April 28, 2008



PUEBLO COUNTY Ð The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) begins a 16-mile paving project on Interstate 25 through southern Pueblo County this week. Work includes rotomilling and resurfacing the highway with new and recycled pavement, minor bridge repairs, new bridge and guard rails, new delineators, signing and striping.

Initial bridge and guardrail work is not expected to impact traffic since operations will take place outside the traffic lanes. Project hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Beginning in mid to late June, northbound and southbound I-25 will be reduced to a single lane at various locations from just north of the Huerfano/Pueblo county line (mile 69.5) to Cedarwood (mile 85.5) between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph through the work zone. Vehicles wider than 14 feet also will be restricted from traveling through the area during project hours.

In addition to mainline I-25, several ramps and frontage roads also will be resurfaced through the project area.

No work will take place during the Memorial and Independence Day holidays and during the State Fair, August 22 through August 25 and August 29 through September 1, which includes Labor Day weekend.

ÒWith traffic reduced to a single lane through a two to three mile work zone, it could take a little longer to get through the area,Ó says CDOT Project Engineer Dan Dahlke. ÒBut safety is of primary importance so weÕre urging everyone to please obey the lower speed limit and to pay close attention as they drive through the work zone. It helps maintain safety for travelers and construction crews alike.Ó

APC Southern Construction Co. of Golden, CO. is the contractor for the $16.8 million project. Work is

scheduled to be completed by late November 2008.

Traffic information about this or other CDOT projects is available at cotrip.org or by calling 511.

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE PICKED UP:
BRANCHES, NO LONGER THAN 6Õ Ñ SIX FEET
WEEDS, LEAVES AND GRASS

THE FOLLOWING WILL N O T BE PICKED UP:

TIRES, APPLIANCES, and CONCRETE.

WARD I MAY 19, 20, and 21.

WARD II MAY 22 and 23.

WARD III MAY 27 and 28.

WARD IV MAY 29 AND 30.

There is scheduled for Wednesday,
April 23, 2008
At 6:00 p.m. a City Council
Work Session
1. Black Diamond Jubilee
2. Northlands General Improvement District
Utility late fees

Ward I, May 19, 20, & 21
Ward 2, May 22,& 23
Ward 3, May 27 & 28
Ward 4, May 29 & 30

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Walsenburg is accepting bids Request for Proposals for Web Administration for City of WalsenburgÕs existing Web Site. Bid specifications may be obtained from the City ClerkÕs Office, 525 South Albert Avenue, Walsenburg, Colorado, (719)738-1048 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. DEADLINE for returning bids in a sealed envelope marked ÒWeb AdministratorÓ has been set for Wednesday, April 30, 4:00 p.m. The City reserves the right to accept or refuse any or all bids. City of Walsenburg is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of Walsenburg is taking applications for Police Officers and establishing a list of eligible persons. Probationary salary $25,000.00 per year plus shift differentials, benefit package. Applications may be obtained from the www.cityofwalsenburg.com or City Clerk Office, 525 So Albert Avenue, Walsenburg, Colorado; call 719.738.1048, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. DEADLINE for applications to the City ClerkÕs Office at 12 Noon, Wednesday, 21 November, 2007. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The City of Walsenburg is an equal opportunity employer. Applications can be obtained via e-mail from City Clerk.
EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO PASSING REQUIRED DRUG SCREEN AND PHYSICAL.

The City of Walsenburg Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Office and Streets and Alleys Department remind property owners that as owners they are responsible for maintenance of their alleys by Ordinance 940, 940A, and 940B. As a property owner you are responsible to get rid of tree limbs and branches. Down town merchants are reminded they are responsible for weed control in their alleys.

The City of Walsenburg is soliciting letters of intent from interested contractors to work with the Building Inspector in enforcement of cleanup of nuisance properties within the City of Walsenburg. Must provide valid contractor license and liability insurance. Several properties may be grouped for servicing. Contact City Clerk at 719-738-1048 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays. City of Walsenburg is an EOE and ADA employer.

All transient merchants must have a City of Walsenburg Sales License. All merchants must also show the City Clerk a Colorado State License Number.

For more information please vist http://www.cityofwalsenburg.com/ordinances.html

As a pubic service, citizens that have special needs are to contact the City Clerk so that the City of Walsenburg is aware of that need and perhaps can make plans to meet those needs ADA compliance issues. E.g. hearing impaired, wheel-chair bound, need translator if attending City Council meeting or a signer.

City Clerk
John E. Zgut
719 738- 1048

Hours: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Monday - Friday