Solar farm gets green light—but 41 conditions could slow progress
A 33-page “Findings and Resolution” recorded in December in Larimer County sets out 41 conditions to be met for a solar energy generation project planned for 28 acres near an entry point to Berthoud to begin. Key to those requirements is an agreement for the Town of Berthoud...
Legal Notice: Town of Berthoud surplus auction
The Town of Berthoud will dispose of surplus and obsolete tangible property by public sale that is open to members of the public. The public sale will be held as an online auction and will be conducted at the following date/time and web address:. Auction Opening Date: May 11, 2026.
Berthoud’s John-of-all-trades: soldier, homesteader and mayor
John Calvin Shull was a Civil War veteran whose impact on the Berthoud community was far-ranging. He homesteaded in the rural district, established one of the town’s first livery stables, operated the Grand View Hotel and built the Moon Theatre. At different times, he was postmaster, mayor and justice of the peace.
Xcel substations at maximum capacity in Westminster, energy company says
Westminster’s current substations are at maximum capacity, causing disruptions in new development, according to Xcel Energy. Representatives from the energy company met with the Westminster City Council Monday evening to discuss planning for the future of Westminster electricity and ongoing development, with new projects set to increase the city’s electricity capacity. “Our challenges of catching […]
How kids quietly lend a hand after a wildfire or flood – and how...
When a natural disaster strikes, we often think of children as the most vulnerable of victims. Picture families forced to evacuate during a wildfire, or kids forced to take remote classes for months during the pandemic. A University of Colorado researcher says this thinking may be too simplistic – that...
1 dead following 2-vehicle crash near Golden
A crash has closed parts of Highway 93 north of Golden on Tuesday afternoon.
Allegedly armed man taken to hospital after deputies shoot him while responding to stabbing
Adams County Sheriff's Office deputies shot a man who they allege was armed while the deputies responded to a stabbing early Tuesday morning in Commerce City.
Adams County Sheriff’s deputies shoot, injure stabbing suspect
Two Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot a stabbing suspect early Tuesday morning, sending the suspect to the hospital. The shooting happened just after 1 a.m. Tuesday, when deputies responded to a reported stabbing in the area of 70th Avenue and Dexter Street in Commerce City, according to an office news release. The area is […]
Denver-Boulder Lab Glut Grows As Tenants Hold Out For Turnkey Space
A new Savills market brief says Denver‑Boulder's life‑sciences real‑estate fundamentals took a breather in the first quarter of 2026, as deliveries of specialized lab space outpaced tenants ready to sign on the dotted line. Landlords are staring at sizeable chunks of speculative lab product while a choosier tenant pool holds out for fully built, fully serviced space. Even so, the region...
Exhibit celebrates Thornton’s 70th anniversary, traces its roots
Seventy years ago, a housing developer looked at an empty stretch of land north of Denver and saw the future. What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story.

















