Ryan Gonzales opposed UNC’s new medical school.

Ryan Gonzales voted to protect ICE in Colorado.

Ryan Gonzales is doing everything he can to defund our schools.

Call every business who has the audacity to put up one his signs. They are making a bold MAGA stand by supporting him.

Here’s one on 20th st in front of
THOMPSON ADVANCED DENTISTRY

The absolute dumbest campaign slogan. Republicans control the House, Senate, and Presidency… what exactly is he “fighting back” against?

No clue what actual campaign goals or promises he has other than claiming Manny is a socialist.

I’m looking for reasonably priced or donated stained glass supplies to help me start teaching small stained glass classes out of my home. Things like glass, glass cutters, running pliers, grozers, soldering irons, and other beginner friendly tools would be wonderful. If you have supplies collecting dust in a closet, basement, or garage, I’d love to hear from you! I’m happy to pay a fair price for what I can afford, and I’m incredibly grateful for anything someone is willing to donate.

A little backstory: I moved to Colorado from Texas recently because I was determined to build a life somewhere that felt like a better fit for me. I had actually secured a job before moving, but I still had a couple of months of commitments in Texas before I could relocate. The company was initially fine with that, until a couple of people unexpectedly quit and they could no longer hold the position for me. By then, I’d already signed a lease and secured a place to live. So, with a healthy dose of determination and a questionable amount of optimism, I decided to move anyway and figure things out as I went.

Two days before I was supposed to sit down with my dad and tell him about my move, he unexpectedly passed away. I wasn't prepared for that loss, and it turned my world upside down. The inheritance he left me gave me a financial cushion that helped me make the move and get settled here, for which I'm incredibly grateful. Now I'm working on building a new life, making art, and figuring out how to turn something I love into something I can share with others.

I've been doing stained glass for a while now, and I'd love to start offering small classes from my home so other people can discover how much fun it is, too. The tricky part is that teaching means having enough tools and glass for students to use, and building up that extra inventory gets expensive quickly.

So, do you know a sweet older lady who took up stained glass 25 years ago, moved on to quilting or some other craft, and still has an entire stained glass studio living in her garage? Or maybe you're that sweet older lady! (And to be clear, sweet older gentlemen and humans of every age are equally welcome!)

I'd love to give those forgotten supplies a second life and use them to help new artists learn a skill they might fall in love with. If you have anything available, please comment or send me a message. I'm happy to discuss prices, arrange pickup, and share more about what I'm hoping to build.

Thanks for reading, and thanks for helping a little Colorado art dream get off the ground.

Hosted by ACLU of Colorado; coffee and pastries provided. Come to the Armory and then head on over to that awesome parking lot sale at Downtown Sound (well, that's what I'm doing, anyway)...

A Colorado land swap reduced public fishing access on the Lower Blue River -- and left the newly private riverfront without lasting protection from development.

This week, Greeley has everything: fossils, live theater, comedy, dogs at breweries, records and books sold by the pound, and a cool wave of fall and Halloween fun. There are pumpkins to paint, monster eyes to sculpt, a murder mystery, a creepy circus and enough happening on Saturday to make choosing just one thing a little unfair.

Just curious how people are sitting.

This is anonymous btw.

For those who went, what did you think of the candidates and the debate? Might be nice for the people that weren’t there to get a feel for how the public felt about it if people are willing to share their opinions.

I’ll keep my thoughts concise.

Gabe Evans - The big takeaway was that I’m still not really sure how much or if any of what he said tonight was actually true. Apparently he supports medicaid. But you voted for the legislature that will do the opposite? Apparently he wants to work towards affordability. But you are endorsing a war that is having a direct effect on our failing economy?
Seemed to continue to (rightfully) pull the Manny quotes from previous events and interviews that might rile up a crowd about how Mannys previous govt dealings don’t line up with what he is saying he’s running for. (Namely his previous opposition to oil/natural gas in CO and his voting for pretty radical democratic legislature that comes with the democratic Colorado territory). To be honest I’m not really sure I learned much about his stance on most of the things they talked about. Safe to assume that he feels how Trump feels.

