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Get Ready, This Year’s Free Windsor Harvest Festival Is Almost Here
One of the largest end-of-summer festivals in all of Colorado each year is the Windsor Harvest Festival. From hot air balloons, shopping, live music, fireworks, food, and so much more, here's all you need to know about their 102nd annual festival!. Windsor Harvest Festival 2024. One of Northern Colorado's most...
Big Dreams Holding Things Together For Big Colorado Sports Complex
Future Legends Sports Complex in Windsor, Colorado, could become a premiere youth sports destination. "Could" seems to be the operative word, however, these days. As of the summer of 2024, the complex is being used by teams and has a few great facilities; the "big complex," though, seems very far away.
Long-dormant dam proposal gets renewed attention as Colorado water district looks to preserve unused water right
A controversial 53-year-old plan to build a major dam above Lyons is drawing renewed attention as a northern Colorado water district seeks to maintain its right to use the water associated with the long-dormant project. The St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District is based in Longmont and serves...
Sales of cats, dogs will be illegal in Fort Collins, with ban going beyond retail stores
City Council voted to end retail sales of dogs and cats in Fort Collins on Tuesday. And they took it a step further by adding a ban on sales in any public place, like a parking lot or roadside. Five of seven council members were present Tuesday, and all of them voted in favor...
Hiking and biking in Weld County
Weld County is renowned for its stunning landscapes and outdoor recreation opportunities. From expansive prairies to rugged trails, Weld County offers a diverse range of experiences for all skill levels. Here are 10 hiking and biking spots in Weld County that every nature enthusiast should explore. Pawnee Buttes. he Pawnee...
New Commercial Development Breaks Ground in Greeley
Two Rivers Marketplace has officially broken ground at Highway 34 Business (10th Street) and 83rd Avenue in Greeley. Phase one of the 29-acre commercial development will bring shopping, dining and entertainment to the growing region. Construction is underway for the first six finished commercial lots, including several already under contract, to be delivered in December 2024.
City of Greeley, CO Promotes Child Car Seat Safety
August is the most popular birth month in the U.S., followed by July, September, and October. The City of Greeley in Colorado is reminding parents to prioritize car seat safety for their children. It is important to select a car seat that matches the child's age and size, ensuring that it fits well in the vehicle. Following the manufacturer's instructions and reading the vehicle owner's manual is crucial for proper installation. Details such as height and weight limits, as well as the use of anchors and tethers, must be carefully followed.
Smoke from wildfires in Idaho, Wyoming settles into Fort Collins
That smoky haze that settled over Fort Collins on Thursday is connected to wildfires in Wyoming and Idaho rather than the Goltra fire burning west of Denver, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Its fire and smoke map shows increased levels of smoke in Fort Collins, Loveland and points to the...
Second Northern Colorado life jacket loaner station opens at Windsor lake
Windsor became the second Northern Colorado community to have its own life jacket loaner station this summer. The station, which loans free life jackets on a first-come, first-served basis and operates on the honor system, was installed at the south end of the Windsor Lake swim beach in July, according to the town of Windsor. ...
Mayor Gates Proclaims September 28 National Public Lands Day
Mayor Gates of Greeley delivered a proclamation at the City Council Meeting recognizing September 28, 2024, as National Public Lands Day. The day aims to strengthen the bond between people and nature. Greeley's natural areas, parks, and other open spaces are acknowledged for improving the quality of life for residents. All residents are encouraged to participate in the maintenance and festivities celebrating our public lands.
Record Breaking Number of Evictions Hitting Denver
Here in Colorado, housing has become an incredibly prominent and touchy issue. In fact, it was housing costs that were considered to be the biggest concern in Colorado, with 89% of participants believing it to be an extremely or very serious problem. That’s not a wild assertion by any means....
Colorado’s Dog Friendly Cities and Where They Rank in 2024
We love our dogs in Colorado. I know many people who take their dogs with them wherever they go. Whether it's camping, getting a beer, or making a run to the hardware store, their four-legged best friends are happily going with the flow. Colorado is one of those states where...
Things to Do: End-of-summer Festivals and Evening Concerts Fill August Calendar
Colorado summer is here, and there's so much to do. Food festivals, fairs and community gatherings galore entertain from the mountains to the plains and from small towns to our largest cities. Music fills every downtown gathering spot and park in Northern Colorado all summer. Greeley, Loveland, Windsor and Fort...
Fort Collins Introduces "Speed Corridors" to Promote Road Safety and Advance Vision Zero Goals
To enhance road safety, Fort Collins is setting up "speed corridors" as part of the Automated Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS) update, adhering to recent changes brought forth by Colorado law which permit broader use of photo/radar enforcement tools, according to the city's official news release. Data underpinning the move to establish these corridors pinpoint areas with historically high incidents of traffic violations, specifically speeding, careless, and reckless driving, which all play a villain in most injury and fatal crashes within the city limits.
What are the most bike-friendly cities in Colorado? Take a look at this state ranking
The Tour de Fat bike parade is a Fort Collins staple. But how bike-friendly is the city the rest of the year? Every summer, PeopleForBikes releases annual city ratings that score thousands of cities across the world on the quality of their bike network. “A bike network is a connected system of protected bike...
Meet the arts and entertainment desk: Giving artists a platform
Welcome to the arts and entertainment desk. If you are interested in the creative parts of Fort Collins and what makes the community thrive, this is the perfect place for you. The A&E desk is a place that discusses all forms of art in Fort Collins, from movie and concert reviews to profiles on local artists and restaurant owners. The A&E desk feeds the right side of your brain while exercising the left with features on the fabulous, thriving drag community and weekly horoscopes. This cross section allows our writers to combine journalistic writing with creative writing, truly allowing us to stand out as a desk.
Bob Schaffer on Charter Schools and Leadership Program of the Rockies
Bob Schaffer is Chairman of the Leadership Program of the Rockies, a former Republican Congressman from Colorado's 4th Congressional District who honored his pledge to self-term limit to 3 terms, and now has the best job of his life as Headmaster of the Liberty Common Charter School (K-12) in Fort Collins.
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