I know that my team and I benefit from times when things look like they are going south There is nothing that beats the feeling of your entire team going at it with as much energy and effort as they can for a full seven innings.” 3-2 in the 4A Western Slope League which places them second in the rankings After dropping three of five games earlier in April Glenwood has bounced back with a three-game winning streak The Demons will go on their last road trips of the season over the next week and a half They face the Montrose Red-Tailed Hawks on Saturday in Montrose before facing league opponents in five of their last six regular season games The seniors will be honored on senior night during their last home game against the Eagle Valley Devils on Saturday Interstate 70 eastbound reopened at mile marker 116 near Glenwood Springs after a truck hauling cattle crashed onto its side at approximately 8 a.m The interstate reopened shortly after 2 p.m ending the detour through Steamboat Springs Road conditions and travel information can be found at COtrip.org Readers around Steamboat and Routt County make the Steamboat Pilot & Today’s work possible Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing for public assistance following a serious traffic crash in Glenwood on Monday 3 February Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Photo: Frans Lombard/ActionPix.It took Nico Malan only three minutes to breach Glenwood‘s defences in the second game of the Absa Wildeklawer tournament on Wednesday which stretched the Green Machine‘s lineout and opened a gap in the middle of the set piece 8th-man and captain Pietman Kleinhans took the scoring pass and burst over for five points Fullback Leighton Lawrence nailed the conversion from near the right-hand touchline and the team from Humansdorp led 7-0 That was the opening blow in an 80-point extravaganza of rugby Glenwood struck back quickly after taking possession of a kick deep into the Nico Malan 22 They swung it left down the backline and a nice show-and-go from flyhalf Kungawo Ncamazana froze the defence for a minute which gave him time to scoot through a gap and score Fullback Joshua Koop added the extras and it was all square in the seventh minute Lawrence knocked over a penalty to lift the Eastern Cape boys into a three-point lead Glenwood was awarded a penalty and Koop did the necessary to make it 10-10 Glenwood was full of running and they took the lead for the first time from a scrum 10 metres inside the Nico Malan half After testing the defence down the right-hand touchline they moved the ball quickly to the left flank where wing Mvelo Ndwalane made good ground before passing back inside to his skipper Lizwe Mtetwa and the big centre charged over for a second Glenwood try Nico Malan responded with a try of their own in the 22nd minute with their 8th-man Pietman Kleinhans running a terrific line against the grain to slice through the Glenwood defence with nary a hand being laid on him before he crossed the try line Lawrence’s trusty boot made it 17-17 The pendulum swung again as the Green Machine powered onto the attack had strayed offsides and Glenwood opted to kick for touch rather than accept a simple penalty kick at the posts Glenwood’s brave decision was rewarded when after they had won the lineout on the right touchline the momentum immediately shifted as Nico Malan set up shop in the Green Machine’s 22 Gelden van Niekerk took a short pass right in front of the uprights wiggled out of an attempted tackle and held off another would-be tackler to dive over for a try The conversion was a formality and Nico Malan took back the lead at 24-22 but Nico Malan was eventually able to relieve the pressure and work their way into the Durbanites’ 22 holding firm through numerous phases before clearing the ball With play now taking place around the halfway line Nico Malan took it up along the right touchline they fed the ball inside to prop Waldo Krige He quickly released a short pass to flank Crisjan de Lange De Lange pinned his ears back and charged through a gap and sprinted clear to score a stunning try in the corner deftly goaled the try to make it Nico Malan 31-22 Glenwood Jaco Nepgen’s charges were soon back on the attack after the kick-off Glenwood’s defence creaked and left-wing Tequane Koopman almost went over in the corner Nico Malan brought the ball back inside and André van der Merwe probed at a half-gap before he was stopped just short of the try line When the boys in blue received a penalty because Glenwood had gone offsides captain Kleinhans chose a kick at goal and Lawrence added the simple kick to extend Nico Malan’s lead to 12 points Glenwood needed to be the next team to score and they were After sustained drives from the Green Machine’s forwards took the scoring pass to dot down to the left of the uprights Kopp made it a seven-point gain with his conversion Zane Kruis burst off the back of a driving maul to crash over for another five-pointer Kopp slotted the kick and Glenwood edged into a 36-34 lead The rollercoaster ride wasn’t over yet grabbed the territorial and possession advantage with Nico Malan taking play down into Glenwood’s 22 A knock-on allowed coach Derek Heiberg‘s Green Machine to clear their lines and when they won a penalty Kopp struck it well and Glenwood was five points ahead with six minutes remaining When Glenwood was blown up for scrumming upwards – the entire Nico Malan front row was a good half-metre in the air – the Humansdorp boys kicked deep into Glenwood’s 22 They had a lineout throw-in eight metres out A high tackle gave Nico Malan another opportunity after they knocked on from the lineout they powered their way over and Hayden Pienaar grounded the ball just to the left of the posts Lawrence had no issues with the conversion kick making it 41-39 in favour of Nico Malan with under a minute to go and they inched their way forward through phase after phase the Green Machine was blown up for holding onto the ball on the ground and Nico Malan kicked the penalty to touch to secure a memorable 41-39 win Nico Malan 41 (24) – Tries: Pietman Kleinhans (2) Glenwood 39 (22) – Tries: Kungawo Ncamazana Hilton College captured a hard-fought 25-20 victory over their arch-rivals Die Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool se Wit Bulle is vanjaar van stoetgehalte