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Military Appreciation Month, celebrated in May, is the perfect time to show service members they are valued and appreciated for the sacrifices they make every day. According to advocates, individual actions, no matter how big or small, strengthen service members in the challenges they face each day, showing them they matter to the people they … (read more…)

Cinco de Mayo, meaning “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is often mistakenly thought to be Mexico’s Independence Day. In reality, it commemorates a significant but smaller military victory: the Battle of Puebla, fought on May 5, 1862. While not a major holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, … (read more…)

Join a commissioner and county ranger on a beginner-level hike to chat about county happenings Each county commissioner welcomes up to 30 residents for a 1-hour, beginner level hike on a Parks and Open Space property this coming May and June.
These walks are a chance to chat with a commissioner in a less formal way and have one on one … (read more…)

Boulder Fire-Rescue is proud to announce it has been officially reaccredited by the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). After being recommended by a Peer Review Site Visit Team in November 2024, Boulder Fire-Rescue joins more than 300 agencies to achieve the prestigious Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and Center for … (read more…)

Through May 14, drop your second-hand mobility devices at the Miller or Wilcox Buildings in Castle Rock to help African com
munities in need. Have you ever had a broken bone, a sprained ankle, or another injury that left you dependent on mobility devices to get around?

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You are, or likely know, a current or former service member and have immense pride in their service. Our Veterans are always
looking out for us. Now, we can give something back to these men and women who are the backbone of our county and our nation. That’s why Douglas County Commissioner George Teal, the Douglas County Veteran Service Office, … (read more…)

In late April on its sixth annual honor flight, the High Plains Honor Flight organization flew 120 veterans (some in wheel
chairs) and their guardians, and staff to Washington D.C. for a two-day round trip from the Northern Colorado Regional Air
port in Loveland. The veterans viewed many of the military and other national memorials in D.C. in … (read more…)

The Dementia Together 2025 Fundraiser was an impressive and successful event drawing an attendance in excess of 450 guests. The 10 member “Joy on the Journey” team did an outstanding job is planning and hosting the event. They were active through-out the evening carrying out their respective jobs and duties. In addition, guests were offered … (read more…)

The Weld County Board of Commissioners read a proclamation on Wednesday declaring May as National Nurses Month highlighting the important role nurses play in delivering health care services, supporting patients and families, and contributing to the overall health of the community in Weld County. National Nurses Month is part of a tradition dating … (read more…)

Hosted by Johnstown Senior Center attracted a large number of area residents and others interested in a wide variety of products and services. This event featured lots a great vendors with important and helpful information such as getting
chores done around your home, how to stay safe in your home, transportation, veteran services, hearing … (read more…)