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Greeley City Council’s June 16 meeting: Civic Campus financing moves forward as Cascadia tensions shape discussion
At its Tuesday, June 16 meeting, the Greeley City Council handled routine business, personnel matters and budget concerns while much of the night’s attention centered on fallout from the Cascadia and Catalyst process and next steps for the Civic Campus project. The meeting also…
Larimer and Weld food inspection roundup for June 10–16, 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…
Loveland announces Juneteenth closures and service changes
The City of Loveland will close several municipal facilities and services on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, according to a city news release posted June 12.
Loveland launches seasonal mosquito controls as West Nile monitoring begins
The City of Loveland and its contractor, Vector Disease Control International, have started seasonal mosquito surveillance and control efforts aimed at reducing the risk of West Nile virus infection, according to a city news release.
Fort Collins Utilities details 2025 drinking water results
Fort Collins Utilities has released its 2025 annual Drinking Water Quality Report, the city announced June 10.
Full closure of Lemay Avenue set for June 15 through June 26
Fort Collins Utilities said Lemay Avenue will close fully between Ticonderoga Drive and Harmony Road starting June 15 for paving work on the Lemay Avenue Water System Improvement Project.
Greeley to hold four-day Culture Pop festival July 23-26
Greeley will expand its annual Arts Picnic into a four-day Culture Pop festival July 23-26, highlighting arts, culture and creativity in downtown Greeley, according to the city.
Fort Collins announces Juneteenth city office closures
The City of Fort Collins said all city offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.
Estes Park mayor to host Coffee June 11
Estes Park Mayor Gary Hall will hold a Mayor’s Coffee session on Thursday, June 11, at 10 a.m. in the Town Hall Board Room at 170 MacGregor Ave., according to a town news release.
West Greeley oversight committee urges search for financing partner and pause
The West Greeley Citizen Oversight Committee has made its first formal recommendation to Greeley City Council after six weeks of reviewing project information, asking questions and evaluating options.
Fort Collins utility bills could rise in 2027 and 2028
Fort Collins Utilities is proposing rate increases for 2027 and 2028 to help maintain utility services, replace aging infrastructure and keep pace with inflation, according to a city news release. If approved, a residential customer who receives all four services could see an…
Manga Dreams exhibition opens at Loveland Museum in late June
The Loveland Museum will open *Manga Dreams* in its Main Gallery beginning June 27, the City of Loveland said in a news release. The exhibition features studio portraits of Asian youth in original, manga-inspired costumes, with the artists combining photography and digital…
Fort Collins councilmembers to hold Juneteenth listening sessions
Fort Collins councilmembers Chris Conway, Anne Nelsen and Josh Fudge will host informal community listening sessions during the city’s Juneteenth celebration on June 20 at Foothills Mall East Lawn, according to a city news release.
Northern Colorado partners set celebration for completed Poudre River Trail connection
Northern Colorado agency partners will hold a public celebration Saturday, June 13, to mark the final connection of the Poudre River Trail, according to the Town of Timnath.
Greeley City Council enters executive session on Civic Campus negotiations
The Greeley City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to enter executive session for discussions tied to the Civic Campus project. The closed-door session was called to discuss the purchase and transfer of real estate, negotiation instructions and legal advice related to the project and…
Council interviews incumbent Sherri Brown for Water and Sewer Board ahead of appointment vote
Greeley City Council on Tuesday interviewed incumbent Water and Sewer Board member Sherri Brown ahead of a formal appointment vote scheduled for next week, with Brown emphasizing long-range water planning, growth management and utility affordability. Brown was the only applicant…
Housing Solutions meets Greeley budget-cut target, but staff warns progress on housing goals will slow
Greeley’s Housing Solutions division met its assigned 17% budget-reduction target, trimming about $168,000 while largely avoiding immediate visible cuts to residents or projects already underway. Staff told the City Council on June 9 that the reductions preserve core housing…
Greeley budget plan would sharply scale back homelessness services and leave shelter funding unresolved
Greeley’s proposed 2027 budget would cut Homeless Solutions funding by about $1.2 million and shrink the city’s homelessness response by roughly 48% from 2026 levels, with outreach reduced, rapid rehousing narrowed and shelter operations still facing an unresolved funding gap.…
Proposed Greeley budget cuts would shrink economic development work as council presses for more shovel-ready sites
Proposed cuts to Greeley’s Economic Development and Urban Revitalization department would reduce partner-agency funding, eliminate the city’s workforce development function and trim business-attraction capacity, even as council members said the city needs more investment-ready…
Greeley budget plan would cut vacant code compliance inspector position
Greeley’s proposed 2027 budget would reduce Code Compliance staffing from six inspectors to five by eliminating a vacant inspector position, a change city staff said meets the department’s 17% reduction target of about $162,000 while keeping core complaint response in place.…
Greeley budget proposal would spare most development services but cut neighborhood programs
Greeley’s 2027 budget workshop showed Community Development meeting its 17% reduction target largely through higher fees and other cost-recovery changes, while limiting cuts to core permitting, inspections and development review. Deputy City Manager Kelly Johnson told the City…
Greeley pitches 311 as one-stop entry for city services as requests top 1,200
City staff told the Greeley City Council on Tuesday that the city’s new Greeley 311 system is becoming the main entry point for non-emergency services, with more than 1,200 requests logged since launch and additional upgrades planned for phone support and future automation. The…
Oversight committee urges Greeley to pause West Greeley Project until financing changes city risk
A citizens oversight committee told the Greeley City Council on Tuesday that the West Greeley Project should be paused for up to 60 days and revisited only if the city can secure a financing partner that changes the deal’s risk profile and makes it bondable.
Greeley City Council’s June 9 meeting: West Greeley Project pause urged as budget cuts dominate agenda
The Greeley City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, June 9, centered on major budget and development decisions, led by a recommendation that the city put the West Greeley Project on hold while its financing structure is reconsidered. Alongside that, council reviewed proposed 2027…
Estes Park town offices to close June 19 for Juneteenth
Town of Estes Park government offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, according to a town news release dated June 9.
Windsor to host Bike Everywhere Day on June 24
The Town of Windsor will host its annual Bike Everywhere Day on Wednesday, June 24, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Eastman Park, according to a town news release.
Timnath reports oversubscribed recreation center bond sale with 4.52% borrowing cost
Timnath finance staff told the Town Council on May 26 that the recreation center bond sale and certificates of participation closing were successful, with more than a $5 million bond premium, a 4.52% all-interest cost and an oversubscribed sale that produced favorable terms.
Timnath Main Street group accepted into Colorado program
Timnath’s Main Street organization has been accepted into the Colorado Main Street Program, a milestone local leaders said will bring state technical support, grant help and broader visibility to Old Town efforts.
Timnath advances Ladera BID expansion, sets June 9 hearing
The Timnath Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 10, Series 2026, to add more Ladera property to the town’s business improvement district and set a public hearing for June 9 at 6 p.m. The ordinance would include Lots 8 and 9 in the…
Timnath council unanimously approves A-1 Chipseal contract amendment for 2026 road work
The Timnath Town Council unanimously voted May 26 to approve Resolution No. 35, Series 2026, authorizing a fifth amendment to the town’s agreement with A-1 Chipseal Company for 2026 road maintenance services. The action continues Timnath’s annual pavement-maintenance program,…