Life skills = fun for this 4-H family
The 4-H program in Larimer County doesn’t need a marketing firm to recruit new members. It has the Lee family. On a recent summer morning, the Lees were seated around a very long table — […]
Month: July 2011
Rainfall boosts crop yield in Northern Colorado
As the combines began to roll through northeastern Colorado’s wheat fields in mid-July, Mother Nature appeared to be cooperating in grand fashion. Fields stunted by low moisture through the winter and early spring were buttressed […]
Letter: Deer not a follower
On page three of the July, 2011 issue there is a picture of someone holding a young deer. The county dive team rescued a two-day-old fawn. There are basically two types of ungulate species — […]
Letter: Grain not the culprit
Re: Human food kills RFL moose, July issue. I do not know where Officer Jackson got his information about ungulates not being able to digest grain, but I sincerely challenge that theory. Though it may […]
Letter: Help from Wellington Veterinary Clinic appreciated
Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals wishes to extend our thanks and appreciation to Wellington Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Tracey Jensen for hosting a Trap Neuter Return (TNR) clinic June 12. Veterinarians Margaret Garcia and Sarah […]
Sustainability: Rural traditions foster community
By Ray Aberle Growing up in rural North Dakota, what we call “sustainability” today was simply a way of life borne of trying to make a living in a challenging environment. Most homes had huge […]
Alternatives to jail prove effective
By Justin Smith Fourteen years ago, the citizens of Larimer County approved a sales tax initiative that allowed for the replacement of outdated and overcrowded county justice facilities, including a desperately needed expansion of the […]
No violation found at Mountain View Feeder
Larimer County commissioners took a unanimous stand in favor of commercial agriculture in late June, ruling on the side of Mountain View Feeder at 5200 N. Taft Hill Road (County Road 19). Despite a staff […]
Local welder offers artistry and repairs
Metal artist Dwayne Cranford is offering his welding skills to help people who need metal fabrication, repairs or custom work. Dwayne is well known for his metal horse sculptures and unique furniture made from natural […]
Dog Days of summer? Come play at the park!
Drs. Wayne and Tracey Jensen are pleased to announce the opening of the Wellington Dog Park. The park, which is fully fenced with an airlock entrance, is located just south of the Wellington Veterinary Clinic. […]