Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado
Greeley
At about 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, a 19-year-old woman riding a motorcycle east on 10th Street collided with a westbound Dodge Charger that was turning south, at 59th Avenue and West 10th Street.
Eaton
Eaton tree lighting Nov. 28 starts elf hunt and shop-local raffleThe ceremony runs 3-6 p.m., with a 5 p.m. countdown, cocoa and letter-writing to Santa. A taxable purchase of at least $10 at a downtown business earns a raffle entry; both promotions run through Jan. 4.
Dacono
Carbon Valley Holiday Festival set for Dec. 5 at Dacono City HallAdmission is free and open to everyone, as are the festival's listed activities and attractions, the City of Dacono said. The festival will offer visits with Santa Claus, horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate and sweet treats, and holiday caroling by Homyak PK-8 students.
Evans
Evans plans free fireworks after Nov. 20 Holiday Lighting CeremonyBerthoud
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Restaurant and bar sales were $52,883,380 in Fort Collins and $24,601,579 in Greeley in August 2026, down 2.0% and 0.7%, respectively, from August 2025, the Colorado Department of Revenue reported.
Town board approves October bills.
Vocal Jazz plays at Campus Commons Performance Hall in Greeley. Fort Lupton has a Lotería game night with prizes, and Loveland's Big Thompson Brewery runs Brewery Bingo.','free to play'.}
Weld County OKs up to $250 million in financing for new Justice Center, 4-1; Weld commissioners approve $63,277 in carryover for unemployment program; Weld County adds $92,150 to City Hall block demolition contract; 19 consent items adopted.
The emergency ordinance establishes a lease-purchase structure, with annual payments estimated at up to about $22 million and a maximum interest rate of 5.85%. It takes effect immediately and lets the chief financial officer finalize terms within those limits.
Patrick O'Neill of the Facilities Department told commissioners that the existing foundations were 16 inches to 24 inches thick, which resulted in additional costs. Change Order 5 also covers additional costs for October stormwater management, site security and fencing, he said.
The carryover will support services for people receiving benefits in the next program year. The board also approved four workforce contracts covering adult and dislocated workers, youth, Wagner-Peyser and career access programs.
The largest purchase, under Contract ID #11304, is from Massey Farms, LLLP. Public Works is acquiring 2.241 acres of right-of-way and 0.039 acres of temporary construction easement from the landowner, a Public Works staff member told the board.
The partial vacation was required because the applicant received approval from the Division of Reclamation and Mining Safety for a technical revision reducing the mining area by about 58.3 acres on July 6, 2022, a staff member from the Department of Planning Services said.
Greeley diesel rose $2.43, or 70.2%, from a year before; Colorado diesel rose $2.56, or 71.5%. On Nov. 9, regular averaged $3.62 in Greeley and $3.87 in Colorado, AAA's daily survey found.
Southern Utah beat Northern Colorado 31-24 in football. Texas beat Northern Colorado 91-29 in women's basketball, and Boise State beat Colorado State 64-38 in football.
Enterovirus D68 was lower than in the two weeks before at Fort Collins' Drake plant and about the same as in the two weeks before in Greeley. The state reported 6 respiratory outbreaks in the week to Oct. 31; 4 child care providers opened and 3 closed, with 611 on the Nov. 2 list.
In Estes Park, a Winnie the Pooh story time and movie are on at the Historic Park Theatre. Restoration ecologists also lead a guided trail walk in Loveland.}
Support includes an augmented-reality welding system for the career and technical education center; the athletics gift helped the Success Foundation maximize matching funds. The foundation is exploring ways to extend participation through high school.
Applications are available online, and some openings require specific professional or community experience. Staff will schedule interviews for the week of Dec. 1, with appointments planned for the Dec. 15 council meeting.
The city worked closely with Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction to bring in more crews and work weekends. The extra crews and weekend work were intended to reopen 10th Street as quickly and safely as possible, the city said.
