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Weld County offers free tire disposal for residents this weekend
This weekend, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment will host its first tire disposal event for Weld County residents to responsibly get rid of old tires for free. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Household Hazardous Waste...
Martin Lind acquires land for new Colorado Eagles arena and hotel in west Greeley
Windsor developer Martin Lind has acquired land in Greeley for a major project that includes an arena for the Colorado Eagles hockey team, a hotel, and a water park. The Greeley City Council is set to meet to discuss a memo with Lind’s Water Valley Co. for this mixed-use development, covering a total of 221 acres acquired thus far, with plans to reach approximately 800 acres. Lind emphasized the area's growth potential and aims to create a catalyst for further development, incorporating retail, housing, and public transit options.
Kersey Library in Greeley, CO, Announces New Operating Hours
Kersey Library, located in Greeley, Colorado, will have new operating hours starting on August 1st. The updated schedule is as follows:. The main changes include the library being closed on Sundays and Mondays instead of Sundays and Fridays. Additionally, there will be extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The library humorously suggests any strange sensations of time distortion upon entering the library to be attributed to the enchanting world of books rather than any mysterious time warp phenomenon.
Weld County Commissioners Prioritizing Roadways For 2025
Next week, Weld County commissioners continue planning for the 2025 budget before it officially goes before the commissioners for approval in December. The Greeley Tribune reports by the end of this year, it is estimated that Weld County will have $701 million at its disposal for the upcoming budget along with a backup $165 million for emergencies. Pensions have also been fully funded to 103%. The county commissioners’ plan for next year will include a focus on projects that improve the conditions and safety of county roads. Next week’s work session begins 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Pawnee Conference Room of the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O St., Greeley.
Alexander Mountain Fire triggers air quality advisory for Loveland, Fort Collins, nearby
An air quality advisory has been issued because of the Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the advisory Monday afternoon, and it's in effect through 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 30. ...
Greeley City Council Hears Presentation On Airport Upgrades
Greeley City Council is getting behind a proposal to upgrade the Greeley-Weld County Airport on the city’s east side. According to the Greeley Tribune, those improvements could allow the airport to take commercial flights and add an estimated $393 million in value to the community by 2045. Council heard a proposal last week from Greeley Public Works Director Paul Trombino III and Paul Anslow, airport development director for Bolton & Menk in Denver. They’ll take the proposal to the Weld County commissioners for consideration next. Weld County and the city of Greeley split ownership of the airport evenly.
Summer Reading Adventure: Finish Challenge with 10 Days Left
The Summer Reading Adventure at the High Plains Library District in Greeley, Colorado still has over 10 days left. If you feel like you're lagging behind, there's still time to catch up. You can pick up a book today and finish it by reading a bit each day. It doesn't matter how you do it - whether you run, walk, crawl, drive, or even astral project - just find a way to finish the challenge.
University of Colorado Boulder Signs 20-Year Virtual Net Metering Agreement with Pivot Energy for Off-Site Solar Project
Pivot Energy, a national renewable energy provider and independent power producer, has signed a 20-year, 5 MWdc virtual net metering agreement with the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) to develop, operate, and own an off-site net metering solar project in Weld County. “Pivot Energy is excited to partner with...
"Library challenge: Read 100 Books Before Graduation in Greeley"
The High Plains Library District in Greeley, Colorado offers a year-round reading challenge for teens called "100 Books Before Graduation." They recommend starting with the book "The Strange Library" by Haruki Murakami, which is described as strange, sensory-rich, and a quick read. Participants can sign up for the challenge on the library's website.
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