Dispatches

For the 11th consecutive year, the Cache La Poudre Elementary School and Cache La Poudre Middle School, along with businesses in LaPorte and LaPorte’s firefighters, will collaborate for a holiday food drive. The drive will […]

The 2012 Larimer County Department of Natural Resources’ annual entrance permits will be available for purchase on Dec. 1. The 13-month permits, valid through December 2012, allow use of parks and open spaces managed by […]

Livermore Fire Protection District recognized volunteers of the department during its ninth annual Appreciation Dinner held Nov. 19. Former chiefs were recognized and recently retired chief Deb Payne presented the new chief, Gaius (Gay) Reynolds, […]

The Specialty Crops Program at Colorado State University is accepting applications for grower research and education grants for the 2012 production season. Grants of up to $10,000 per individual grower/producer or $25,000 for groups of […]

Nonfarm payroll jobs in Colorado increased by 8,800 from September to October to 2.25 million jobs, according to the latest figures from the state Department of Labor and Employment. Government added 900 payroll jobs and […]

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has added both Facebook and Twitter accounts as part of Sheriff Justin Smith’s goal to increase communication with Larimer County citizens. In addition, Sheriff Smith has added a professional personal […]

The Ben Delatour Scout Ranch, a 3,200-acre property located 40 miles northwest of Fort Collins, has received permanent protection through a conservation easement. The Longs Peak Council of the Boy Scouts of America and The […]

The fifth annual El Pomar Foundation Northern Colorado Empty Stocking Fund kicks off Thanksgiving day and runs through Dec. 31. Providing emergency support for everything from rental assistance for persons with disabilities to utility bill […]

Here’s a roundup of Northern Colorado Christmas tree lots and places where you can cut your own tree. Or use our interactive “Find a Christmas Tree” map to help you locate the perfect tree. • […]