Category: Larimer County Latest News

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies Plans Expansion!

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR) in Loveland is planning a major expansion to meet the growing health care needs of northern Colorado. The highlights of the expansion project include a new tower that will be built on the north side of the hospital, the creation of a comprehensive cancer center, an expanded emergency …

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Senior Scams During Christmas!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Scammers, right down Santa Claus lane! Personally, I wish Santa would throw the scammers right off his sled on the way. But alas, they are blazing their way into our lives. Here is the last month’s highlight of active scammers. Be very alert as we move into the Christmas …

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Fort Collins Utilities Recognized as a Smart Energy Provider

In November, Fort Collins Utilities earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association. This designation recognizes providers for demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost, and sustainable electric service. Fort Collins Utilities joins more …

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Winter Solstice Traditions Celebrated at Global Village Museum

For centuries, cultures across the world have commemorated the winter solstice with unique festivals and rituals. Fire and light as well as the symbolic death and rebirth of the sun are common threads in these traditions. To celebrate these customs, Fire and Light: Winter Solstice Traditions opens Friday, December 1, at the Global Village Museum …

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Healthcare In Your Future Summit

On November 1, the Northern Colorado Health Sector Partnership hosted their 12th annual Healthcare in Your Future Summit in the First National Bank Building at The Ranch fairgrounds. Over 200 participants attended the morning seminar. Master of Ceremonies Jonas McKinley gave the introductions of the sponsors and explained the four committees involved with the Summit: …

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Professional For Seniors & Good Samaritan Fort Collins

Just a few more! There would have been one hundred members of Professionals for Seniors in attendance at their recent networking group’s meeting. They gathered for breakfast, friendship, exchanging business cards and chatting among themselves about the various senior oriented products, services, and special events they offer. In an extremely well fashioned manner, the get …

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Rocky Mountain National Park Road Closure Update

Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closing for the season to vehicles beginning Tuesday, November 3. The road will be closed to all uses through Friday, November 6, for park staff to conduct road maintenance. Old Fall River Road will reopen temporarily to bicycles, leashed pets, and walkers from Saturday …

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Dentistry in a Comfortable Stress Free Environment!

Going to the dentist can be a stressful experience, especially for new patients who may be unsure of what to expect. At Implant & General Dentistry of Northern Colorado it doesn’t have to be that way. Fear of the dental experience has been demonstrated to be one of the most significant barriers to the delivery …

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Improve Fitness, Balance, and Mobility with Nordic Walking!

How can you take a walk, exercise the whole body, improve posture and balance, and do it in half the time? Simply by adding Nordic walking poles to your regular walking routine. The unique walking technique used by Nordic walkers, which is different from using trekking or hiking poles, activates the muscles of the arms, …

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Rocky Mountain National Park Road Closure Update

Old Fall River Road will be closing for the season to vehicles beginning Tuesday, October 3. The road will be closed to all uses through Friday, October 6, for park staff to conduct road maintenance. Old Fall River Road will reopen temporarily to bicycles, leashed pets, and walkers from Saturday October 7, through Monday, October …

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Law Day for Older Adults Provided Lots of Beneficial Information!

Colorado Legal Services with Senior Access Points of Larimer County and Poudre Libraries hosted a half day of classes on elder law issues at the Fort Collins Senior Center in August. Magistrate Kandace Majoros welcomed the audience with introductions followed by several elder law classes. Local attorney Kristine Callahan presented the first class on Estate …

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Veterans Affairs Sponsors Local Arts Festrival

In August, the Veterans Outpatient Clinic in Loveland sponsored a local competition for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Over 50 entries by different artists across Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming entered the arts contest. This contest is for veterans who have showcased their artistic works throughout the area. Finalists can enter the national finals …

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