Commissioners approve Sunlight Mountain Resort liquor license renewal after staff review of isolated incident

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners on Monday approved a renewal of the hotel and restaurant liquor license for Sunlight Incorporated, doing business as Sunlight Mountain Resort, at 10901 County Road 117.

Chairman Tom Jankowski recused himself from the discussion because he disclosed a personal stockholding in the resort. County staff said they had received a sheriff's department report concerning an isolated incident earlier in the year in which a guest reportedly consumed gummies and became unable to care for children; Sunlight CEO Cindy Dady described the episode to commissioners as “a very unfortunate incident” and said staff followed tip‑service processes and contacted the sheriff's office. County staff and the sheriff’s report did not recommend denial.

Commissioner (motion maker) moved to approve the renewal and allow the chair to sign the license paperwork; commissioners voted in favor on a voice vote. The county noted that Sunlight is a long‑standing licensee and the recorded incident appeared isolated.