Poudre river peaks late, on July 1
After several crests in June, the Cache la Poudre River finally peaked on July 1. This year’s peak flow at the canyon mouth was 4,160 cubic feet per second. LaPorte did not flood this year, […]
Dispatches
Wellington Separator gains three easements
Three new conservations easements in the Wellington Community Separator Area (WCSA)were acquired recently by Fort Collins, with funding from the city’s Natural Areas Program as well as the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The land deal […]
Red Feather Lakes real estate values rebound
Real estate activity in the mountain areas surrounding Red Feather Lakes is rebounding from the effects of the housing bubble. “It seems to be gaining quite a bit of momentum,” said Lone Pine Realty owner […]
Keep bats safe from deadly White-Nose Syndrome
By Gary Raham, Nature Writer & Illustrator In 2006, people first noticed a cold-adapted fungus, now known as Geomyces destructans, growing on the snouts and wings of hibernating bats in the caves of eastern New […]
Ranch-Way Feeds owners honored at fair
Ranch-Way Feeds owners and general managers Kim and Bonnie Szidon will be grand marshals of the 2011 Larimer County Fair Parade. Ranch-Way Feeds is the oldest continuously operating business in Fort Collins, and its building […]
Weeds winning? It's time for a new plan
Ellen Nelson Larimer County Weed District Northern Larimer County received luxurious amounts of rain in May and June this year. What a gift for our gardens and pastures! The weeds, opportunists that they are, have […]
Landowners learn about mountain pine beetle
Ellen Nelson North Fork Weed Coop The North Fork Weed Coop recently sponsored a workshop on pertinent natural resource issues including the mountain pine beetle epidemic, spring wildlife issues and noxious weed management in Larimer […]
Wellington golf tourney on August 20
The 10th annual Wellington Golf Tournament is set for Aug. 20 at Mountain Vista Golf Course. The four-player scramble will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County. Sign-in for the event begins at […]
Michigan quilters visit LaPorte
LaPorte was the June vacation destination for members of Main Street Quilters based in Northville, Mich. They stayed at the home of LaPorte resident Berte Baker, who departed the southeastern Michigan community for retirement […]
Wellington Senior Center update
By Maxine Griffin Summer is in full swing, and I hope everyone is enjoying this time. The following is the schedule of events for August at the Wellington Senior Center. Aug. 1: Membership meeting, 10:30 […]