He is being held at Weld County Jail on an aggravated-assault warrant, while homicide-related charges remain pending and the investigation stays open. Police said he surrendered without further incident.
Riders can talk through trip options with staff at open houses Nov. 16-18 in Fort Collins and Greeley; the changes also affect Poudre Express trips between Greeley, Windsor and Fort Collins.
Northern Colorado beat Idaho 3-0 in volleyball at Idaho on Thursday. In men's golf at Hawai'i, Northern Colorado was fifth among 17 teams after Day 2.
Nov. 5, Greeley police said.
A Warren Miller film with raffle items plays in Estes Park, and downtown Greeley businesses host creative activations for First Friday. The Rialto in Loveland screens A Soldier's Sweetheart.
Visitors during the final listed exposure period could develop symptoms through Nov. 18. The state says anyone with symptoms who needs care should call ahead and mention possible exposure.
The Burroughs celebrate an album release at Washington's in Fort Collins. The Seven Wonders play the music of Fleetwood Mac at Moxi Theater in Greeley.}
Her family reported her missing Nov. 2 after about five months without contact. Anyone with information is asked to call the department; sightings should be reported to local law enforcement.
Brandt Tobler does stand-up comedy at Stella's Pinball Arcade and Lounge in Greeley, and Northern Colorado women's soccer plays Northern Arizona at Jackson Stadium.</br>
Police describe the suspect as a light-skinned Hispanic male, approximately 5’ tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and work boots. Police said he obtained an undisclosed amount of money from the register and fled the store on foot.
Environmental science and horticulture students will lead water-saving discussions and demonstrations before a concert at 6:30 p.m. Presentations start at 5 p.m., and everyone is welcome.
The city says less money will be available for parks, recreation facilities and maintenance, while most Quality of Life and Food Tax revenue remains directed to project payments. The West Greeley Catalyst project remains paused as staff seek a financial partner.
Tickets are $15 per seat, and performances are at Ed Beaty Hall Theater on the Aims campus. United Way of Weld County is the production’s nonprofit community partner.
Residents and businesses can display green lights, while the Veterans Service Office offers free, year-round help with VA disability claims, pensions and survivor benefits.
Northern Colorado beat Hastings (Neb.) 102-76 in women's basketball at Northern Colorado. Northern Colorado beat Colorado College 117-64 in men's basketball at Northern Colorado.
Weld County approves de-icer purchases, up to $526,000 and $860,050; Weld County accepts $280,000 in grant money for crime victim services; Weld commissioners renew Fort Lupton-area restaurant's liquor license despite open permit; 31 consent items adopted.
The measure would cap annual lease payments at $22 million and interest at 5.85% under a lease-purchase structure. It would also allow transaction details to be finalized within those limits.
The work covers 1041 location assessments and municipal permitting, with county staff providing professional review and a hearing before the resulting order goes to the town board for a decision.
The purchases use state cooperative agreements. Pricing for both products is lower with a 10-day delivery window than with a five-day window.
The condition requires the chief building official to review the unresolved fire-pit permit on Feb. 1, 2027, and report whether more action is needed; the matter can return to the board if it remains open.
The contract covers 2027 Victims of Crime Act funding through the District Attorney’s Office, where the Victim Witness Unit provides services to crime victims in the county.
Johnstown council approves $900,000 purchase of 15 Colorado-Big Thompson water units; Johnstown hires Connell Resources for raw water pipeline design-phase work; Johnstown awards $1.87 million West Parish Alley contract to Krische; 3 consent items adopted.
The proposal assigns $20.2 million to buildings and $9.2 million to police. No action was taken at the hearing; formal adoption is expected in December.
The resolution says town management had been negotiating to add more of the units to Johnstown's water portfolio. It says buying additional water for the town's allotment and use would benefit its citizens, residents, property owners, businesses, developers and visitors.
The ordinance replaces the study reference in town code and removes a rule for measuring a structure’s lowest floor at a crawl space. The ban on crawl spaces in Special Flood Hazard Areas remains; the ordinance takes effect after final passage.