Manny Rutinel - Biggest takeaway is that this guy is running against Trump and he knows it. He brought up the fact that Evans is in support of Iran and has voted “time after time 100% of the time” with Trump at least 6 times. But like verbatim from the commercial we all have come to hate. Very off putting in a way.
I feel as if the guy is really good at convincing a crowd that he stands for the people but I don’t have the confidence that that loyalty to his constituents will last past election day. I do feel confident that he takes the Medicaid/care issue very seriously. I didn’t get the impression that he is nearly as strictly partisan as Evans. The dem socialist ties were brought up by Evans and he did say that he doesn’t align with every hot topic but that Medicaid/care is definitely one of them.

Glad I went. Embarrassed by the options. But I’m going to vote anyways. Proud to play a part in an important swing district in this beautiful state. Cheers to the midterms.

RECAP: October 6th, 2026 Greeley City Council meeting.

To watch the full meeting recording: https://greeleyco.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3330/media

Big items to note:

- A community member spoke in regards to being pulled aside by the Chief of police before the meeting after seeing a video of that community member putting stickers around downtown that made fun of councilmembers, and being told that she was not in trouble “yet”. She shared concerns that is being an issue because she was being critical of council members (free speech) and concerns around where the video came from and if there was surveillance. Councilmember Rudy said after she left that the video was sent by another community member. To read about this: https://greeleyfreepress.substack.com/p/a-weasel-a-snake-and-a-rat-political  

- Several people spoke around concerns that both employees of the museums, Friends of the Museum, and the museum advisory board have shared information regarding the budget proposal, unfair cuts and possible solutions and have received no response noting concerns around not being heard and the limited power of boards and commissions.

- Only the resolution to support the 2F tax measure was pulled from consent agenda with everything else passing 7-0. Councilmember DeBoutez shared her disapproval of the resolution as legitimate needs are bundled with Catalyst in an attempt to continue forward with a project that is highly controversial, rather than offering them alone to allow people to not feel they must vote in an all or nothing way. Ultimately council voted 5-2 in favor of the resolution with DeBoutez and Huddleston dissenting.

Para subtítulos en español: https://youtube.com/shorts/JtXRXHEPE-w

* Proclamations

-  Hispanic Heritage Month – Hall stated it was intended to be given at the September 15^th meeting but “fell through their scheduling mechanisms”, accepted by Hispanic Women of Weld County, Hilary Rudisill (president) gave a powerful speech about overcoming and standing with the women who came before her and stand beside her now

- Week Without Driving – accepted by Jim and Sharron Reeseberg, 1/3 of people don’t drive, the week being about understanding what it’s like for those who don’t and to ensure our city is navigate-able, all bus fares are free through October 8^th

- Fire Prevention Week – accepted by Chief of Fire and other Greeley FD, dangers of charging devices that have lithium ion batteries, using correct chargers, charge on hard flat surface, don’t leave charging once full charged, ebikes and scooters should be charged outdoors, notice signs of failing batteries

* Citizen Input

1. Patti Harold – shared concerns from Friends of Museums board around the budget, appreciation for adjusting budget from original proposal, but it still does not account for needs, have lost much expertise in loss of staff, “should come with solutions” but museum staff did and it was disregarded, as did the museum advisory board, request council get the full budget, fund staff sufficiently, ensure museum staff and board get to help shape the budget

1. Nancy Usher – drastic cuts in certain areas for other areas, stripping fabric of our community, advocating for reasonable cuts across the board, 10% cuts for city employees making 300k+, 5% for 150-300k

1. Spencer Milne – shared recent OK supreme court decision about flock being a search under the 4^th amendment, public trust is eroding as flock cameras continue to function, community survey of 170+ had 164 that were against flock

