Lochbuie School Celebrates Rebranding with a Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House Lochbuie Elementary School is being rebranded as Lochbuie Intermediate Academy as part of a transition to a PK-8 school model, according to Greg Rabenhorst, District Superintendent of Weld County Re-3J School District. This change will accommodate the addition of 7th and 8th grades in the…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects Veterans more disproportionately than the general population, affecting roughly 23% of VA patients. Many of these patients experience significant challenges in their daily lives. What is PTSDPTSD is a mental health complication someone may experience after experiencing a traumatic or life-threatening event. While stress reactions are normal in these…
By Cindy Mendez It is with great pride and admiration that Keenesburg’s American Legion Post 180 honored Lance Corporal Frank Morales for his service in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Born on March 31, 1950, Mr. Morales enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1968 and served with distinction until 1970. During…
Landon Verbeek and Kylie Schmotzer have both had a deep passion for the agriculture industry from the very beginning. Landon’s began at a young age, visiting his grandparents’ ranch in Central Texas every summer. After graduating college in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and agribusiness, Landon was able to direct his focus…
Georgene Lee Brnak, 89, of Keenesburg, CO passed away on July 25, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1935 to Russell and Olivia Gurtler in Denver, CO. With her parents and four siblings, Georgene moved to the farm in Hudson, CO in the fifth grade. She lived the rest of her life in Hudson…
Wiggins may be a small town, but its passion for sports runs deep. From Friday night lights onthe football field to fast-paced basketball games in the gym, Wiggins Tigers athletics bring thecommunity together and showcase the pride and determination of local student-athletes. Thetown rallies behind its teams, creating a spirited environment where hard work, teamwork,…
Weld Central Football continues their tradition of teaming up with Little Rebels Football and madeanother appearance in the Southeast Weld County Fair Parade. The Rebel Army is swelling andgrowing quickly. We look forward to another great season for both programs. “Earned nevergiven”. Go Rebels!!
CLICK HERE FOR SEWC JR. FAIR INFO!By Duane NeeseSoutheast Weld County Jr. Fair Board President Please join us to celebrate our 103rd year! When I say ours, I genuinely mean it; it belongs to all of us. Everyone who donates, volunteers, participates and cheers these kids on is part of what makes this fair one…
By Patty SheatsVA Medical Center The Mission Act for VeteransUnderstanding options available to Veterans for care is confusing and complicated. The Mission Act was enacted in 2019 to help to improve access to healthcare for Veterans. Prior to this bill, Veterans saw long wait times, experienced struggles with outside care, and had limited healthcare services…
Chrome, Classics & Community: 8th Annual Car Show Draws a Crowd at Ben’s Brick Oven Pizza The sun was shining, the engines were roaring, and the pizza was piping hot as Ben’s Brick Oven Pizza celebrated its 8th Annual Customer Appreciation Day with a show-stopping car show that drew nearly 100 gleaming classics and crowd-pleasers….