The work includes 8,893 square feet of interlocking concrete pavers, seven light poles, 69 pipe bollards, gateway features, planter pots, 14 hanging flower baskets, fencing, planting and irrigation.
The town must pay within 30 days of an invoice, but the agreement limits its obligation to the stated share and does not require it to join later project phases.
The council also authorized the town manager to execute the contract and to spend the extra $20,000 at the manager's discretion on additional construction-manager-at-risk (CMAR) services. The agreement covers CMAR design-phase services.
The revised plan must consolidate three districts into one and dedicate streets, water, sewer and storm drainage to the town upon completion and acceptance.
Teams play trivia in Windsor, and students from three voice studios give a recital at Colorado State's Organ Recital Hall. Thee Sinseers with The Charities are at the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins.}
Greeley's diesel average rose 81.1% from a year earlier to $6.23 a gallon on Nov. 2, 2026; regular was up 50.7% to $4.04. Colorado's averages were $6.38 for diesel and $4.20 for regular.
On its consent agenda, council was scheduled to consider Ordinance No. 780-26, concerning the 2027 Budget Greeley Transit Services Contract. As new business, it was scheduled to consider Resolution No. 31-2026 to adopt the Evolution of Evans Strategic Plan.
The town said riding was unsafe at the time; trail status was set to be checked again the next morning. The town’s website has additional Singletrack information.
Thursday, Nov. 5, with 10 percent of sales to be donated to Santa Cops of Weld County, SERVE 6.8 Adopt-A-Family and NoCo Santa Squad, the Greeley Police Department said.
Adaptive Storytime in Erie brings movement, music and stories, and the Kids Winter Clothing Swap in Fort Lupton lets families find something new to them. Tiny Tots make fall leaf crowns in Estes Park.
A Día de los Muertos evening at the Fort Lupton library has ofrendas made by community members and pan de muerto. In Fort Collins, artist Nick Dong gives a public lecture.}
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners meets Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at 9 a.m.; the agenda lists no location. It also has a bid for security screening at the court and jail, and de-icing product purchases.
Patrol responded just before 1:30 a.m. Nov. 1.
The 46-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries. The driver faces charges including hit-and-run causing serious bodily injury; the passenger is charged with accessory to a felony.
The volleyball match at Northern Colorado ended with Northern Colorado beating Idaho State 3-0. Colorado State beat Oregon State 3-0 in volleyball in a match played at Oregon State.
Thirty-five received Pass, one received Re-Inspection Required and none received Closure.
The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment recorded 40 retail food inspections from Oct. 18-24, 2026: 31 Pass, nine Re-Inspection Required and zero Closure.
Rudy Vican plays live in The Velvet Lounge Speakeasy in Estes Park. Centennial Park Library in Greeley hosts a Día de los Muertos celebration with music and dancers, snacks and crafts.
Fort Morgan beat Timnath 14-13 in a 3A Granite Peaks football game. University beat Lutheran 3-2 in a five-set nonleague volleyball match, with the final set 16-14.
Larimer County had 8 confirmed human West Nile cases this season, 4 hospitalized, as of Oct. 21. CDPHE reported 2 respiratory outbreaks statewide in the week to Oct. 24.
An intergovernmental agreement between Weld County and the Colorado Department of Transportation will help fund the service. The county's $100,000 match brings the total grant award to $400,000.
Boyd Lake State Park in Loveland has a pumpkin run and a kids fun run. Costumed dogs get trick-or-treating at Ginger and Baker in Fort Collins, and Trouble's Braids plays at Loveland Aleworks.
Weld commissioners deny tax cut for Greeley's 609 Studios building; County approves $14.1 million roundabout bid; County approves grant advisory board appointment; 18 consent items adopted.
The decision leaves the assessor’s 2025 valuation in place rather than reducing it to $6 million. The appeal centered on vacancy, turnover and operating expenses at the mixed-use property.