Affies het vir Boland Landbou met 74-14 gekarnuffel Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGARFIELD COUNTY (KKTV) - Several people were arrested after a drug bust in western Colorado according to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office Deputies said 44-year-old Sindy Vazquez Martinez and 24-year-old Osbaldo Ramirez-Andrade operated a drug trafficking organization that distributed illegal drugs from Frisco to Rifle They allegedly used their Glenwood Springs home located yards away from the Glenwood Springs Middle School The Special Enforcement and Response (SPEAR) Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) have reportedly been investigating the alleged organization since January 2023 Late Sunday night and early Monday morning DEA and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and arrested three people on outstanding felony warrants for drug-related charges SPEAR reportedly arrested an additional person on Tuesday for an outstanding felony warrant and charges related to this investigation HIS and Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) executed search warrants in Glenwood Springs and Rifle Deputies said they seized four pounds of Methamphetamine The additional suspects arrested are 42-year-old Henry Trujillo Benites 60-year-old Cordelia Suazo Reed and 39-year-old Juan Alberto Guevara-Regalado The suspects are facing multiple drug-related charges Deputies say the investigation is active and ongoing News | Jan 10 who spent part of his childhood in Glenwood Springs solidifying his place as a leading filmmaker “The Brutalist,” earned “Best Motion Picture Drama,” while he took home the award for “Best Director the film was nominated for seven total awards “The Brutalist” tells the story of an architect’s journey to rebuild his life and career in the aftermath of World War II Created with a budget of under $10 million Corbet reflected on the journey of directing and writing the film “This recognition is extraordinarily meaningful for a film like this that had the odds very much stacked against it,” Corbet said during his acceptance speech “I would also be remiss not to mention that I am humbled to be in such excellent company — filmmakers I genuinely admire.” Corbet moved to Glenwood Springs in 1995 when he was 7 years old and attended Glenwood Springs Elementary School He lived in the valley until 2001 before his family relocated to Los Angeles so he could pursue acting furthering his career in the film industry who has lived in Glenwood Springs since 1991 recalled Corbet taking acting classes in Carbondale “He always loved acting and he really started to get into it in Carbondale,” Carrington said “That’s when he started flying out to Los Angeles for pilot season.” Carrington expressed her pride in Corbet’s success.  “We’re very proud of him,” she said “We’ve seen his talent for a long time but we’re very happy for him.” Although Corbet hasn’t returned to Glenwood Springs in several years his aunt noted his continued fondness for the town.  spoke about Corbet’s achievements and his ties to the valley The festival screened “The Brutalist” on Dec 21 and plans to bring it back for a theatrical run on Jan “I only found out that he spent time in the valley the day of the screening,” Wrubel said “The fact that somebody like Brady came from here and forged his own way is incredible Since his first movie he has been somebody who came bursting onto the international film scene and has been recognized as an incredible talent with a very unusual and well honed skill set.” Wrubel also discussed the significance of “The Brutalist.”  “It’s really a masterpiece on many levels just in terms of what he and his wife (Mona Fastvold) “I’m thrilled that the film is receiving the attention and accolades that it is because it’s something truly special.” Corbet is currently traveling the globe premiering “The Brutalist.” He and the film are contenders for Best Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards News | Mar 11 David Townsley has been a resident of the Roaring Fork Valley for 35 years spending most of that time in Glenwood Springs he helped many local families achieve homeownership he is running for the at-large City Council seat to give back to the community that has given him so much Townsley believes in balancing growth with maintaining Glenwood’s quality of life ensuring the city remains a great place to live for years to come I’ve been a resident of the valley for 35 years were born in the old Valley View Hospital and both graduated from Glenwood Springs High School Although I live in Ward 1 at the top of Walz Avenue with my partner I was in the mortgage banking business until April of last year working for numerous banks as well as partnering in my own business It was a pleasure helping people achieve homeownership and I still have people remind me how I helped them buy their first home — a very rewarding career the community and city have been such a wonderful place to live I’m fortunate to be in a position where I can give back in a small way for all that I’ve received If I can continue to make a difference for residents — both now and in the future — that would be very rewarding I firmly believe that a City Council member’s job is stewardship just as much as handling day-to-day issues the biggest challenge is balancing the needs of growth with the quality of life for current residents This is an ongoing issue for many small mountain towns in Colorado as well as other tourist destinations across the country and even globally we need to strike a balance in the types of growth we want to see while maintaining the aspects of Glenwood that make it such a wonderful place to live in the first place Housing prices and affordability are issues that won’t be solved anytime soon Glenwood is a unique town where more people want to live than there are homes available Our town is geographically constrained — land is limited in all directions City council’s role is to take input from residents and determine how the government can or should play a role in local housing needs Editor’s note: The candidate combined the following two answers in his Q&A responses Economic development and tourism are both large parts of our economy Balancing these with the needs and desires of full-time residents