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Summer in Northern Colorado

Summer in Northern Colorado

By Blaine Howerton | NorthFortyNews.com

There’s something about June in Northern Colorado that reminds me why so many of us choose to call this place home.

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The days are longer, community calendars are filling up, and nearly every weekend offers an opportunity to get outside and experience something uniquely local. From farmers markets and festivals to hiking trails and neighborhood events, this season brings our communities together in ways that make Northern Colorado special.

At North Forty News, we’re working hard to keep pace with it all. This week, you’ll find coverage of local government decisions, community events, public safety updates, business news, and stories highlighting the people and organizations making a difference across our region. Whether you’re in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Wellington, Estes Park, Greeley, or one of the many smaller communities we proudly serve, our goal remains the same: to provide reliable local news that helps you stay informed and connected.

One thing I continue to hear from readers is how much they appreciate local journalism that focuses on the positive things happening in our communities while still covering the important issues that affect our daily lives. That’s a balance we work toward every day.

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As always, I encourage you to support the businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations that help make Northern Colorado thrive. Their contributions strengthen the fabric of our region and help create the stories we share each week.

Thank you for reading, sharing our stories, subscribing to the Daily Update, and supporting local journalism. Your engagement allows us to continue serving Northern Colorado with independent community news.

I hope you enjoy this week’s edition and find something that inspires you to explore, participate, and stay connected to the place we all call home.

The edition is available online every week at northfortynews.com/this-week.

With gratitude,

Blaine Howerton
Publisher, North Forty News

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