Garfield County Sheriff's Office

A 54-year-old Texas man was arrested after allegedly threatening to 'shoot up' Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park when denied access to rides, leading to charges of menacing, harassment, and disorderly conduct. The incident occurred in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, after park staff cited safety concerns for denying him access to attractions.

A mudslide triggered by flash flooding closed both directions of Interstate 70 in Garfield County, causing traffic diversions and hazardous conditions. Additional road closures and flooding impacted U.S. 6 and County Road 214, with authorities warning against driving through flooded areas. The region has a history of mudslides, including past incidents linked to the Grizzly Creek burn scar.

A mudslide triggered by flash flooding closed both directions of Interstate 70 in Garfield County, causing traffic disruptions and hazardous conditions on alternate routes. Additional closures include portions of U.S. 6 and County Road 214 in the Peach Valley area due to flooding and debris.

Garfield County sheriff's office is seeking public assistance to identify a truck seen leaving the Dry Creek Fire area around its start date. The truck's driver may be a witness to the fire's origin, which began on June 23, burned over 300 acres, and is now fully contained. Authorities request help identifying the logo on the vehicle to aid the investigation.

A nearly 300-acre wildfire in Garfield County, Colorado, forced evacuations in neighborhoods south of Rifle. The fire, now named Dry Creek Fire, destroyed one residence and an outbuilding, with strong winds driving its rapid spread. Evacuation orders remain in place overnight, and multiple counties face air quality advisories due to wildfire smoke.