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Simple Grilled Asparagus: May Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month
When tiny green asparagus tips start peeking through the ground, we say Colorado’s spring produce season has officially begun. Fresh asparagus offers a delicious crispness to complement any meal. When paired with some citrus flavors, you can really elevate the experience for your taste buds. This particular recipe also uses honey, a popular sweetener produced throughout Colorado. Check out your local honey supplier or support Colorado honey through your next grocery store purchase.
Mushrooms Can Help Prevent Mega-Wildfires
If you’ve gone walking in the woods out West lately, you might have encountered a pile of sticks. Or perhaps hundreds of them, heaped as high as your head and strewn about the forest like Viking funeral pyres awaiting a flame. These slash piles are an increasingly common sight...
Local Parents to Rally in Car Parade to Highlight Impact of School Closures on Traffic and Safety
Parents from Johnson Elementary School are set to participate in a Car Parade on Tuesday, May 21, at 7:30 am to draw attention to the potential consequences of closing neighborhood schools on traffic flow during drop-off and pickup times. The parade will commence at Westfield Park next to Johnson Elementary and proceed to Olander Elementary, traversing through their drop-off lane before returning to Johnson.
Woodward Charitable Trust Donation Fuels Loveland Youth Campus, Helping to Redefine Family Support Services
Larimer County celebrates a significant milestone with the ongoing development of the Loveland Youth Campus, an innovative campus-style hub dedicated to providing families with convenient and affordable access to a comprehensive range of essential services all under one roof. Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center opened its classrooms at the Loveland Youth Campus on March 4, quadrupling its childcare capacity in Loveland. This marks a crucial step forward in the campus’s evolution, with additional programming and services set to follow.
Groundcovers For Every Garden!
Groundcovers are a useful and effective tool in your gardening arsenal for a myriad of reasons. They make planting beds look complete and ensure there is always something blooming. They suppress obnoxious weeds, cover bare ground to help reduce erosion, and evergreen options give your garden life even during the winter months.
Uchealth and Avs Deliver Playoff Surprise
Colorado Avalanche mascot Bernie teamed up with UCHealth recently to pay tribute to a stroke survivor and lifelong hockey player and fan. They surprised him with a couple tickets to Saturday’s playoff game to celebrate his inspiring journey and his passion for the sport. A year ago, at the...
North Forty News Announces Touring Bike Giveaway
Once again, Recycled Cycles and North Forty News have teamed up for a Spring Bike Giveaway. This year’s bicycle is the Breezer Doppler Café + . The Doppler offers riders a traditional touring bike with smooth-rolling 650b tires that can venture into the dirt. The wheels offer a...
Free Wood Mulch Available to City of Fort Collins Residents on June 8
The City of Fort Collins Forestry Division will provide free wood mulch to residents of the Fort Collins community on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1380 Hoffman Mill Road. Access to enter the event will only be permitted from northbound Lemay Avenue. Long lines and wait times...
Technology Tutoring with a Digital Navigator in Larimer County
In a world that has become increasingly digital, how do we ensure that it’s accessible to everyone? Most jobs now require some type of digital skills. According to a report from the National Skills Coalition, “92% of jobs analyzed require digital skills. Previous NSC research found one-third of workers don’t have the foundational digital skills necessary to enter and thrive in today’s jobs.” (National Skills Coalition.) Where do you go to learn basic digital skills?
7 Ways Amphetamine Abuse Impacts Mental Health
Amphetamines happen to be stimulant medications. They’re sometimes prescribed for disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. However, amphetamines have a high chance of being abused. Abusing amphetamines means taking them with no prescription or even in more significant quantities than recommended. Amphetamine abuse may also damage mental well-being. This blog will discuss seven ways it may harm your mind & psychological health.
