Garfield County

• Locations: News By Roberta McGowan Published Jan. 13, 2021

  Vaccines roll out

  Carbondale firefighter Ryan Allison receives his first in a series of two COVID-19 vaccinations. Photo by Roberta McGowan.

  The Garfield County COVID-19 vaccination program is moving ahead and picking up speed. Two potentially life-saving vaccines are here and, according to Carrie Godes, Garfield County public health specialist, “We are getting more vials of the medication every several weeks with a mix of both the Pfizer and… read more →

• Locations: News By Ylice Golden Published Nov. 24, 2020

  Local and county officials urge pandemic compliance

  As part of the Carbondale Police Department’s emphasis on community engagement, Officer Cameron Herrera takes time while on foot patrol to chat with locals Peg and K.C. Nau and their pups. Photo by Roberta McGowan

  Roberta McGowan
  Sopris Sun Staff

  As Garfield County struggles to contain the pandemic, both the public health department and the Carbondale Police are determined to convince everyone to respect the ordinances and guidelines now in place.

  Police Chief Kirk Wilson said, “We respond to calls…

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