2018 Weld County News Stories

County Solidifies Commitment to Safety Along Freedom Parkway

Published on December 19, 2018

Two years of work among multiple government agencies has led to the adoption of the Freedom Parkway Access Control Plan.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works

Woodruff Named Assessor of the Year by Colleagues

Published on December 14, 2018

Commissioners honored county assessor for being named Assessor of the Year by colleagues.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

2019 Budget Approved, County in Excellent Financial Condition

Published on December 12, 2018

Commissioners approved the 2019 budget for operations and capital outlay totaling $315,256,967

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

Board Commits to Bright Futures Funding Through 2023

Published on December 11, 2018

County commissioners approve funding plan that will take Bright Futures program securely into 2023.

Tagged as: , BOCC, Business & Economy

Weld County Employment Services Exceeds Goals in Serving Job-Seekers

Published on December 05, 2018

State review shows ESWC leads the state in the provision of services to individuals with barriers to employment.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

Six Advisory Boards and Commissions Seek New Members

Published on November 28, 2018

Looking for an opportunity to get involved? We have openings on six boards and commissions!

Tagged as: , Announcements, Volunteers

County Earns National Distinction for Emergency Preparedness Efforts

Published on November 20, 2018

The National Weather Service has named Weld County a StormReady County!

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment

Apprenticeship Week Proclaimed in Weld County

Published on November 14, 2018

Apprenticeships provide demand-driven education, allowing apprentices to earn while they learn.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

Nov. 16 Proclaimed Weld County Adoption Day

Published on November 05, 2018

On Nov. 16, Weld County will celebrate the finalized adoptions of 10 children and youth from the child welfare system.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

Commissioners Oppose State RFP Which will Impact Mental Health

Published on October 29, 2018

Suspension of RFP requested until discussion about funding with impacted counties occurs.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle

Annual Town & County Meeting Brings County and Municipalities Together

Published on October 18, 2018

The annual town and county meeting will be held on Thursday, October 25, at the Weld County Admin Building.

Tagged as: , Meetings & Hearings

Six Volunteers Needed to Serve on County Boards

Published on October 15, 2018

There's no better way to learn about county government than by serving as a volunteer!

Tagged as: , Announcements, Volunteers

County Employee Honored for EOC Assistance in Spring Fire

Published on October 10, 2018

The Board recognized Merrie Garner this week for her assistance in helping Costilla County during the Spring Fire.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

Public Work Sessions for 2019 Budget Set for October 23 and 25

Published on October 09, 2018

Public work sessions regarding the 2019 budget will be on October 23 and 25 at the county Administration Building.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Meetings & Hearings

October is Residents' Rights Month

Published on October 03, 2018

Residents' rights are the focus this month for hundreds of long-term care residents in Weld County.

Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle

Commissioners Oppose Proposition 112

Published on September 17, 2018

The hearing room was filled beyond capacity as oil and gas industry employees came to support the Commissioners resolution opposing Proposition 112.

Tagged as: , Meetings & Hearings

Weld Continues Representation on Child Welfare Allocation Committee

Published on September 13, 2018

Commissioner Kirkmeyer appointed as one of two At-Large representatives on the Colorado Welfare Allocation Committee (CWAC).

Tagged as: , Announcements

Workforce Development Month

Published on September 11, 2018

September has been proclaimed as Workforce Development Month by the Board of County Commissioners.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities

September is National Preparedness Month

Published on September 07, 2018

Do you have an emergency plan for your family? Having a plan is crucial for handling an event and the recovery after.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Portion of Poudre Trail to Close While Repair Work Begins

Published on September 04, 2018

Repair work begins on a stretch of the Poudre Trail originally damaged by the 2013 flood.

Tagged as: , Improvement Works

State Upgrades to DHS Systems Slated for Next Week

Published on August 31, 2018

State upgrades for two Human Services programs aim to provide better service to the public.

Tagged as: , Announcements

Committee Recommendations to be on November Ballot

Published on August 15, 2018

All nine proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter will be placed on the November ballot.

Tagged as: , Announcements

Board Credits Assessor's Office on Job Performance in 2018

Published on August 13, 2018

Only three cases were brought to the Board of Equalization this year; a credit to the Assessor's Office's ability to work with the public.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

Weld County to Help LaSalle Address Safety Concerns on Main St

Published on August 10, 2018

This week the Board of Commissioners approved moving forward with plans to help address safety concerns on Main St.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works

Board Hears Presentation by Home Rule Charter Review Committee

Published on July 23, 2018

A presentation by the Home Rule Charter Review Committee brought forward nine recommendations for Commissioners to consider as ballot questions this November.

Tagged as: , BOCC, Meetings & Hearings

Portion of WCR 105 to Undergo Construction

Published on July 19, 2018

Residents in the northern part of Weld County can look forward to improvements coming soon to Weld County Road 105.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works

Weld County is Recruiting Child Care Providers

Published on June 19, 2018

Learn what Weld County is doing to eliminate what has been called a "child care desert".

