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In February, Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) announced grant recipients for the Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative (RPI) awarding $1.17 million dollars to coalitions around the state. Regional Partnerships convene community leaders from across outdoor recreation and conservation sectors to … (read more…)

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine. Through later folk traditions, it has also become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of … (read more…)

2024 was a busy year, from advancing groundbreaking climate policies to launching new programs that empower community action and connection, the city has been hard at work building a better climate future for Boulder and beyond. While the realities of a changing climate can be overwhelming, we continue to focus our efforts on driving meaningful … (read more…)

The Longmont Museum invites visitors to explore the genius of Pablo Picasso in their newest exhibition, “A Graphic Journey: Prints by Pablo Picasso.” The exhibit, featuring more than 60 works from 1923 to 1972, takes visitors on a tour through Picasso’s printmaking. It showcases three key stages of Picasso’s career and explores how he … (read more…)

The Metro Mayors Caucus has appointed Guyleen Castriotta, Mayor of the City and County of Broomfield, as its new Chair. Castriotta, who previously served as 1st Vice Chair and on the Executive Committee, is the first Broomfield mayor to hold the role. The Metro Mayors Caucus, a nationally recognized membership organization, brings together mayors … (read more…)

Mayor Mike Johnston today announced new citywide goals for 2025 to guide the Denver’s work and solve the city’s toughest challenges. After making significant progress on the city’s shared goals in 2024, Mayor Johnston’s 2025 goals push to continue making progress on key initiatives like reducing homelessness, driving down housing costs, and … (read more…)

In 1900, Loveland’s electric power system traces its origins to the turn of the 20th century, when Lee Kelim, a young man from Missouri who aimed to revolutionize the city’s energy infrastructure. After arriving in Loveland in 1890, Kelim purchased the Big Thompson Milling and Elevator Co. and expanded its capacity to generate electricity, selling … (read more…)

Loveland is known as the Sweetheart City, and their annual Valentine program is officially underway. In January, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, Visit Loveland, and their partners revealed the details and arrangements for the 79th annual Valentine season. The festivities include the Valentine Re-Mailing Program, the Sweetheart Festival, exclusive … (read more…)

Almost $10 million in U.S. DOT funding will kickstart the action plan. The Greeley City Council adopted a Vision Zero resolution at the January 21 meeting. The resolution aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2045.

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According to Community Playmaker magazine, the City of Greeley is the 2024 Community of the Year. This national platform highlights local government leaders and their innovative ideas. This award honors leadership, creativity and efforts to enhance residents’ lives. Greeley was chosen for its innovative gBETA accelerator and the Housing for All … (read more…)