Rendering of proposed development at 610 West Baseline Road in Lafayette, CO

As currently envisioned, the development would create a new mixed-use development with an 8,000sf +/- retail/commercial building on the corner of Baseline and Carr, with residential townhomes and duplexes on the eastern portion of the site. The retail building will provide the necessary parking in an adjacent parking lot to the south of the building, with retail storefronts facing Baseline and addressing the corner. The parking lot would be screened from the existing residential neighborhood to the south of the alley.

Nearly one hundred supermarket grocery stores in Colorado have been identified by Kroger to be sold if a proposed merger is approved.

Kroger has identified 89 Safeway grocery stores and two Albertsons that would be divested in Colorado.

The Colorado Grain Chain, a nonprofit organization that grows and connects a vibrant community-centered grain economy in the state, has announced the 2024 Colorado Organic Grains Microgrant Program. CGC will award six grants, at $5,000 each, to businesses in the middle phase of the organic grain supply chain, which falls after harvest and before retail. The application process runs through Sept. 27. Applications can be accessed at coloradograinchain.com/page/2024-microgrant-program. 

Beginning as early as 6am Monday, July 8, crews will close 119th Street, north of State Highway 7, to motorists to install concrete pavement. 119th Street, north of SH 7, will be closed for approximately two weeks. Once this work and closure are complete, crews will then close 119th Street, south of SH 7, for approximately two weeks.

Friends Farm is not technically located on agricultural land. The two-acre vegetable operation is owned by Nyland Cohousing Community, a 42-house community established with the aim of creating connection and supporting sustainable ideals. A former member started the farm a decade ago but became disillusioned by the inability to make a profit. In 2023, Waves of Grain Food Coop leased the land to continue the organic farm in support of its mission to provide fresh and affordable produce to communities along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. 

Erie will not move forward with development of a property in the southwest corner of 111th Street and Arapahoe Road, with council members saying the area needed traffic and water drainage improvements before adding more residential units.

The Good Food Awards, for many of us foodies, is like the Oscars but for the nourishing and delightful foods and beverages that we treat ourselves to in our daily lives. The Colorado Grain Chain is delighted to share that several winners were Colorado businesses - and even more excited to share that many of them are Colorado Grain Chain Members! 

Since 2011 the Lafayette Old Town Garden Tour has showcased over 50 of the best homegrown gardens throughout the historic center of Lafayette, Colorado.​

This self-guided tour features the work of gardeners with widely varying approaches to the craft, but all sharing a common love of thoughtful, water-wise, sustainable gardening.

That's right, next week we will begin harvesting for Traditional Share CSA members.CSA Card Members, the farm stand is OPEN DAILY 12-5pm. Come on out and pick up your veggies, beautiful flower bouquets, eggs, plants for your garden, hanging baskets and direct from the ranch beef, pork, chicken and lamb.

Nok's Donuts in Lafayette was named the best donut shop in Colorado. According to Yelp, everything is natural at this shop, including the sprinkles. The donuts and icings are made fresh daily entirely from all-natural ingredients, says Pornchanok Liu, owner of the shop.