Evans

Greeley

Things to do Wednesday in Northern Colorado: haunted gingerbread houses, bannock bread and trunk-or-treat

In Loveland, brewers discuss their histories and breweries in historic buildings. Fort Collins has a lavender eye pillow sewing class, while a Firestone talk explores mourning customs and death records.

Evans council to consider road vacation, 2027 budget, city manager agreement

The Oct. 20 meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board appointments are also on the consent agenda, and the city will livestream the meeting on YouTube.

Fort Collins

Things to do Tuesday in Northern Colorado: a bookmobile tour, monster cupcake decorating and contemporary ballet

In Loveland, crafters bring projects to Stitch Break. A Fort Collins class makes pumpkin gnocchi, and a Greeley workshop covers fly-tying techniques.

Windsor

Top home sales in Larimer and Weld: a $2.9 million Windsor ranch house leads the week

All 10 top sales were in Weld County, from unincorporated areas to Windsor, Severance, Evans and Firestone. Prices ranged from $800,000 to $2.9 million; the median among all 83 posted sales was $473,500.

Evans to shut down citywide non-potable irrigation system Thursday

The shutdown ends the 2026 irrigation season. The city urges residents to limit outdoor watering through year’s end, including at properties using potable water, amid ongoing drought conditions.

Greeley

Things to do Tuesday in Northern Colorado: environmental short films, lotería and a wind ensemble concert

Teens make a pumpkin-shaped felt treat bag at Loveland Public Library. In Erie, a talk covers Colorado-made cheeses; in Evans, kids can watch Goosebumps with popcorn.

High Plains Library District food drive to accept donations in Evans Oct. 11-25

Donations of nonperishable items are encouraged, and HPLD Outreach and Mobile Services will also accept them. The city says participating libraries are partnering with local food banks to stock shelves for the holidays.

Estes Park

Free things to do with kids this week in Northern Colorado: a cooking class, a puzzle race and pumpkin carving

In Windsor, an adaptive storytime uses ASL for words, songs and stories; tweens in Fort Collins make awful art for an expo, and participants in Mead decorate mini pumpkins.

Estes Park

Things to do Monday in Northern Colorado: a community mural, a carrot cooking class and a cello concert

At Alpine Visitor Center, a ranger tells stories about people and wildlife in the alpine world. Erie has a talk on mammoth bones, and Greeley hosts a team jigsaw puzzle race.

Greeley

How to vote in Weld County in the 2026 General Election

Voters can register or update a registration, track mail ballots through BallotTrax and find voting or drop-off sites; deadlines vary by method, with in-person registration available through Election Day.

Evans speed cameras may issue warnings for first 35 days

After the warning period, qualifying speeding violations may bring citations and fines. The system includes a fixed camera at 37th Street and Palermo Avenue, with mobile cameras eligible for deployment on four corridors.

Evans street work set for Oct. 15; parking limits planned in two areas

The city says it does not anticipate road closures, though drivers may encounter crews and temporary traffic disruptions. The contractor will contact affected residents at least 72 hours before work so they can arrange other parking.

Greeley

Things to do Wednesday in Northern Colorado: wizard crafts, haunted VR and songwriting

An Evans storytime brings reading and songs in Spanish, while a club in Mead tries a snack from a different culture. Estes Park has bingo, trivia and drink specials.

Evans council to hear budget, consider clerk removal and right-of-way vacation

The council meeting is set for 7 p.m., after the redevelopment agency meets at 6:30 p.m. Both sessions are open to the public and will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel.

Greeley

Things to do Tuesday in Northern Colorado: a chamber recital, an author talk and stories from Ethiopia

In Estes Park, participants decorate canvas tote bags with markers and rubbing alcohol. Greeley kids explore spiders, while independent readers in Erie practice reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Greeley

Things to do Monday in Northern Colorado: a symphony concert, Dracula and a Halloween costume swap

Fort Collins also has banned-books trivia, while a park ranger tells alpine stories in Estes Park. A cooking session in Eaton covers healthy, budget-friendly meals, and a Mead talk takes up sleep.

