Wade the Cache La Poudre River with the experts
Get your feet wet Saturday, July 30, 1-5 p.m., at Lee Martinez Park and discover what lives beneath the surface of the Cache La Poudre River. At this event you can wade into the water […]
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Fire restrictions lifted for national forests in Larimer County
Fire restrictions that affected portions of National Forest System lands in Boulder, Gilpin and Larimer counties were lifted today. Recent rains have helped reduce the fire danger at lower elevations. Even though the restrictions have […]
Food Bank of Larimer County serves 16,000 meals to children in June
The Food Bank for Larimer County’s Kids Cafe, 1301 Blue Spruce, is serving over 750 daily summer meals at its eight community center sites — including the Wellington Boys & Girls Club — to children […]
Larimer County delinquent property tax statements mailed
Over 11,400 delinquent property tax statements for the property tax year 2010, payable in 2011 will hit mail boxes this week. If you have not paid your property taxes by this time, they are delinquent. […]
Wellington Fourth of July celebration photo gallery
Wellington’s annual celebration including parade, tractor pull, car show and fireworks.
REI praises regional tourism initiative
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) praised the launch of a new initiative by the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) titled “Get Out West,” which was announced at the association’s annual meeting June 30. The initiative was championed […]
Dense snowpack helps LaPorte avoid flooding
Contrary to most expectations, LaPorte has escaped a major flood so far this year. However, Larimer County’s emergency manager Erik Nilsson said it’s too soon to put away the sandbags. “It’s still a very high […]
Property values higher than expected
Creating the county’s 2012 budget will be less painful than once thought. Property values in the county, as determined by the 2011 reappraisal process, are about the same as the 2009 values, and that’s considerably […]
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Independence Day brings out flags and fireworks
Independence Day is right around the corner, when we celebrate Uncle Sam’s birthday with fireworks, food and family gatherings. In the communities of Wellington and Red Feather Lakes, traditional celebrations range from fishing contests to […]
Get year-round enjoyment from water garden
By Ted Schaaf Gardens on Spring Creek As we find ourselves spending more time enjoying our back yards, many gardeners are rediscovering the joy of water gardening. There’s something inherently soothing about sitting next to […]