
January 2, 2024
The Town of Parachute has 3 seats up for election in the upcoming Regular Municipal Election to be held on April 2, 2024.The upcoming election provides an opportunity for communit...

December 18, 2023
Don't get caught out in the snow! Take a look at our upcoming holiday hours.

December 7, 2023
Parachute police officers, Grand Valley Fire Protection District firefighters and more were busy playing Santa on Saturday. Called Shop with a Hero, these first responders took lo...

December 4, 2023
Hey Business Owners! It's time to renew your local business license! Find all the information you need Here

November 20, 2023
On November 16 th , the Parachute Town Council unanimously adopted the 2024 Town budget, which will guide the Town’s spending across all departments from January 1 st 2024 throu...

November 16, 2023
Don't forget, Holidays in Grand Valley kicks off with our light parade this Saturday! Come out and join us!

October 30, 2023
Parachute, CO - The Town of Parachute recently surveyed residents and community members to better understand the community’s needs and perspectives. The National Community Survey ...

October 17, 2023
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Garfield County has mailed 37,500 ballots to registered voters for the Tuesday, Nov. 7, Coordinated Election. Ballots were mailed to all military and oversea...

October 16, 2023
Photo Credit: Ray Erku / Post Independent This fall’s allocation of Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District grants totals nearly $1.54 million, according to Garfield Count...

October 5, 2023
Photo credit: Taylor Cramer/Post Independent The town of Parachute is calling on Rifle to provide financial support for their transportation system.
In September, the town o...

October 5, 2023
Aided by rain and overcast skies, firefighters are battling the elements to contain the Morrisania Fire that ignited on Saturday, marking a tumultuous start to October for the res...

September 7, 2023
Photo/Story Credit: Ray Erku, Post Independent One of the priceless benefits of living in the Garfield County
community is having the countryside immediately in our collective...

September 6, 2023
The town of Parachute readies itself for a weekend of celebration, tradition and community spirit starting this Friday. From Aug. 18-20, the much-anticipated Grand Valley Days wil...

August 30, 2023
Photo Credit Travis Elliott Finishing touches have been made and a new Love’s Travel Stop is now open in Garfield County, a news release states.
Opening its doors on Thursda...

August 30, 2023
Via Ray K. Erku at The Post Independent
Parachute joins several Colorado towns considering action against US Postal Service.
Diana Lawrence was delivered some bad news ...

August 2, 2023
James Sharrar is thanking his lucky stars the first lottery ticket distributor didn’t take debit cards.
The 49-year-old Parachute resident and sheet metal fabricator is a longt...

August 2, 2023
On July 26, 2023, A brush fire broke out around 7:55 p.m. Tuesday west of Parachute.
The initial fire was 6-8 acres but high winds and dry conditions made the fire fast-movin...