The dairy is under quarantine, restricting movement of lactating cattle. Weekly bulk milk testing must continue until two consecutive results, at least a week apart, are negative; Colorado says the risk to the public remains low.
On Thursday, Oct. 29, Colorado State beat Fresno State 3-0 in volleyball at Fresno State. Weber State beat Northern Colorado 2-1 in women's soccer at Weber State.
More than 10,000 vehicles use the intersection daily, according to the Weld County Department of Public Works. The county said a roundabout was identified as the best traffic enhancement to address the risk of broadside crashes there.
A trunk-or-treat in Fort Collins invites people of all ages to dress in costume, and volunteers bring telescopes to Skygazing in Loveland. Firestone's library holds a Halloween dance party.
Applications must be submitted online by Dec. 17; families will hear by email before Feb. 1, 2027, and have 14 days to accept or decline an offer. Approved students generally won't receive district transportation.
Jared Polis announced an advisory committee, chaired by Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, to support Colorado's bid to host the United States Space Academy.
Trail users can take the designated detour east of the groomed path, but part is ungroomed and uneven; bicyclists, scooter users and others on wheels should dismount there.
The ordinance also prohibits graywater collection, treatment and use in town, except by a compliant water district serving as a public water provider within the town. It takes effect upon adoption at second reading.
Teens play laser tag in Fort Lupton, and the Rialto in Loveland screens Blade. A Lotería game in Evans offers a chance to win prizes and try different snacks.
Estes Park’s Connect With the Classics explores Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House. Loveland has Halloween trivia, and Greeley’s LINC has plaster skull decorating.
Severance proposes 6% wastewater rate increase, 1.5% for water; Severance starts annexation process for 3.668 acres of Berrado land; Severance sets Dec. 8 hearing on Buffalo Creek annexation; Council appoints Knott to Planning Commission, 6-1; 5 consent items adopted.
A public hearing is set for Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. to consider whether the proposal meets state and constitutional requirements. Reviews by special districts and local governments would follow before a final council vote.
Multifamily housing may have no front setback there. Nonresidential buildings with a shared party wall also may have no front setback.
Future plats must place plugged and abandoned wells and production facilities in separate non-buildable tracts with access. Existing wells retain a 350-foot lot setback, while streets may not be platted within 150 feet.
Only applications already on hold at an applicant’s request and not already void are covered; they must be restarted in writing after the ordinance takes effect or become void, requiring a new filing and applicable review fees to proceed.
A $2,000-per-disturbed-acre bond and town engineer approval are required. The permits cover preliminary grading only, not building or infrastructure work, and do not guarantee final plat approval.
The ordinance lets the council skip commission review after a motion at or before introduction, but it must still apply code criteria and hold its own public hearing with at least 15 days’ notice.
The hearing will determine whether the proposal meets state constitutional and statutory eligibility requirements, not whether to annex the land.
The hearing is set for 6 p.m. at the Severance Town Council Chambers, 3 S. Timber Ridge Pkwy. The council will determine whether the proposed annexation meets constitutional and state-law requirements.
The proposed bills set a $38.15 water base fee plus $8.88 per 1,000 gallons, and $39.81 for the first 5,000 gallons of wastewater. A public budget hearing is set for Nov. 10.
The town has an interim attorney, and the council was asked to guide management on what to do next, the town manager said. An outside firm could offer attorneys with different specialties for work a single in-house attorney would handle, a council member said.
An officer will direct traffic while the signal flashes red in all directions, and drivers should expect delays. The town says the final section, just north of Colliers Parkway, is expected to take two days next week, with a single-lane closure.
After receiving an anonymous tip, Greeley Police Department Special Enforcement Team officers began surveillance Tuesday, Oct. 27, at an apartment complex in the 2600 block of 23rd Avenue.
The girl was taken to a local hospital, and detectives are still investigating. The sheriff’s office says it will share more information when it can be released.
