Belen Ward

3 days ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Belen Ward

Fort Lupton’s Elizabeth Holbrook, 12, earned 4th place runner-up in the Pre-Teen division as the Colorado representative to the National American Miss State Pageant in Arizona. “The thing I love most about National American Miss is the way I gained so much confidence. I also love the opportunities NAM offers and the great community; everyone is so supportive and always wants the best for you,” Holbrook said. “I am so grateful for the friends I made.

3 days ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Belen Ward

Weld County will offer residents three opportunities in July to review proposed changes to the county’s Commissioners’ District Map. Meetings are scheduled for 10 a.m. July 9 and 5 p.m. on July 16 and 23. All meetings have been scheduled for the Pawnee Conference Room in the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O St. in Greeley. Residents who cannot attend in person can do so virtually, with individual registration links for the July 9 meeting, the July 16 meeting and the July 23 meeting.

4 days ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Belen Ward

Rocenda Arenas had heard about how dangerous the intersection of U.S. 85 and Weld County Road 8 was, but it hit home in a tragic way in March. That’s when her 19-year-old son Leo Juanito Vicente died at the intersection. Her son was one of two killed at the intersection this year, a country road leading into busy U.S. 85 traffic with just a stop sign to control traffic. A red cross, decorated with flowers and his name, marks the spot where Vicente died.

1 week ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Belen Ward

Barr Lake State Park has opened a new kayak and paddleboard rental kiosk, operated by Whenever Water Sports, as of June 6“I am very excited to bring the kayak and paddle board rental kiosk to Bar Lake. The kiosk offers rentals seven days a week, making water sports more accessible to the public, especially on weekdays,” said Lisa Gill, the park manager of Barr Lake State Park.

1 week ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | Belen Ward

When Reunion-based author Andrea Lende wanted to honor her father, the Rev. Dr. Richard J. Einerson, his words were what came to mind – specifically, ten sermons he wrote recently. “My dad was a pastor for many years. He’s 89 and turns 90 in July. Recently, he sent me about 10 sermons he wrote during his later years, after retirement,” Lende said.