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Johnstown Awards $1.87 Million Contract for West Parish Alley Improvements
- November 5, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council has approved a $1.87 million construction contract with Krische Construction, Inc. for improvements to the West Parish Alley, advancing a long-planned downtown project intended to modernize infrastructure, improve safety and enhance the appearance of the historic commercial district.
Johnstown Council Approves $150,645 Raw Water Pipeline Agreement
- November 4, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council approved a $150,645 professional services agreement with Connell Resources Inc. on November 2 to advance an approximately 11-mile raw water transmission pipeline intended to support the town's expanding water treatment system. The council also authorized up to $20,000 for additional services, bringing the maximum authorization for this phase to $170,645.
Johnstown Approves $893,846 for Northern Integrated Supply Project
- November 4, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council approved an $893,846 financial commitment to the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) during its November 2 meeting, advancing the town's participation in a regional water development effort intended to expand water supplies across Northern Colorado.
Johnstown Town Council Approves $900,000 Water Rights Purchase
- November 4, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council approved a $900,000 purchase of Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT) Project water units during its November 2 meeting, marking the Town's second water rights acquisition approved in approximately two weeks. Under Resolution 2026-47,…
Roosevelt Earns No. 1 Seed in Class 4A Football Playoffs After Northern League Championship
- November 3, 2026
Roosevelt High School has earned the No. 1 seed in Colorado's Class 4A state football playoffs after finishing the regular season with nine consecutive victories and an undefeated Northern League record. The Roughriders (9–1) will receive a first-round bye and begin postseason competition November 13.
Local Government
View AllJohnstown Town Councilmember Damien Berg Dies, Remembered for Military and Community Service
- October 30, 2026
JOHNSTOWN, Colo. — Johnstown Town Councilmember Damien Berg, a military veteran, healthcare professional and longtime…
Johnstown Property Tax Reduction Proposal Fails on 3–3 Council Vote
- October 20, 2026
A proposal to permanently reduce Johnstown's municipal property tax mill levy by eight mills over…
Johnstown Town Council Approves $500,000 Water Rights Purchase
- October 20, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council approved a $500,000 agreement Monday night to purchase one share of…
Johnstown Council to Consider Permanent 8-Mill Property Tax Reduction Monday; Town Staff Recommends Against Proposal
- October 18, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council will consider a proposal Monday, October 19, to permanently reduce the…
Johnstown Mayor Recall Petition Falls Eight Signatures Short After Cure Review
- October 9, 2026
Johnstown Town Clerk Meghan Martinez has determined that the petition seeking to recall Mayor Michael…
Johnstown Council Approves $685,000 Purchase Agreement for Downtown Property
- October 5, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council unanimously approved a $685,000 purchase agreement for approximately 1.18 acres of…
Development and Growth
View ALLVista Commons Development Returns to Johnstown Planning Process With 147-Acre Proposal
- October 23, 2026
A new rezoning and subdivision application for approximately 147 acres near Interstate 25 and Highway…
Smalls Sliders opens Johnstown location Oct. 2
- October 1, 2026
JOHNSTOWN, Colo. — Smalls Sliders will officially open its Johnstown restaurant Friday, Oct. 2, bringing…
UCHealth Prepares Johnstown Medical Center at Ledge Rock
- September 28, 2026
UCHealth is preparing a new primary-care clinic at Ledge Rock in Johnstown, adding another health-care…
Johnstown approves nearly $15 million contract for new Senior Center
- September 21, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council voted 6-0 Monday night to approve a $14,997,161 guaranteed maximum price…
Johnstown Approves 70-Foot ‘Monopine’ Wireless Tower Near Bella Ridge Golf Course
- September 10, 2026
Johnstown Town Council unanimously approved a 70-foot wireless communications tower near Bella Ridge Golf Course…
Johnstown Joins Study of Potential Regional Water Treatment Plant Near I-25, Highway 56
- August 29, 2026
Johnstown is joining seven other Northern Colorado water providers in a $400,000 engineering study examining…
Community News
View AllPerson Dies Following Medical Emergency at Woods Supermarket in Johnstown
- October 23, 2026
A person died following a medical emergency at Woods Supermarket in Johnstown on Wednesday evening, October 21, according to information confirmed by the Town of Johnstown. Emergency personnel from Front…
Johnstown Police Acknowledge Department Policy Was Not Followed in Former Sergeant’s Intoxication Case
- October 15, 2026
The Johnstown Police Department has acknowledged that its established procedures were not followed in handling an incident involving a former police sergeant who reported for duty intoxicated in May. In…
Larimer County DA Opens Investigation Into Former Johnstown Police Sergeant After Months-Long Delay
- October 8, 2026
The Larimer County District Attorney's Office has initiated an investigation into the conduct of a former Johnstown police sergeant who was fired after reporting for duty intoxicated in May. According…
Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital ceases operations in Johnstown
- October 3, 2026
Johnstown long-term acute-care hospital closes; rehabilitation hospital set to expand Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital has ceased operations as a long-term acute-care hospital in Johnstown, ending long-term acute-care services…
I-25 East Frontage Road near Mead to close Oct. 1–9 for paving work
- September 30, 2026
A portion of the Interstate 25 East Frontage Road near Mead will close for more than a week beginning Thursday as crews continue work on the I-25 North Express Lanes…