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Larimer County adjusted the Ranch Events Complex master plan — youth hockey and sports expansion now move to Phase III as the Pedersen Toyota Center is repurposed as an exposition center.

The county approved the changes Oct. 5.

ContourGlobal and Platte River Power Authority completed a 1700 acre Black Hollow Sun solar project near Severance on Sept.

30 — coming into commercial operation four months early. The facility is expected to generate 608 GWh annually, powering over 73,000 homes and businesses in the region.

Residents in Windsor oppose Verdad Resources’ request to build a 22-well oil and gas site north of Windsor in Weld County.

A hearing will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday (1150 O. St. in Greeley) but is not open to the public.

County commissioners approved a $1.67B wind and solar project in Chalk Bluffs, north Weld County, to produce 79 turbines and solar panels over 2,200 acres.

The project is expected to generate 805 MW of electricity for 600,000 homes.

A Weld County worker is suing JBS USA Food Co. over its handling of a 401(k) savings plan (the Guaranteed Interest Fund by Empower), which allegedly underperformed industry benchmarks and cost thousands in retirement savings.

Jerome Ziegler claims the firm's Investment Committee failed to monitor the plan properly.

On Wednesday, Weld County commissioners will consider a $1.67B wind and solar project in the Chalk Bluffs region that plans to build 79 wind turbines and cover 2,200 acres to power 600,000 homes (residents raised concerns about impacts on local ranching, historic lands, and the environment).

Larimer County's Department of Natural Resources is launching the Shared Ground campaign (a public education effort) to remind hikers to stick to marked trails and protect open spaces.

Officials warn that stray groups easily form unauthorized trails that can damage natural areas.

Weld District Court Judge Shannon Lyons granted sanctions against owners of the Future Legends Sports Complex for unpaid debts and issued partial summary judgments on the 118-acre venue planned as a premiere sports park on Windsor’s east side.