Category: Weld County Latest News

September recognized as Kinship Appreciation Month!

Members of the Weld County Department of Human Services standing with the Weld County Board of Commissioners holding a signed proclamation. In recognition of Weld County’s kin-first culture, meaning the efforts of the Child Welfare team to prioritize placements of children and youth with relatives or close family friends, the Weld County Board of Commissioners …

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Weld County 911 Center Receives Fifth Accreditation Award for Excellence!

The Weld County Regional Communications Center (WCRCC) is once again an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE). The WCRCC was notified Aug. 5 by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED), marking the fifth consecutive ACE accreditation for the center since 2013. Both the consistency of the recognition and its prestige place the WCRCC as one …

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Farming at Tigges Farm!

Some battles you lose and some you win. When it comes to figuring out the battle you are going to have each year farming, you never know. Tigges Farm (see ad – this issue) has seen seasons of grasshopper invasion. We have had micro-bursts completely break plants in half or hail storms strip the plants …

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Lots of Fun At Brookdale Greeley

A Car Wash Fundraiser was host ed by Brookdale Greeley and Elder Angels. The weather cooperated. Folks stopped by to take advantage & have their cars washed by a fun group of volunteers who made sure each car received their special attention. Drivers drove away happy and satisfied. Some returned with a 2nd car. The …

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Weld County Receives Distinguished Performance Award

Commissioner Lynette Peppler stands with Department of Human Services staff while director Jamie Ulrich holds the C-Stat Distinguished Performance Award. For the second year in a row, the Weld County Department of Human Services (DHS) has earned the C-Stat Distinguished Performance Award from the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), recognizing the county’s continued excellence …

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Eaton Colorado Days

This annual celebration was a full weekend of family-friendly events and community activities. Some of the highlights included a parade, fireworks, a 5K run, a pancake breakfast, a car show, and an arts and crafts fair. All coming together for a great time. Families, friends, neighbors, vendors,just everyone had fun and enjoyed themselves at Eaton …

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Summer Cowboy Roundup Branded A Success!

Windsor Community Playhouse was recently all western & cowboy on stage – saddles, cowboy hats, holstered six guns, lariats, chaps and to boot, entertaining cowboy western music, song, whistling, yodeling, stories, fun & laughter. The Playhouse promotes several western themed shows every year! This was all to the genuine appreciation and pleasure of the sizable …

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Greeley’s Family FunPlex 2025 Summer Concert Series Continues

Savor outdoor entertainment every Thursday night at the City of Greeley’s Family FunPlex outdoor amphitheater, located at 1501 65th Avenue. Beginning on June 19 through August 7, this annual family-friendly concert series is a crowd pleaser. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic, spread out a blanket, set up a lawn chair and relax during …

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46th Annual Greeley Arts Picnic on July 26 & 27!

Celebrate art, crafts, music and food at one of northern Colorado’s favorite summer traditions. The 46th Greeley Arts Picnic will be Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 at Lincoln Park in downtown Greeley. This family-friendly event transforms the park into a bustling outdoor arts festival. With more than 150 artisan booths visitors will find …

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Cowboy Summer Roundup at Windsor Community Playhouse

The Windsor Community Playhouse presents western entertainers Vic Anderson & Ray Delgado on July 20 at 2 pm. Returning to the Playhouse after many years of performances, both entertainers provide an outstanding performance at their Cowyboy Summer roundup. Vic Anderson is a Western/ Cowboy Entertainer, singer/ songwriter, humorist, columnist and author. Raised in Montana, he …

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day proclaimed in Weld County

The Weld County Board of Commissioners proclaimed June 15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) during its meeting on Wednesday, June 11. This proclamation serves to reaffirm the collective responsibility of the county and community partners to help ensure older and at-risk adults are treated with dignity. The Weld County Adult Protective Services (APS) team …

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Potential Exposure to Positive Measles Case in Weld County

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) was notified that an individual, who was recently identified as being positive for measles, shopped at the Windsor, Colorado, King Soopers store (1520 Main St.) on Friday, May 30, from 10:30 a.m. through 1:15 p.m. during their infectious period. The risk to others who were …

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