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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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by Craig Masters Illegal activities – not drilling, caused the Dunkard Creek fish kill Fracking, the very word brings out the emotional images of burning water and children writhing in pain from cancer ridden organs. After watching from the sidelines and wondering where in the name of all that is science is the source of [...]
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“Get thee to a nunnery” if you want to oppose homosexuality Colorado Senate Democrats by Jack Minor – Democrats in the Colorado state house reportedly have unanimously stood behind comments by Democratic Senate leader Pat Steadman, who essentially told Christian’s if they wanted to oppose homosexuality they had best do so only within the [...]
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GREELEY — At 10:23pm, last night (12/12/2012) the Greeley Fire Department was called to 1490 East 8th St (Anderson Sales and Salvage), Greeley, on the report of a fire. While responding, fire crews could see large flames from approximately 1 mile away. Upon making entry to the facility fire crews found a large pile of [...]
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GREELEY — The City of Greeley is improving its storm drainage system with a new construction project. A new storm water collection system will be constructed on 4th Street and drain this storm water into the new detention pond that was recently built. The purpose of these improvements is to improve flood protection up to [...]
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by Jack Minor – Citing common themes, Glenn Fritzler said they decided to go with a giant figure of Peyton Manning for this year’s Fritzler Corn Maze. The 15 acre maze features a giant image of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning with No. 18 on his jersey. In [...]
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GREELEY – The city of Greeley is reminding people to help conserve water by watering their lawns less now that school is in session. To increase your efficiency and to save money, the City of Greeley Water Conservation program encourages Greeley water customers to water less in September than they do in the heat [...]
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by Jack Minor – Following a refusal by the state attorney general to review a decision by a member of his office over allowing area farmers to use wells to prevent a possible economic disaster, the county commissioners are now asking senior water right holders for assistance. After the county commissioners issued a [...]
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Hickenlooper tells Weld farmers “take bad with the good” by Jack Minor— In the latest twist in the issue around Weld farmers requesting to pump groundwater to save their crops and help lower excessively high groundwater levels, a government official said farmers can pump all day long to keep groundwater out of their basementS, [...]
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State suspends senior water rights to fight fires, not save crops by Jack Minor – Not taking no for an answer Weld County Commissioners have sent a letter to the state Attorney General asking him to review a memo issued by his staff that resulted in Governor Hickenlooper saying he could not order local [...]
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by Jack Minor – Governor John Hickenlooper has responded to the concerns of Weld County farmers who face the potential of losing millions of dollars in crops by saying they are essentially on their own. During a meeting this morning with Weld County commissioners the governor told them to work together with other farmers, municipalities [...]
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While others, including the Greeley Tribune may try to waffle on the issue of whether area farmers should be permitted to turn their Wells on to prevent an economic disaster and save their crops, we believe the issue is a no-brainer. Turn the wells on. While the Tribune has attempted to portray the issue [...]
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by Jack Minor – Governor John Hickenlooper is expected to announce his decision today at 1 p.m. on whether to allow Weld County farmers to turn on wells and allow them to pump a miniscule amount of water from the Alluvium Aquifer in order to save their crops and avoid an economic disaster. [...]
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Supports turning wells back on to save crops by Jack Minor – In the latest move to help farmers in Weld County obtain access to groundwater to save their crops, Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CD-4) has asked the federal government to issue a drought declaration for the state. Gardner sent a letter to Secretary [...]
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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 — The Greeley City Council will hear a report at 5 p.m. today, June 12 regarding the current and possible impacts of the High Park Fire on Greeley’s water supply. The presentation will cover the challenges to Greeley’s water supply and the actions the City is currently taking and will take in the future [...]
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Asks Governor to order wells turned on by Jack Minor – The Weld County Commissioners today unanimously declared a disaster emergency for the county because of an historic drought and called on the governor to issue an order permitting area farmers to turn on wells that were ordered shut down by the courts [...]
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GREELEY – The Greeley City Council is looking for groups, organizations, service clubs, boards and/or commissions interested in hearing a presentation on securing water resources for the community. The presentation covers the local challenges to Greeley’s water supply and the action that the City is taking to ensure this resource for our current population, our children [...]
