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By Kristen Sigg, Communications Specialist |
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Across the country, 3,069 county governments keep communities running — delivering many important services for residents. Each April, the National Association of Counties promotes National County Government Month to highlight the work counties do each day around public safety, public infrastructure, public health, and so much more.
For this year’s theme, “Counties At Work,” Weld County is breaking down the numbers from 2025 that show a glimpse into the work and services Weld County Government provides for residents.
125,198 E-911 calls
Weld County Regional Communications Center handles 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatches for 43 law, fire and EMS agencies. This year, the center expanded and marked one year since the launch of the PulsePoint Respond app.
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2,274 Veterans Service contacts
The Veterans Service Office helps veterans and their families apply for VA benefits, including disability compensation, pensions, burial assistance and survivor benefits at no cost.
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81,174 Congregate meals served
The Senior Lunch Program, also called Friendly Fork, serves tasty, healthy lunches for older adults at 22 locations across Weld County. Many meal sites also offer activities before or after lunch to provide opportunities for connection and socialization.
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519,909 pounds of hazardous waste disposed
Weld County’s Household Hazardous Waste program offers residents a free way to safely dispose of hazardous materials, with facilities in Greeley and Dacono, plus electronics recycling events and large item vouchers offered throughout the year.
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5,325 County Fair attendees
The Weld County Fair returns July 18 to 27, 2026, at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley. This free event features livestock shows, exhibits, vendors, fair food and competitions, celebrating the county’s agricultural roots.
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439,123 Vehicle titles/registration issued
The Weld County Clerk and Recorder’s Office provides a wide range of essential services, including overseeing elections, recording and preserving public documents, and assisting residents with motor vehicle services, marriage licenses, voter registration, and passport processing.
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2,116 Building permits issued
The Weld County Planning and Development Services Department supports growth by guiding land use, zoning, and development across the county. The team reviews permit applications, enforces building codes, assists with development proposals, and helps ensure projects meet county regulations.
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13,633 Employment Services clients
The Weld County Workforce Center helps residents build skills, find employment, and access training opportunities to support long-term career success. Staff provide job search assistance, resume and interview support, and also offer resources for veterans and youth entering the workforce.
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More than 1,900 county employees work across departments to deliver responsive, innovative, and cost-effective services to the community. |
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miscellany: a group of or collection of different items.
- Major improvements are planned for portions of Weld County Road 66 and Weld County Road 54. Find answers to many frequently asked questions about each project at www.weld.gov/Go/WCR54 and www.weld.gov/Go/WCR66.
- Foster families in Weld County open their hearts and homes to youth who need a safe place to land. Want to learn more? Visit to sign up for the May 6 orientation, and follow our social media channels throughout May as we celebrate Foster Care Month with FAQs and foster parent spotlights.
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May is Older Americans Month making it the perfect time to sign up for the Area Agency on Aging’s quarterly newsletter at www.weldaaa.org to connect with upcoming wellness classes information about nutrition, and more.
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Welcome to County Roots, the official newsletter of Weld County Government. For those of us who work in county government, we think what we do is pretty interesting. So the goal of this newsletter is to highlight some of the partnerships, technology and efficiencies we are using to make government stronger and more effective for its residents.
Our goal is to establish regular communication with residents, spur interest in county projects, highlight county accomplishments and provide meaningful information to the public. In fact, our goal is to live up to the name “County Roots.” Want to know more about the meaning behind the name? Please visit our webpage, where you can also find previous editions of this newsletter.
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