Columns
How Plowing Snow Keeps Me From Going ‘Mental’
It’s so great to see the snow. Don’t get me wrong; I have spring fever. I always do! But, after months of dry weather and concerning fires throughout our region — it’s just great to […]
Articles by Blaine Howerton
Columns
Letter to the Editor and His Readers
Angelina Hunter In November 2017 when I first read North Forty News I was struck with its even-handed goodness. This high-quality reporting called “solution-driven journalism,” covered local conditions and events rarely covered elsewhere — […]
Gardens & Landscapes
Assessing and Pruning Wind-Damaged Trees
Jacob Mares, Arborist and Horticulturist, Gardens on Spring Creek The Front Range is no stranger to high wind events. Strong, high-pressure weather systems that form along the Rockies can send gales racing down through the […]
Columns
Photo of the Week: A Golden Moment — Boys In Blue
The photo of the week comes from Heather Navratil. It was taken of the Boys in Blue (Golden Retrievers) in Waverly. Those dogs are precious! Thanks for submitting the Photo of the Week. ALL NEW! […]
Weather
Thursday Morning Snow in Northern Colorado Leads to a Sloppy Morning Commute
Blaine Howerton | North Forty News Fresh snow is falling just in time for the morning drive. Highway 287 was icy this morning in Livermore with light snow. In Northern Fort Collins the roads were […]
Art & Lifestyle
What Good is the Gift of Poetry?
Tim Van Schmidt | New SCENE One of my holiday gifts this year was a book of poetry. I know, many people would rather get a lump of coal than to have to read […]
Columns
Positive Outlook in Negative Situations — It Makes us Stronger
North Forty News is like many other local small businesses. We have our ups and our downs. I am a “glass is half full” kind of guy. I like to focus on the positives even […]
Columns
Tales from Timnath: Pethood
Since my wife Amy and I have had at least one, and as many as three dogs at a time for the last 24 years, I suppose it was inevitable that eventually, I’d […]
Obituaries
Northern Colorado Remembers Billie Jean Stumbo
On January 8, 2022, loving wife and mother Billie Jean Stumbo passed away peacefully at age 77. Billie had a rare and deep love for her husband of 59 years, Steve Stumbo. She cared for […]
Weather
Fog and Ice Blanket Fort Collins and Parts of Northern Colorado
Blaine Howerton | North Forty News The sun was shining in Livermore after a frosty bitter cold night. Only a few miles south, however, the clouds and fog made for a challenging morning drive for […]