Robert Larson

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Denver Zoo’s Preservation Program

With more than a million species in danger of extinction worldwide, many due to devastating habitat loss, zoo-based conservation has become an essential component of long-term species survival. As an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited institution, Denver Zoo has long participated in the Species Survival Plan (SSP) to ensure genetic diversity in wildlife bred …

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Aurora Announces New Library and Cultural Services Director

Ginger White Brunetti has been named to lead the city of Aurora Library and Cultural Services Department following a national search. She began work in February. White Brunetti has over 25 years of experience in the public and nonprofit sectors, most recently serving as executive director of the City and County of Denver Arts & …

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Working Past Age 65?

If you’re planning on working past 65, you may be wondering whether you should stay with your employer’s health plan or enroll in Medicare. The answer depends on the size of your employer, as well as the cost and coverage of their health plan. Most people benefit by enrolling in Medicare Part A (hospitalization) at …

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Larimer County to Expand Broadband Infrastructure

In partnership with Fort Collins Connexion and Loveland’s Pulse Fiber Internet, the Larimer County community has been awarded $14 million in grant awards to enhance and expand its broadband infrastructure to an additional 1,935 locations, including areas in Rist Canyon, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Mountain Campus, Poudre Canyon/Poudre Park, Pole Mountain, Hidden Valley Estate, and …

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Radon Gas Alert: Radon Causes Lung Cancer In Non-smokers and Smokers

The Facts… • Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest for those with cancer. From the time of diagnosis, between 11 and 15 percent of those afflicted will …

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Weld County’s Aging Well Programs

The Weld County Area Agency on Aging has been offering wellness classes since 2008 as guided by the Older Americans Act Disease Prevention and Health Promotion section. The Weld Aging Well program encompasses evidence-based workshops and classes to promote health and prevent disease among older adults. They are based on research and provide documented health …

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Larimer County Offers Free Citizens Class

Who maintains the road and bridge I drive on every day? Where does my trash go? Is the restaurant I’m going to eat at safe? Find answers to how these and other vital public services are provided to all Larimer County residents in our free, 10-week class, Larimer County 101. Whether you live within a …

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Douglas County Affordable Housing Project

Refresh Coming To Reyn Rock Older Adult Community In Castle Rock Your county is investing in the future of older adults. During a regular Business Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners approved a $1.5 million loan to the Douglas County Housing Partnership to buy and renovate apartments for very-low-income older adults. …

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Longmont Pet Licensing

Docupet is now the official pet licensing center for the City of Longmont, as all dogs and cats must be yearly licensed and vaccinated against rabies. The city believes proper identification is critical to safely reuniting pets with their owners. Of the 6.5 million pets that enter shelters, about 11% are reunited with their owners. …

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Are You Addicted to Junk Food?

Michael Prager doesn’t go near junk food. After he eats a frozen pizza, candy bar or packaged pastry, his head will throb. Then, a craving will hit. Prager, 65, a retired journalist and author in Arlington, Massachusetts, is not alone. One in eight adults ages 50 to 80 show signs of addiction to ultraprocessed foods, …

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CU Boulder Presents “Titanic” the Musical” on March 15-17!

The idea of staging the tragic saga of the “Titanic” as a Broadway show must have seemed preposterous when it premiered in 1997. Some may have thought it was disrespectful of the 1,500 who went down with the ship on its maiden voyage in 1912. Not to mention the logistics of staging its demise. Yet …

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Timnath Town Manager Aaron Adams Receives Prestigious ICMA Award

The Town of Timnath proudly announces that Aaron Adams, our esteemed Town Manager, has been awarded the Credentialed Manager designation by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). This prestigious recognition is granted to less than 1,400 local government professionals committed to the highest standards of integrity and leadership. ICMA’s mission is to advance professional local …

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