Tech-rich BoCo city close to everything
LONGMONT — Residents of Longmont have a life expectancy of 82.6 years, higher than the state average of 80. Longmonters don’t waste much of those years on commuting; the city … Continued
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Boulder County city boosts its downtown
LAFAYETTE — Bolstered by voters’ solid approval of the formation of a downtown development entity, Lafayette’s central core is getting some extra attention. The measure passed last November replaced the … Continued
Crossroads commerce makes for thriving town
JOHNSTOWN — Buc-ee’s, perhaps the largest gas station and convenience store anywhere, grabbed the headlines in Johnstown last year when it opened last year at Interstate 25 and Colorado Highway … Continued
Big choices to shape Weld’s largest city
GREELEY — What will Greeley’s future look like by the end of 2025? It will depend on big decisions yet to be made by city officials, by the Weld County … Continued
Growth is ‘what matters’ for Carbon Valley town
FREDERICK — “Built on what matters” is the town slogan in Frederick, and what matters to Frederick is its quality of life, expanding economy and rich history. That expansion just … Continued
State’s 4th-largest city touts technology, tunes
FORT COLLINS — Colorado’s fourth-largest city is far more than just bikes, bands and brews. There’s also business, beauty and brains. Fort Collins’ heartbeat can be heard in its live … Continued
Carbon Valley town rides wave of growth
FIRESTONE — The cost of living in Denver is one of the nation’s highest, so it’s only natural that homeowners would seek a more affordable option. That’s where Firestone comes … Continued
City on South Platte charts ‘road ahead’
EVANS — Infrastructure improvements are top of mind these days in Evans, the growing city just south of Greeley on the South Platte River. The city’s infrastructure campaign, “The Road … Continued
Scenic mountain village to share Sundance spotlight
ESTES PARK — Already acclaimed for its scenic location and access to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park will share a new spotlight. The high-country village played a key role … Continued
Town linking Boulder, Weld is U.S.’ 15th fastest growing
ERIE — Because a town with its feet in two worlds, part in Boulder County and part in Weld County, offers so many options, maybe it’s not surprising that once-sleepy … Continued