while maintaining the character of Glenwood is crucial Valley View Hospital is becoming a strong regional medical hub and traditional manufacturing is not a major factor we are fortunate to have a thriving economy Many towns have to sell themselves to maintain economic growth — we don’t We should use long-term vision to decide what we want Glenwood to be and how we want to grow For those who lived through the Storm King City staff has been working to ensure plans are in place I’d like to see the city and county work more closely where their boundaries overlap — such as addressing the encampments on the south end of town News | Mar 25 A new way to get around Glenwood Springs is rolling out this summer the city will launch Ride Glenwood on Demand a microtransit program allowing riders to request a shared ride using a smartphone app or by phone and will be available to both residents and visitors City Council received an update from city staff on the program at Thursday’s regular meeting “This is an on-demand system,” City Engineer Ryan Gordon said “You’ll use the app and call the vehicle to your location or very near to it The service will operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m Those without a smartphone will be able to call a vehicle by phone “It’s going to be one ride per person,” Gordon said “So if four people are riding it with a caregiver The app will function under a regional platform called Ride Roaring Fork which ties into similar services in nearby towns like Carbondale and Aspen Glenwood’s system will operate as its own local option within the app “When you come to the valley and want to use public transportation or this system in particular it’ll be pretty seamless,” Gordon said “You’ll understand what you’re getting onto.” Gordon said the program will track ridership patterns to help the city evaluate and adjust the system over time “One of the critical things of this program is to make sure we actually capture and understand the traffic pattern,” Gordon said The service is funded by a grant through RFTA Gordon said the $1 fare is a starting point and adjustments could be made depending on how the service is used “This is a relatively expensive service,” Gordon said “We thought it was appropriate to start at $1 we’ll determine where we stand revenue wise versus cost wise.” Council member Jonathan Godes asked whether the fare would cover the cost of the service “It does not pay for the service,” Gordon said “But it helps us begin with a model that we can grow from.” Council member Erin Zalinski said the program helps meet a growing need in the city “We have areas of our community that are just underserved by local transportation,” Zalinski said “If we really want to make any significant move toward reducing local traffic She added that launching with a fare helps signal long-term planning “The fact that we are starting out with a funding mechanism I think sets a standard that we are intentional about creating something that will be sustainable,” Zalinski said “I really can’t wait to see the community start to embrace this.” Gordon confirmed the service is open to all riders “It’s basically for everybody.” Tutorial videos and other training materials will be released ahead of the launch to help riders get familiar with the app and phone system “This is a pilot system,” Gordon said “We just have to figure out what it is.” Gordon said city officials plan to provide updates every two weeks leading up to the launch Mary K dedicated her life to caring for others as a Dialysis nurse Her compassionate spirit and dedication made a lasting impact on countless patients and their families throughout her career Mary K had a deep appreciation for beautiful jewelry She also found immense joy in the companionship of her two beloved dogs who brought her much comfort and happiness Mary K is preceded in death by her beloved husband Cody Rogers (Summer); daughter Tracy Rogers; her nephew Brett Blankenship seven additional grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous cherished nieces and nephews A burial service to celebrate Mary K’s life will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery on Thursday Glenwood High School sophomore McKenzie Doe III was at track and field practice on the afternoon of April 28 when he saw helicopters flying overhead first to and then from YNOT Outdoors an after-school program on North Breckenridge Road in Chatham When Doe later heard that four people--all students in the Ball-Chatham school district--had been killed after a vehicle struck several people outside of the facility before the vehicle crashed into and through the building part of a large crowd that gathered at Village Square Park for a candlelight vigil on April 29 "(To see so many students and other people show up) it means how valuable everybody views each other in this community." More: 'It's just not fair.' Chatham community mourns 4 victims in fatal crash Red ribbons and white flowers were tied around support structures of the park's shelter area some participating lit candles in memory of those killed in the crash: Ainsley Johnson Before and after the service, put on by Chatham United Methodist Church and a number of clergy members from around the community students could sign handmade crosses and hearts provided by the New Orleans-based Lutheran Church Charities The nonprofit organization also provided a number of comfort animals at the vigil said the idea of a vigil sprung up the evening of the crash while details got ironed out the next day More: 'This unimaginable loss': Village, school officials respond to crash that killed four students "want to know what they can do because you feel helpless and you feel like you need to do something all that matters is that we support one another That is the only way to heal and move forward as a community." said for those who aren't as closely connected to a family or a child affected the immediacy of a tragedy will fade pretty quickly "But for families and individuals who have been incredibly impacted their suffering and sorrow is going to last," said Snider before the vigil even years and that can be incredibly isolating for persons "Our challenge is for our togetherness and our reminding one another that we're not alone isn't just for a short time it has to be for the long