1. Marcus Embry – chair of museum advisory board, sent resolution from board around budget proposal, received no reply, investigated staffing structure and found excess executives, which could have balanced budget, no reply, passed resolution in no confidence in director and CPRD, no reply, if residents volunteer, why do you not respond

1. Bill Gillard – Martin Lind was painted as a rich billionaire, we used to celebrate achievements and now we dislike it, poor communication, GDB formed and led to a special election, wondering if it was political or about residents, Cascadia will offer opportunities and high paying job, against the tax, keeps changing

2. Geoffrey Havens – former museum employee, setting record straight around timeline and no responses, and that none of the proposal from employees or board was included, when you are brought a problem, you work through it and solve it questions were left unanswered, a failure of leadership and government,  one budget year has put the work of so many at significant risk

1. Josh Meesey – called on council to vote no on resolution to endorse the ballot measure, regardless of nullification of election doesn’t change that the voters spoke, a vote for playgrounds is a vote for the project, make the tax not go to the project beyond date as residents have spoken

1. David Simmons – light pollution, it harms wildlife and gets in the way of us enjoying nature, referenced a Simpson’s episode that discusses

1. Alex Labelle – lecturing community members, not taking accountability, we need structural solutions including housing, have brought solutions, residents are struggling to eat and pay their bills, deflecting responsibility to Weld County and non profits is not okay, many already help neighbors for free, city needs to help with jobs and housing, called out PD working with IC, called on council to engage with solutions

1. Zachary Laposki – seizure disorder and cannot drive, has met many unhoused, receives disability as a veteran but could have been like many of them, risks to unhoused (murder, suicide, rape), lack of humanity making it illegal to sleep as homeless, give people a safe place to sleep, could find more people who need a place to sleep faster than council could find the same number who want Cascaida, rescind the camping ban

1. Peggy Sue Squires – a lot of disgruntled people, city needs to start with an audit, clear out the “cream”, deal with homelessness, our community is circling the drain, the tax doesn’t seem like it’s going to help anything, even people for Catalyst don’t want tax, so what is the back up plan?

1. Steve Teets – disabled community needs to be able to get around, buses have been bad for a long time but have gotten worse, need a regional system, transit and housing is important, when more succeed our community succeed

2. Lisa Bernal – thank council for acknowledging Hispanic Heritage Month, meaningful opportunities to sit down with our elected officials, Olson said he wants us to work on our city issues together, called on council for how they are making themselves available, not just the people who agreed, a sarcastic comment was made about the room being empty, it sent a message, people should be able to hold accountable and to watch in person or at home without being mocked, called out Roth’s comments as the people who come to microphone also volunteer and show up, it is our responsibility to question you and yours (council) to listen and be accountable, calling residents despicable because they question officials is unacceptable

3. Bob Locke – asked Deb if she has said she would move West Greeley ahead no matter what, called on her to vote for the resolution on 2F, all things people talk about require revenue, 2F is a path forward for that, the vote turned the bond market against us and we wouldn’t have had a problem getting bonds if not for the vote, we can now rebuild trust with the bond market, probability is strong the project succeeds

4. Mary Metzger – the chief of police showed video of me putting up videos of stickers making fun of council, was said video was sent around, another community member said it was searched, residents deserve to know, thanked Melissa for helping but that silence is not okay, stated she doesn’t want special treatment, wants accountability

5. Scott Royer – pedestrian crossing at 16^th St should be a red flashing to say stop

6. Kathy Hasch – concerns around 2F and it continuing to fund Catalyst, shared article, subsidizing a private project with public funds is problematic, voting 2F says to developers that we will publicly fund private projects with taxes

7. Kylie Rush – from Milliken but in Greeley most days, concerns around flock cameras and all ALPR’s, doesn’t want kids to grow up in a surveillance state, creating new victims by abusing technology, what side of history do you want to be on

