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FEMA releases $90 million for Colorado disaster recovery and mitigation projects
The awards cover disasters from 2013 through 2025, including $1.8 million for Kersey stormwater improvements and funding for repairs, flood control and wildfire mitigation. They are separate from pending fire-related aid requests.
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.
Loveland council temporarily suspends processing of certain data center applications
The suspension took effect immediately and applies to facilities expected to use at least 10 megawatts or industrial-scale cooling. The city says no data center land-use applications are pending; council discussions are planned for October and December.
Larimer County plans exchange involving 41-acre Chimney Hollow parcel
The county says the exchange would prevent a homesite in the open space’s viewshed while placing the narrow parcel under a conservation easement. Public access facilities remain paused pending Northern Water’s uranium findings and mitigation plan.
Mead plans $16.6 million police facility at Liberty Ranch campus
Groundbreaking is set for Oct. 19, 2026, with completion expected in late 2027. The town says annual payments will require no new taxes and that the facility cost will be repaid over 14 years with dedicated authority funding.
Estes Park trustees to hold community talk Sept. 24
The informal discussion starts at 10 a.m. in the Town Hall Board Room, 170 MacGregor Ave. The town says community members can bring local issues to discuss with the board.
Estes Park traces water system’s shift from small systems to consolidation
Estes Park’s water system evolved from a collection of small neighborhood systems to a more consolidated network as regulations tightened, infrastructure aged and testing multiple plants became complex and expensive, the town said in the first installment of a two-part history…
Estes Park says $130 million water plan could lead to rate increases
The 20-year strategy would fund a new treatment plant, intake and pump station, plus water-main and storage upgrades. Public hearings on rate increases are set for Oct. 27 and Nov. 10, with an open house and tours ahead of them.
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.
Weld County accepts $3.5 million FAA grant for airport taxiway
Construction of Taxiway B alongside runway 10/28 is expected to begin later this month and finish by year’s end. The work is part of a larger taxiway and runway expansion backed by county and city funding.
Greeley museum to host author talk on ‘Centennial’ miniseries
Perry Hibner will discuss his oral history of the 12-part TV production, drawing on interviews with cast, crew and others. The noon presentation is free, and no reservations are required.
Greeley could close 9th Avenue near St. Peter’s as soon as Sept. 21
The closure could last several months as crews build stormwater structures on-site. Businesses and sidewalks will remain accessible, but parking and transit will be affected; buses will detour through early October.
Weld County hazardous waste program plans Sept. 19 open house in Dacono
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5500 Highway 52 and mark three decades of services for safely disposing of household chemicals and other hazardous materials.
College Avenue lane closures scheduled near Trilby Road Sept. 17-Oct. 2
Crews will pave asphalt and test new traffic signals while the west side of the intersection is closed to traffic. The city warns drivers to expect delays and says opening is a goal after testing.
Erie Mayor Andrew Moore plans to resign after 2027 budget adoption
Mayor Pro Tem Brandon Bell will take over under the town’s charter and serve until the November 2028 election. Bell’s council seat will stay vacant until January 2027, and voters won’t see a mayoral race on the 2026 ballot.
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.
Four Weld County food inspections required re-inspection Sept. 6-12
No establishments were closed, while 30 inspections received a Pass. The records include food-temperature, sanitation, food-handling and certification violations, with follow-up inspections required.
Two Larimer County restaurants require re-inspection after Sept. 6-12 checks
The county recorded 26 inspections: 24 establishments passed and none were closed. Three Dragon Thai and Consuelos Express must be inspected again after scores of 99 and 82, with some violations corrected during the visits.
Erie developing short-term-rental rules, public session set for Sept. 21
Residents can weigh in on possible licensing, rental limits, noise and parking measures at the session. Staff plans to bring proposed code changes to council in October, with a target effective date of Jan. 1, 2027.
Milliken expects to appoint Greg Brinck as town administrator
Brinck is scheduled to start Sept. 8, 2026, with the formal appointment expected the next day. He is currently Eaton’s assistant town administrator and previously led municipal government in Cedaredge.
Milliken explains 2026 water-rate increase and meter billing issues
The town said the base rate rose 15% and consumption charges 45%, with household impacts varying by use. A meter-equipment communication error sometimes combined replacement-period and current-month usage; residents questioning bills can contact Town Hall.
Milliken says 2026 water rates rose 35% on average as some meter billing errors surfaced
The city says base charges rose 15% and consumption rates 45%. Some replacement meters led to delayed or higher-tier billing; residents who question a bill can ask Town Hall to review the account.
Wellington expects townwide water-meter system to be operational by early 2027
Installation will not carry a separate charge, and affected customers will receive advance notice. Crews may need property access or temporarily interrupt service; the town says it may pursue a customer portal after integration.
Windsor acquires 70 acres for open space near Cache la Poudre River
The $6.2 million purchase includes a historic homestead, water rights and river access. Residents will help shape plans for the property, which the town says could support recreation, conservation and future trail connections.
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.
Greeley says court ruling leaves Ordinance 30 in effect as Catalyst pause continues
The city says the ruling preserves the ordinance, while the privately owned Cascadia project can proceed separately. Greeley will keep Catalyst on hold as it reviews funding options and awaits a proposed tax measure.
Weld commissioners schedule 2026 county address for Oct. 8
The public event runs from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Aims Community College Welcome Center, with no RSVP required. Residents can submit questions by Sept. 30; commissioners will discuss the Justice Center and other county projects.
Weld commissioners approve permit for Global AI data center near Windsor
The first phase is expected to employ about 20 people in a vacant industrial facility and use closed-loop, air-cooled cooling. Construction requires other permits, and future expansions would need another review.
Larimer County outlines Owl Canyon Road improvements and construction schedule
The first phase is expected to run through summer 2027, followed by a second phase through winter 2028-29. Intersection work could begin in fall 2028, with the project adding paved shoulders, drainage upgrades and a roundabout.