haul because people need to know they're not alone." Teammates of Alma Buhnerkempe came out to the park in their purple Sangamo United soccer jerseys said it won its first 9-U tournament over the weekend in Moline and the Quad Cities "Alma had a few of those goals and assists," said Strawn always smiling and making everyone laugh." The team plans on making special jerseys honoring Buhnerkempe's number 11 I think it's going to take a little time for them to realize what's going on." Village of Chatham President Dave Kimsey said what he has seen since the tragedy is community full of "with." "We're with the families of those who have lost loved ones We're with the families and children that are fighting "What has driven me and made this feel like my home and be the place that I wanted to represent and extol the virtues of Chatham it shows up in the moments when we celebrate together But the real strength of our community and the definition of what Chatham is and who we are shows up in the times of tragedy and the times of need and in the way everyone in the community finds their strength and finds their own way to provide a shoulder for a neighbor an ear for a loved one and an open heart for those who need it the most." Contact Steven Spearie: 217-622-1788; sspearie@sj-r.com; X A 54-year-old man has died following a traffic crash on the Bruce Highway at Glenwood on Monday Thirty-two properties totaling 21.1 acres along the Glenwood will officially become part of the City of Springfield following a unanimous city council vote Monday night located between Franklin Boulevard and the Willamette River is expected to be part of a future mixed-use development Springfield City Manager Nancy Newton said the next step is to finalize a master plan for the area calling it 'a wonderful new addition to our city." The area includes parcels stretching from Roaring Rapids Pizza Company to Trak Power Sports All of the properties are zoned as either residential or commercial mixed-use the properties will lose their "Urbanizable Fringe" overlay a county zoning designation that had previously limited development The annexation will become official after it is acknowledged by the state and the next general election passes on Nov called the annexation "a long time coming." The city founded the Glenwood Urban Renewal District in 2004 using a tax law to reinvest property tax revenue from the area to go toward redevelopment efforts the city gradually purchased parcels with annexation and redevelopment in mind All 32 properties are owned by either the City of Springfield/Springfield Economic Development Agency All property owners support the annexation SEDA has relocated former residential tenants and maintains leases with commercial tenants police coverage will transfer from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office to the Springfield Police Department The properties being annexed surround a 1.35-acre parcel already annexed by the city along the east side of North Brooklyn Alan Torres covers local government for the Register-Guard. He can be reached over email at atorres@registerguard.com, on X @alanfryetorres or on Reddit at u/AlfrytRG the City of Raleigh’s Transportation Department completed upgrades to 13 scooter parking corrals along the Glenwood South Corridor located between Peace Street and Hillsborough Street These improvements build on a pilot project that originally launched in October 2021 the corrals showed promising results in terms of improved parking behavior from riders.  The recent upgrades introduced a number of firsts for Raleigh and reflect the City’s continued efforts to improve sidewalk accessibility and promote responsible scooter use.  The upgraded corrals include several features designed to make scooter parking easier to identify and safer for all street users:  the City has implemented a set of tools to help ensure that scooters are parked properly These include reactive geofencing and in-app guidance to help riders park within the designated corral zones more than 72% of scooter trips ending in the corridor have been parked within the designated corrals.  A citywide parking compliance policy also took effect in January 2025 the policy introduces escalating penalties for repeated violations:  operators have issued 622 warnings and 4 fines Most riders appear to adjust their behavior after the first or second warning.  the City launched a scooter parking reporting tool through SeeClickFix in February 2025 This allows residents to report improperly parked scooters directly to operators by providing the location and issue type 28 reports have been submitted.   The tool was introduced through a soft launch to staff and a few key partners such as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee This allowed time to resolve any technical issues ahead of broader public use Wider communications about the tool will continue in the coming months.  the City will be seeking feedback on the Glenwood South corrals from community partners and the public This feedback will help inform how future scooter corrals are designed and implemented across Raleigh While no changes are planned to the current installations and overall experience of the upgraded corrals is welcome.   This work reflects Raleigh’s broader commitment to building a transportation system that supports safe Glenwood South now serves as a model corridor as we continue exploring how to improve scooter parking in other parts of the city.  We welcome your feedback on what’s been implemented so far and what you'd like to see in the future. 