Larimer County coalition offers Powerful Tools for Caregivers
If you hire someone to care for a loved one while you work, call your mom weekly to see if she is okay, help a parent with finances, take your spouse to doctor’s appointments or […]
Dispatches
Bellvue Bean holding July 5 fundraiser for Rist Canyon VFD
Come party with us at the Bellvue Grange on Thursday, July 5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. See John Magnie, Jeff Finlin, Cowtown and Brian Hull w/special guests Meadowlark Jivin. Raise your spirits with […]
Visitors reminded of Roosevelt National Forest area closure due to the High Park Fire
A closure order remains in effect on a portion of the Roosevelt National Forest west of Fort Collins due to conditions created by the High Park Fire. The High Park Fire burned more than 42,000 […]
All roads in High Park Fire areas reopening, with some restrictions
Fire officials have announced the lifting of all evacuations and the opening of all roads in the High Park Fire area at noon today. This includes Highway 14 in the Poudre Canyon. Certain access and […]
High Park Fire — Day 21: Haze hangs over Larimer County
It was hazy in the foothills and up through the Poudre Canyon today. THe High Park smoke plume is pretty much gone except for occasional and sparse flare-ups on hilltops and hillsides. Rain overnight Thursday […]
HUD announces disaster assistance for homeowners and low-income renters affected by High Park Fire
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of Colorado and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to […]
Free youth fishing fest July 21 on Canyon Lakes Ranger District
The U.S. Forest Service is looking for people who enjoy fishing or want to learn. The fishing fest will be held on July 21 at the West Lake Day-use Area, located off Red Feather Lakes […]
High Park Fire — Day 20: Owner of Glen Echo Resort knows what it's like to rebuild after a fire
It should be peak season at Glen Echo Resort, about 30 miles up the Poudre Canyon from Ted’s Place. The campsites should be full, the restaurant packed with hungry families and the gift shop bustling […]
High Park Fire — Day 19
First, the good news. The High Park fire stayed at 87,284 acres, which means the fire stayed relatively tame today. Containment is estimated at 75 percent and the estimated containment date has been moved up […]
Council enacts open fire ban within Fort Collins city limits
Because of very dry conditions and high fire danger, on June 26, the Fort Collins City Council approved an open fire ban as part of emergency fire restrictions. These restrictions apply to open flames and […]