May 2025 archive

County Spotlights Women’s Wellness Programs

A group of women huddled together, smiling with their hands on each other’s symbolizing agreement or a team huddle. The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) is highlighting the importance of preventive health care for women during National Women’s Health Week and reminding residents of the programs available to support their health …

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America Is Not An Accident!

How did we get here? Why do we have what we have? Freedom to speak, travel, read, iPhones? Why does the world look to us for security, innovation, relief in crisis, peace, and stability? Why are we the “go to” where everyone wants to go to? Because America is not an accident. If you could …

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Boulder Eats: Food Traditions Along the Front Range

Boulder Eats! Food Traditions Along the Front Range is a vibrant celebration of Boulder’s food history, past and present! The Exhibit runs November 14, 2025 – July 26, 2026 Boulder Eats! is an upcoming exhibition at the Museum of Boulder focusing on food traditions along the Front Range, with a special emphasis on our community’s …

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Denver Invests in Future with NWSL Deal & Park Hill Acquisition

The City and County of Denver today announced the approval of two catalytic investments negotiated by Mayor Mike Johnston to galvanize Denver’s economy, create jobs, and restore community. The initiatives, which involve acquiring land and delivering infrastructure improvements to enable construction of a professional women’s soccer stadium and surrounding development at Santa Fe Yards, as …

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Veterans Plaza Announces Memorial Weekend Events!

Each year, the Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado holds their annual event during the Memorial Day weekend to honor a different group of veterans. This year, as done several times in the past, the Plaza brings in the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to honor our Vietnam veterans. The Wall is an 90% scale version of …

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Donate Used Mobility Devices!

Through May 14, drop your second-hand mobility devices at the Miller or Wilcox Buildings in Castle Rock to help African com munities in need. Have you ever had a broken bone, a sprained ankle, or another injury that left you dependent on mobility devices to get around? Were you glued to your crutches, brace, or …

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Weld County Celebrates National Nurses Month!

The Weld County Board of Commissioners read a proclamation on Wednesday declaring May as National Nurses Month highlighting the important role nurses play in delivering health care services, supporting patients and families, and contributing to the overall health of the community in Weld County. National Nurses Month is part of a tradition dating back to …

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High Plains Honor Flight Benefits 120 Veterans!

In late April on its sixth annual honor flight, the High Plains Honor Flight organization flew 120 veterans (some in wheel chairs) and their guardians, and staff to Washington D.C. for a two-day round trip from the Northern Colorado Regional Air port in Loveland. The veterans viewed many of the military and other national memorials …

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Joy on the Journey Has Another Successful Event!

The Dementia Together 2025 Fundraiser was an impressive and successful event drawing an attendance in excess of 450 guests. The 10 member “Joy on the Journey” team did an outstanding job is planning and hosting the event. They were active through-out the evening carrying out their respective jobs and duties. In addition, guests were offered …

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Why Supporting U.S. Military Members Matters!

Military Appreciation Month, celebrated in May, is the perfect time to show service members they are valued and appreciated for the sacrifices they make every day. According to advocates, individual actions, no matter how big or small, strengthen service members in the challenges they face each day, showing them they matter to the people they …

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The History of Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, meaning “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is often mistakenly thought to be Mexico’s Independence Day. In reality, it commemorates a significant but smaller military victory: the Battle of Puebla, fought on May 5, 1862. While not a major holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture …

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Johnstown Health & Community Resource Fair 2025

Hosted by Johnstown Senior Center attracted a large number of area residents and others interested in a wide variety of products and services. This event featured lots a great vendors with important and helpful information such as getting chores done around your home, how to stay safe in your home, transportation, veteran services, hearing assistance, …

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