Commissioners Approve 2018 Budget Published on December 27, 2017 Commissioners approved the 2018 budget for operations and capital outlay totaling a gross amount of $327,441,220. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Businesses and County Employees Come Together for Foster Families Published on December 22, 2017 Weld County children in foster care can look forward to a brighter Christmas this year, thanks to generous donations by county employees and local businesses. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Commissioners Seek Applicants for Local Boards Published on December 21, 2017 Are you interested in serving in a county board? Check out our latest board openings! Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
Dedication and Commitment Honored at Employee Recognition Event Published on December 15, 2017 More than 100 employees, who’ve contributed nearly 1,400 years of experience in Weld County Government, were honored this week. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Weld County Launches Text-to-991 Service Published on December 04, 2017 Beginning December 4, residents and visitors in Weld County will now be able to Text-to-911. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Public Notices
Three Weld County Deputies, Detective Honored for Outstanding Service Published on November 23, 2017 Three life-saving awards and 24-years of service to Weld County were honored by the Sheriff and the Board of Commissioners. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
County Considers Options Following Court of Appeals Decision Published on November 22, 2017 The Weld County Attorney’s Office is taking the Court of Appeals opinion under advisement. They will review options and advise the Board next week. Tagged as: , Announcements
4-H Foundation Has Spent over $1 Million for Youth Programs Published on November 16, 2017 This year, the foundation reached a major milestone by passing the $1 million mark in funds spent on 4-H programming since 1980. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
County Receives Results from IRS Audit of 2015 Transactions Published on November 15, 2017 Weld County has received the results of an IRS audit that reviewed several thousand county transactions and all payments from 2015. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Commissioners Proclaim November 17 Weld County Adoption Day Published on November 13, 2017 On Nov. 17, a special celebration will take place wherein five Weld County children will be adopted by their forever families. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
County Celebrates Completion of WCR 49! Published on November 13, 2017 You're invited to join us this Saturday as we celebrate the completion of the county's largest public infrastructure project to date! Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
Weld County Services and Programs Focus on Veterans Published on November 11, 2017 Weld County would like to remind our veterans of the services offered to you. Thank you for your service! Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community Safety
Passage of 1B Provides Additional Structure to Ethics Rules Published on November 08, 2017 Voters approved repealing Section 16-9 of the Home Rule Charter and replacing it with new language, which became effective immediately. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Weld County Public Works Ready to Battle Winter Roads Published on November 06, 2017 Winter weather is moving in soon. How does our Public Works team manage almost 3,000 miles of county roads? Click here. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works
Mild 2017 Winter Extends Testing Period for Road Sander Published on November 03, 2017 The Xzalt Hi-Way Precision Applicator will make its debut this winter after field testing was postponed last year following a light snow season. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works
Local Board Appointments and Recognition for October Published on October 31, 2017 This month, Commissioners appointed new members to local boards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
November Foster Care Welcome Nights Announced Published on October 30, 2017 Thinking about becoming a foster parent? Join us for one of our welcome nights and learn more! Tagged as: , Announcements
2018 Budget Work Sessions Set Published on October 12, 2017 The board of commissioners will begin public work sessions for the 2018 budget 10/17 and 10/19. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Annual Town and County Meeting Published on October 11, 2017 Every October, the Board of Commissioners holds the Town and County meeting to catch up with municipal leaders. Tagged as: , Announcements
Deadline for Monitors Approaching Published on October 05, 2017 Time to pick up or reserve a free gas monitor from the county is nearing and end, but not before one more public event. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works
Board Joins Effort to Promote Adult Education and Family Literacy Published on September 27, 2017 Today, the Board proclaimed their support for National Adult Education and Family Literacy week. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
County Joins Others to Bring Awareness to Railroad Safety Published on September 25, 2017 This week is National Railroad Safety Week, and the BOCC joins others to promote awareness around tracks. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works
Time is Running Out to Get a Free Monitor Published on September 20, 2017 If you haven't picked up an explosive-gas monitor yet, there is still time. The program will end October 31. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Pipeline Working Group Meeting Set for September 25 Published on September 18, 2017 This meeting is a continuation of the pipeline regulation discussion started by the county in early August. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
BOCC Response to Auditing Firm Recommendations Published on September 13, 2017 The Board of Commissioners responded to the recommendations of the performance auditors. Tagged as: , Announcements
Commissioner Conway Reappointed to Naco Immigration Task Force Published on September 08, 2017 Commissioner Conway was recently reappointed to serve on the NACo task force as Vice Chair. Tagged as: , Announcements
More Explosive-Gas Monitors Now Available to County Residents Published on September 07, 2017 Second batch of monitors now available in Greeley daily and in south county Tuesday, Sept. 12. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