Tagged as: , Announcements

Commissioners Join Other County Leaders at "Routes to County Succeed

Published on June 12, 2018

Last week, the Board of County Commissioners joined 250 county leaders in attending the Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) Foundation Summer Conference.

Tagged as: , BOCC, Meetings & Hearings

County Comes Together to Officially Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans

Published on June 05, 2018

Over one hundred people gathered Saturday morning to officially welcome home veterans of the Vietnam War.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

Railroad-Crossing Closures Along Highway 85

Published on June 04, 2018

Applications regarding the closure of five Union Pacific railroad crossings along the Highway 85 corridor have been submitted.

Tagged as: , Improvement Works

Families Honored During Foster Care Month

Published on May 31, 2018

To conclude Foster Care Month, all 64 current Weld County foster families received May Baskets.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

County Works with Communities to Install Warning Sirens

Published on May 22, 2018

The lack of warning to any of the communities the tornado barreled through spurred action for sirens.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Improvement Works

This is What We Train For

Published on May 21, 2018

It wasn’t until staff got the radar pulled up at the EOC that they realized the severity of the situation: an EF3 tornado.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Public Notices

"My Stomach Traded Places With My Heart."

Published on May 20, 2018

What then Deputy DA Rob Miller saw on the way to his son's daycare center made his heart start to race.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Riding the Storm Out: A Reporter’s Eye-Witness Account of the Tornado

Published on May 20, 2018

He said he was going to shoot the tornado from the back of the live truck.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment

Planning and Training Benefit Gilcrest in 2008 Tornado Response

Published on May 19, 2018

Building relationships among people and agencies helped two small towns handle the aftermath of the 2008 tornado.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works

Tornado’s Damage Extends Beyond Buildings

Published on May 19, 2018

County Commissioner steps up to assist with mental health response after 2008 tornado.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment

Platteville Community Rallies After the Storm

Published on May 18, 2018

Daniel Bass was cleaning up after laying pipeline east of Windsor before rain moved in on May 22, 2008, when he received the page.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment

All the Right Ingredients to Make a Tornado

Published on May 17, 2018

Most tornadoes in Weld County are small and predictable. What made the May 22, 2008, tornado different?

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment

County Remembers 2008 Tornado with Series of Stories

Published on May 17, 2018

To commemorate the 10-year anniversary, Weld County will publish a series of firsthand accounts of that storm.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment

May Proclaimed Foster Care Month

Published on May 10, 2018

In recognition of our wonderful foster and kinship care families, the Board has proclaimed May Foster Care Month.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Volunteers

Community Agencies Honored for Work to Prevent Child Abuse

Published on May 02, 2018

As a celebratory conclusion to Child Abuse Prevention Month, county honors prevention partners.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

Third Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony Scheduled

Published on April 30, 2018

Weld Commissioners will again honor Vietnam Veterans in June pinning ceremony.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

Commissioner Cozad Among Those Named a 2018 Woman of Distinction

Published on April 19, 2018

Congratulations to Commissioner Cozad for being honored for public service!

Tagged as: , BOCC, Honours & Celebration

Work on WCR 49 Honored by Industry

Published on April 16, 2018

Weld County received two prestigious awards from industry peers for work on WCR 49.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

Meeting Dates Set for Charter Review Committee

Published on March 22, 2018

Community meeting dates to gather public input regarding the Home Rule Charter are set for April and May.

Tagged as: , Meetings & Hearings

Cozad to Help Address Air Quality Issues by Serving on Council

Published on March 19, 2018

The Governor's office has appointed Commissioner Julie Cozad as the NFRMPO representative on the Regional Air Quality Council.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment

Get Involved in County Government

Published on March 16, 2018

Volunteers positively impact county government, so do you have the time and desire to be on an advisory board?

Tagged as: , BOCC, Volunteers

Cumulonimbus Season is Approaching - Are You Prepared?

Published on March 06, 2018

Each year, Weld County skies are overtaken by cumulonimbus. Do you know how to spot them?

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment

Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee Appointed by Commissioners

Published on March 05, 2018

Nine Weld County residents were appointed today to the Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee

Tagged as: , Announcements

Foster and Kinship Care Holiday Party Donors Honored

Published on March 02, 2018

DHS recognized the men and women who made the 2017 foster and kinship care holiday parties a success.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

Bigger Location, More Space to Facilitate Easier Elections Process

Published on March 02, 2018

Commissioners got to tour the newly remodeled space in the Chase Building that will house election equipment.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

By 2050, 1 in 12 People Living in Colorado Will Call Weld County Home

Published on February 26, 2018

How does county government prepare? Commissioners must be active in strategic planning.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Improvement Works, Meetings & Hearings

Community is Stepping Up to Help with Foster Care

Published on February 20, 2018

Since August, twelve families have become certified to provide loving homes for young people in Weld County foster care.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Volunteers

Appointments to Human Services Advisory Commission

Published on February 08, 2018

Four new members to the newly-created Human Services Advisory Commission were named this week.

