Visit Parachute Colorado

09/10/2024

This was the 2nd year of the Monday Market and it two weeks longer this year. The Market was held every Monday from 4-7pm at Beasley Park from July 8th through the month of August.

Thank you to the Garfield-16 Family Resource Center and volunteers for staffing the produce trailer every week. They processed a total of 455 transactions! Estimated proceeds from the market totaled $1,141 which will be donated to the Family Resource Center.

Thank you to Bank for their generous support and sponsoring the market.

Thanks to the new and returning vendors and groups that participated at the market:
Pan Blanco, Brookie Shea's Bakeshop , Spring Park Natural Beef , Centro de la Familia , Alpine Bank, Grand Valley Anglers - Trout Unlimited Chapter, Garfield County Public Health.

Thank you to Early Morning Orchard for finding and sourcing the best local produce.

Thanks to all of the farmers. This year’s produce came from the following farms and growers:
Early Morning Orchard - Palisade, CO, Okagawa Farms - Orchard Mesa, CO, Rancho Durazno - Palisade, CO, Honey Acre Farms - Montrose, CO, Juicy Acres- Palisade, CO, Castle Valley Farms - Moab, UT- Two Roots Farm - Basalt, CO, Rocky Mountain Fresh, and many more!

Thanks to John Medrano for the live tunes!

09/05/2024

We look forward to attending Rockmageddon OHV & UTV Rally this month!

We will be onsite and set up for all of your SxS needs!

We will be able to get your machine in top shape with:
Accessory sales and installs
Wheels and Tires
Shock adjustments and rebuilds
Vehicle maintenance with Amsoil Products
And much more! Give us a call today to set up your appointment, or to order any special parts for your machine! 970-730-6124

09/03/2024

The Town of Parachute will be donating all proceeds from Rockmageddon to Return to Dirt! Check out this fantastic organization at https://highfivesfoundation.org/programs/return-to-dirt/

08/29/2024

Rockmageddon is only a month away!! Just announced: The Sean Moon Band will be playing at the FREE Saturday concert! Visit rockmageddon.com for the schedule and details!

08/26/2024

Starts at 4:00 p.m!
Go to https://mondaymarket.square.site/s/shop to order!

08/25/2024

Don't miss the last Monday Market of the season downtown on 1st St. at 4:00 p.m.! Thank you to Alpine Bank for sponsoring the last Market and paying for all the produce. That means every dollar spent at the market at the produce stand will 100% go towards the Family Resource Center. Go to https://mondaymarket.square.site/s/shop to pre-order!

08/25/2024

Join us for the last Monday Market of the season downtown on 1st St. at 4:00 p.m. with live music by Jon Medrano! Online pre orders are available, and the best way to guarantee your produce. We are offering Palisade Peaches, grapes, melons, sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, green beans and will have jalapeños for the first time! Order at https://mondaymarket.square.site/s/shop

08/23/2024

Starts at 4:00 p.m!
Go to https://mondaymarket.square.site/s/shop to order!

For events going on in Parachute & Battlement Mesa. If you know of one please tell us!

08/20/2024

Available produce for Monday, August 26th: Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Palisade Peaches, Nectarines, Organic Cantaloupe, Green Beans, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Shish*to Peppers, Pueblo Chiles, and Tomatoes. Order online at https://mondaymarket.square.site/s/shop or just drop in!

08/19/2024

Join us from 4:00-7:00 p.m. for Monday Market with live music from Jon Medrano!

08/19/2024

08/17/2024

Don't forget to come by Monday Market next Monday! We will have live music featuring Jon Medrano!

08/17/2024

Bring the family to the Town of Parachute for Grand Valley Days! Join us today for the parade, live music, games and rodeo!

08/16/2024

Tonight! Cottonwood Park!

08/16/2024

Grand Valley Days kicks off tonight in the Town of Parachute! GVPA Final Gymkhana at the Rodeo Grounds at 6:00 p.m. and Movie Under The Stars at Cottonwood Park at 7:00 p.m.! See the full Grand Valley Days schedule at gvdays.com!

08/16/2024

Parks Rec

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08/15/2024

08/15/2024

Parks Rec

08/15/2024

Available produce for Monday, August 19th: Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Palisade Peaches, Organic Cantaloupe, Green Beans, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Shish*toPeppers, Pueblo Chiles, Dried Red Chiles and Tomatoes. Order online at https://mondaymarket.square.site/s/shop or just drop in!

08/15/2024

If you haven't heard yet, mosquitos in a Battlement Mesa trap have tested positive for West Nile Virus. We want to make sure you know what West Nile Virus is and how to protect yourself. For additional information, please visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/animal-related-diseases/west-nile-virus
The only way to reduce your risk is to take precautions to avoid bites.
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Si aún no se ha enterado, los mosquitos en una trampa de Battlement Mesa dieron positivo por el virus del Nilo Occidental. Queremos asegurarnos de que sepa qué es el virus del Nilo Occidental y cómo protegerse. Para obtener información adicional, visite: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/animal- related-diseases/west-nile-virus
La única forma de reducir el riesgo es tomar precauciones para evitar las picaduras.

08/15/2024

Garfield County
PRESS RELEASE
8.14.24

Mosquitos in Battlement Mesa test positive for West Nile virus

GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Mosquitos in a Battlement Mesa trap have tested positive for West Nile virus. As of July 31, Colorado has had seven human cases of the virus, with no deaths and four hospitalizations.