DHS Employees Personally Donate to Help Migrant Appreciation Picnic Published on September 01, 2017 The migrant appreciate picnic was a huge success, thanks in part to generous donations from WC DHS employees. Tagged as: , Announcements
Commissioners Recognize the Achievements of Camp Cloverbud Published on August 30, 2017 Children helping children: 4-H Camp Cloverbud kids recognized for their efforts to help foster care children Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Weld Kicks Off New Foster Care Recruitment Campaign Published on August 27, 2017 Weld County needs foster parents - are you ready to Foster Hope, Foster Love and Foster Weld? Tagged as: , Announcements
County Commissioners Make Monitors Available to All Weld Residents Published on August 24, 2017 Commissioners make monitors that detect explosive gasses available to any county resident – free of charge. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works
Proposed Ballot Language Available for Review Published on August 21, 2017 Weld County residents can now review the proposed ballot language regarding amending the Home Rule Charter. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
Board Waives Review of Performance Audit Published on August 15, 2017 Board waives review of performance audit; says it is a public record. Tagged as: , Announcements
This Article is Not About the Solar Eclipse Published on August 14, 2017 By now you've likely heard some tips about the solar eclipse on August 21; our tips are reminders for everyday. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Public Notices
Weld Receives First-Ever "Taxpayer Friendliest Community" Award Published on August 07, 2017 Weld County was presented with a first-of-its-kind award for being taxpayer friendly! Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Honours & Celebration
County Pipeline Discussion Will Lead to Improved Regulations Published on August 03, 2017 The public, businesses and industry are invited to attend the Aug. 8 meeting regarding pipelines. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Public Notices
Department Move Scheduled for July 28 Published on July 26, 2017 Friday, June 28, marks moving day for the Elections Office, which will now be housed at 1400 17th Ave. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
Openings on Local Boards and Commissions Published on July 19, 2017 Commissioners are seeking Weld County residents to serve on several volunteer boards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
Freedom Parkway Public Meeting July 13 and 19 Published on July 11, 2017 Two public meetings will be held this month to discuss an access control plan for WCR 54/37th St. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works
New Bright Futures Board to Lead Program Forward Published on July 06, 2017 Commissioners approved seven appointments to the new Bright Futures of Weld County Board of Directors. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Commissioners Sign Highway 85 PEL Published on July 05, 2017 The Weld County Commissioners signed the US Highway 85 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
Countdown to Courthouse Centennial Celebration Published on June 27, 2017 The Friday, June 30, events have something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to join us for all the fun! Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Bright Futures Enrollment Material Deadline June 30th Published on June 21, 2017 Current college freshmen and graduating high school students need to submit their enrollment materials in by June 30th. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
June 15 Proclaimed as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Published on June 15, 2017 This day is dedicated to raising awareness about elder abuse and neglect all over the world. Tagged as: , Announcements
Meetings Calendar for Commissioners Now Online Published on June 02, 2017 A new online, real-time calendar of the commissioners' meetings is now available to the public. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
Discover Weld Website Gets a New Look Published on June 01, 2017 Vibrant images, a modern layout and an events calendar are just some of the new features on discoverweld.com Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
Volunteers Needed for Local Boards Published on May 31, 2017 County government works best when residents get involved! Check out our list of current board openings. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Courthouse Lunch and Learns Kick Off Anniversary Celebration Published on May 24, 2017 Each Friday in June, a presentation relating to the history of the Weld County Courthouse will be held at noon. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
End of Summer Department Move Will Benefit Two County Offices Published on May 23, 2017 This August, a simple switch of office space will benefit two county offices: GIS and Clerk & Recorder. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
Opportunity Available for Participation on Bright Futures Board Published on May 19, 2017 Are you interested in volunteering to serve on the newly formed Bright Futures Board of Directors? Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
May Proclaimed Mental Health Month Published on May 15, 2017 Every May, Mental Health Month is nationally recognized to raise awareness and to stress the importance of mental wellness. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Statement from the Weld County Commissioners Published on May 04, 2017 Read the full statement from the Board of Commissioners regarding the tragedy in Firestone. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Public Notices
Weld Works 4 Youth Summer Program Published on May 02, 2017 The Board approved a new youth summer employment program to benefit low-income families. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Notices of Valuation to Be Mailed May 1 Published on April 28, 2017 Weld County real property owners will soon receive their Notice of Valuation, which provides the 2017 actual value of property. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