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For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory News | Apr 6 Nearly 2,000 people filled Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs on Saturday in a powerful show of local resistance to Project 2025 and other far-right policies joining millions across the country for a national “Hands Off!” day of action was one of more than 1,200 events held in all 50 states Organizers estimate over 5.2 million people took part nationwide “We had about 400 people pre-registered,” local organizer Debbie Bruell said It really shows how eager people are to express their outrage and hope.” protestors stretched across the western half of Sayre Park waving handmade signs and lining Grand Avenue with messages like “Silence is complicity,” “Hands off due process,” and “Democracy dies in silence Make some noise!” Drivers honked and waved in steady support throughout the afternoon “We’re not waiting for a superhero to save us,” Bruell said that will stop the authoritarian takeover we’re witnessing That’s why our theme was ‘Activism is our superpower.'” Bruell also delivered a direct message to the crowd “We’re here to demand a stop to the Trump-Musk regime’s assault on our freedoms,” she said “We’re here to demand a stop to their looting of our social programs for the benefit of their billionaire backers and we’re here to demand a stop to their constant scapegoating of immigrants and trans people in their attempt to divide and conquer us.” Speakers from around the region took the stage offering emotional and personal testimonies about what’s at stake Former Garfield County Library trustee Jocelyn Durrance warned of political interference at local libraries Glenwood Springs Middle School science teacher and 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year Autumn Rivera urged the crowd to embrace inclusive education “Education is better when we celebrate diversity,” Rivera said She then handed the microphone to her student “She’s smart and funny,” Greener said “If they cut the Department of Education Greener was honored at the end of the rally with Mountain Action Indivisible’s “Everyday Superhero” award — a moment that brought cheers and a few tears from the crowd “Many people think rural communities don’t organize like big cities do,” Rivera said “But Saturday showed just the opposite This valley is full of people who care — and who are willing to stand up together.” retirees and even a few political figures from across the aisle Former Republican state house candidate Caleb Waller said he attended not to protest “I see people here I know — business owners election judges — these are good people,” Waller said but we all care about our community.” Waller said growing division in the country is worrying “It’s not OK that we’ve started shopping at stores based on political beliefs,” he said The real choice is whether we divide ourselves into sides or do the hard thing — recognize that good Republicans and good Democrats both love this country.” The event’s visual centerpiece was a red reinforcing the rally’s call to action One woman wore a denim jacket painted with the phrase “HANDS OFF WHAT YOU NAME IT…” with others writing in words like “Books,” “Our allies” and “The press” in black marker Rally-goer Jane Huyser said the energy was unlike anything she’d felt in a long time “The positivity was a joy to behold.” Bruell said the crowd far exceeded expectations Steering committee members Jess Richardson and Lori Brandon helped coordinate the event Brandon said the creative signs and peaceful tone reflected the spirit of the community Bruell said the rally was proof that a broad cross-section of the Roaring Fork Valley is ready to push back — and move forward “We’ve organized a few events now and every single time we’re blown away by the response,” she said “There are so many people out there who share these values News | Apr 23 Jazz will flow through the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue on Thursday as the Art Council’s 2025 International Jazz Day celebration honors the soul of the genre and the legacy of the late Mark Johnson “Everything was set up for the International Jazz Day (performance) to be with him,” jazz vocalist Josefina Méndez said “So now we’re just moving on and representing him the way he would want it — through music like the New Orleans style of people that celebrate life (through music) when they pass away…this is the same thing that we want to do.” Méndez and the rest of The Smooth Players — vocalist and saxophonist Chris Bank bassist Gonzalo Teppa and drummer Andy Wheelock — along with Dave Poulsen and Elements Jazz will celebrate International Jazz Day with an evening of soulful tunes and dancing in honor of Johnson’s many contributions to the music world Johnson was a Glenwood Springs resident and multi-instrumentalist performer and saxophonist who mentored countless young artists He was also the program coordinator for the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Academy “It’s a small pond and he was a big fish,” Méndez said he has helped a lot of kids succeed to the point that they’re in universities right now…he has a couple of students that are becoming rising stars Johnson died in a two-vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 82 in Buffalo Valley in February He was returning from a private event in Aspen where he performed his final gig with Méndez and multi-instrumentalist Chris Bank Méndez was Johnson’s musical partner for over a decade “The tenor saxophone is like the voice of jazz so mixing my voice with his saxophone was a really beautiful thing,” Méndez said “The quality of his music is what I enjoyed the most drummer Chris Goplerud and keyboardist Adrian Herrera Poulsen collaborated with Johnson during his time performing in the valley “Playing with Mark was an honor,” Poulsen said “His caliber of musicianship was incredibly high with a great sense of humor and fun to hang with after the gig.” The family-friendly celebration is scheduled for 5:30 p.m Part of the ticket revenue will be donated to Johnson’s family according to the Glenwood Springs Art Council “It’s sad because we miss him…he was a very high level jazz player and to perform jazz in honor of him that night will be a great experience and something I’ll remember,” Poulsen said “I hope to play in a way that would make him smile.” What's your favorite spring task around the house View Results News | Apr 16 Spring finally arrived in the Roaring Fork Valley on Saturday and 14 schools took full advantage of the sunshine during the 44th annual Demons Invitational track and field meet at Glenwood Springs High School Yellow school buses lined the GSHS parking lot as student-athletes from across the region — from Aspen to Kremmling — gathered at Stubler Memorial Field for one of the valley’s signature track and field meets The host team delivered a strong performance The Glenwood boys finished second overall with 97 points while the girls team placed fifth with 48 points “Running on the home track is always a little extra special,” Glenwood senior Ty Hesse said “Knowing you are running with your friends and family in the crowd is definitely an extra motivator.”  