Following the shadow of Venus & other heavenly sights
In Northern Colorado on June 5 the shadow of Venus will begin creeping across the disk of the sun near sundown. This happened eight years ago in 2004, but won’t happen again until 2117. It […]
Year: 2012
Colorado free fishing weekend is June 2-3
With waters warming and rivers running clear, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting anglers young and old to take advantage of Colorado’s annual free fishing weekend this Saturday and Sunday. The agency traditionally sets aside […]
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23rd Annual Colorado Brewers’ Festival Comes to Beer Town USA
By Colleen Hunt The 23rd Annual Colorado Brewers’ Festival is here just in time to beat the heat with tasty brews! With more than 60 beers and two stages of live music including performances from […]
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Hike Around, Fix a Trail
Looking for something to do on a summer day? Discover Bobcat Ridge Natural Area! You’ll find a grassy valley, foothills, ponderosa pines, stunning red rock cliffs and more. Bobcat Ridge is home to elk, wild […]
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Into the Community: Taste of Fort Collins
It’s that time of year again; Taste of Fort Collins is back! Get ready to participate with the community at this two-day festival on June 9th and 10th. Try some great food from local and […]
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Grow, Cook, Swap
Join the Mile High Swappers for their June food swap. Mile High Swappers is simply a collection of avid cooks, gardeners and socializers who enjoy sharing their creations with other like-minded folks. Think you fit […]
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Local Revolutionaries Promote Social Change Through Their Music
By Emily Clingman Many people who take the stage to entertain others are driven by dreams of fame and money. It’s less common to hear of musical artists who perform out of necessity. But it’s […]
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Fort Collins Father's Day 5K
Haven’t figured out a way to spend Father’s Day? Why not go for a run? This family-oriented 5K is hosted in Old Town Fort Collins by Primrose School on Sunday, June 17th starting at 8 […]
Lots of stimulus spending, but few jobs added in Larimer County
A superficial glance at the stimulus spending in the Fort Collins area – including the zip codes 80521, 80524, 80525, 80526 and 80538 – tells a rather gruesome tale: $60 million of grant money pouring […]
Anatomy of a forest fire: A day-by-day look at the Hewlett Fire
The Hewlett Fire consumed more than 7,600 acres of forest north of the Poudre Canyon in 10 days. No structures were burned, no lives were lost, but how the blaze unfolded tells an important story […]