Columns
GEARHEAD DIARY: But I might need it someday
by Matt Bartmann North Forty News “I think a wheel fell off the lawnmower,” reported my wife a couple of years ago. I pulled the mower out of the deep grass she’d been cutting near […]
Month: October 2017
Life in NOCO
A barking dog, flying geese, a literary grandpa, an overflow of romance novels
“Our beagle, Molly, seems to resist the idea that she shouldn’t bark every time someone with a dog walks by,” says Pam Brewer, whose Fort Collins home is beside a walking and biking path. Her […]
Events
Bellvue Seniors November events announced
by Lola Cook We don’t plan field trips during November and December because of the holidays and unpredictable weather. We look forward to meeting and enjoying each other‘s company and our regular get-togethers. Council meeting […]
News
The Rocky Mountain Sports Park – Major Changes to Windsor and Severance
On Tuesday afternoon, October 24, participating officials broke ground for what will be the world’s largest sports park. 3 miles north of downtown Windsor, the park will focus on baseball and softball, with 65 fields […]
Columns
Events and things to do in November in Northern Colorado
by Libby James North Forty News November 1, Elephant Fundraiser to benefit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Agave Room above the Rio Grande Restaurant, 149 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins. Sponsored by […]
Life in NOCO
3Hopeful Hearts comforts those who’ve lost a child
“A parent is not supposed to outlive their child. It is just not what any parent ever expects to happen,” says Betsy Strafach, director of 3Hopeful Hearts (3HH), a Fort Collins-based non-profit that offers support […]
Politics
Board of County Commissioners – Administrative Agenda for Oct. 31
Administrative Matters This meeting will be recorded, broadcast online and archived. October 31, 2017 – 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM Commissionersí Conference Room 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins Agenda: PLEASE NOTE: Scheduled times are […]
News
W.O.L.F. Sanctuary Protestor May Have Ulterior Motives
On October 26th, the North Forty News received an e-mail from a Glacier View resident about the W.O.L.F. story. He said he was reading the comments and noticed several negatives from a Chris Rustig. The […]
Outdoors
November Guided Hikes and Programs on Larimer County Open Spaces
Friday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. “Full Moon Hike” Winter is coming! Join Larimer County naturalists to see the beautiful full moon above Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland off Hwy. 34, […]
Columns
NATURE RAMBLINGS: Looking forward to “Snowflakes” in October
BY SALLY ROTH North Forty News Halloween is coming, but my favorite trick-or-treater isn’t interested in candy bars. No Kit Kats, no Reese’s peanut butter cups, not even the mini Snickers I can’t resist. This […]