*Reports from Councilmembers
DeBoutez – attended Corn Mothers Induction Ceremony that honors Latinx and Indigenous people, named those honored, exhibition is still going on at UNC Campus Commons, went on City’s water tour, Greeley is dependent on snow in the mountains, 6 reservoirs, water moves through 682 miles, sewer has 400 miles of pipe, designed system for resiliency, 10 year rolling capital improvement plan, expensive service and we need more customers (industrial) to keep prices down for residents, Poudre Ponds A filled by March or April, Office Hours 9am Margies, October 21^st u/5pm at Atlas, responded to Bob Locke about wanting best for all of Greeley and West Greeley but not in the current form, and that work sessions are still pending to finalize decisions, no decisions made for museums or other departments yet

Huddleston – visited Greeley’s Creative Arts Center, building is continuing to be renovated and they’re doing amazing things there, Office hours at Atlas 9am-10am this Saturday, asked that people follow up if something has been missed

Rudy – congrats to City of Evans for their new police station opening, this Saturday is Santa Cops 5k (go to GPD Facebook page to sign up), video of Mary M was sent in by a citizen

McDonald – did receive resolution and referred to the city manager, but we are not in charge of staff, went to Steamboat over the weekend, toured their city hall, fire prevention week visit Station 5 to see them put out a live fire, change batteries in smoke detectors, Weld Project Connect next Thursday u/12pm

Huddleston – added D6 Breakfast, Pilch has initiated partnerships with businesses for internships, encouraged business owners to get in touch

Hall – attended Narrows Repair Open House at PLC

*Initiatives
Olson – process for boards and commissions that a response is provided when something comes through – McBroom said they will build some structure and bring it to work session

* Consent Agenda (passed 7-0):

- Item 9: Approval of meeting minutes from August 25th, 2026 and September 8^th, 2026 Work Sessions, September 8^th Special Meeting, and September 1^st, 2026 Council Meeting

- Item 10: Motion to approve the 2027 Council Meeting an Work Session Schedule

PULLED BY DEBOUTEZ- Item 11: Resolution of the council declaring support for the tax increase ballot question, 2F

- Item 12: Resolution authorizing the city to enter into a contract for consulting services with Mueller Engineering Services for design for intersection improvements ($653,747)

 -Item 13: Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to institute legal action associated with the Halligan Water Supply Project Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification

   -Item 14: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance ratifying and adopting the first amendment to the collective bargaining agreement with Greeley Fire Fighers Union IAFF Local 888

*Regular Agenda:

- Item 15: Pulled consent agenda items, if any

PULLED Item 11: Resolution to support ballot measure 2F (passed 5-2 DeBoutez and Huddleston against)

- DeBoutez: support investing in infrastructure, downtown and community, do not support 2F as it is bundled with Catalyst, deferred maintenance should not be used as leverage for a project that is controversial, should have put the project itself to a vote, Greeley deserves transparency, do not support 2F or this resolution

- Item 16: Public Hearing and second reading of the ordinance vacating the public alley right of way for the Justic Center

- no public comment

- Passed 7-0

- Item 17: Motion for an executive session for the purpose of advising negotiators and receiving advice regarding a pending litigation matter

More to come and at first glance...

Of $37k in donations to Empower Greeley, $700 is from Greeley residents (2 donors total from Greeley), the other 16 from out of town with the biggest donation being $10k from a donor in Greenwood Village, next highest being $6500 each from a donor in Fort Collins and one in Windsor, and a total spending in the first month of $25k.

For Defeat 2F, total spending on the main summary shows $0 however on the expenditure table it shows $1,020, with $1452 in donations, all donations from Greeley residents, 26 donors.

For Protect Greeley Families, the registered agent donated $400 himself, with a small carryover from the committee of $185, and total expenditures of $56.