The four-well pad generated 131,490 gross barrels of oil equivalent through Oct. 20.
Greeley delays museum board review, backs three others; Greeley’s current General Fund projection $200,000 below 2026 budget.
Across all city funds, the review projects $13 million above budget, largely from development-related revenue, while sales and severance taxes are forecast below budget. It lists $4.8 million in stabilization reserves.
The review is due back in November before the board’s year-end reauthorization deadline. Ordinance readings and a public hearing could follow in November and December, depending on the board.
Fort Collins has a hands-on pumpkin ravioli workshop, while Beetlejuice-themed bingo features prizes and cold brews in Estes Park. In Firestone, participants make hats for cancer patients.
The town says completed ballots can be left behind the community library. It also says a local high school student designed an “I Voted” sticker for voters.
The board meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at 9 a.m.; the agenda lists no location. A bid for the County Roads 31 and 74 roundabout project is also on the consent agenda.
Deputies say they developed probable cause to arrest him on suspicion of attempted murder, aggravated robbery and felony menacing, among other offenses. The investigation is ongoing.
Greeley raises Amrize water lease to 32 acre-feet a year; Greeley renews reservoir caretaker lease starting at $5,000 yearly; Greeley working on 175 planned lead and copper replacements.
The lease costs $1,475 per acre-foot, with annual increases tied to the consumer price index. Its initial term runs through 2028, followed by two five-year renewal terms.
The city plans to prepare procurement and federal grant paperwork by year-end, select a contractor and order long-lead materials. Construction could begin around May 2027.
The 10-year agreement covers continued use of city-owned structures on 2.44 acres. Rent increases after five years to $5,250 or more, depending on the Consumer Price Index.
The plant has continued operating during construction. The work adds backup power, new pumps that bring wastewater in and side-stream treatment processes addressing phosphorus and nitrogen.
Phase 4 replacements are expected to finish by the end of the year. Final potholing is also expected to wrap up then, with any replacements identified in that phase planned for 2027; the loan-financed project totals $14 million.
Windsor advances ban on new billboards, pole and roof signs; Windsor backs 176-unit affordable housing goal staff call unattainable; Windsor advances Hollister Lake district with 50-mill tax cap subject to adjustment; 1 consent item adopted.
The resolution directs the town manager or a designee to file the Proposition 123 commitment before Nov. 1, keeping the town eligible for housing, transportation and energy funding during the next three-year cycle.
The district’s combined property-tax rate could not exceed 50 mills, subject to adjustment for specified changes in assessed valuation or tax credits, cuts or abatements after Jan. 1, 2015; a 40-mill debt levy would leave no more than 10 mills for operations and maintenance.
Staff said a second reading was set for Nov. 9, with final adoption and implementation expected in December. Existing legal nonconforming signs could remain, but could not become more nonconforming.
Weld County advances liquor, dance license and fee revisions; County Road 53 closure approved; County amends cistern permit rules; Weld County revises right-of-way permit rules; 33 consent items adopted.
A work session is scheduled before the second reading to address remaining administrative matters. The changes would amend county rules for licenses, permits and revenue.
Windsor utility proposal would add $11.63 monthly for 4,000-gallon households.
The proposal also maps annual water and sewer rate increases through 2036, higher connection fees for new hookups and $1 yearly stormwater increases, alongside major wastewater-treatment costs.
The work session is Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1001 11th Avenue. The council is also scheduled to take up the 2026 triennial review for the Human Relations Commission, Judicial Review Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Museum Advisory Board.
District officials say 29 schools earned satisfactory ratings, while 18 increased their overall academic performance scores. Two elementary schools fell to Priority Improvement, and four schools moved from Performance to Improvement.
The proposal would allow qualifying business incentives and upkeep of eligible city facilities and public improvements; each incentive would need separate City Council approval. The tax rate and covered purchases would not change, the city says.
The city said roundabout construction on Colorado Boulevard limited access. Eligible veterans’ names are still set to be engraved in 2026 and formally recognized at the 2027 ceremony.
