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Land Title's Update to Governor's Executive Order

  Land Title is operational - accepting orders and closing transactions in all of our markets and counties. For the most up-to-date status of Land Title’s operational response to government announcements and orders, please visit www.ltgc.com/covid-19/ or follow us on Twitter.  Based on the Governor’s most recent Executive Order announced yesterday, we understand our business of providing Title Insurance and closing services is considered a critical business per section III, part C, item 7 of

United Power’s Complaint Against Wholesale Power Supplier Tri-State Generation and Transmission Can Proceed Following Ruling by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

A ruling by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Friday was a mixed bag for Tri-State Generation and Transmission, but a potential win for United Power and its members. The ruling stated that a complaint filed by United Power at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) can proceed. The complaint, filed in November of 2019, asks the PUC to help determine “reasonable and non-discriminatory exit charges” for United Power to leave its contract with Tri-State. In addition, FERC concluded that

Sew for Hope

To all St. Vrain Sanitation District Customers

From Robert Fleck, District Manager  During this time of the Covid 19 virus outbreak, the District is prepared to keep the operations of the collection system and treatment plant in service.  We would like to remind everyone of the following:   Flushing any paper products other than toilet paper puts your sewer service at risk!Flushing paper towels, tissues, napkins, or any kind of wipe can cause sewer backups in your service line and also increases the cost of maintenance for sewer providers.  These

Front Range Orthopedics & Spine

Keeping you, our patients, and our employees healthy and safe during the Coronavirus event is important.  In order to promote a safe environment and prevent viral spread, we will allow ONE visitor, including children, per patient, until further notice.  PLEASE RESCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT IF YOU OUR YOUR GUEST HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS OF FEVER, COLD OR FLU.   We appreciate your patience and understanding.Please be aware that all patients and visitors will undergo screening. With the recent outbreak of

BBB Warns of Scams Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

BBB Warns of Scams Related to COVID-19 Pandemic  With the continuing spread of the COVID-19 in Northern Colorado and Wyoming, most people in the area are now in some version of isolation, whether that be true isolation due to having the disease, quarantine due to contact with someone that has the disease, or practicing social distancing by remaining at home and avoiding all unnecessary errands and travel.  This creates one of the best environments for something else to spread: scams and frauds. People

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Colorado Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Colorado Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)DENVER – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Colorado small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today.SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act

Firestone Municipal Court Closure

Municipal Court Closure   The Town of Firestone Municipal Court is closed to the public Friday, March 20, 2020. Cases will still be handled in a fair, just and impartial manner during this time with the same high standards of accountability, integrity and equity. Even though the court will be closed to the public, there will be staff on site at the court available for questions, to resolve your case or have it continued.  To contact staff, please email courtclerk@firestoneco.gov or call 303-833-0811 ext.

Town of Firestone Issues Local Emergency Declaration

Town of Firestone Issues Local Emergency Declaration  On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Town Manager A.J. Krieger signed a declaration of local disaster for the Town of Firestone in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.  The Town Manager has authority to issue a disaster emergency declaration for a period of up to 7 days.  To be effective for more than 7 days, the declaration must be confirmed and extended by the Board of Trustees.  The Board of Trustees will review the status of the declaration at their

Temporary Changes to The Home Depot’s Store Hours

Temporary Changes to The Home Depot’s Store HoursWe want you to know that we are temporarily adjusting our store hours to close at 6 p.m., beginning Thursday, March 19. Our opening hours will remain unchanged. We’re keeping our stores open during these uncertain times to give businesses and homeowners access to urgently needed items such as hot water heaters, refrigerators, batteries, as well as electrical and plumbing repair needs. The adjusted hours will give us the ability

Firestone Update: Town Facilities to Close

Firestone Update:Town Facilities to Close   The Town of Firestone is closely monitoring the news about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and understands the concern community members may have.  We affirm our commitment to protecting the health and safety of residents and employees, while still providing services to the public.  It’s our #1 priority. While we are committed to providing uninterrupted services to the community, we have to follow the advice and direction from the White House, the State of

North Range Behavioral Health puts its clients and staff first. In response to the COVID-19, we have cancelled all appointments and non-essential services today, March 16.

