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Wondering About the Orange Building on Thompson Parkway? Smalls Sliders Is Coming to Johnstown
- July 24, 2026
JOHNSTOWN, Colo. — Johnstown residents who have noticed the bright-orange building taking shape along Thompson Parkway will soon have another dining option near the Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 34 corridor.
Smalls Sliders, a growing restaurant chain specializing in cheeseburger sliders, is preparing to open at 4781 Thompson Parkway. The restaurant will become the company’s second Colorado location, following its entry into the state with a restaurant in Northglenn.
West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes from Johnstown–Milliken area
- July 23, 2026
Mosquitoes collected from a Weld County monitoring zone that includes Johnstown, Milliken and Platteville have tested positive for West Nile virus, county health officials announced Thursday, July 23. The positive mosquito pool was collected July…
Larimer County fire restrictions extended, affecting areas near Johnstown
- July 21, 2026
Larimer County has extended fire restrictions across all unincorporated areas of the county through 11:59 p.m. Sept. 8, citing continued drought, above-normal temperatures and dry, windy conditions that have kept the risk of grass and…
Johnstown Council Approves Seven-Member Data Center Advisory Committee
- July 21, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council unanimously approved the creation of a seven-member Data Center Advisory Committee on Monday, establishing a formal group to help the town study the issue and consider possible regulations for future developments.…
Johnstown Approves Temporary Moratorium on Data-Center Facilities
- July 20, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council approved a temporary moratorium on data-center facilities Monday, pausing new applications and pre-submittal discussions while the town develops regulations specifically addressing the projects. Council passed Ordinance 2026-295 on a 5–1 vote.…
Development and Growth
Johnstown Council Approves $137,500 Share for US 34 and WCR 17 Interchange Review
- June 16, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council approved an intergovernmental agreement Monday night committing the town to a…
UCHealth Purchases More Than 130 Acres Near Highway 56 and I-25 East of Berthoud
- May 24, 2026
UCHealth has purchased a large piece of land near Colorado Highway 56 and Interstate 25…
Johnstown Ranked Among Fastest-Growing Communities in America
- May 15, 2026
The Town of Johnstown is now officially one of the fastest-growing communities in the United…
CR 46 Now Open From Colorado Blvd (CR13) and Telep Ave (CR15)
- May 8, 2026
A newly improved section of County Road 46 is now open to traffic between Colorado…
Community News
Johnstown Remembers Rick Hays and a Legacy Spanning Generations
- July 11, 2026
JOHNSTOWN, Colo. — For nearly a century, the Hays name has been tied to Johnstown's…
Fourth of July Safety: What Johnstown Residents Should Know About Fireworks, Fire Danger and America’s 250th
- July 3, 2026
As Johnstown families prepare for Independence Day weekend, this year’s celebration carries added meaning. The…
Hot, Dry and Breezy Weather Brings Elevated Fire Risk to Johnstown Ahead of July 4
- June 28, 2026
Johnstown residents should expect a hot, hazy and breezy week as northern Colorado heads into…
Community Neighbor Nights Coming to Johnstown YMCA on June 19
- June 15, 2026
Johnstown residents will have a chance to gather for food, music, games and family activities…