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🌱 How Glenwood Springs first responders helped turn a horrific I-70 crash survivable.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Glenwood Springs! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Glenwood Springs first responders helped turn a horrific I-70 crash survivable.
- How deadly border wildfires are filling Glenwood Springs’ skies with smoke
Also on today's calendar: Stray Grass: Glenwood Springs Summer of Music and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a camel who likes to perform in plays? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Hazy, breezy and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hazy and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 54.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Garfield County Sheriff's Office Recognizes Deputy Alex Silverman for Lifesaving Actions (einpresswire.com) — A Garfield County deputy is being honored after helping save a severely injured woman following a June 12 crash on I-70, with key support from Glenwood Springs Fire Department EMS. Deputy Alex Silverman’s quick use of tourniquets was credited by Valley View Hospital and local responders with preventing fatal blood loss, and he’ll receive a Lifesaving Award for his actions. 
• 3 firefighters dead as Utah and Colorado wildfires rage (jsonline.com) — Massive wildfires along the Utah‑Colorado border have killed three firefighters and are sending heavy smoke into Glenwood Springs and other Western Slope communities. The fast‑growing Snyder Fire and several other blazes are largely uncontained, prompting disaster declarations, hazardous firefighting conditions, and temporary fireworks restrictions as officials work to protect towns downwind from worsening fire behavior. Residents should be prepared for smoky skies and changing air quality.
📸 Around Glenwood Springs
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Epic 250th Independence Day Celebration for Glenwood Springs →
Two Rivers Park, 740 Devereux Rd, Glenwood Springs
7:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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Other local events
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River Commission Meeting at 7:30 AM →
Glenwood Springs, CO Calendar, 101 West 8th Street, Glenwood Springs
7:30 am -
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting at 6:00 PM →
Glenwood Springs, CO Calendar, 100 Wulfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs
6:00 pm -
City Council Work Session at 3:00 PM →
Glenwood Springs, CO Calendar, 101 West 8th Street, Glenwood Springs
3:00 pm -
City Council Meeting at 6:15 PM →
Glenwood Springs, CO Calendar, 101 West 8th Street, Glenwood Springs
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Transportation Commission Meeting at 7:30 AM →
Glenwood Springs, CO Calendar, 101 West 8th Street, Glenwood Springs
7:30 am -
Victim's and Witnesses Assistance and Law Enforcement Board Meeting at 7:30 AM →
Glenwood Springs, CO Calendar, 101 West 8th Street, Glenwood Springs
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Stray Grass: Glenwood Springs Summer of Music →
Two Rivers Park, 740 Devereux Rd, Glenwood Springs
6:30 pm
Wednesday July 1
Thursday July 2
Tuesday July 7
Wednesday July 8
📣 Glenwood Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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HIIT with Jessi →
Anytime Fitness, 7025 CO-82, Glenwood Springs
9:00 am -
Feeding Giants Trio Lakota Links Golf Course →
Lakota Links, 1000 Clubhouse Dr, New Castle
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Business After Hours at First Bank →
FirstBank, 791 CO-133, Carbondale
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Kids Under 16 Whitewater Kayaking - Carbondale, CO 2026 →
Carbondale Pool, Carbondale
5:00 pm
Tuesday June 30
Saturday July 11
Wednesday July 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know where the smoke is coming from now?
My phone says that the outside temperature is 55 , ours is 70 at Westbank. Our air quality says it’s 67 are they kidding? It must be 167! (Nextdoor Westbank Ranch) - Dinosaur bone sales outside Blue Sky Bike and Ski.
Today (9-6) and Thursday through next Sunday 8.30-2pm ( 4th weekend) Next to Annies bakery. (Nextdoor Spring Valley)
- Consolidated Electrical Distributors posted a job opening for Driver / Warehouse in Glenwood Springs. Apply here.
- Western States Fire Protection Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Fire Alarm Technician (Entry Level) in Glenwood Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glenwood Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rifle
- Brush fire in Rifle home attic, no injuries reported (westernslopenow.com)
- Rifle cancels fireworks for July 3 celebration (postindependent.com)
- Rifle police increasing enforcement of bike, e-bike and scooter violations (postindependent.com)
Ok Glenwood Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A drama-dary (Thank you Phillip M. for sending it in!)
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