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