Santa returns to Wellington on Dec. 21
Santa Claus will be greeting kids inside the Wellington Fire Department, 8130 3rd Street, on Dec. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your camera. Drinks and cookies provided.
Year: 2013
Schrader Country Store robbery suspects nabbed in Wellington
Larimer County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested Jeffrey Alonzo Varos and Christopher Glen Agnew as suspects in the Dec. 4 robbery of the Schrader Country Store in Wellington. The arrest of Jeffrey Varos occurred after investigators […]
Christmas Tree Recycling Program to run Dec. 26 through Jan. 20
The City of Fort Collins and Larimer County are once again sponsoring the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program, which is a free service for Fort Collins residents. Recycle your post-holiday, undecorated Christmas trees from Dec. […]
Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program provides tips on reducing home heating costs
During the holiday season, many families face the added expense of gifts and festivities in addition to a noticeable increase in their monthly heating bills. This winter, Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) wants all […]
Larimer County acquires critical easement adjacent to Timnath for Poudre River Trail
The Poudre River Trail moved one step closer to completion Dec. 17, when the Larimer County Open Lands program acquired a quarter-mile trail easement on the Swets property, the home of the Swetsville Zoo attraction. […]
Check forgery suspect locked in Wellington liquor store but escapes by climbing through ceiling
A persistent passer of bad checks who was trying to buy liquor in Wellington with forged checks was nearly captured Dec. 6 after the liquor store clerk locked him in the store. Michael Labarbera, age […]
Many flood-impacted trails remain closed; Hewlett Gulch Trail reopens Dec. 18
The Hewlett Gulch Trail, closed following the September flood, will temporarily reopened by Dec. 18. There are icy areas along the trail due to saturated soils and higher-than-average water levels. Use extra caution. The trail […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers ice safety tips
Colorado’s early winter blast brought freezing temperatures and ice to the state. But despite the chill, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding people that lakes, ponds and streams still may not be ready for winter […]
Colorado slips to 14th in entrepreneur-friendly policies ranking
Colorado slipped from 9th place in 2011 and 2012 to 14th place in 2013 in an annual ranking of states with the most entrepreneur-friendly policies. The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council released its 18th annual […]
Bohemian Foundation awards more than $500,000 to Larimer County nonprofits
Bohemian Foundation announced Dec. 12 that local nonprofits working to improve the well-being of children, teens and families, and promoting community engagement are among the Fall 2013 Pharos Fund grant recipients. Examples of programs supported […]