Welcome to Planning & Development Director Sarah Nurmela

Join the Town of Erie in welcoming our newest Director! Sarah Nurmela is the Town's new Planning & Development Director who started Monday, March 7. In an ever-expanding community, this is a vital role to play. We can't wait to see how Sarah contributes to this busy team! Learn more about her in the full announcement.

Hot Off the Press – EPD Annual Report

The Erie Police Department recently released the 2021 Annual Report. In this edition, Chief Stewart celebrates accomplishments, captures crime statistics, and shares other relevant data of the year. View the Annual Report, and archives on the webpage.

Learn the History of Nine Mile Corner

The Lafayette Historical Society and the Miner’s Museum have partnered for an event to discuss the history of Nine Mile. This corner has a colorful history beginning in 1928 when it was first developed as a tribute space for veterans from World War I. An in-depth presentation on the corner will be held in-person at the Lafayette Public Library (775 Baseline Road), on Sunday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m.

Echo Brewing Purchases Town Property

On March 3, the Town of Erie and Echo Brewing and Pizzeria officially closed on Echo’s purchase of the Town-owned property at 600-620 Briggs St. Echo Brewing opened its doors in October 2014, transforming an old fire station into a brewery and restaurant, providing a unique gathering place for the local community. Downtown Colorado, Inc. awarded Echo Brewing the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence for Best Adaptive Reuse or Rehabilitation in 2015, recognizing the project as a successful public/private partnership that served as a catalyst for further downtown retail business development.

Originally, in 2013, Echo leased the space at this historic Town-owned property in Downtown Erie and as part of that original lease, Echo Brewing completed approximately $15,000 in improvements to the building exterior, equipment, and landscaping. On Feb. 1, Echo Brewing provided Notice of Exercise of Option to Purchase the Town-owned property, per the terms of the Lease Agreement.

Echo Brewing has also submitted plans to the Town to quadruple its current footprint and develop a new “Briggs Street Market” urban food hall and community gathering space, one of the only market style concepts north of Denver. The Town of Erie recognizes and appreciates Echo Brewing’s continued investment in Erie and looks forward to working with them to complete the expansion project.

The Road to Election 2022

The Town of Erie is well into Election Season 2022! Please visit www.erieco.gov/Election to view candidate information, important dates for ballot mailing and returns, and other timely details. This year there is one seat open for Mayor and three seats open for Trustee. Upcoming Election activity:

March 14 – First day ballots are mailed to residents and available at Town Hall.
March 2 – Election equipment delivered to Town Hall.