Commissioners back Narrows dam plan in western Morgen County
Weld County commissioners endorsed the Narrows dam and reservoir project at its western Morgen County site after officials from the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District urged support. The panel noted endorsements from Fort Lupton Hudson Brighton and requests from Thornton and Adams County officials. Opponents faced criticism as commissioners weighed costs versus benefits for irrigation and regional water supply.
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Byron Tolle
SUN Tribune
Central Colorado Water Conservancy District
Weld County
Narrows
Morgen County
John Rayburn
Conservancy District
Fort Lupton
Hudson
Brighton
Thornton City Council
Adams
June Steinmark
Maklers
Steinmark
Glenn Billings
Fort Margers
Rayburn
Central Colorado
Everett Kissler
Bureau of Reclamation
SBR
C. W. Griffin
Ron Johnston
Bruce Beckley
South Platte River
Colorado
Weld
Morgan Counties
Lower
South Platte
Narrows site flood plan faces relocation and water fears
Narrows Commissioners warned an alternate site would encroach on Kersey wind and Della areas east of Greeley while opponents in Weldin Valley argued the project would force relocation of over 800 residents and flood prime farmland. They claim Bijou Creek upstream worsens flood risks and water gains may not justify displacement.
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Kersey Wind
Monfort Berd Lat
Della
Greeley
Billings
Steinmark
Narrows
Weldin Valley
Moran County
Bijou Creek
Morgan County
South Plate
Bijou
South Platte
Weld adopts first county ordinance on private security licensing
Weld County Commissioners gave preliminary first reading to a home rule charter measure regulating private security patrols. The ordinance would require firm registration, a $5,000 loan posting, and annual licensing fees of 25 and 10 dollars per employee. Enforcement initially included a misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine, but the penalty language was later removed. The measure advances to a second reading after legal advertising around April 2 with adoption possible by April 12.
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June Steinmairk
Billings
Democrats Expand Colorado 1.5 Billion Budget Bill
Colorado House Democrats spent over two hours refining a 1.5 billion general fund package. They added about 1.8 million, aiming for a 240 million cushion and at least 38 million available for ongoing or new programs. A daylong caucus is planned for member proposals to shore up or initiate programs.
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Denver
Colorado
House of Representatives
Morgan Smith
W-Denver
Joint Budget Committee
Smith
Richard Latam
Sendoc
Shoemaker
H-Denver
JHC
Officials prepare to give flu shots in national program
Weld County health officials join a nationwide plan to immunize the population against a severe swine flu strain. President Ford announced a 135 million vaccine program, aiming to vaccinate all Americans within six months. Yoder notes unique county-wide effort with schools and clinics to administer the dose fall.
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Greeley
Weld County
Ford
Franklin D. Yoder
Wold County
State Healin Department
Weld County Medical Society
Yoder
Weld County Approves Legal Actions and County Plans
Weld County commissioners authorized special counsel to pursue a $4,007 damages claim by Aristocrat Ranchettes resident Dennis Stapleman over alleged illegal electrical service denial. They also directed the DA to act on remodeling violations at a former school building near Judson, involving permit issues and access removal. The board set meetings with state officials, reviewed hospital and migrant health concerns, and approved advertising changes and subdivision exemptions amid ongoing planning disputes.
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Aristocrat Ranchertes
Arstriet
Hudson
Dennis Stapleman
Henry St
Fort Lupton
Aristocrat Ranchettes
O Slapelman
Tom Connell
Judson
Algo Amcetem
County Inspection Agency
Joseph Jarvis
Richard Krentz
Xilker Brothers
Jarvis
Krentz
Weld
Colorado Special Services
Henry Foley
Weld Social Services
Julie Steinrmark
Weld County General Hospital
Migrant Health Services
Charlotte Reeton
Johnstown
Wendell Puller
Ida Karowsky
Greeley
Steinmark
South Platte River
City misdirected funds prompt audit and questions
County officials and the Weld area audit firm reviewed a mix up where more than 5400 dollars from the county road and bridge fund were not returned to the city of Greeley. Officials cited misdirected state highway payments and misaddressed city and county documents.
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County Commissioners
Greeley
Nash
Billings
Weist
State
City of Greeley
North Carolina
Givelay
GURA board gains expanded role in Greeley menaces planning
Greeley Urban Renewal Authority board will take a larger part in shaping the citys community development program. The seven member panel, once largely powerless, may oversee allocation and review of funds under the federal urban renewal transition now redirected to community development. City officials and board members stressed using the expertise of GURA to guide the process as the city seeks federal dollars for parks and blighted-area projects.
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Greeley Urban Renewal Authority
GURA
Guha Hoa
Sale Ras
HURA
Cdu-Comency
Winhert Mayvern
UNC
Charman Phoie Gcis
Greeley
Guea Board
Rivera
Irma Princic
Islso
GUE
Watorho Gra
Hinds
Prineig
UFR
Hinds Guts
Heals
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Steinuck
Glenn
the Tribune
Ammen
Adolph Anderson
Fort Luptnn
Dennis Salling
Keenesburg
Salling
H. W. Moore Equipment Co
Iestmont
Philip Bowles
Sallings
Gary Parker
Public Woney
County ‘Tresaurer
Mike Loustalet
Ask Greeley
Leonard West
Glenn Wilings
Taaler
Maciling Tem
Gura Board
Ioun
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