10 Myths About Neurodiversity Debunked
Neurodiversity is a concept that recognizes the natural variations in human brain function and neurocognitive behavior as part of average human diversity. It includes conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others. While awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity have grown in recent years, many myths and misconceptions persist. In this blog, we delve into the pervasive myths surrounding neurodiversity, aiming to debunk ten common misconceptions. By fostering understanding and challenging stereotypes, we aim to promote inclusivity and appreciation for the richness of neurodiverse experiences in our society.
Banner Health Earns Highest Accreditation for Participation in Groundbreaking Employee Mental Health Training Program
GREELEY, Colo. (May 3, 2024) – Banner Health recently completed a 12-month culture-changing employee training program created by United Suicide Survivors International (US for short), an organization focused on empowering voices of lived experience, and supported by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization. The H.O.P.E. Certification is focused on empowering everyday workers to become champions of organizational change and takes on tough topics related to mental health, addictive behaviors, and suicide prevention. Banner was awarded a platinum-level H.O.P.E. Certification during a ceremony on May 1, 2024, and is the first healthcare organization in the country to be selected for participation and to complete the program.
Thanks Mom and Dad
My parents paid for the bachelor’s degree in journalism that I earned in 1973. I then proceeded to not use that education for 44 years because I got sidetracked by other career opportunities. I didn’t dust off my West Virginia University School of Journalism diploma until a local magazine (2017) and then North Forty News (2020) offered me columns. Among my saddest regrets is that my parents never saw their ‘investment’ bear fruit.
Suspect Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
A Fort Collins man has been arrested for possession of thousands of child sexual abuse images and videos. In October 2023, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received a cybercrime tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). NCMEC shared information about images showing sexual abuse of young children; possession of these images was associated with an unknown suspect in unincorporated Larimer County.
Blue River Streamflows Below Green Mountain Dam to Fluctuate Widely Through May
Recreationalists urged to maintain awareness of quickly changing river conditions. The Bureau of Reclamation advises the public that releases from Green Mountain Reservoir to the Blue River below will fluctuate significantly from May 20 through May 30. Reclamation estimates that releases will range from 500 cubic feet per second to as high as 1200 cubic feet per second during business hours and throughout Memorial Day weekend. Blue River streamflows will remain stable at approximately 500 cubic feet per second from 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. the next morning.
Windsor Celebrates National Public Works Week, Hosts Touch-A-Truck Event May 24
WINDSOR, Colo. – The Town of Windsor is celebrating National Public Works Week 2024 alongside the American Public Works Association (APWA) from May 19 through May 25. The town is hosting its annual Touch-A-Truck Event on Thursday, May 23 at the Public Works facility from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. located at 922 N. 15th St.
Plant Highlights from The Gardens on Spring Creek’s Spring Plant Sale
Going through and picking out new annuals for our annual Spring Plant Sale has always been one of my favorite job duties. Not only do I get to look at pretty flowers, but I also get to be creative in choosing what to grow. When I am deciding on plants, I have certain criteria that I like to follow: Is it fun and new? Will it provide food for pollinators? Is it heat/drought tolerant? Do I love it, and will the customer love it?
Lu Lu Asian Bistrot: A Culinary Gem in Old Town Fort Collins
Nestled in the heart of Fort Collins, Lu Lu Asian Bistrot at 117 South College stands out. Every time I have been there, I get excellent service and, most importantly, great food!. From the moment you step in, the ambiance welcomes you with its cozy yet contemporary décor, creating the...
Landline Adds Two Additional Fort Collins Locations Providing Service to Denver International Airport
Fort Collins, Colo. – Northern Colorado’s hometown airport shuttle company is expanding its operations by adding two new locations serving north and south Fort Collins. The northern location is 3825 E Mulberry Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524, off Mulberry and I-25, and will offer free parking to passengers beginning May 8, 2024.
Colorado State Forest Service Awards Funds to Increase Outreach About Wildfire Risk
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Just under half of all Coloradans live in the wildland-urban interface and are at risk from wildfires. To increase outreach to Coloradans about wildfire risk, the Colorado State Forest Service awarded $300,000 to organizations that serve 24 counties through a new grant program. The Colorado...
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