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Residents tell Glenwood Springs council ICE detention at 100 Midland Ave operated without final occupancy certificate

Glenwood Springs City Council · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Two public commenters told council a privately operated immigration detention space at 100 Midland Ave. has lacked a final certificate of occupancy since a temporary permit expired in 2005 and asked the city to inspect, enforce and provide a public accounting. Staff said they are compiling records for council review.

Ashley, a Glenwood Springs homeowner, told the City Council during public comment that "this facility has been operating illegally without a valid certificate of occupancy for 20 years," and asked the city for an immediate building inspection, either full compliance or immediate shutdown, and a public accounting of how the facility operated without required permits.

Mae Gray, a county resident and new county party…

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