In Colorado, regular averaged $4.46 a gallon and diesel $6.61 on Oct. 26, 2026. From a year before, regular was up $1.56 and diesel was up $3.11, AAA reported.
Police said one defendant was found guilty of murder, arson and other charges after trial; the other pleaded guilty to arson, tampering with a deceased human body and being an accessory.
In Evans, costumed players can try mini golf and pick up tricks or treats; in Greeley, participants can paint pet portraits for Día de los Muertos. Fort Lupton has a pumpkin-themed pancake breakfast.
The other top sales were in Berthoud, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Loveland, Severance, Timnath and Windsor. The ten ranged from $1,133,145 to $4,488,865; the week's median was $500,000.
Colorado State beat Boise State 3-0 in volleyball, while Portland State beat Northern Colorado 3-2. Football games for both schools were also part of Saturday's schedule.
Football, volleyball, boys soccer and softball were on Friday's schedule. Fort Collins beat Riverdale Ridge 44-27, and Eaton beat Brush 45-28 in football, while Erie beat Ponderosa 3-2 in volleyball.
The drop-off is anonymous; liquids must stay sealed in their original containers, and injectables, syringes and illicit substances won’t be accepted. Remove batteries from vape pens and e-cigarettes before disposal.
Vehicles left in posted areas afterward may be relocated outside the project area, the town says. Contractors will check with nearby property owners before moving them; crews will mark future parking spaces, crosswalks and stop bars.
The drafts set a long-term vision for growth, assess housing conditions and outline possible responses to housing challenges. Residents can review the documents on the city's website.
Monthly audits will check search reasons and case numbers. For Flock searches, employees must enter a case or call number and choose a reason first; the department also plans to withdraw its two vehicle-mounted systems and two speed trailers, with no transition date set.
Northern Colorado beat Portland State 2-1 in women's soccer at Northern Colorado. Boise State and Colorado State tied 0-0 in women's soccer at Colorado State.
Fort Collins has a look at Japanese textile techniques, Grover has a craft gathering, and Loveland has a Colorado Eagles game against the Bakersfield Condors.
She teaches Intro to Tech, Computer Science and Gateway to STEM, and the district says she is helping strengthen how the school’s STEM courses connect and support student learning.
The ribbon-cutting is set for 2 p.m. at Ridgeline Middle School. The town says the work adds walkways and safety measures to improve pedestrian access and connectivity.
Unused or expired prescription medications can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 512 Cherry Ave. The department says safe disposal helps keep them out of the wrong hands.
The refundable credit will support a grid-connected battery at an industrial plant, providing backup power and reducing peak-demand charges. The project is intended to test replacing a fossil-fuel generator.
About 5,000 square feet is planned for Malbec, while an existing business plans to expand into the remaining retail space. Site planning, final design and permitting come next; construction is expected to begin in 2027.
The town says she built its therapeutic recreation program from scratch and coaches adaptive Special Olympics soccer, swimming, basketball and bocce. It says she secured a $49,330 county grant for adaptive biking, climbing and ice skating, then bought adaptive bikes and a…
Weld RE-5J plan targets third-grade reading gains by May 2027.
The plan also seeks to lower the share of students identified with significant reading deficiencies to 14.5% or less and reduce chronic absenteeism at Roosevelt High School from 35% to 28%.
In Grover, Jack Mauck discusses his new book; in Firestone, a tea program covers Victorian tea parties and tea houses. Kids can carve pumpkins at an Estes Park library program.
The roughly $10.23 monthly increase averages $3.20 for water, $2 for sewer and $5.03 for stormwater; eligible residents can apply for a $100-per-person annual rebate and a one-time $150 water-bill credit.
Weld County approves revised vocational rehabilitation service agreement; $112,637.64 InfoBlox support bid approved; Colorado Works funding amendment approved; County approves mobile fingerprinting agreement; LEAP outreach shifts to United Way; 26 consent items adopted.