Obituaries
Obituary: Joe Shockley
Joe Leroy Shockley passed away Aug. 8, 2011 at the Goshen Care Center Alzheimer’s unit in Torrington, Wyoming. Joe was born on July 24, 1938 in Laramie the son of Joe and Dorothy Shockley. He […]
Articles by admin
Red Feather Lakes Community Library: September update
September in the mountains brings cooler temperatures, turning leaves, pleasant days and, of course, the continuing opportunity for educational and cultural events sponsored or co-sponsored by the Red Feather Lakes Community Library. We’re pleased to […]
September calendar of events
Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Women’s CoDependency Anonymous, Dazbog Coffee House (Cherry/Mason), 5:30 p.m. Info: 970-219-3848. Sept. 3, Fire Day Celebration in Red Feather Lakes, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; barbecue lunch, 11:30 […]
Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Bellvue celebrates 100 years
The LaPorte/Bellvue area is a treasure trove of history, and one of the gems is the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. People for miles around can hear the church bell when it rings — as […]
Prospects for powering civilization with artificial leaves
[media-credit id=8 align=”alignnone” width=”165″][/media-credit] The world runs on solar power. It has for the last 3.5 billion years, since some microbe captured sunlight with chlorophyll and fired up photosynthesis. Human beings release stored solar energy […]
Preble’s mouse jumps into Greeley pipeline fray
The Preble’s meadow jumping mouse could slow construction of Greeley’s last, contentious section of its 30-mile water pipeline. However, the mouse will have to get in line behind other delaying forces. In late August, U.S. […]
Food
New Old Town Fish & Seafood Restaurant Delights the Senses
By Molly McCowan Walking into Jax Fish House, one is immediately transported into an urban, hip atmosphere. A saltwater fish tank bathed in blue light; a modern, oval-shaped bar; an inviting patio area overflowing with […]
Local Culture, Arts & Community
Local Co-operative Demonstrates Grassroots Activism & Community Building
By Erik Myers On this August afternoon, the sun is offering Fort Collins its full-package UV treatment, a deal residents just can’t pass up, whether they’d like to or not. But while the office drones […]
Local Culture, Arts & Community
Local Artist Daniel Ibanez Goes Back to the Future
By Dave Schutz Fort Collins artist Daniel Ibanez explains his recent work with an excitement bordering on nervousness as he riffs on topics ranging from The Fifth Element; Cormac McCarthy; science fiction as a tool […]
Music News
CSU Radio Station Strives to Show More Support for Local Bands, Musicians
By Erik Myers At a time when cash-strapped colleges are selling off their FM licenses en masse, what’s the biggest issue facing KCSU-FM, the student-run station at Colorado State University? Try community involvement. “Up until […]