Hesse and his teammates had impressive showings in the 100- CSU Pueblo football commit Mason Markovich placed third in the 100-meter dash (11.66 seconds) Senior Emma Gavrell also had a standout day placing second in both the 200 (27.60) and the 400 (1:01.73) She finished just behind Rifle junior Rylan Petree in the 200 winning the 4×100 (44.65) and 4×400 (3:31.32) and finishing third in the 4×800 (9:28.30) “I’m really excited for the rest of the season,” Hesse said “I think we are going to do great things at regionals and then hopefully states after that.” Glenwood wasn’t the only school to find success Roaring Fork senior Isabella Moon found bronze twice during Saturday’s event finishing the 800-meter sprint in 2:45.64 and the 1600 in 5:49.24 Basalt’s Towler Scott won the boys 1600 in 4:34.58 while Aspen’s Jack Diaz was third (4:52.32) BHS’s Jared Tennenbaum squeaked his way onto the podium with two third-place finishes in the 110-meter (15.38) and 300-meter hurdles (41.20) Rifle junior Yadier Loya swept the throwing events winning the boys discus (138-2) and shot put (47-6.5) “We just have to keep up with the training regiment that our coach lays out for us,” Hesse said “If we keep our noses to the grindstone then the results will be excellent.” Glenwood and other area teams will flock to New Castle on Saturday to participate in the Coal Ridge Invitational trying to grind through the last meets of the season before the state championships Interstate 70 eastbound lanes have reopened through Glenwood Canyon following a wreck on Tuesday according to a Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority alert one westbound lane has also reopened to traffic News | Mar 7 The long-vacant Safeway building in Glenwood Springs is set to become home to an ARC Thrift Store and a Harbor Freight. The property at 2001 Grand Ave. has been empty since 2019, when Safeway closed after more than 50 years at the location Despite securing tenants and moving forward with renovations the project hit a roadblock Thursday when Glenwood Springs City Council denied a $2 million tax incentive request The renovation will divide the former Safeway into two separate retail spaces a Colorado-based nonprofit with more than 65 locations statewide provides support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities operates more than 1,500 locations across the U.S Both businesses have signed 15-year leases and will bring about 60 full-time and part-time jobs to Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs Community Development Director Hannah Klausman introduced an economic analysis on the potential impact of the new businesses The data compiled showed that thrift stores often take business away from existing ones with about 68% of new sales shifting from other stores in the first year demand for thrift stores in Glenwood Springs remains high “We did see about a 68% cannibalization from existing stores within that opening year,” Klausman said But that did really level off after that first year.” She noted that hardware stores were expected to have less of an impact as many residents currently leave the area to buy certain products requested a 50% sales tax rebate over 15 years to help cover building upgrades and stormwater improvements required by the city told council members the property had been in disrepair for years and required significant investment and I’m pretty transparent,” Miller said despite this property being on the market for five or six years I came around when there was competition on it I suspect the hospital would have likely bought the property… which would have likely resulted in zero sales tax revenue perhaps some freeze or forgiveness on real estate taxes as well.” Miller explained that the purchase price alone was $6.5 million and structural updates — would add to the cost “The percentage of the sales tax revenue that we’re asking for is half and I understand that that’s somewhat customary on similar incentives that have been agreed to and approved through the municipality,” Miller said this is coming based upon the sole success of the property We’re not asking for any additional money or revenue that otherwise was not created from the actual development and project that we are creating ourselves.” Council members debated whether the request fit within the city’s economic incentive policies Some expressed concerns about the impact on local businesses while others questioned whether a tax rebate was appropriate for a development that was already moving forward Sumner Shacter said the incentive was too large and lacked a formal policy framework “This is a big ask,” Shacter said based on the projections and the unknown cannibalization the payback period — albeit we have zero sales tax now — the payback period is pretty long for the size of the ask.” Councilor Mitchell Weimer questioned whether the city should offer financial support to a project that would compete with existing businesses we’re talking about a hardware store and a thrift store and the town is chock-a-block with both already,” Weimer said “Businesses have worked really hard to get to where they are and hardware stores and thrift stores that are within almost a stone’s throw of the Safeway building I think we owe it to our existing partners and our local business owners to prioritize them versus newcomers.” Councilor Marco Dehm proposed a smaller rebate focused only on stormwater improvements but the council ultimately voted unanimously to deny the request Mayor Ingrid Wussow and council members Jonathan Godes and Matthew Simms were not in attendance redevelopment of the former Safeway will continue as planned confirmed that permits have been secured and work will begin immediately “We start construction on Monday,” Williams Construction co-owner Mike Lamb said “The city’s building department has been great to work with and we’re excited to transform this site into something beneficial for the community.” Lamb said the project includes significant structural work beyond simple remodeling and a 2-millimeter asphalt overlay for the parking lot A new stormwater treatment system will also be installed to prevent runoff