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Clark's Market Closes, Affecting Access to Food and Medicine for Residents in…

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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Clark’s Market, located in Battlement Mesa, has permanently closed. The closure was noticed on September 22, 2026, when residents discovered the doors locked and shelves empty. Clark’s was the only local option for residents in Parachute-Battlement Mesa to purchase fresh produce, subsidized infant formula through the WIC program, or fill prescriptions. The closure means residents must now drive 15 to 20 miles east on I-70 to find a grocery store or the next closest pharmacy in Rifle.

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The closure removes a critical local service for low-income families relying on nutrition assistance. The increased travel burden affects the elderly and those without reliable transportation, forcing them to seek services at significantly greater distances.

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  • Garfield CountyCounty through which the affected community passes through

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