Ice fishing hot in Red Feather Lakes
On a sunny Saturday morning on Dowdy Lake in February, over 100 people are on the ice, hauling in a prodiguous catch of rainbow trout. The colorful huts, clothing and improvised camps give the scene […]
Month: February 2012
Howie sentenced to jail, community service for starting Crystal Fire
Thomas Howie, who pled guilty to starting the Crystal Fire that burned 3,200 acres and destroyed 13 homes north of Masonville last year, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 1,500 hours of community […]
Larimer County Dive Rescue Team seeks new members
The Larimer County Dive Rescue Team is currently accepting applications for volunteers to become rescue swimmers and divers. Anyone interested in volunteering should attend the next team meeting on Feb. 13 7 p.m. at 1303 […]
CLPE's Schrom receives award for excellence in education
Cache La Poudre Elementary School teacher Karyn Schrom has been awarded the Poudre School District Foundation’s Integrated Services Mary Hull Award. Six Poudre School District teachers were also selected for the 2012 Excellence in Education […]
CSU celebrates 142 years, presents Founders Day Medal to Pat Stryker
Colorado State University is celebrating its 142nd anniversary with Founders Day celebrations this weekend. Events will take place at the state capitol in Denver and on campus in Fort Collins. As part of the commemoration, […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeking input on Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in Larimer County
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking comments from the public about management of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in northern Larimer County. The agency is developing a management plan for bighorns in the sheep management units […]
Stove Prairie Road to be straightened out this summer
Larimer County has received a federal safety grant to straighten the switchback on Stove Prairie Road about halfway between Colorado Highway 14 and County Road 52E. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin on the […]
Metal thefts on the uptick in Larimer County
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to see regular reports of metal theft. In the first six weeks of the year, there have been seven reports of metal theft. In the last six months […]
Little Shop of Physics open house set for Feb. 25
Colorado State University’s 21st annual Little Shop of Physics open house on Saturday, Feb. 25, will feature 300 hands-on experiments and seven interactive presentations that illustrate scientific principles from motion to magnetism and make science […]
Wellington Veterinary Clinic finalist for AAHA Practice of the Year
Wellington Veterinary Clinic is a finalist for the American Animal Hospital Association Practice of the Year award. The AAHA provides accreditation to 3,200 veterinary clinics across the United States. The third annual award recognizes and […]