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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Jul 12 2021
June 17-24 was National Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) Week. The theme is: Proud, Professional, and Passionate. We are so very grateful for our wonderful CNAs. They are the bedrock of our organization at Columbine Health Systems. With over 419 CNAs throughout our organization, they provide vitally important care to our residents at our skilled nursing …
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Jul 05 2021
“Arthur, My Hero, My Friend” is the latest bronze statue addition at the Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado. The statue was designed and created by Susan Norris, a very talented artist who resides in Cimarron, NM. She is the official sculptor for the Boy Scouts of American and her art includes 3-dimensional art, mainly bronze …
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Jun 28 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 week, the USBG and the Association awarded $403,450 to 21 public garden partnerships across the United States …
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Jun 22 2021
During Older Americans Month in May, Larimer County Office on Aging awarded two volunteer recipients with their annual family caregiver and volunteer of the year awards. The Office on Aging requests nominations for distinguished individuals meeting their criteria. This year with the help of their presenters and county commissioners Jody Shadduck McNally, Kristin Stephens, and …
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Jun 14 2021
Four Northern Colorado residents created an ambitious itinerary to visit many of our country’s national historical treasures on an eight-day tour they call The Blessings of Liberty Tour. “Blessings of Liberty” is a phrase taken out of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution which reads, “We the People of the United States, in Order to …
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