Pog’s Garden is located just off the I-76 Frontage Road between Lochbuie and Hudson and charges a $5-per- person fee during their attraction flower bloom. This fee helps them to maintain the flower fields. You can visit their website at https://www.pogsgarden.com/event-calendar for more information and to view their hours of operation.Randy and I recently had…
A new report from the Common Sense Institute finds that government-imposed fees, taxes, and permitting delays add more than $40,000 to the cost of building a typical new single-family home in Denver before construction even begins. This is more than double the average among comparable metropolitan areas. The report, The Cost of Homebuilding in Colorado, examines the regulatory…
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…
Weld Central FFA was represented by 23 students at the Colorado FFA State Convention at CSU-Pueblo, June 1st-4th, 2026. Multiple students and teams competed, went on educational tours, and attended sessions and workshops. Congratulations to the following students for qualifying and their success! Anastyn Perez, Dawson Dever, and Garrett Hall were State Winners with their…
Despite a steady mix of wind, rain, and unpredictable Colorado weather, more than 85 registeredattendees gathered on May 27 for an exclusive Southeast Weld County Chamber of Commerceribbon cutting celebration at the highly anticipated Rodeo Dunes Golf Club near Roggen.The member-only event marked an important milestone for what is quickly becoming oneof the most talked-about…
On May 14, twenty-five cyclists arrived at theFirst Baptist Church in Hudson after biking98.5 miles from Colorado Springs. Afterenjoying a cold shower and hot meal, theyspent the night at the church before biking62.1 miles to the Cache la Poudre Valley nearFt. Collins, where they spent the night of May On May 16, they biked 83.2…
The annual Wiggins Car Show once again demonstrated the power of community, raising an incredible $9,000 for the Wiggins School District Music Department through the support of local businesses, volunteers, participants, and attendee across Colorado. The funds will help support music education opportunities for students, ensuring that young musicians continue to have access to programs,…
By Tammy WhitakerEditor, Lost Creek Sentinel There is something about May that feels different in small-town America.Maybe it’s the way the days stretch a little longer, the fields begin to show promise, and the rhythm of life shifts from surviving winter to embracing possibility. But here in Southeast Weld and western Morgan County, May isn’t…
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,…
By Ashleigh SagerHighlands Academy As we are walking into the season of graduation and celebration, it seemed like the perfect time to start talking about just how education begins. Most think that journey begins with walking into Kindergarten for the first time, and as an early childhood educator I’m here to tell you that learning…
