The City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Department has earned reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The reaccreditation was awarded during the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation program for park and …
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Jan 19 2026
US & Colorado Celebrate 250/150 Years Anniversary Celebration
In 2026, Colorado will observe two significant anniversaries. We invite you to join us in this opportunity to remember our shared past and imagine our future together. Join us for the Sesquicentennial, Semiquincentennial, & Sesquisemiquincentennial Celebrations! In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—our nation’s semiquincentennial. At the …
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Jan 19 2026
Eight Surprising Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep!
Even just a couple nights of poor sleep can throw your body off balance and trigger irritability, grogginess and volatile moods — something many of us know from firsthand experience. But you don’t have to fall victim to these bad bouts. Here are some surprisingly effective tips to help you get a good night’s sleep. …
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Jan 19 2026
Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture to Host Magical Forest on February 07
Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture invites residents to Magical Forest on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. This event will take place west of the roundabout on Windsor Lake Rd., behind the Windsor Police Department at 960 N. 15th Street. Magical Forest is a unique, family-friendly event that brings together creativity, sustainability and …
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Jan 19 2026
City of Boulder Participating in Three-Year AI Project
The City of Boulder is one of 10 cities nationwide participating in a new three-year initiative supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and led by Harvard Kennedy School’s Data-Smart City Solutions. The $3 million initiative will help cities explore potential applications generative artificial intelligence (AI) to improve how local governments deliver …
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Jan 12 2026
Longmont Fiber Internet Service That Counts!
Pardon the musical interlude. But for NextLight customers, there’s been a lot to sing about this year and more than a few blessings to count. So, with the holidays coming close and 2025 almost at an end, here’s a few numbers to unwrap. 83 percent of our NextLight customers have speeds of one gigabit or …
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Jan 12 2026
Third Annual First Peoples Festival in Estes Park
The First Peoples Festival will return to Estes Park on January 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way. This annual event brings together Indigenous communities, residents, and visitors to celebrate and honor Native American cultures through art, music, dance, film, fashion, and storytelling. This …
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Jan 12 2026
Ten Senior Discounts That Save You a Ton of Money!
There are many things to look forward to during retirement — taking up new hobbies, exploring fascinating places, spending time with loved ones. It’s an exciting list. But with inflation, rising healthcare costs, and mounting travel expenses, retirement isn’t guaranteed to be easy on your wallet. Fortunately, retailers and service providers across many industries provide …
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Jan 12 2026
Windsor Community Portrait & Caricature Artist
Kailyn Blair is only 17 years old, she has done many events over the past 3 years, she has been recognized by the Denver Art Museum at the Larimer County 4-H Carnival. Everywhere she goes she takes just a few minutes to make a portrait of strangers to brighten their day. She also finds interest …
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Jan 12 2026
Douglas County & Aurora Propose New BioChar Facility
Douglas County will soon become home to the nation’s first county-operated biochar facility, an achievement that places our community at the leading edge of wildfire mitigation technology. This bold initiative continues to attract attention across the region as partners step forward to support the County’s innovative approach. Biochar is a carbon-rich material created by heating …
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Jan 05 2026
Larimer County Announces 2025 Brendan Unitt Community Service Award!
Larimer County Office of Emergency Management coordinator Ricardo Perez is the recipient of the 2025 Brendan Unitt Community Service Award. The Board of Larimer County Commissioners celebrated Perez’s work in the community, particularly in underserved communities, finding ways to help improve their lives. With his bilingual language skills, Perez has been able to reach out …
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Jan 05 2026
Northglenn Hosts Art on Parade
Launched in 2001, Northglenn’s Art on Parade program is a unique one-year outdoor sculpture-on-loan program that features the work of up to six professional sculptors in our outdoor gallery at EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park. Residents and park visitors representing various cultures, age, backgrounds, and neighborhoods meet with the Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF) …
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