A Letter from the Publisher
There’s a moment each morning, just before 5 a.m., when everything is still.
Northern Colorado hasn’t quite woken up yet. The inbox is quiet. And for a few minutes, it’s just me, a cup of coffee, and the Daily Update—reading through it one more time before I hit send.
That’s how every day begins.
Not with a newsroom. Not with a team of editors.
Just a commitment to show up—and make sure Northern Colorado knows what matters that day.
Over time, this has become more than just a routine.
North Forty News isn’t something I clock into. It’s something I carry with me—through the stories I read, the conversations I have, and the way I see what’s happening across our communities.
Every day, I’m asking the same question:
What does Northern Colorado need to know today?
Some days it’s a major story.
Some days it’s something small—a local event, a change in the weather, a moment in the community that might otherwise go unnoticed.
But those small things matter, too.
Because without them, something starts to fade. Not just information—but connection.
That’s why this exists.
North Forty News has been part of Northern Colorado since 1993, long before I was sending emails at 5 a.m. It started as a monthly publication focused on local stories, and that foundation is still here today.
What’s changed is how it reaches you.
Now it shows up each morning—clear, simple, and designed to fit into your day. Something you can read in a few minutes and carry with you.
In a time when local news is shrinking in many places, it still matters here. It ALWAYS WILL.
This region is growing. Changing. Full of stories that deserve to be seen and understood.
And as long as that’s true, I’ll keep showing up each morning to do this work.
Thank you for being part of it.
— Blaine Howerton
Publisher, North Forty News
A Publication With Deep Roots
North Forty News has been part of Northern Colorado since 1993.
Founded as a monthly publication, it has always focused on the people, places, and stories that define this region.
Today, it continues that mission as a daily news service and hyperlocal website at NorthFortyNews.com.
Coverage includes:
- Local news and public safety
- Community events
- Outdoors and environment
- Arts and culture
- Gardens and landscapes
- History and the people shaping Northern Colorado
The coverage area spans from Longmont north to the Wyoming state line, west to the Continental Divide, and east to Greeley.
“Striving to be a small, credible voice in a big, complicated world.”
— North Forty News, March 1995
That idea still guides everything.
What It Has Become
North Forty News now reaches readers across multiple formats:
- A Daily Update is sent each morning at 5 a.m.
- A Weekly Digest is delivered to thousands of readers
- A digital E-Edition is available across the website
- Ongoing local coverage, often exceeding 100 stories in just a couple of weeks
But the numbers aren’t the point.
The point is the habit.
People read it with their coffee. Before work. Before the day gets busy.
That’s where it fits.
Where the Name Comes From
The name “North Forty” has agricultural roots tied to the Homestead Act of 1862.
Land was divided into 160-acre plots, often split into four 40-acre sections. The “North Forty” referred to the northernmost portion—something familiar, local, and part of everyday life.
Over time, the phrase came to represent place and connection.
That’s what this is meant to reflect.
How It Reaches You Today
North Forty News is delivered entirely digitally:
- The Daily Update each morning
- The Weekly Update is sent free to thousands of readers
- The E-Edition is accessible across the website and from any browser
It’s designed to be simple. Quick to read. Easy to come back to every day.
Why Support Matters
North Forty News is supported by readers and local businesses.
That support keeps this going—every morning, every story, every edition.
The more support it has, the more comprehensive the coverage becomes.
And the stronger the connection across Northern Colorado stays.
Stay Connected
Each morning at 5 a.m., the Daily Update brings together the stories, weather, and events shaping Northern Colorado—clear, steady, and all in one place.
It takes just a few minutes to read—but keeps you connected all day.
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