Emergency Sirens to Be Tested Countywide on May 6 Published on April 27, 2017 On May 6, 2017, emergency warning sirens will be tested throughout Weld County. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Valley Vikings Day Published on April 17, 2017 April 17 was proclaimed Valley Vikings Day by the county commissioners. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Planning Underway for Courthouse Centennial Published on April 17, 2017 One of Colorado's most beautiful courthouses, the Weld County courthouse, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
A Change in Lighting Leads to Savings for Taxpayers Published on April 11, 2017 The project: update the parking lot and outdoor lighting on county buildings from traditional light bulbs to LED bulbs. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
April Proclaimed Child Abuse Awareness Month Published on April 10, 2017 The Weld County Board of Commissioners proclaimed April as Weld County Child Abuse Awareness Month and April 8 as Day of the Young Child. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Vietnam Veterans Asked to RSVP for Ceremony Published on April 04, 2017 If you are a veteran of the Vietnam War, or the family member of a veteran who served during that war, the Weld County Commissioners would like to formally invite you to the second county-hosted Vietnam Veteran Welcome Home and Pinning Ceremony Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Victim Services Providers Recognized by BOCC Published on April 03, 2017 This week marks National Crime Victims' Rights Week and today the BOCC recognized those who help victims of crime. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
March 27 is Dayspring Eagles Day! Published on March 27, 2017 The Board of Commissioners proclaimed today Dayspring Eagles Day! Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
March 20 Proclaimed Bill Webster Day Published on March 20, 2017 Today has been proclaimed Bill Webster day to honor the work of this former commissioner. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
County's Program to Advocate for Seniors Continues Published on March 16, 2017 Area Agency on Aging to apply for grant to keep ombudsman program active. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
March 13 is Highland Huskies Day Published on March 13, 2017 During today's Board meeting, the State 2A Cheer Champions were honored. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Commissioners Thank Volunteers for Their Service Published on March 08, 2017 More than a dozen volunteers were thanked for their service on boards and commissions last month. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
March 6 Proclaimed UH Bulldogs Day! Published on March 06, 2017 Today was proclaimed UH Bulldogs Day in recognition of the UH Pom Team winning the 3A state title last December. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Learn How to Spot and Report Severe Weather at This Free Class Published on February 28, 2017 Weld County's Office of Emergency Management is hosting a free weather spotting class March 14. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Agreement Between Windsor and Weld Focuses on Development Goals Published on February 24, 2017 Weld County & Windsor finalized their coordinating planning agreement. Learn why this type of agreement is valuable. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Improvement Works
Temporary Bridge Designed to Save Time and Money Published on February 23, 2017 PW engineers solved the problem of working on bridges that serve rural areas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
Communications Manager Receives Prestigious Designation Published on February 17, 2017 Powell was one on 22 graduates from the first ever CPE program in which participants represented 13 states and Canada. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Human Services Employees among the Best in the State Published on February 09, 2017 More than 60 Human Services employees were recognized by the State Department of Human Services for the timely assessments. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Commissioner Moreno Appointed to YFC Board Published on February 02, 2017 Moreno will assist this board in coordinating services for at-risk youth. Tagged as: , Announcements
Health Department Receives National Accreditation Published on February 01, 2017 The Weld County Health Department is one of 200 across the country awarded this honor! Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Area Agency on Aging Volunteers Thanked for Their Years of Service Published on January 27, 2017 Alice Boyle and Linda Banghart were thanked by the Commissioners for their years of service on this board. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Today Proclaimed Aims Community College Day Published on January 24, 2017 County Commissioners proclaimed January 24 as Aims Community College Day in celebration of the college's 50th Anniversary. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
County Thanks Volunteers for Service on Boards Published on January 20, 2017 Weld County commissioners thanked six volunteers for their service on local boards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Redesigned Website Feature New Look and New Functions Published on January 15, 2017 A new look and new functionality work together to create a better web experience for the public. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Blesch Welcomed as New County Coroner Published on January 13, 2017 Carl Blesch was appointed the new Weld County Coroner January 9. Tagged as: , Announcements
Public Works Employees Recognized for Their Work Published on January 12, 2017 Mike Bedell and Tina Booton were both recognized for their work with the county. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration
Weld County Fair Takes Top Honors Published on January 11, 2017 Congratulations Janet Konkel, Weld County Fair Coordinator of the Year 2016! Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Commissioners Reappoint Three to Community Boards Published on January 10, 2017 This month, the Board of Commissioners reappointed members to three community boards. Tagged as: , Announcements
Commissioner Chair and Pro-Tem Chosen for 2017 Published on January 04, 2017 District 2 Commissioner Julie Cozad was elected Board Chair for 2017. At-Large Commissioner Steve Moreno was elected Pro-Tem. Tagged as: , Announcements
Three Commissioners Take Oath of Office Published on January 03, 2017 Three Weld County Commissioners, each reelected to office in 2017, took their oath of office Monday. Tagged as: , Public Notices