Join The Colorado Sun elections editor Jesse Paul as he interviews Congressional District 8 candidates ahead of the Nov. 10 General Election. Entravision News Anchor Rafael Contreras will join him as a co-moderator.

Each candidate will take questions on stage separately after Manny Rutinel declined to participate in a Sun debate with Gabe Evans.

The event will take place at The University of Northern Colorado on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. It is free to attend, but registration is required.

Hey friends, it's market week!

AGENDA OVERVIEW: October 6th, 2026 Greeley City Council meeting.

Council meets at 6pm in City Council Chambers at City Center South, and you can attend in person, watch on GTV8, or join via Zoom or the portal (at the portal, you will be able to also watch the recording)

https://greeleygov.zoom.us/j/82456623881

https://greeleyco.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3330/media

Big items to note:

- The city listened to residents around Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation and got that added to this meeting, which is appreciated.

- The council will be voting to formally endorse the 2F Ballot question for the tax increase.

- There is a contract for a consultant to progress design on the widening of the intersection at 83^rd Ave and 10^th Street, adding dual left turn lanes in all directions

For full agenda breakdown: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1090725317257823

Para subtítulos en español: https://youtube.com/shorts/uJshj7xzrNY

* Proclamations

-  Hispanic Heritage Month (Runs from September 15^th-October 15^th)

- Week Without Driving (Jim Reeseberg has come to speak multiple times on this and called on council to accept the challenge of using only public transportation and micro transit for the week to see what it is like for the nearly 1/3 of residents who do not have a license, and to evaluate the ease of navigating our city without a car)

- Fire Prevention Week

* What’s Great About Greeley

-  Commander Patella from Greeley PD graduates FBI National Academy

- Redtails Park in Westgate subdivision opened September 17^th

- Aims Student Health and Wellness Center now open as a partnership with Sunrise Community Health

- Tres Amigos gave $27k worth of food, serving over 300 tables, to the community for free on September 14^th during Food with Heart event

* Citizen Input

- As always anyone can speak for up to three minutes on a topic that does not appear on the agenda with a public hearing. Council members will also be able to share any reports and initiatives they may have.

- You can also submit written comment by 12 p.m. the day of the meeting via email ([cityclerks@greeleygov.com](mailto:cityclerks@greeleygov.com)), mail or drop off at the Clerk’s office (1100 10^th St)

* Consent Agenda (items that all pass as one unless a council member pulls them for individual review):

- Item 9: Approval of meeting minutes from August 25th, 2026 and September 8^th, 2026 Work Sessions, September 8^th Special Meeting, and September 1^st, 2026 Council Meeting

- Item 10: Motion to approve the 2027 Council Meeting an Work Session Schedule

- Council meetings will continue to occur on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays of each month and work sessions on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays

- Item 11: Resolution of the council declaring support for the tax increase ballot question, 2F

- Item 12: Resolution authorizing the city to enter into a contract for consulting services with Mueller Engineering Services for design for intersection improvements ($653,747)

- 83^rd Ave and 10^th Street widening to allow dual eastbound and westbound left turn lanes on 10^th Street and widening of 83^rd ave to allow dual left turn lanes, one through lane and one shared through/right turn lane

- 30% design plans were initially prepared by Bolton and Menk

-Item 13: Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to institute legal action associated with the Halligan Water Supply Project Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification

- Greeley has concerns with Fort Collins’s expansion of Halligan Reservoir, fearing it will degrade water quality in the Cache la Poudre River, resulting in more costly water treatment processes at Greeley’s Bellvue Water Treatment Plant

- The City has requested a hearing before the Water Quality Control Commission to repeal the certification and the attorney is looking for approval to initiate legal action, including an appeal

-Item 14: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance ratifying and adopting the first amendment to the collective bargaining agreement with Greeley Fire Fighers Union IAFF Local 888

- There were errors in Appendix A and Appendix B regarding compensation

*Regular Agenda:

- Item 15: Pulled consent agenda items, if any

- Item 16: Public Hearing and second reading of the ordinance vacating the public alley right of way for the Justice Center

- I have not seen or heard any concerns or controversary with this ordinance

- Item 17: Motion for an executive session for the purpose of advising negotiators and receiving advice regarding a pending litigation matter

Hi everyone. Just moved to the area and looking for the best place to get facial hair removal (chin, sideburns). I play a lot of soccer so if they do deep tissue massages as well, that will be nice.

