A Land Reborn, and the Power of Local Connection
Over the past week, I had the chance to spend some quiet time at my property in Bellvue. Each year, I find myself in awe of the life that pulses through every corner of the land, once scarred by the High Park Fire. What was once ash and silence now hums with vitality. Hummingbirds dart and sing, eagles soar overhead,...
Asking Eric: Brother’s drunken phone calls have become a burden
Dear Eric: My younger brother “Mick” has been a heavy beer drinker for at least three decades with a high-stress career. When he retired, his drinking escalated. He received a DUI which resulted in court-ordered mandatory visits at a local AA meeting for one year. The court also had a blow-and-go breathalyzer...
BrewPaw Bingo in Fort Collins Brings Summer Fun and Helps Dogs
Those in Colorado have a strong love for dogs, craft beer, and having fun. Those three come together with a summer bingo event in the Fort Collins area every summer. Annual Event Involving Northern Colorado Breweries and Distilleries Helps Animals. The Animal Friends Alliance of Fort Collins, which guarantees that...
Public’s Help Sought In Finding Missing 80-Year-Old Colorado Man
Larimer County officials are asking for the public's help in finding an 80-year-old Fort Collins man who was reported missing on Tuesday. That's according to a post on the Fort Collins Police Services Facebook page. According to the post, Fort Collins 911 got a report on June 17 at 5...
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Returns to Fort Collins’ Front Range Village
FORT COLLINS, CO – Front Range Village is bringing back its popular Sounds of Summer concert series, offering Northern Colorado residents a chance to enjoy free live music on Thursday evenings from July 10 through August 21. The series will feature six evenings of performances by local musicians and bands, showcasing...
Colorado Weather Alert: Red Flag Warning in Effect for South Park and Western Counties...
Denver, Colorado – Gusty winds and elevated fire danger are gripping much of Colorado today, with Red Flag Warnings in effect for South Park and large portions of South Central and Western Colorado. According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, wind gusts could reach 40 mph in the...
Loveland Pass Reopens After Being Buried by 92-Ton Mountain Slide
After a multi-day closure that buried U.S. Highway 6 under a 20-foot wall of debris, Colorado's Loveland Pass reopened to traffic on Wednesday afternoon, June 18th. The massive slide, triggered by melting snow covered the mountainside, serves as another stark reminder of the power of the high alpine. Crews from...
This Week’s Larimer County Most Wanted: Marcus McCarver
Northern Colorado law enforcement agencies work day and night to keep our cities and towns safe. Whether they are assisting citizens or fighting crime, their jobs are anything but easy. One of their challenges is tracking down suspects on the Most Wanted list. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office continually updates...
REI Opening Massive New Store in This Popular Colorado Town
REI is one of the most popular stores in Colorado. The outdoor retail store opened its first location in 1983 and has been consistently adding locations ever since. You might remember REI opening their Loveland location last year. REI Loveland Was the 10th—Now Durango Is Next. The Loveland location...
Appealing East Boulder County Summer Venues
Many — well, at least some — people of Longmont, Lafayette, Firestone, Erie, and other smaller towns in the North Central Colorado Urban Area know their identity is more significant than the shadow of Denver and Boulder. Any city or town has a valuable character. The crucial essence of community is the need for local...