Local News in Weld County

Purplish: ‘The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama’ Part I

This year’s ballot is lengthy, very lengthy, and packed with thorny topics.

Ski resort industry urges lawmakers to reject daylight saving legislation that would “lock the clock”

The Sunshine Protection Act would have economic and safety impacts for ski areas and mountain towns, according to ski industry insiders and experts. Marty Lenz talked with Jason Blevins of The Colorado Sun who covered this story.

Scaggiari awarded Walter A. Weers Service Award during the Rocky Mountain Water Conference

Sherry Scaggiari, Deputy Director of Utilities for the City of Brighton, has been awarded the Walt Weers Service Award by the Rocky Mountain Section of the American Water Works Association and the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association.

City of Frederick Honors Former Alderman Charlotte “Arlene” Phillips

City of Brighton extends Stage 1 Drought Restrictions

Due to the continued drought conditions, the City of Brighton has extended its Stage 1 Drought restrictions through Nov. 15.

Mayor pro tem faces ethics accusations during Longmont City Council meeting

By Riggs Robertson Ethics allegations were brought before the Longmont City Council on Aug. 25 against Mayor pro tem Sean McCoy concerning emails sent in June. Council members also discussed the possibility of endorsing measures that will appear on the ballot later this year.…

City of Frederick Begins Strategic Cultural Planning Process

Lafayette moves property tax increase forward

Lafayette City Council On July 1, council: Longmont City Council On July 1, council: All agenda items subject to change. Karen Norback and Ray Keener contributed reporting.

Longmont weed lounges, spas in limbo

Longmont has a vacancy sign posted for cannabis hospitality businesses looking to open up shop. After a year of council discussions, there are four licenses available for these establishments, much like Denver’s new Cirrus Social Club that opened earlier this year. There’s only…

Longmont pushes vote on sit-lie ordinance to August

Longmont City Council On Tuesday, June 17:

Northern Water finds uranium at Chimney Hollow Reservoir

Uranium is found in some of Colorado’s geology. At Chimney Hollow, it is “naturally occurring in the granitic rock formations that were quarried to supply material for the dam,” according to a June 5 press release from Northern Water.

Longmont wants more open space in county compost land swap

New proposal would preserve additional 50 acres