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Transportation

Colorado commission adopts reports on 15 RTD light-rail safety events

The second-quarter reports included two derailments and two collisions requiring medical transport; commissioners also closed six separate corrective-action plans staff said were complete.

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Public Safety

Colorado sets 2027 911 charges; prepaid fee rises 20 cents

The new schedule takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. The state surcharge remains 16 cents, while local monthly charges can vary by jurisdiction up to a $2.26 ceiling.

Public Safety

Burlington fenced off park structure after insurer found portions unsafe

The city closed the entrances to Outback Territory Park’s wooden structure. Council requested public notice and a comparison of repair and replacement costs, with funding a factor.

Government

Elizabeth-area residents urge county to reconsider draft land-use map

Residents say the draft would designate about 160 acres near Highway 86 and County Road 21 for commercial or mixed use. A Sept. 29 work session will discuss the plan but allow no public comment or decisions.

Transportation

Logan County commissioners discuss options for closed County Road 26 bridge

Commissioners also discussed seeking residents’ views on the bridge’s future.

Public Safety

Rocky Ford council to consider regional 911 authority proposal

The council is scheduled to discuss and potentially act on an agreement creating a 12-party authority for regional 911 and emergency dispatch services.

Government

Rocky Ford council to consider letters for vacant mayor’s post Tuesday

The council’s Sept. 22 agenda calls for discussion and possible action on letters of interest, but does not identify applicants or specify an outcome.

Government

Sterling council to consider rules limiting public comments to 3 minutes

The proposed rules would cap the public-comment period at 15 minutes and set procedures for electronic participation, voting, agendas and council decorum.

Energy

Colorado regulators approve Atmos Energy’s $18.1 million gas-cost increase

The commission approved the utility’s request to increase total gas-cost revenues; the amount is not a charge for any individual customer.