West Nile is transmitted from the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquito testing and mitigation efforts occur throughout Garfield County in the summer, but additional personal precautions are needed to avoid getting bitten.

“We have mosquito traps throughout the county and will continue to monitor these locations, but now we know the virus is circulating in our region,” said Jannette Whitcomb, Garfield County environmental health manager. “There have been human cases elsewhere in the state this year. This is a reminder to take personal precautions because it only takes one bite to contract the virus.”

Garfield County reports weekly trapping and testing results.

Most people show no symptoms, but in rare cases, the virus can cause serious brain infections. There is no vaccine to prevent West Nile Virus. The only way to reduce your risk is to take precautions to avoid bites.

The 4-D’s of prevention

Drain standing water

A mosquito can lay up to 300 eggs in a puddle the size of a bottle cap.

Dusk and Dawn limit activity

This is when mosquitoes are most active.

DEET or other effective repellents
Repellents work by helping to prevent mosquitoes from biting you.

Dress appropriately
Wear long sleeves and pants during dusk and dawn when mosquito are most active

Groups most at risk

Older and immunocompromised people

Most people who are infected have a minor illness and recover fully. But older people and those with weak immune systems are more likely to get a serious illness from the infection.

Pets

Pets occasionally get West Nile virus and very rarely get sick. Horses are more susceptible to serious illness than dogs and cats. A vaccine is available for Equine West Nile Virus.
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COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

Los mosquitos en Battlement Mesa dan positivo al Virus del Nilo Occidental

CONDADO GARFIELD, CO – Los mosquitos de una trampa en Battlement Mesa dan positivo al Virus del Nilo Occidental. Hasta el 31 de julio, el estado de Colorado ha tenido siete casos humanos del virus, sin muertes y cuatro hospitalizaciones.

El Virus del Nilo Occidental es transmitido por una picadura de un mosquito infectado. Durante el verano se realizan pruebas de mosquitos y tambien se realizan esfuerzos de mitigación en todo el condado Garfield, pero se necesitan precauciones personales adicionales para evitar ser picado.

"Tenemos trampas para mosquitos en todo el condado y continuaremos monitoreando estos lugares, pero ahora sabemos que el virus está circulando en nuestra región", dijo Jannette Whitcomb, la gerente de salud ambiental del Condado Garfield. “Este año ha habido casos humanos en otras partes del estado. Este es un recordatorio para tomar precauciones personales porque solo se necesita una picadura para contraer el virus”.

El condado Garfield reporta cada semana los resultados de las pruebas y capturas.

La mayoría de las personas no muestran síntomas pero en casos raros, el virus puede causar infecciones cerebrales graves. No existe ninguna vacuna para prevenir el virus del Nilo Occidental. La única forma de reducir el riesgo es tomar precauciones para evitar las picaduras.

Las 4 prevenciones

Drene el agua estancada
Un mosquito puede poner hasta 300 huevos en un charco del tamaño de la tapa de una botella.

Anochecer y Amanecer - límite actividad al anochecer y al amanecer
Este es el momento en que los mosquitos están más activos.

DEET u otros repelentes efectivos
Los repelentes funcionan ayudando a evitar que los mosquitos piquen.

Vestir apropriadamente
Use mangas largas y pantalones.

Grupos de mayor riesgo

Personas mayores e inmunodeprimidas

La mayoría de las personas infectadas tienen una enfermedad leve y se recuperan por completo. Pero personas mayores y que tienen un sistema inmunitario débil son más propensas a contraer enfermedades graves a causa de la infección.

Mascotas

Las mascotas ocasionalmente contraen el virus del Oeste del Nilo y rara vez se enferman. Los caballos son más susceptibles a enfermedades graves que perros y gatos. Hay vacuna disponible para Virus del Oeste del Nilo para Caballos.

La información de Salud Pública del Condado de Garfield se proporciona en línea en el sitio web de Salud Pública.

Media contact
Carrie Godes
Public Information Officer
Garfield County Public Health
2014 Blake Ave., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.456.9260 | cell
[email protected]

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Garfield County Communications
Garfield County, Colorado conducts a team approach to communications. Press releases, media advisories and public information is produced and provided by multiple county staff members in elected offices and/or county departments, and frequently in collaboration with other government agency or community organization contributors.

Interview requests for attributions of direct quotes not provided in these releases may be submitted by contacting Garfield County Communications by email or by calling 970.384.3844. This email address is not monitored, so replies to press releases may not be addressed within a reporter’s deadline.

08/14/2024

DON'T miss this fun opportunity to put a team together, support a great cause, and possibly win $500!! There will be a beer garden and you can stay to watch the rodeo later.

08/14/2024

Parks Rec

📽This Friday night! Free movie in the park!🎥Parks Rec
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¡Este viernes por la noche! ¡Película gratis en el parque!

08/13/2024

Parks Rec

Come on down this Friday! Toy Story 4, kicking off Grand Valley Days in style!
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¡Ven este viernes! ¡Toy Story 4, iniciando Grand Valley Days con estilo!

08/12/2024

Today! Come on down and check it out!

08/09/2024

Kick off with this fun family event! Food trucks will be on site from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. Treat the family to dinner and a movie!