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April 15, 2025
The Honorable Lauren Boebert
United States House of Representatives
4th Congressional District of Colorado
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Boebert:
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
(970) 400-4200
1150 O St., P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
On behalf of the Weld County Board of Commissioners, we are pleased to express our strong
support for the Town of New Raymer's Fiscal Year 2026 House Appropriations Request in the amount
of $1,375,000 for critical water infrastructure improvements.
New Raymer, a small yet strategically vital community in northeastern Weld County, plays an
outsized role in both local emergency services and national defense efforts. Although home to only
100 residents, the Town's seven -bay Fire Station and Emergency Response staging facility serves an
expansive 1,100 square -mile area, extending mutual aid across multiple counties and even into
neighboring states. Its proximity to a major launch facility supporting the 90th Missile Wing
Minuteman Missile System —soon to be modernized under the Sentinel Missile Project —further
underscores its national strategic significance.
Unfortunately, New Raymer's original water system, installed in 1967, has exceeded its useful life and
is critically undersized. The current 24,000 -gallon capacity is insufficient for both daily needs and
emergency fire suppression, especially considering increased wildfire risks, rising transportation of
hazardous materials, and the upcoming demands associated with the Sentinel Missile Project.
Despite diligent maintenance by the Town, the water system struggles to meet safe drinking
standards and cannot support the emergency service levels necessary to protect this region and its
vital national assets.
The requested funding will enable the installation of a new 100,000 -gallon water storage tank, a
modern water treatment facility, and an updated distribution system including a dedicated four -
inch fire suppression line to the fire station with a hydrant. These improvements will not only ensure
the community's health, safety, and resilience for decades to come, but also contribute to reduced
insurance premiums, providing tangible economic relief to many residents living on fixed incomes.
The Weld County Board of Commissioners firmly believes that this project is in the best interest of
both our constituents and our nation's security infrastructure. We respecffully urge full and favorable
consideration of this request, and we sincerely appreciate your leadership in advocating for rural
Colorado communities like New Raymer.
Thank you for your attention and consideration of this important matter.
Sincerely,
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Perry L.'Buck
Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners
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