Chelsea Self / Post Independent
A new trail system at Rifle Arch is nearing the completion of 6.3 miles of trail, according to a Rifle department head.
Rifle City Planner Nathan Lindquist reported to the city council Feb. 3 that the first phase, which will likely cost $80,095, is scheduled for a spring completion. The second phase of the project includes the construction of a new parking lot, added signage and relocation of the existing hiking trail, among other improvements.
The second phase is estimated to cost $113,097.
In 2020, the city signed a contract with Gumption Trail Works to complete the first phase. Delays caused by Bureau of Land Management permitting issues, however, only allowed for 5.7 miles of trail to be completed before wintertime at $70,045, Lindquist said.
Here I sit, warm, dry and well fed wondering if this is really my beautiful house, my beautiful wife, my adequate car, not how did I get here but who do I thank?
I donât mean that in the Republican/Libertarian sense that says people will never learn to take care of themselves if they are helped. I mean, what could be more uplifting than starving, freezing, wandering from tent to library to food line?
Been there, done that when I first got here and didnât find it particularly inspirational or helpful. Back in the day, 40 years ago or one year ago, it was hard to walk down the street without being offered a job or three, so warm and dry was a reasonable expectation for a new arrival.