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Today's News

  • Three candidates vie for Weld sheriff job

    With former Weld County Undersheriff Margie Martinez-Perusek’s entry into the race, the election for Weld County sheriff now becomes a three-way affair.
        Martinez-Perusek, who hopes to become the first female sheriff in Weld County’s history, retired in March after 34 years with the county. Martinez-Perusek served as Weld’s first female undersheriff from 2003 to 2011.

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  • Rademacher out of the running for third term, endorses Cozad

    Two-term Weld County Commissioner Douglas Rademacher won’t run for a third, he announced last week. Instead, he endorsed the sole candidate for his District 2 seat as yet, Milliken Mayor Pro Tem Julie Cozad.

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  • Voters roll back Dacono pot ban

    DACONO — In a special May 7 election, voters reversed the city’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries, allowing three to reopen in Dacono.
        Dispensary owners hoped for such an outcome after council voted June 11 last year to ban all medical marijuana dispensaries by Dec. 31, 2012.

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  • Dozens of Colorado firefighters meet in Frederick for wildland fire training

    FREDERICK — While Mother Nature has given the Front Range a good dose of precipitation in recent weeks, the effects of last year’s drought and rash of wildfires still lingers in many minds.

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  • Garcia awarded $600 Wilma Dunn Scholarship by Longmont DAR chapter

        DACONO — The Longmont Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded the $600 Wilma Dunn Scholarship to Ms. Stephanie Lissette Garcia, a graduate of Frederick High School.
        Stepanie plans to attend the University of Denver in the fall, majoring in pre-med. She is the daughter of Mrs. Lissette Garcia, of Dacono.

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  • Local students win scholarships to Fort Hays State University

        HAYS, KAN. — Two local students have been awarded scholarships to Fort Hays State University for the 2013-14 academic year.
        Dacono’s Nathan Harrison, a 2013 Frederick High School graduate, was awarded a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance and a $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award. Harrison is the son of Darrin and Lisa Harrison, of Dacono. He plans a career in athletic training.

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  • Trial date set for Commerce City officer accused in dog shooting

    BRIGHTON — The Commerce City police officer accused of fatally shooting an unrestrained dog in November 2012 pleaded not guilty May 6 in Adams City District Court.
        Robert Price, who faces felony charges of aggravated cruelty to animals, is set to face trial Sept. 30 in connection with the Nov. 24, 2012, shooting of Chloe, a pit bull who was found unrestrained in the 9600 block of Nucla Street.

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  • Home preparedness class to provide Red Cross readiness May 23

        The Carbon Valley Emergency Planning Committee and the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District will host an Are You Ready? Home Preparedness class at 6 p.m. May 23 at the Fire District’s Business & Education Center, 8426 Kosmerl Place in Federick.
        The American Red Cross, Mile High Chapter, will present the preparedness skills workshop.  There is no charge to attend these classes, but advance sign-up is encouraged. For details and registration, visit www.fffd.us or call 303-833-2742.

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  • Sponsorship, parade entry deadlines loom for Fourth at Firestone; deadline is May 24

        FIRESTONE — Fireworks, a carnival, parade, food, music and fun will all be a part of a full day of events for the entire family at the 11th Annual Fourth at Firestone.
        The festivities will kick off with a dynamic parade at 10 a.m. July 4 that will weave its way from old Frederick High School through old town Firestone to Miners Park for the celebration. Expect to see classic cars, floats, horses, honor guard and other unique vehicles in the parade.

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  • Funding for programs supporting victims; deadline to apply is June 5

        The Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement board announced earlier this month the availability of $35,000 in VALE funds through the 19th Judicial District in Weld County. The money is available for equipment needs of $7,000 or less to agencies that provide direct benefits to victims or witnesses of crimes in Weld County.
        Funding for the grants comes from penalties paid by convicted criminals. No taxes are used.

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