Sep 27 2021
Following the latest science and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Park Service (NPS) is immediately requiring visitors, employees and contractors to wear a mask inside all NPS buildings and in crowded outdoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status or community transmission levels. This includes Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). “Visitors …
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Sep 27 2021
Northern Colorado Water provided about $145,000 in funding this year through its Collaborative Water Efficient Landscape Grant Program For a third consecutive year Northern Water has partnered with municipalities, homeowners associations and other entities to bring more sustainable landscapes and water-efficiency education opportunities to the region. Northern Water provided about $145,000 in funding this year …
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Sep 13 2021
Exploring the outdoors in Larimer County just got a bit easier. Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) in partnership with five library systems presents the Discover Pack, a new community outreach tool working to make Larimer County parks and open spaces more accessible for those looking to “try-on” the outdoors. The program officially launches …
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Sep 06 2021
The City of Fort Collins, in partnership with the Larimer County Extension Office, invite residents of Larimer County to join a free virtual informational session next month to learn more about radon, how it can impact health, and actions that can be taken to mitigate radon in homes. Radon gas enters homes and other buildings …
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Aug 30 2021
In July, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Larimer County Emergency Operations Center [EOC] facility in Johnstown. The result of a cooperative effort by Larimer County, the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority [LETA], the city of Loveland, and many other local partners, the new EOC was built for …
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Aug 23 2021
In July, the Larimer Humane Society Board appointed Nicholas (Nick) Gilman, an experienced leader in animal welfare, as their new CEO. Nick has spent his entire career working to reduce companion animal homelessness, enhance the human-animal bond, and develop programs that benefit people and animals throughout the communities in which he has served. Nick has …
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Aug 16 2021
The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) and American Public Gardens Association have partnered to support public gardens and their community partners engaging in urban agriculture and food growing to address food security challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, the USBG and the Association awarded over $400,000 to 21 public garden partnerships across the United …
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Aug 09 2021
The City of Fort Collins has been recognized for achieving 2021 What Works Cities Certification, the national standard of excellence in data-driven city governance. What Works Cities Certification evaluates how well cities are managed by measuring the extent to which city leaders incorporate data and evidence in their decision-making. Fort Collins achieved Certification at the …
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Aug 02 2021
On July 4th, Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado sponsored the Colonial Patriots Independence Day Motorcade in Fort Collins. A procession of ten convertible vehicles with 19 colonial patriots (pictured in costume) waving large U.S. flags, one bagpiper, eight motorcycles from the Larimer County Combat Veterans Assn., and a VA mobile unit travelled down College Avenue …
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Jul 26 2021
The Budweiser Events Center at The Ranch will re-open its doors to the public for the annual Larimer County Fair PRCA Rodeo on August 8th-10th, 2021. This will be the first ticketed event in the arena since its closure in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual fair parade starts on July 31 at …
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Jul 25 2021
With the wildfires, increasing carbon dioxide levels, and gas driven polluting products, Metro Denver and Fort Collins are ranked high as one of the worst air polluters. According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Metro Denver ranked eighth worst for ozone levels, up from 10th in 2020. Fort Collins increased to 17th worst, up from 19th …
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Jul 21 2021
A “Memory Cafe” hosted by Dementia Together made sure of all the attendees enjoyed remembering the 1950’s and had plenty of fun doing so. Elvis in the person of Christian Scandrett made a surprise visit. The Memory Cafe was held at Timberline Church in Fort Collins. The program prompted fond memories of 50s music, favorite …
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