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Town News & Updates
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Town Operational Updates
The Town offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays this summer:
- Fourth of July, closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024
- Labor Day, closed on Monday, September 2, 2024
Holiday Trash Schedule
- Fourth of July will be serviced on 7/5/24
- Labor Day will be service on 9/3/24
Upcoming Town Public Meetings & Agendas.
We are hiring! Be sure to check out our latest job postings.
Stay in the know and join our Email List for town news, events & updates and our Text Alert List to receive important traffic or area alerts right to your phone.
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What's Up with the Water?
Every year, with the increased water demand that comes with summer irrigation, we begin operations at our secondary water treatment plant, the Norgaard Plant. Historically, this is when we receive the most customer inquiries regarding water aesthetics (taste, smell and hardness). The Norgaard plant is supplied by a very different water supply, lower Gypsum Creek, which carries more sediment, more mineralization, and requires a more advanced treatment process. The initial blending of our two source waters (Mosher Spring and lower Gypsum Creek) takes a few weeks to stabilize, and this transitional period is when the changes are most noticeable. In addition, the recent warm temperatures and resulting high runoff volumes, further accentuates the addition of this water supply. Despite these noticeable differences in water aesthetics, we want to reassure Gypsum residents that the water continues to meet all Colorado Department of Public Health regulations and remains completely safe to drink.
Questions? Please reach out to our Utilities Manager at this pre-populated email link. Thank you.
A Friendly Reminder for Gypsum Businesses
Many new or relocating businesses need to check with the town first to make sure they are allowed to operate at the property they are considering. Please ensure your business activities are permitted before purchasing property or entering into lease agreements. Business licenses are also required before operation activities start up. Please contact Matthew VanEyll, Planner with the Community Development Department at (970) 524-1742, to make sure you are picking a good spot for a successful start.
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Summer Construction Projects in Gypsum
It's construction season and our list of projects in Gypsum is rolling out. For weekly traffic impact and update emails or texts for many of these projects, be sure to sign up for "TRAFFIC/CONSTRUCTION ALERTS" at this link. Otherwise, check out the project pages on our website at the links below for a quick status of each project.
Visit the "Approved: Active Projects & Developments" page at this link for a complete list of projects.
Skeeters!
Depending on the need, our mosquito management contractor, Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) will begin mitigation efforts in mid to late June. Mitigation will occur throughout the summer, as needed and weather-dependent, each Wednesday starting around 7:30 PM. If you'd like your residence to be "skipped" along a mosquito spray route, please click the button below to be placed on the skip list.
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Gypsum River Access Parking Reminder
The Town of Gypsum added parking last summer between the Shop & Hop gas station and 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits along Trail Gulch Road for the Broken Bridge River Access & Boat Ramp. As a reminder, river users may load in and load out ONLY at the river access point next The Cowboys Kitchen restaurant, then park their vehicle/boat trailer in the new parking area and walk down to enter the water.
Important to Know
- No overnight parking is allowed in the new parking area.
- Public restrooms (portas) and a picnic area are provided at the Broken Bridge River Access & Boat Ramp.
- The fishing easement at Broken Bridge and at all other river access locations in Gypsum are load in and load out ONLY. No parking is allowed at any river access point in Gypsum.
- It's runoff season, and water levels are high. Please use extreme caution when recreating in or near the river.
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Downvalley Get Down FREE Community Concerts
Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks!
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We love any excuse for fireworks! Join the Gypsum Town Council and Staff on WEDNESDAY, JULY 3rd for an Independence Day Celebration at Lundgren Amphitheater with live music from the JV3, FREE hot dogs and popsicles (while supplies last) from our Town Council, lawn games, and of course FIREWORKS.
JV3 @ 7:30pm
Fireworks Display @ dusk
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VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED: It's all hands on deck for the Gypsum's largest and longest running event. If you can spare some time please sign up to volunteer at Gypsum Daze and get a free concert ticket to the night of your choice, some Gypsum Daze swag, and a free meal from the volunteer lounge. And if you are part of an organization and can bring a handful of folks, donations to your organization, based on time volunteered is an option. Just let us know.
THERE SO MUCH MORE TO GYPSUM DAZE THAN MUSIC. SIGN-UP FOR OUR FUN EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND:
Friday, 7/19
Pickleball Tournament - sign-up by calling the GRC at 970-777-8888
Youth Talent Show - enter today, ONLINE
Saturday, 7/20
Gypsum Daze 5K Run/Walk - register ONLINE now
Parade - enter today, ONLINE
Superintendent's Revenge Golf Tournament - call the Gypsum Creek Golf Shop (970) 524-6200 to register
Classic Car Show - enter DAY OF or in advance by filling out the Registration Form
Horseshoe Tournament - sign-up DAY OF at the 2nd Street Park Pits
Jalapeno Eating Contest - sign-up DAY OF at the pavilion at the Town Hall/Library Park
MORE Summer Events in Gypsum
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LG Tri - July 13, 7-11 a.m.
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Devils Dash 5K Community Race - September 14, 9 a.m.
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Mountain Rec's Fiesta Americas - September 15, 1-6 p.m.
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GYPTOBER Fall Festival - October 5, 2-5 p.m.
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