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Larimer County, Windsor restaurant inspections: 1 closed
The Larimer County and Weld County health departments have a three-tiered health inspection rating, with rankings of pass, reinspection required or closed. Establishments with violations of 0-49 points pass; those with 50-109 points require reinspection; and any with more than 110 points face closure. This report is for July 10-16....
YUM: 10 Amazing Donut Shops to Check Out in Northern Colorado
Everybody loves a donut from time to time. There are plenty of great places to get a donut in Northern Colorado, but of course, we all have our favorite spots. I treat myself to a donut every other Friday. Our office is in Windsor and I often go to Mr. Yo’s. I go to Mr. Yo’s biweekly because they can make any of their donuts cream-filled, they are delicious, and they are in a convenient location for me.
See the Best Greeley Stampede Parade Entries (and Watch a Replay)
Northern Colorado loves a parade. Why shouldn’t we? After all, we have some of the best parades in Colorado. Loveland Corn Roast. Larimer County Fair and Rodeo. And, of course, the annual Greeley Stampede Independence Day parade. This year’s Independence Day Parade featured 120 entries. Greeley Stampede Parade...
Rodeo Dunes is a go
In June the resort from Dream Golf got its permit to build and course construction is underway. In late June construction began on the proposed Rodeo Dunes golf resort near Roggen, Dream Golf announced this week. The move came after the construction phase of the golf-resort project received the go-ahead...
Greeley Hotel Construction Halted As Lien Payments Are Arranged
Construction has come to a standstill in Greeley for a hotel project as more than $2 million in liens have been filed for unpaid bills. According to the Greeley Tribune, two different owners have attempted to build a Residence Inn hotel at the site at 2495 28th St. The first ownership group, Texas-based Insignia Hospitality Group, bought the property for $1.1 million, but nothing ever happened. Now, Larry Williams, senior owners’ representative for Galaxy Hotels, said the Greeley project is on hold for the next 45 to 60 days while the group finds a new general contractor and pays the liens that have been filed.
New, 75-unit apartment complex in Longmont will feature childhood center
Workers are expected to start building the 75-unit Ascent at Hover Crossing at 1764/1780 Hover St. in August – a new rental project for low- and moderate-income families. The project is expected to include an early childhood education center, which will be built, in part, with a $2 million grant from the Colorado Health Foundation.
Major Closure of Road Could Snarl Traffic in Windsor for Weeks
If you live or work in Windsor, Colorado, chances are you may be affected by an upcoming road construction project. Thousands of vehicles pass through the intersection every day in this Northern Colorado town and I am one of those people who use this intersection on a daily basis. Windsor is a rapidly growing town in Colorado and with the growth comes the growing pains of updating the town's roadways to accommodate the traffic.
One of Biggest Solar Projects Across the Globe Coming to Northern Colorado
More solar power is coming to Northern Colorado. Although expensive to build, solar power saves Coloradans money in the long run while limiting pollution. Many of us are unaware of one of the biggest reasons solar power works so well in Colorado. Colorado happens to be one of the sunniest states in the nation. So adding renewable energy from solar panels is a great idea.
9Things to do in Colorado this weekend: July 19-21
DENVER — Summer fairs return this weekend in Denver, Greeley, Evergreen, Walden, and Calhan. The "Daddy of 'Em All" is back in Cheyenne for a 128th year. Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Aldean and Jelly Roll help kick off the annual Western celebration Cheyenne Frontier Days. Cat, art, tattoo, and wood-carving...
Repairs To Address Lead Levels In Drinking Water In Thompson SD
The Thompson School District is undertaking a series of repairs to address lead levels in water across 24 of its facilities to bring the district into alignment with new state guidelines for schools, which call for action when testing results show levels of lead at or above 5 parts per billion (ppb). Officials say the district will either install filtration systems in the troublesome fixtures or replace them entirely. The Loveland Reporter Herald reports the district hopes to have all of the work completed by the beginning of the school year. Plumbers have been contracted, but some of the new fixtures have not yet arrived.
Loveland hospital ranked No. 2 in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report
Loveland is home to a top-ranked hospital in Colorado. UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland has been named the No. 2 hospital in the state and the top hospital in Northern Colorado by U.S. News and World Report. Medical Center of the Rockies was recognized as being high-performing...
Xcel Energy moves dirt on phase 2 of Power Pathway Project
Xcel Energy officials gathered recently at the company's Fort Saint Vrain power plant near Platteville for a symbolic groundbreaking of its first75-mile segment of the company’s $1.7 billion Power Pathway project. Eventually, the project comprised of 550-miles of high-voltage electric transmission lines in eastern Colorado will provide strength and...
Experience Swing Classics with Don Elwood Big Band in Greeley
The Don Elwood Big Band will be performing Swing era classics at the Family FunPlex in Greeley, Colorado, this Thursday, July 18. The show starts at 7 p.m. and will take place at the outdoor amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to set up on the grass before the show. More information can be found at https://greeleyrec.com/family-funplex/.
Longmont workers to spray for mosquitoes Thursday
Longmont officials plan to spray for mosquitoes on Thursday in certain areas of the city, after monitors found West Nile virus in mosquitos in Weld County. Workers will spray the following areas starting at sunset Thursday: Jim Hamm Nature Area, Sandstone Ranch, Union Reservoir, Izaak Walton Park and Great Western Cattail Court.
Budget Information Session In Loveland Thursday
Stakeholders in Loveland are invited to an information session Thursday focused on where and how far tax dollars go in the city. According to the Loveland Reporter Herald, officials are hosting a budget education event to discuss how property and sale tax revenues are used to fund a wide range of city services. The budget event will be held in City Council chambers on Thursday or online through Zoom, starting at 5:30 p.m. Waldes and Elder will be available for questions both during and after the presentation. To register for online access, visit https://go.lovgov.org/BudgetFundsExplained.
Berthoud Recreation Center at Waggner Farm Park
Berthoud Recreation Center at Waggener Farm Park is the first phase of the town’s plan to make Waggener Farm Park a destination park. At 49,000 square feet, this community recreation center provides muchneeded amenities to Berthoud’s growing population in a single-story facility that features a gymnasium, a natatorium, a fitness area, a bouldering wall, an aerobics studio, and party and child watch rooms.
NoCo Tracker Updated With Great Insight for Business
It’s time again for our monthly update to the Economic Tracker. Your Fort Collins Area Chamber, working with other economic development and business support organizations across the region, created a tool to track the economic recovery in Northern Colorado. This valuable resource is a set of indicators that represent...
GOCO awards grant to preserve 500 acres near Drake
On June 21, the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $1,100,000 grant to the City of Loveland Open Lands and Trails to add 140 acres to the Prairie Ridge Natural Area. In addition, a $74,550 grant through Keep It Colorado to Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT) will help permanently protect a 500-acre cattle ranch.
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