Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
June 23, 2025, 11:56 a.m. – Westbound Highway 82 has reopened at Catherine Store.
June 23, 2025, 10:49 a.m. – Westbound Highway 82 is closed at mile marker 15.5, Catherine Store, due to an accident.
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office: Evacuation lifted and I-70 open in Rulison area between Parachute and Rifle
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
6.20.25, 10:20 p.m. – Road open – I-70 is open between mile markers 75 to 87 both directions, between Parachute and west Rifle.
6.20.25, 8:08 p.m. – Evacuation lifted – Rulison area evacuation has been lifted.
6.20.25, 8:03 p.m. – Road open – Highway 6 is open between mile markers 75-87 both directions, from Parachute to west Rifle. I-70 remains closed at this time.
Autoridad de Comunicaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Garfield
6.20.25, 10:20 pm – Camino abierto – La I-70 está abierta entre los marcadores de millas 75 a 87 en ambas direcciones, entre Parachute y el oeste de Rifle.
6.20.25, 8:08 pm – Se levanta la evacuación – Se ha levantado la evacuación del área de Rulison.
6.20.25, 8:03 p. m. – Carretera abierta. La autopista 6 está abierta entre los marcadores de millas 75 y 87 en ambas direcciones, desde Parachute hasta el oeste de Rifle. La I-70 permanece cerrada en este momento.
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
Evacuation has been ordered for Rulison area
6.20.25, 6:23 p.m. – Evacuations ordered for Rulison area: one mile east of the 81 and one mile west of the 81 evacuate to the Garfield County Fairgrounds.
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
6.20.25, 6:05 p.m. – EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY IN AREA OF FIRE: Rulison Area: Due to the fire, evacuate the area immediately. All people and small animals (as well as large animals) should go to the Garfield County Fairgrounds.
I-70 is closed between mile markers 75 and 87 westbound, from Parachute to West Rifle, due to a fire.
Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Garfield
Se ha ordenado la evacuación del área de Rulison.
6.20.25, 6:23 pm – Se ordenaron evacuaciones para el área de Rulison: una milla al este de la 81 y una milla al oeste de la 81, evacuen al recinto ferial del condado de Garfield.
Garco911/CDOT: I-70 en dirección oeste cerrada entre Parachute y el oeste de Rifle
EVACUAR INMEDIATAMENTE – Ãrea de Rulison: Debido al incendio, evacue el área inmediatamente. Todas las personas y animales pequeños (asà como los animales grandes) deben dirigirse al recinto ferial de Rifle.
La I-70 está cerrada entre los marcadores de millas 75 y 87 en dirección oeste, desde Parachute hasta West Rifle, debido a un incendio.
Garco911/CDOT: I-70 westbound closed between Parachute and west Rifle
Colorado Department of Transportation
6.20.25, 5:47 p.m. – Between Exit 90: CO 13; Rifle (Rifle) and Exit 75: Parachute (Parachute) from mile point 87 to mile point 75. Road closed, expect delays due to safety concerns.
Comment: Large brush fire near interstate, both lanes closed for safety. US-6 is also closed.
Please plan for delays and use EXTREME CAUTION as conditions change rapidly.
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
6.20.25, 5:34 p.m. – I-70 is closed between mile markers 75 and 87 westbound, from Parachute to West Rifle, due to a fire.
Electricity outage affecting parts of Glenwood Springs
The City of Glenwood Springs
June 20, 2:25 p.m. – There is an Xcel electric transmission outage affecting parts of Glenwood Springs and other parts of the valley. Xcel crews are aware and are working on bringing the system up as quickly as possible. There is no estimate at this time for power to be restored. Updates will be posted at cogs.us.
Law enforcement activity at 513 West Ave. in Rifle
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
On June 18, 2025, the SPEAR task force, with the assistance of the Garfield County All Hazards Response Team (AHRT), executed a narcotics related search warrant at 513 West Ave. in the City of Rifle.
With elements of this case still open, we will hold off on some of the details but wanted the public to know there is no ongoing threat to the community.
SPEAR would like to thank the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and the Rifle Police Department for their assistance.
SPEAR is a multi-jurisdictional task force based out of the Garfield County, comprised of local and federal law enforcement agencies. Anyone with information on criminal activity is encouraged to reach out to SPEAR through your local law enforcement agency or dispatch at 970 625-8095.
Xcel Energy: Planned power outage in Parachute
Xcel Energy
June 9, 2025, 3:23 p.m. – A power outage is planned for the Town of Parachute on June 10, 2025, from roughly 7 p.m. until June 11, 2025, at 6 a.m. The outage is needed while Xcel Energy replaces several utility poles and makes repairs as part of its wildfire mitigation program (WMP). Xcel has placed calls to affected homeowners and notified the town of the outage.
Emergency alert – New Castle Apple Tree Park and County Road 335
Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS)
6.2.25, 6:56 p.m. – Residence in the area of Apple Tree mobile home park in New Castle and County Road 335: there is law enforcement presence in the area. Please stay inside. Report any suspicious activity by calling 911.
Garco911: I-70 reopened eastbound Grizzly Creek
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
5.27.25, 8:20 p.m. I-70 is open at mile marker 120 eastbound, near Grizzly Creek. One lane is now open.
5.27.25, 7:52 p.m. I-70 is closed at mile-marker 120 EB, Near Grizzly Creek, due to an accident.
Garco911: I-70 westbound reopened at Canyon Creek
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
5.27.25, 3:56 p.m. – Road open: I-70 is open at mile marker 109 westbound, Canyon Creek.
5.27.25, 10:29 a.m. – Road closed: I-70 is closed at mile marker 109 westbound, Canyon Creek, due to an accident.
GarCo911: Westbound I-70 is open
May 22, 2025, 1:05 p.m. – Road open – I-70 is open at mile marker 131 westbound, Glenwood Springs Canyon.
May 22, 2025, 11:46 a.m. – Road closed – I-70 is closed at mile marker 131 westbound, Glenwood Springs Canyon, due to an accident.