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Rifle

Door Closed On Oil Research Site Of Anvil Points

Over the years, the former Anvil Points federal oil shale research site west of Rifle was busy enough at times that workers lived in 74 homes built by the government and three buses came by to take children to Rifle schools.

2013/03/09

Pablo Rene Avalos, Ruben Dario Gonzalez and Alexis Abigail (aka Alexis Montoya-Cazares)
(credit: Garfield County Sheriff's Office)

Routine Traffic Stop Leads To Large Drug Bust Near Rifle

Authorities say a routine traffic stop in western Colorado turned up almost 5 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $218,500.

2013/01/27

Robbers Make Big Mistake Stealing A Smartphone

Two men suspected of robbing a home and pulling a gun on the homeowner are now under arrest. Their big mistake was stealing a smartphone.

2012/12/03

Dish-Less ‘Radar’ Technology Deployed In Colorado

The Federal Aviation Administration is deploying dish-less plane tracking technology on the Western Slope to help pilots navigate through bad weather.

2012/12/03

Wildfire Season Lingers In Western Colorado

Forest officials in western Colorado say this year’s wildfire season is lingering longer than usual.

2012/10/05

Wildfire Season Hanging On In Western Colorado

Wildfire season is hanging on in western Colorado.

2012/10/04

Brush Fire Threatens Home, Radio Towers Near Rifle

Firefighters say a brush fire about 13 miles north of Rifle is threatening a home and some radio towers.

2012/10/03

Denver Water, Grand County & Summit County Sign Colorado River Deal

Colorado’s largest water utility and two western counties are ratifying a deal aimed at balancing the Denver-area’s demand for water with the needs of mountain communities.

2012/05/15