Upgraded Equipment at Front Range Landfill

As waste breaks down in any landfill it releases gases including methane. At many landfills including the closed Denver Regional Landfill (DRL), methane is captured and used to generate electricity. Any excess methane that cannot be used to generate electricity is burned off in a controlled system to minimize methane emissions and ensure it does not become combustible. Waste Connections, which owns the Denver Regional Landfill site, has recently upgraded the methane extraction system that will pull methane from DRL and send it to a power generation system across the street from the Front Range Landfill.

As part of this upgraded system there is a new flare, which is the specific equipment that burns off excess methane. The old flare was an enclosed system, but the upgraded flare will show a visible, blue flame when the system is operating. This visible flame is normal. This methane extraction system and new flare is just west of the WCR5 and WCR6 intersection, meaning the flame may be visible from the Singletrack Trails and possibly farther to the west. The Front Range Landfill, Waste Connections, the Town of Erie, and Mountain View Fire District are collaborating to alert the public of this new upgrade. The Town is also monitoring methane emissions from the Landfill and other potential sources as part of the Town’s Air Quality Monitoring Program. You can review reports and find links to real-time monitoring data online.

UPDATE: AT&T Cellular Facility at Erie Community Park

Additional cellular connectivity is coming, but it's not here quite yet! The Town entered into a lease agreement with AT&T Mobility earlier this year for a new tower at Erie Community Park. Construction of the tower is complete, but the carrier must go through several internal processes before the tower is activated. AT&T anticipates putting the tower into service sometime in Q4 of this year.
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Lunch & Learn with District Attorney Michael Dougherty

Come raise the woof and have a paw-some time with your furry friend(s) and family! Bringing a dog isn't mandatory, but liking dogs is. This event is FREE to attend and suitable for all ages. Food/beverage available for purchase.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 24
Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: The Boneyard at Reliance Park
900 Weld County Road 1.5
Fee: Free

Town of Erie Cone Zones

Summer is the season for major road improvement projects. Each week we list the projects that may have the biggest impact on traffic flow for that week. As always, please sign up for alerts to get more details about these projects and many others. More information and details for how to sign up are at www.erieco.gov/ConeZone.

WCR 7 & Erie Parkway: WCR 7 is now open both north and south of Erie Parkway. Crews are working on intersection widening to the west of WCR 7 on the north side of Erie Parkway; road widening end date scheduled for end of September. Signal installation scheduled for end of 2022/beginning of 2023.
WCR 5: Median landscaping work, light pole installation work from United Power, and the Flora View signal preparation are beginning this week. The Town is coordinating work with the three entities to plan any needed lane and sidewalk closures. Street impacts are restricted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Erie Airpark: Road reconstruction nearly complete; driveway tie ins and shoulder work nearly complete.
Hwy7 & Coal Creek Boulevard: Lane shifts on Hwy7 for work associated with the Parkdale Development and the new intersection of Coal Creek Boulevard.
Erie Parkway Repaving: Powers Street to Briggs Street will be receiving roadway rehabilitation work scheduled Sept. 12-23.

Road work is weather-dependent, and timelines may shift. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians should always be aware and use caution when in and around work zones. Whenever possible, please avoid the construction areas.

Town of Erie is Hiring

As the Town continues to grow, we have several openings and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Keep checking the Town of Erie job board for Erie’s latest openings, which currently include: