Posts Tagged ‘irrigation’

65th Ave road closure to begin April 8

GREELEY — In preparation for road improvements to 65th Avenue that will begin later this spring, the City of Greeley will close 65th Avenue from 29th Street to US Highway 34 from April 8th to April 14th, 2013.  This closure is necessary in order to replace a bridge structure across the irrigation canal before water [...]

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Commissioners formally ask for meeting with Governor

by Jack Minor –   WELD COUNTY, CO – The Weld County Commissioners have formally requested a meeting with Governor John Hickenlooper to ask for immediate action regarding the disaster emergency declared yesterday at the Commissioners’ Board Meeting.   On June 11, 2012, the Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution declaring a disaster emergency for Weld [...]

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Greeley residents able to start watering today

Staff Reports –   Because it has been such a dry winter and warm in March, Greeley residents will be able to water their lawns early. Beginning on Friday, March 23, the Water and Sewer Director is authorizing a citywide variance from watering restrictions (day of the week and time of day) until April 15 [...]

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Wanted!!! Copper Thieves

By Mike Bauman This year Weld County has experienced numerous thefts of copper wire.  Studies have shown that approximately 20% of people commit 80% of crimes.  You could make our community safer.  If you can identify any of the individuals associated with these crimes, please contact the Weld County Sheriff’s Office at: Email: warrants@co.weld.co.us Phone: [...]

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Ashcroft Heights Celebrates Opening of New Walking Trail

Story and Photo By Jack Minor The residents of the Ashcroft Heights subdivision in Evans celebrated the opening of a new walking trail and irrigation system on Saturday, August 14. The asphalt trail is ½ mile long and wanders through the lot at the northernmost point on Maverick Lane.  During the celebration, representatives from the [...]

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Pets ‘n’ Popsicles Afternoons Begin July 19 at Plumb Farm

Families and groups are invited to the Plumb Farm Learning Center for eight afternoons of Pets ‘n’ Popsicles. Visitors can meet farm animals, play old-fashioned games, and then cool off with a frozen treat. Pets ‘n’ Popsicles takes place from 2-3:30 p.m. the weeks of July 19 and July 26, excluding both Wednesdays. Admission for [...]

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Juveniles arrested for graffiti

Subject:  Juveniles arrested for graffiti (Case #10-1323, 10-1329, 10-1330, 10-1331, 10-1332) Synopsis: Between June 17th and June 18th, the Evans Police Department received reports of gang graffiti at six different locations.  Both private and public property was damaged by silver spray painted letters and numbers.  Several hundred dollars of damage are estimated as having been [...]

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