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As data shows more people detained over 12 hours, Glenwood officials recommend upholding ICE facility’s permit
A large garage door sits closed at the entrance to ICE’s Glenwood Springs field office and short-term detention facility in the Midland Center on May 30, 2025. The city’s planning commission will hold a hearing April 28 to decide whether to revoke the facility’s special use permit after multiple detainees were found to have been held there for more than 12 hours. Credit: Eleanor Bennett/Aspen Journalism & Aspen Public Radio
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As data shows more people detained over 12 hours, Glenwood officials recommend upholding ICE facility’s permit

by Eleanor Bennett, Aspen Journalism Glenwood Springs officials are recommending that the city’s planning and zoning commission uphold a special use permit approved in 2003 for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s short-term holding facility and administrative office near the Glenwood Meadows shopping area, despite data that shows ICE
By Aspen Journalism • 11 min read
Colorado bill limits when restaurants can hand out plastic forks, ketchup packets in to-go orders
 State Sen. Lisa Cutter, seen speaking in 2025 at the Colorado Capitol, has worked to reduce plastic waste. (Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline)
Colorado

Colorado bill limits when restaurants can hand out plastic forks, ketchup packets in to-go orders

A proposed Colorado law would stop restaurants from automatically including plastic utensils and condiments in takeout orders unless requested. Supporters say it will reduce waste and save money, while critics argue it adds unnecessary regulation for businesses.
By Colorado Newsline • 3 min read
Montrose City Council Selects New Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for 2026–2027
From left to right, Montrose City Councilors Adam Woodden, Ed Ulibarri, and Michael Badagliacco take the oath of office from City Clerk Lisa DelPiccolo during the City Council's regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21. Credit: City of Montrose
Montrose

Montrose City Council Selects New Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for 2026–2027

Montrose City Council has selected Michael J. Badagliacco as mayor and Ed Ulibarri as mayor pro tem for the 2026–2027 term. The appointments follow the April election and mark a transition in city leadership, alongside recognition of outgoing officials.
By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Colorado Legislature passes bill to raise agricultural worker overtime threshold to 56 hours
Colorado House Assistant Minority Leader Ty Winter, a Trinidad Republican, on the House floor on Feb. 11, 2026, at the Colorado Capitol. (Photo by Lindsey Toomer/Colorado Newsline)
Colorado

Colorado Legislature passes bill to raise agricultural worker overtime threshold to 56 hours

Colorado lawmakers advanced a bill raising the agricultural overtime threshold to 56 hours, igniting debate between labor advocates and farm groups. Supporters cite economic strain on farms, while opponents warn it weakens worker protections.
By Colorado Newsline • 4 min read
Coach Miller Drive Reconstruction Project in Glenwood Springs: What Residents Need to Know Before Summer Construction Begins

Coach Miller Drive Reconstruction Project in Glenwood Springs: What Residents Need to Know Before Summer Construction Begins

Glenwood Springs residents, businesses, and trail users are being invited to learn more about a major infrastructure project set to begin this June along Coach Miller Drive. The City of Glenwood Springs will host two neighborhood information meetings later this month to walk the community through construction plans, timelines, and
By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Rathbone Hotel Earns Statewide Award, Marking Milestone for Downtown Montrose Revitalization
Credit: City of Montrose. The Rathbone Hotel and Parlor Bar, located at 33 Cascade Avenue in Downtown Montrose.
Montrose

Rathbone Hotel Earns Statewide Award, Marking Milestone for Downtown Montrose Revitalization

The Rathbone Hotel in downtown Montrose has earned a statewide award for revitalization, transforming a fire-damaged historic building into a thriving boutique hotel and community hub that is helping drive new energy, business growth, and foot traffic downtown.
By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 3 min read