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Meeting to be held at Fritzler Corn Maze to address issue by Matt Lacy – Glen Fritzler, who runs the popular and nationally known Fritzler Corn Maze will be hosting a meeting of farmers and local officials this Thursday to discuss the concerns of rising groundwater and government restrictions on its usage to water [...]
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GREELEY — The latest version of Greeley’s Consumer Confidence Report is published each June, as required by federal law. It is an annual summary of the quality of drinking water treated and distributed by the City of Greeley. This year’s report invites you to “Get to Know Your Water” and includes additional information about where [...]
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GREELEY- The City of Greeley Water Conservation Program is sponsoring a Garden-In-A-Box sale. Orders must be made by June 5, for pre-planned and affordable Xeriscape gardens. Greeley residents receive $25 off the list price of the xeric gardens. The City of Greeley is sponsoring the Garden-In-A-Box program offered by the Center for ReSource Conservation, [...]
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by Jack Minor – In what was described as ”a giant bonfire,” flames and smoke were seen over east Greeley as city firefighters fought and successfully contained a wooden pallet fire Wednesday afternoon. The fire was located at Et&t Pallets at 1500 Ash Ave. just east of the new Leprino Foods plant; and at [...]
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by Matt Lacy – The founder of the pro-life movement says for the first time in many years, he has hope that he could see the end of abortion before he dies, because of a bill in Ohio that would outlaw abortion, however supposed pro-life Republicans are preventing its passage. While many are [...]
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By Craig Masters Next month, the full US Senate will finally have a vote on a treaty that has been “kicked down the road” for more some thirty years. It is considered by all who have read it, including this author, to be the end of United States sovereignty and the beginning of total redistribution [...]
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Staff Reports – The City of Greeley has contracted with Connell Resources to install a sewerline near 47th Avenue and 16th Street. The new sewerline is replacing the current one that is too small during peak flows. The new sewerline was size to serve any future development in the area. The entire project will take [...]
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by Jack Minor – The city of Greeley is poised to spend up to $28,000 to install wheelchair lifts at its pool facilities in order to comply with the Obama administration’s new interpretation of rules it issued two years ago. March 15 was the deadline for all public pools to be compliant with guidelines issued [...]
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Staff Reports – At 7:33 PM Sunday evening (3/25/12) firefighters from the Greeley Fire Department were called to 2699 47th Av (Weld County Garage) in Greeley on a fire alarm. Upon their arrival, responding fire crews found the fire alarm system activated and no signs of fire from the outside of the building. Upon gaining [...]
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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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The congressman noted that January 24, the scheduled date for the State of the Union address, will mark the 1000-day anniversary since the senate passed a federal budget. He explained that the current republican-led House of Representatives has sent several budget proposals to the democratic controlled Senate where each proposed budget has failed to receive [...]
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By Craig Masters On December 8, the EPA issued a report possibly linking the chemicals which might be used by oil companies in the process of hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The report was the result of three years of Federally funded studies. With virtually no scientific validation, no direct evidence linking any chemical specifically identified as [...]
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by Peter Grady– An official with the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has said the European Union was correct when they said there is no evidence that drinking water will prevent dehydration. Several media outlets have reported on the decision by EU officials that bottled water manufacturers could not place a label [...]
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Staff Reports – Thespian Troupe 657 and the Arts Magnet Program at Greeley Central High School present “The Miracle Worker” Nov. 10—12 at 7:30 p.m. The play tells the incredible story of Annie Sullivan and her efforts to teach Helen Keller how to understand and communicate within her blind and deaf world. The play [...]
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By Vanessa Dominguez – Greeley City Council held a Speak-Up session about water resources and the city’s financial condition. The worry over not having enough water in the future was a topic John Monson has a solution for. John Monson, Water and Sewer Director for the city presented council and citizens with many facts such [...]
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The Weld County Fair would like to welcome Splash Dogs to this year’s venue. Splash Dogs is a nationally recognized dock jumping organization that will be performing at the Weld County Fair, July 29th through the 31st.. Dock jumping is fast becoming one of America’s most popular outdoor events! Canines compete for distance. Dogs dive [...]
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Russian agency says plant another Japan disaster, suffered “catastrophic meltdown”by Jack Minor Following news that radiation from three of the six reactors at the Fukushima power plants did not result in nuclear armageddon, alarmists are now saying a Nebraska nuclear plant is in danger of a similar catastrophe. Reports have been circulating on [...]
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