from reaching the Roaring Fork River “We’re putting in an elaborate stormwater treatment plan,” Lamb said “As a fisherman who loves the Roaring Fork River I want to make sure it’s taken care of.” city officials said Millco Investments could reapply for a smaller Tier 1 sales tax rebate which is capped at 20% and applies only to system improvement fees “We’re here for the long haul,” Miller said “This property has been sitting empty for too long and we’re excited to bring new energy and jobs to Glenwood Springs.” This is probably not the page you’re looking for News | Apr 8 The Glenwood Springs Ice Queens women’s hockey team finished second after five grueling games in last weekend’s season-ending Mountain Division championship tournament at the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink The Women’s Association of Colorado Hockey sanctioned the 2024-25 tournament which featured eight teams from mountain towns including Breckenridge the Ice Queens had a target on their backs from the first puck drop They opened strong on Friday night with a 4-0 win over Breckenridge’s Fatty’s Fury Paige Pulliam broke the seal at 6:38 in the second is an alumna of the Grizzly Youth Hockey Association Additional goals came from Carbondale’s Sophia Jacober newcomer Julia Koch and another from Pulliam the Ice Queens tied the Violent Femmes 2-2 Jacober scored off an assist from Galen Hoover while Kristen Sutera Dumoulin added another Tucker also served two minutes for interference the Ice Queens routed the Vail Twin Peaks 7-2 Vail struck first at 12:53 in the opening period but Hoover responded just 30 seconds later and Glenwood poured in five more goals in the 15-minute period Kristen Davis and Lawrenz again found the back of the net with Glenwood’s defense holding strong Carbondale’s Charmian Featherstone served a two-minute penalty for holding late in the third Sunday morning’s semifinal saw Glenwood face Highway 82 rival Aspen MPs in front of a smaller crowd Glenwood opened with goals from the mother-daughter duo of Molly and Sophia Jacober Aspen answered with two goals to tie it at the end of the first They added one more midway through the second but that would be their last of the tournament The Queens responded with six unanswered goals then scored the game-winner just 57 seconds later Pulliam again and Koch once more rounded out the scoring Dumoulin served a two-minute minor for hooking in the third The championship game began at noon against the Steamboat Springs Panic the Ice Queens ran out of steam against the younger and highly skilled Steamboat squad falling 4-0 despite outshooting them 29-21 Goalie Kristen Fawcett of Edwards stopped 60 of 71 shots faced and stood tall in net all weekend Glenwood outshot every opponent and landed 21 goals on 152 attempts Pulliam led the team with 10 points overall Koch and Hoover each contributed five points defenseman Featherstone gave credit to the new champions “They’re a good team and deserved to win,” Featherstone said “It was challenging to play against some of their younger players.” News | Mar 16 There wasn’t a dry eye in the Devereux Room at the Hotel Colorado on Saturday night when Sumner Schachter was named the 2024 Dean Vogelaar Citizen of the Year during the 2025 Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association’s Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony a five-decade long Roaring Fork Valley citizen had his own difficulty keeping his eyes clear when he spotted his grandchildren in the audience.  “I want to tip my hat to everyone in this room,” he started “Everyone in this room is worthy of an award Schachter joins a list of more than 50 previous Glenwood residents that were honored for their outstanding commitment to upholding the community within the Roaring Fork Valley.  Digging school districts out of financial holes and helping with the “Yes for Workforce Housing” committee which approved funding for workforce housing in the City of Glenwood Springs are two of countless examples of things Schachter has done to improve the community throughout his tenure as a Glenwood Springs resident — something he sees as a basic human act “We all walk together,” Schachter said “We all do whatever we can for the place that we love Being honored by all of you is incredible.” From school boards to zoning and affordable housing committees Schachter has always shown unwavering dedication to improving the community throughout his 50-plus year residency in the valley.  Sumner is simply a good human;” one of his nomination letters reads “He goes the extra mile in everything he dedicates his energies to While he now serves as an invaluable asset to the community as an elected city councilor Sumner was also integral in volunteering or forming organizations in our community including Imagine Glenwood Glenwood Springs Planning & Zoning Commission and the Ad Hoc Housing Commission” The annual gala and awards show is organized by the Glenwood Springs Chamber as a way to honor and appreciate those who dedicate their lives to the community.  The award is named in honor of the late Dean Vogelaar who served as Glenwood Springs Chamber Manager in the ’60s and ’70s Generations of Glenwood children learned the name Vogelaar from countless hours playing on the grass named after him The name has been used as a symbol of upstanding citizenship and bestowed upon those who have positively impacted the community the greatest throughout a calendar year.  Sumner has always been the voice of calm and reason and assurance that we would go forward and get through whatever we needed to get through,” Glenwood Springs legend and 2022 Citizen of the Year co-recipient Mike Wilde said Citizen of the Year was one of many awards handed out on Saturday night Possibly an even bigger honor is receiving the Athena Award The Athena Award and Athena Young Professional Awards are given out to honor the most exemplary women throughout the community.  Robin Tolan received the Athena Award and Yesenia Silva Estrada was honored with the Athena Young Professional Award The Athena Awards are named after the Greek Goddess of wisdom and is used as a platform to prove that women are not only vital but indispensable to a strong and healthy community “Athenas are the ones who find time to lift each other up and extend a shoulder to lean on during times of doubt or hardship Our community is fortunate to have such women,” Tolan’s nomination letter reads.  