The SoapBox Derby may begin with plans, schedules, cars and a racecourse, but what brings it to life is something much bigger: community. Race day was filled with the kind of moments that remind us what makes Southeast Weld County such a special place. Kids came flying down the track with huge smiles, families lined…
By Tammy Whitaker,Editor Lost Creek Sentinel There are some events you plan because they’re part of the job — and then there are events that somehow work their way into your heart.The 2026 Southeast Weld County Chamber of Commerce SoapBox Derby was definitely the latter.After months of planning, organizing, building, measuring, coordinating and probably more…
There are certain sounds that just seem to belong to summer in a small town. Kids laughing. Old friends hollering hello across a parking lot. The clink of ice in a drink on a warm afternoon. And, of course, the unmistakable rumble of a well-loved car pulling in slowly, carefully and with just enough growl…
Get ready for another fun-filled day of racing as one of our region’s most popular events returns! The Southeast Weld County Chamber is bringing the Soapbox Derby back for an encore performance—this time at Schey Park in Keenesburg. Competition will be a little stiffer this year, with twice as many racers and a longer track,…
The Lochbuie community recently gathered at the Hudson Fire Protection District station in Lochbuie to celebrate the arrival of a new ambulance with a traditional push-in ceremony, a fire service custom that dates back more than a century. In the early days of firefighting, horse-drawn apparatus could not easily be backed into the station after…
Weld Central FFA celebrated National FFA Week February 16th-20th, 2026. National FFA Week highlights the importance of agriculture in our local and national economy. Agriculture touches everyone, from the food on our tables to the clothes we wear.On Tuesday of FFA Week, officers and members of the chapter served a Staff Appreciation Breakfast to all…
One of the many benefits of being a member of the Southeast Weld County Chamber is the opportunity to hear firsthand about the growth and development happening in the region that the Chamber serves and that’s exactly what happened at the latest Chamber Networking Luncheon. John Bandimere Jr. himself presented an update to a standing-room…
NECO RoboKnights #3746 Advance to State Competition The NECO RoboKnights #3746 are headed to the State Robotics Competition, taking place Sunday, February 15, at the Colorado School of Mines, after an impressive season defined by hard work, dedication, and teamwork. Throughout the year, team members have spent countless hours designing, building, testing, and refining their…
REGISTER HERE The OPEN DOORS Leadership Development Program, presented by the Southeast Weld County Chamber, kicks off February 6 with a dynamic panel discussion exploring the realities and challenges of leadership in both rural and urban settings. The session will be led by Marc Arnusch, owner of Marc Arnusch Farms LLC, who will moderate a…
WIGGINS: A Message from Mayor Franzen As we approach the close of another remarkable year in Wiggins, I want to take a moment to reflect on a few of our accomplishments and share my excitement for what lies ahead in 2026. This year has been a successful one for our town. In the spring, we…
