Animal rescue: Animal Debt Project saves lives, changes lives
Edie Messick has a passion. And she dreams big. She ended a 21-year career with a stock brokerage firm in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2007 and was at loose ends for a while. […]
Dispatches
Bohemian Foundation awards more than $500,000 to nonprofits
Bohemian Foundation announced Dec. 17 that it awarded $500,500 to 33 local nonprofits working to encourage and enable youth to thrive, empower individuals and families on the path toward economic stability and strengthen our vibrant […]
Small acreage stewardship program starts Jan. 19
If you are new to managing a small acreage, thinking about purchasing one or are interested in learning how to make your property more sustainable, save money and reduce inputs to your land, you will […]
Roamin the Range Jan. 2016
Happy New Year! How about an evening out on the town? Have you been to the Budweiser Events Center recently? For tickets and specific information about upcoming events there call 877-544-TIXX (8499) or see comcastTIX.com. […]
Slash pile burning planned at Larimer County Parks and Open Spaces
Each winter, Larimer County burns slash piles to improve forest health and reduce the threat of wildfire. These burns meet state and local fire regulations. Properties that may see slash pile burns this winter include […]
Weather keeps field trip off Bellvue Seniors' agenda, but covered-dish supper still is on
by Lola Cook No field trip planned for January because of weather conditions. Look forward to an outing next month. Jan. 7, Council meeting at 10 a.m. followed by lunch. Jan. 14, 11-noon Blood pressure […]
After successful Christmas Bazaar, Wellington Seniors are back on schedule
by Verna Tromberg A big thank to everyone who helped or shopped at our annual Christmas Bazaar. As 2016 begins, we’ll continue with our established schedule which includes playing cards on the first and third […]
World War II warriors tell their stories
Brad Hoopes is a historian, he stands in awe of military veterans and he’s a listener who loves to hear people’s stories. Several years ago, after reading Tom Brokaw’s “The Greatest Generation,” Hoopes put those […]
Larimer County's top toxic compound emitters: Anheuser-Busch, Avago Technologies, Rawhide Power Station
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s annual Toxics Release Inventory shows that Avago Technologies in Fort Collins emitted 18 tons of the volatile organic compound n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone in 2014, but that’s down from the nearly 35 tons […]
The Snow Tree holiday tradition
From the time I was small, I’ve been attracted to less-than-perfect Christmas trees. I feel sorry for them and I want them to have a home. Since I’ve been an adult, often with the responsibility […]