Tolan has been worthy of the Athena Award since moving to the valley helping the youth gain access to economic education helping bring attention and non-profits to the valley She guided conversations about affordable housing and was responsible for getting grants for Habitat for Humanity.  Silva Estrada was raised in the Roaring Fork Valley and is a Colorado Mountain College alumni Estrada has shown an undying commitment to proving that the latina community has just as much to contribute than anyone else.  and creating systemic change,” one of her nomination letters reads “She dedicated herself to transforming education to workforce pathways and expanding opportunities for student and immigrant communities.” The dedicated single mother to two boys is the Vice President of Planning and Chief of Staff at CMC Because of her background rooted in perseverance Estrada is committed to giving every student — no matter the background — equal opportunity to succeed News | Mar 2 4 Summit Tigers delivered a hockey game to remember on Saturday sending the 2024-25 CHSAA Class 4A state semifinals into an overtime thriller It took an extra period to determine a winner with both teams creating scoring chances in overtime securing its second state championship appearance in three years Senior defenseman Sam Rosenberg scored the game-winner though he didn’t realize it at first “I didn’t even know it went in until everyone started cheering,” Rosenberg said Summit’s season ends after an impressive 14-5 run winning eight of its last nine games before falling to the Demons “The message all season was don’t let the game come down to bounces or the refs and we kind of let that happen today,” Summit head coach Chris Miller said The two Western Slope teams faced off at Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs on Saturday morning The contest was highly competitive from start to finish Glenwood found a way to win despite struggling in the first two periods controlling the pace in the first 25 minutes The Tigers’ fast and physical play forced Glenwood onto its heels early the momentum appeared to be in Summit’s favor Summit senior Eli Powers and junior Owen Lewis connected to put the Tigers up 2-0 with six minutes left in the second period We knew it was going to be a battle,” Glenwood head coach Tim Cota said “We got stronger as the game went on Momentum shifted with three minutes remaining in the second period when Glenwood scored twice in an 11-second span Glenwood senior captain Wylon Deter scored three seconds into a late second-period power play senior Beck Weatherred capitalized on a loose puck in front of the net “Those 15 seconds changed everything,” Miller said “Going up 2-0 put us in a good position but a couple of mistakes and some poor net-front coverage can do that That’s the way hockey goes sometimes You never really know what you’re going to get.” Summit senior goalie Matthew Tater made several key saves to keep the score tied even after Glenwood found its footing ‘Get another one while they’re on their heels,’ and they did,” Cota said The third period showcased both teams at their best with both goaltenders making critical saves to keep their seasons alive Zevin and Tater proved why they were their teams’ last line of defense The final two periods featured strong forechecks and numerous odd-man rushes “(Tater) was great,” Miller said “He made all the saves he was supposed to and the ones he had no business saving It’s just unfortunate it had to end this way.” proved why he earned the starting role for Glenwood He finished the regular season with the lowest goals-against average in the state at 1.33 — fifth-lowest in the nation “I just love being out there competing with the boys,” Zevin said Glenwood is now one win away from its first state championship win in program history 2 Steamboat Springs on Monday at Magness Arena on the University of Denver campus Colorado State Patrol has issued 94 citations this year for the new hands-free law prohibiting motorists from touching or handling a cell phone View Results News | Feb 26 Mind Springs Health will close its Glenwood Springs withdrawal management facility on March 10 The decision follows financial struggles and upcoming state and federal regulatory changes. The $1.8 million facility was funded through a collaboration of local governments, hospitals, and grants, including $200,000 from the city of Glenwood Springs. In May 2024, Garfield County commissioners approved a $49,500 grant to Mind Springs Health for operational costs The county also supplied $100,000 through its share of Colorado Opioid Settlement funds Glenwood Springs Mayor Ingrid Wussow said the closure is frustrating after so much effort went into the project “It was vetted by so many different organizations,” Wussow said “The community was behind this and it’s just so unfortunate that the execution did not play out to be such a success.” Garfield County Commissioner Mike Samson said officials spent years working to bring a detox facility to the area only to see it disappear less than a year after opening its doors “And now the wheels fall off the bus.” those experiencing withdrawal will need to rely on hospitals or other regional services “We return to what we were doing prior to this facility opening,” Wussow said “We’re fortunate Valley View and Grand River are capable but they were already holding us up before this facility even existed.” The closure comes a little more than three months after Mind Springs entered into a management agreement with Florida-based Larkin Health System Garfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky said new laws requiring higher standards for withdrawal management centers contributed to the closure “That was a shock to us,” Jankovsky said “We went through this whole planning process then found out all detox facilities will have to meet a new standard The detox facility isn’t the only Mind Springs facility shutting down the only inpatient psychiatric hospital on the Western Slope Jankovsky said the county wasn’t given much warning about either decision “We were completely caught off guard,” Jankovsky said The withdrawal management program in Grand Junction will remain open