Tagged as: , BOCC

Advisory Board Volunteers Recognized for Their Service

Published on February 08, 2018

This week we thanked community members who've served and who've stepped up to serve on various boards.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

Weld County Faith Partnership Council Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Published on February 06, 2018

Ten years ago, the Board of Weld County Commissioners took on a project few government entities dared: a partnership with the faith-based community.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Volunteers

Applications Now Being Accepted for Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee

Published on January 31, 2018

This committee will be charged with reviewing the Weld County Home Rule Charter and recommending amendments to the Commissioners.

Tagged as: , Meetings & Hearings

Hats Off to Employment Services of Weld County GED Grads

Published on January 25, 2018

Last week marked a triumphant celebration for Employment Services of Weld County GED graduates.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration

Public Wifi in All County Buildings

Published on January 24, 2018

Access to the internet via wifi is now available in all county buildings following commissioner approval late last year and a successful test run earlier this month.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works

Open Houses Scheduled Regarding Safety Improvements Along Highway 85

Published on January 17, 2018

Mark you calendars for next week to learn about safety improvements to this corridor.

Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Meetings & Hearings

Highland Cheer Team Honored by Board

Published on January 15, 2018

The board proclaimed today Highland Huskies Day in recognition of their Cheer Team winning state!

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

Volunteer Board Members Honored for Their Service to Weld County

Published on January 12, 2018

Weld County Commissioners thanked and issued Recognition of Services Awards to two individuals for their time, effort and service.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Volunteers

2018 Chair, Pro-Tem and Department Coordinators Selected

Published on January 03, 2018

Per the charter, the Commissioners elected a new Chairman of the Board, Pro-Tem and Coordinators

Tagged as: , Announcements, BOCC

County offices will be closed May 26 in honor of Memorial Day.

2018 Weld County News Stories

County Solidifies Commitment to Safety Along Freedom Parkway

Woodruff Named Assessor of the Year by Colleagues

2019 Budget Approved, County in Excellent Financial Condition

Board Commits to Bright Futures Funding Through 2023

Weld County Employment Services Exceeds Goals in Serving Job-Seekers

Six Advisory Boards and Commissions Seek New Members

County Earns National Distinction for Emergency Preparedness Efforts

Apprenticeship Week Proclaimed in Weld County

Nov. 16 Proclaimed Weld County Adoption Day

Commissioners Oppose State RFP Which will Impact Mental Health

Annual Town & County Meeting Brings County and Municipalities Together

Six Volunteers Needed to Serve on County Boards

County Employee Honored for EOC Assistance in Spring Fire

Public Work Sessions for 2019 Budget Set for October 23 and 25

October is Residents' Rights Month

Commissioners Oppose Proposition 112

Weld Continues Representation on Child Welfare Allocation Committee

Workforce Development Month

September is National Preparedness Month

Portion of Poudre Trail to Close While Repair Work Begins

State Upgrades to DHS Systems Slated for Next Week

Committee Recommendations to be on November Ballot

Board Credits Assessor's Office on Job Performance in 2018

Weld County to Help LaSalle Address Safety Concerns on Main St

Board Hears Presentation by Home Rule Charter Review Committee

Portion of WCR 105 to Undergo Construction

Weld County is Recruiting Child Care Providers

Commissioners Join Other County Leaders at "Routes to County Succeed

County Comes Together to Officially Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans

Railroad-Crossing Closures Along Highway 85

Families Honored During Foster Care Month

County Works with Communities to Install Warning Sirens

This is What We Train For

"My Stomach Traded Places With My Heart."

Riding the Storm Out: A Reporter’s Eye-Witness Account of the Tornado

Planning and Training Benefit Gilcrest in 2008 Tornado Response

Tornado’s Damage Extends Beyond Buildings

Platteville Community Rallies After the Storm

All the Right Ingredients to Make a Tornado

County Remembers 2008 Tornado with Series of Stories

May Proclaimed Foster Care Month

Community Agencies Honored for Work to Prevent Child Abuse

Third Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony Scheduled

Commissioner Cozad Among Those Named a 2018 Woman of Distinction

Work on WCR 49 Honored by Industry

Meeting Dates Set for Charter Review Committee

Cozad to Help Address Air Quality Issues by Serving on Council

Get Involved in County Government

Cumulonimbus Season is Approaching - Are You Prepared?

Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee Appointed by Commissioners

Foster and Kinship Care Holiday Party Donors Honored

Bigger Location, More Space to Facilitate Easier Elections Process

By 2050, 1 in 12 People Living in Colorado Will Call Weld County Home

Community is Stepping Up to Help with Foster Care

Appointments to Human Services Advisory Commission

Advisory Board Volunteers Recognized for Their Service

Weld County Faith Partnership Council Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Applications Now Being Accepted for Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee

Hats Off to Employment Services of Weld County GED Grads

Public Wifi in All County Buildings

Open Houses Scheduled Regarding Safety Improvements Along Highway 85

Highland Cheer Team Honored by Board

Volunteer Board Members Honored for Their Service to Weld County

2018 Chair, Pro-Tem and Department Coordinators Selected