Greeley

Things to do Wednesday in Northern Colorado: a shadowbox workshop, composer talk and reggae-rock show

Free library programs include Spanish-language storytime for families in Evans, a Cricut shadowbox project in Erie and a sewing workshop in Greeley. Estes Park’s Ukrainian lunch raises donations, and Fort Collins has a panel on what happens when you call 911.

Special Olympics torch run will pass through Evans Wednesday

The city says the local leg starts at 9 a.m. at 23rd Avenue and 34th Street and ends near Burger King, where the torch will be passed to UNC Police. Spectators should stay clear of the roadway.

Things to do Tuesday in Northern Colorado: Touch a Truck, live music and paper quilling

Free options include woodcarving at Greeley’s LINC, a bookmobile anniversary visit in Evans, and talks on hospice care and farming in Senegal, The Gambia and Madagascar in Fort Collins. Materials are provided at the hands-on craft sessions.

Evans cleanup vouchers cost $15 for city trash customers

Buy vouchers in advance at the Community Complex customer service windows weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or at the gate on event day. Passenger vehicle tires carry additional disposal fees.

Evans council to weigh 2027 budget, road and stormwater projects

The agenda also includes a Water Master Plan contract and a construction contract for the 2026 Mill & Overlay Program. Supporting materials will be available online Oct. 2, and consideration does not guarantee approval, the city says.

Evans clarifies preferred names for seven candidates before Nov. 3 election

The certified ballot remains unchanged, but the city lists preferred names for the mayoral and Ward I and III races to clarify how they correspond with candidates’ official ballot names. The notice is informational, not an endorsement.

Evans to livestream three advisory board meetings

Residents can watch the participating meetings live on the city’s YouTube channel, with recordings available afterward and on each board’s city webpage. The schedule does not include the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Evans Heritage Day set for Sept. 19 at City Park and Riverside Park

The free celebration runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., then returns from 5 to 8:30 p.m. for music, food, a beer and spirits garden and fireworks. The 5K costs $25 through July 30, with higher fees later, and allows vaccinated, leashed dogs.

Evans council to review 2027 budgets, fee schedule Sept. 15

The work session begins at 6 p.m., followed by the redevelopment agency at 6:30 p.m. and regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Residents can watch online and review meeting materials through the city’s website.

Evans council to review proposed 2027 budget at Sept. 15 work session

The fifth work session will examine revenue assumptions, staffing, capital priorities and utility rates as staff finalizes recommendations. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel.

Evans seeks applicants for three Parks and Recreation Advisory Board seats

The five-member volunteer board advises the City Council and Parks and Recreation Department on parks, trails, open space and recreation programs. Applicants should use the city’s online board webpage; meetings are held monthly.

Evans voters to decide how existing food tax revenue may be used

Evans voters will decide Nov. 3, 2026, whether revenue from the existing food sales tax can also fund performance-based economic development incentives and operations supporting city facilities. The tax rate would not change.

Greeley

Weld County confirms first West Nile case of 2026

Weld County has confirmed its first West Nile virus case of the 2026 mosquito season, a month later than last year’s first case. Mosquitoes in all three county sentinel zones have tested positive, prompting health officials to urge precautions.

Greeley

Greeley to close 7th Avenue and 10th Street intersection Aug. 17

Greeley will fully close the 7th Avenue and 10th Street intersection starting Aug. 17 for downtown utility work. The project will replace old water and sewer lines, with detours on 6th and 8th avenues and businesses still open.

Fort Collins

Larimer and Weld food inspections for July 6–12, 2026

*Larimer and Weld county health inspectors score each retail food inspection by total violation points: 0–49 passes, 50–109 requires a re-inspection, and 110 or more results in a closure. Critical (priority) violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness. The…

Greeley

Greeley-Evans Transit to change routes and schedules in August

Greeley-Evans Transit will change several bus routes and stop locations starting Aug. 20 as part of an effort to make service easier to use, the city said.

Loveland

Larimer and Weld food inspections bring four re-inspections and seven passes with critical violations for June 15–21, 2026

*Larimer and Weld county health inspectors score each retail food inspection by total violation points: 0–49 passes, 50–109 requires a re-inspection, and 110 or more results in a closure. Critical (priority) violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness. The…