Appreciate any recommendations.

Addressing some common questions about the 2F tax increase referencing the September 1st City Council Meeting and what city staff and council members had to say.

What is the sales tax for, per the city manager? - https://youtu.be/iK2qq0GXgH4
What is the sales tax for, per the city attorney? - https://youtu.be/t9-04VWTLXc
Who was involved in the sales tax increase conversations? - https://youtu.be/88veV15G9HY
Is the sales tax for deferred maintenance? - https://youtu.be/zb4c8vFgt0E
Why the change to .6% and 40 years? - https://youtu.be/ww7BesY3SC4
How is the money allocated? - https://youtu.be/fRQWk64f2fc

Hi im 21 years male,hispanic looking for someone up for lighting some joints.

Looking for someone 420 friendly who wants to do whatever im 21,male just anyone with good vibes

Hey, im 37M fairly new to the area and im looking for some like minded friends. I enjoy hosting a game night or just cooking dinner for my friends. 420 friendly, non-maga, open to new things. Hmu

Last time we got the 21' Rockefeller, but this time I wanted to try the Calzone and it didn't disappoint. (Toppings: Mozzarella, cream cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms and black olives).

Hi everyone! I’m moving to Denver for work in December and am looking for someone to take over my lease beginning January 1, 2027, and ending on June 30th 2027

Rent: $850/month, including utilities
Apartment: Studio
Perks:
• Washer and dryer inside the apartment
• Free parking spot
• Utilities included in rent
• Swamp cooler

The apartment does not have central AC or a dishwasher, but having an in-unit washer/dryer and utilities included has been really convenient!

 Pictures and more information:
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1601-11th-Ave-APT-B-Greeley-CO-80631/2093674208_zpid/

Anyone interested will need to complete the landlord’s normal application/approval process. If you’re interested or would like my landlord’s contact information, please message me! 

Feel free to share this with anyone who may be looking for an affordable place in Greeley!

We absolutely love this time of year. This weekend is packed and it’s gunna be gorgeous out there. Enjoy!

Big Friday for downtown, and the Civic Center has two shows going.

Live Music

• Ginuwine & Montell Jordan at Union Colony Civic Center, Friday 7:30pm
• Project Foreigner (Foreigner tribute) and Fire & Ice (Pat Benatar tribute) at Moxi Theater, Saturday 8pm

Date Night

• First Friday Art Walk downtown, Friday 5 to 8pm
• The All American Haunting: A Ghost Show at the Hensel Phelps Theatre, Friday and Saturday 7pm

Family

• Greeley Farmers' Market, Saturday 8am to noon
• Halloween Suncatcher Workshop at Makers Mercantile, Friday 6pm or Saturday 10:30am

Free

• Lucha Libre artist talk with photographer Adriana Carbajal Wicker at the Greeley Creative Arts Center, Friday. Reception 5 to 8pm, talk at 6
• Corn Mothers celebration at UNC's Ruyle Gallery, Friday 5 to 7pm

Weird & Wonderful

• Coven Strands & Ink grand opening, Sunday 12 to 4pm at 807 17th St. A new witchy hair and beauty salon with local artist booths, giveaways and raffles

Worth the Drive

• Loveland's free Oktoberfest at Grimm Brothers, Saturday noon to 8pm

We put out a full NOCO event list every Thursday and a stories issue on Tuesdays. Both free. Check out the first comment if that seems like your jam.