North Range Behavioral Health puts its clients and staff first. In response to the COVID-19, we have cancelled all appointments and non-essential services today, March 16.   In the next 48 hours, North Range clinicians will migrate to a remote environment to serve as many clients as possible via phone and/or teleconferencing. We realize not everyone has access to the internet and the latest technology. Our IT department is working diligently to launch teleservices. In the interim, North Range’s Crisis

Golf is OPEN; Tavern is CLOSED

Golf is OPEN; Tavern is CLOSED   The Tavern and Pavilion at Saddleback will be closing temporarily amid the COVID 19 outbreak.  Because golf is a low-risk, open-air activity, Saddleback Golf will remain open.  We will still serve beverages and grab-and-go food to golfers.   With the closure of both the restaurant and event pavilion, we can fully focus on keeping our golf operations safe.  We will, of course, stay focused on doing everything we can to keep our golfers protected while allowing them to

Closures for United Way of Weld County events and programs

As the response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) is rapidly changing, United Way of Weld County is following the worldwide, national and local recommendations closely. The health and safety of our staff, volunteers and community is our highest priority.  Closures for United Way of Weld County events and programs     2020 Puttin’ On The Ritz Live United Celebration changes in-person event to on-line  With the well-being and safety of our community at the forefront, the board of directors of

E.L.F. Grill

COVID-19 UpdateE.L.F. Grill  102 8TH StreetDacono, CO  80514     www.elfgrill.com    (to view menu)720-379-5690    The ownership and employees at E.L.F. Grill are committed to maintaining a clean, sanitary environment for both our guests and our staff. In light of COVID-19 we have taken extra steps to maintain the safety of our community:  We take pride in the past 3 years that we have received all EXCELLENT scores with our Weld County Health Inspections, and we will continue with this

MVFR is taking preventative measures in response to the COVID-19 situation

MVFR is taking preventative measures in response to the COVID-19 situation  Mountain View Fire Rescue is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation and want to assure the community that we are taking preventative measures to limit exposure to our personnel and the citizens of our community, as we consider this a top priority. Mountain View Fire Rescue is postponing all station tours, engine demos, car seat checks, and community classes until further notice in an effort to help minimize exposure.  Our

BBB Announces Candidates for 2020 Spark Award for Entrepreneurship

BBB Announces Candidates for 2020 Spark Award for Entrepreneurship  28 businesses from Northern Colorado and Wyoming have been named candidates for the 2020 Spark Award for Entrepreneurship presented locally by the BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming Foundation. Businesses between six months and three years old who are in good standing with BBB were eligible to submit an application and video which showed how their companies embodied the three principles of the Spark Award:   Character: Leaders

10th Annual Top Chef of Northern Colorado

Tickets are now available for the 10th annual Top Chef of Northern Colorado, presented by Roche Constructors, Inc., on April 25th at 5:00 pm.  Our event combines a friendly competition between the area’s top chefs, local celebrity judges, live music, an open bar and silent and live auctions. We will be at the Island Grove Events Center and the event will be a sit-down served dinner. Guests will be able to “tour” the world through our chefs’ James Bond inspired creations using a secret ingredient as they

Cryptocurrency Surprise: Now Second Riskiest Scam, Says BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report

Cryptocurrency Surprise: Now Second Riskiest Scam, Says BBB Scam Tracker Risk ReportTwo years ago, cryptocurrency scams were just emerging as a problem on BBB Scam Tracker, mostly a subset of investment scams. The Better Business Bureau added cryptocurrency as a scam category in 2019 and it leapt to the second riskiest scam, according to the latest BBB report, New Risks and Emerging Technologies: 2019 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report (BBB.org/RiskReport). Although employment scams remained the riskiest for the

BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Set for April 23, 2020

BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Set for April 23, 2020 Table sponsorships and tickets are now available for the 22nd annual Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics, set for 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at Embassy Suites in Loveland. In addition to the Torch Awards, this year's ceremony will honor the third class of the BBB Spark Award for Entrepreneurship winners and recognize BBB's inaugural class of Ethics Scholar Interns.The event, a program of the BBB Foundation, will celebrate three businesses and