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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...
Canyon Concert Ballet Launches 45th Season
Canyon Concert Ballet has announced its 45th Anniversary Season. The 2024-2025 season will be CCB’s largest and most ambitious. It is the third season curated by Artistic Director Michael Pappalardo, forging an ever-growing and accomplished dance company for Northern Colorado. Reflecting on the upcoming milestone season, Michael Pappalardo is “… filled with electric anticipation. It’s a testament to the enduring power of art and community, and I’m thrilled to embark on this journey of creativity and celebration.” Featuring cutting-edge dance and traditional favorites, the 45th Anniversary Season has something for everyone.
Explore Five Enchanting Gardens in Historic Old Town East
Support the Junior League of Fort Collins’ 41st Annual Garden Tour Event. Fort Collins, CO – Five private gardens in Old Town East, Fort Collins, will graciously open their doors in support of The Junior League of Fort Collins’ annual Garden Tour on June 22, from 8:30am to 1:00pm, presented by Fort Collins Nursery.
Celebrate Independence Day in Fort Collins on Thursday, July 4
The City of Fort Collins, in partnership with Elevations Credit Union, is hosting a full slate of Independence Day festivities this year on Thursday, July 4. Activities planned for July 4 include the FireKracker 5K, Stars & Stripes Golf Tournament, community parade along Mountain Avenue, food truck rally, live music in City Park and much more! The day will conclude with celebratory fireworks at City Park.
Loveland City Council Offers Essential Guidance for Budget Amid Revenue Shortfall
As the City of Loveland prepares for an ongoing multi-million-dollar revenue shortfall to its General Fund, during an April 30 study session, Loveland City Council offered guidance to ensure a balanced budget in 2024 and prepare for more impactful changes in 2025 and beyond. The council understood the methodology and...
Colorado Ag Commission Approves Avian Influenza Emergency Rule
Recently, the Colorado Agricultural Commission approved, and Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg adopted an emergency rule to help limit the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Colorado. Since the initial detection of HPAI in dairy cattle in March 2024, the virus has spread to dairies in at least nine states, including Colorado.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum Prepares to Host Murder Mystery Dinner
CHEYENNE – The Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) Old West Museum will host the 3rd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner – Murder in the Roaring 20s. The dinner will take place at the Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center on May 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Keep your wits about...
CSU Breaks Ground on New Veterinary Health and Education Complex
A few months after graduating from Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2023, Dr. Caitlin Daimon went to work part-time at a corporate-owned small-animal clinic in Greeley. Daimon had carefully considered how she wanted to start her career, practicing two days a week in Northern Colorado, picking up the occasional relief shift, and maintaining a freelance medical writing gig she could work remotely.
Film Documents Environmental Battle With Colorado Oil, Gas Industry
A new film documents the 2018 battle between Colorado environmentalists and the oil and gas industry over proposed fracking regulations. The film also documents a grassroots effort by Colorado Rising to pass a ballot initiative which would create a 2,500-foot setback for all hydraulic fracturing wells in the state, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Must-Have Gardening Tools
The right gardening tools can make growing season a breeze, especially in Northern Colorado where the hard clay soil makes gardening a bit of a workout. Invest in these gardening accessories from your local plant nursery and say goodbye to back pain, hand cramps and other hassles. Sharp Shears. Sharp...
Old Town Putt Celebrates 5 Years with Anniversary Party
Fort Collins, CO – Old Town Putt has announced they will host a party on May 19th from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. to celebrate their 5th Anniversary. Old Town Putt, located in Old Town Fort Collins, offers guests a fun and challenging way to spend time with friends, family, or co-workers. Not only do they have nine indoor mini-golf holes to play, but also a full bar, private arcade room, and outdoor patio.
Loveland Man Arrested for 23 Burglary and Theft Charges
A Loveland area man has been arrested on 23 burglary and theft charges. Beginning in September of 2023, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a jet ski theft in the south Loveland area. Over several months, we received additional reports of other thefts in the Berthoud and south Loveland areas. These thefts occurred primarily at businesses and construction sites in the area.
Arrest Made in Connection with Windsor Motorcycle Accident
The Windsor Police Department has arrested someone in connection with an early April motorcycle crash on Garden Dr. in Windsor that left two people injured. On April 24, 2024, 21-year-old Caleb Kirlin turned himself in on charges stemming from the crash that resulted in him and a 27-year-old female passenger being transported to the hospital. Kirlin was arrested and charged with:
USDA Confirms Detection of Avian Influenza in Dairy Cattle in Colorado
Broomfield, Colo. — Recently, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed a detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in dairy cows in Northeast Colorado. This is the first detection of avian influenza diagnosed in cattle in Colorado. Detections of HPAI in dairy cattle have occurred in eight other states.
CDOT Pushes Motorcycle Safety as Riding Season Revs Up
Statewide — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Colorado Department of Transportation is revving up its efforts to protect riders as they hit the road in greater numbers. Although motorcycle deaths decreased slightly in 2023, the safety of these vulnerable road users remains a top concern, especially as motorcycle crashes tend to peak during the summer months. Therefore, CDOT is offering these tips to riders – as well as drivers of cars – to keep motorcyclists safe.
Exposed to AFFF? You Might End Up with These Nasty Health Conditions
Aqueous Film Forming Foam, or AFFF, is a firefighting tool designed to smother intense flames, especially in high-risk environments like airports and oil refineries. It creates a barrier that cuts off the oxygen fueling the fire, effectively snuffing it out. However, the properties that make AFFF so effective also pose significant health risks.
Human Bean Northern Colorado Will Plant Nearly 4,500 Trees As a Result of Earth Day Event
In honor of Earth Day this year, Human Bean Northern Colorado partnered with Trees for the Future in an effort to restore landscapes and fight hunger in developing countries. For every drink sold at either of their 10 drive-thru locations on April 22, Human Bean Northern Colorado pledged to donate one tree via Trees for the Future.
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