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Williams: Bandimere Speedway leaves behind many fond memories over a 65-year run
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Williams: Bandimere Speedway leaves behind many fond memories over a 65-year run

By Laci Williams, Commentary | Rocky Mountain Voice  For 65 years, Bandimere Speedway provided a safe haven for adrenaline junkies chasing speed over a quarter mile.  Yesterday, we said goodbye. The multi-generational Bandimere family welcomed multi-generational racers and the public to a “Surrender the Mountain” final event, including a final burnout from John Bandimere Jr., a speech from John “Sporty” Bandimere, the removal of the lighting system, and a final public walk down the raceway.  John Bandimere Jr. explained during his farewell that with houses being built around the racetrack and the growing popularity of the sport, it had outgrown the space. He noted that it was time for a new chapter. It is indeed the end of an era of racing for Colorado, as the track is set to c...
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Weld County issues disaster declaration for damages related to Northern Colorado flooding
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Weld County issues disaster declaration for damages related to Northern Colorado flooding

By Jesse Sarles | CBS Colorado Two weeks after a severe storm moved across northeastern Colorado and brought hail and flooding, Weld County Commissioners have approved a disaster declaration. The intent is to request that state funds be used to help pay for recovery efforts. According to county officials, 279 homes and businesses and 77 government buildings and public infrastructure have been reported as damaged. The total damage is estimated at over $3 million. The storm brought a month's worth of precipitation to the eastern Greeley and the surrounding areas in a period of about two hours. Two inches of hail were measures in Greeley. Parts of Johnstown and Milliken were also affected. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Emails and audio show a Weld County commissioner hip deep in disputes, accusations
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Emails and audio show a Weld County commissioner hip deep in disputes, accusations

By Sherrie Peif | Complete Colorado Emails and recordings obtained by Complete Colorado show a Weld County Commissioner who had her departmental oversight duties reassigned to other commissioners in mid-2023 lashing out not only at fellow commissioners but also county employees and private citizens, all during an election season where she has already left one race and entered another. Since January, Commissioner Lori Saine, who represents the southern end of Weld County, has erupted in disputes during public meetings, threatened and filed complaints against county employees, filed a complaint against fellow Commissioner Perry Buck claiming Buck assaulted her, organized protests against the commission, and orchestrated an 11th-hour challenge against Buck for her open at-larg...
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No comment: In Weld County, commissioners have removed public’s opportunity to speak at meetings
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No comment: In Weld County, commissioners have removed public’s opportunity to speak at meetings

By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice GREELEY – A collection of residents in Weld County argued, during a town hall meeting here Wednesday, they should have an opportunity to express opinions and engage with officials they elected. Recently, though, Commissioner Kevin Ross and a majority of other commissioners removed public input from the Board of County Commissioner meeting agendas. It meant residents could still address the board on agenda items, but not on topics not included on the agenda. “There is no where in state or county law where it says we have to have it,” Ross said. That is true, said Jeff Roberts, executive director of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition. Open meetings law does not cover the subject of whether or not a board or commission must all...
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Residents want Weld County to declare it is non-sanctuary for illegal immigrants
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Residents want Weld County to declare it is non-sanctuary for illegal immigrants

By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice GREELEY – There was a time, Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams recalls, when local law enforcement in Colorado had the capacity to better work with federal immigration officers. It all ended when Gov. Jared Polis signed Democrat-supported House Bill 1124 into law in 2019. “What this law said was I cannot work with ICE,” Reams told those gathered Wednesday for a town hall meeting here at the Weld County administration offices. A summary of HB 19-1124 indicates it prohibits “a law enforcement officer from arresting or detaining an individual solely on the basis of a civil immigration detainer.” At issue for many in Weld County is whether or not the county is a sanctuary to illegal immigrants, regardless of whether the state has become on...
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Town hall called by ‘We, the people’ in Weld County to discuss county’s sanctuary status with commissioners
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Town hall called by ‘We, the people’ in Weld County to discuss county’s sanctuary status with commissioners

By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice A town hall meeting to discuss Weld County’s sanctuary status and fiscal responsibility has been called for Wednesday, March 13, a press release from “We, the concerned citizens of Weld County” reads. The email with the press release received by The Rocky Mountain Voice indicates all Weld County commissioners have been invited, along with House District 48 Rep. Gabe Evans.  “This gathering aims to discuss and reinforce our collective commitment to ensuring Weld County remains a non-sanctuary county and that taxpayer funds are not used in any capacity related to this matter,” the release reads. The town hall will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Weld County administrative offices located at 1150 O ST. Greeley, CO 80631. The town hall is a...
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