April 2026 archive

Greeley Chorale Season Finale: “Rising”

As spring ushers in a season of renewal and reflection, the Greeley Chorale will close its performance year with a thoughtfully curated concert titled “Rising.” Scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at 4 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Greeley, the program offers audiences an opportunity to experience contemporary choral music centered on themes of growth …

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Fort Collins Independence Day Features New Format!

The City of Fort Collins will host its annual Independence Day Community Celebration on Saturday, July 4, with a refreshed format in recognition of two historic milestones: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 150th anniversary of Colorado. As part of this year’s celebration, the City is planning a reimagined community experience in …

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Littleton Police Department Receives National Law Enforcement Excellence Recognition

The Littleton Police Department (LPD) received its seventh reaccreditation recognition for advanced law enforcement excellence from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) at the CALEA conference and commission hearing on March 14 in Tucson, Arizona. As part of the accreditation process, the department is subject to annual review of operations, policy, and …

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Boulder Fire-Rescue Community Academy Accepting Applications

The Community Academy turns curious community members into informed, prepared partners in public safety, while giving you a firsthand look at the people and work behind every 911 call. The BFR Community Academy is a unique hands on learning experience designed to give community members an inside look at how Boulder Fire-Rescue keeps our city …

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VA Reimburses Veterans for Travel to Health Care Appointments

Did you know you might qualify for VA travel reimbursement? If you drive to a VA health care appointment, you could be eligible for mileage and travel expense reimbursement. Important: You must file your claim within 30 days of your appointment date. You may be eligible if you’re traveling to a VA facility or VA-approved community …

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Greeley Announces State of City Address

The City of Greeley will hold its State of the City Address April 15 at the UNC Campus Commons, 1501 22nd St. Mayor Dale Hall and key city leaders will highlight the key accomplishments from 2025 and share City Council’s vision for Greeley moving forward. “We encourage residents to take part in this great event,” …

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Arapahoe County Helps Older Adults Live Independently!

“You don’t realize how difficult even simple tasks become when age somehow changes life for you,” said Jillian from the Arapahoe County Homemaker program. The Homemaker and Chore Services programs in Arapahoe County assist older adults with some of the tasks that often make it difficult for them to live independently. Almost half of the …

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Boulder County Announces 2026 Circular Economy Fund Awards!

Boulder County recently awarded a total of $50,000 to five organizations to support their circular economy work. The program is funded by the County’s Sustainability Tax, which was re-approved by voters in 2019. The Circular Economy Funding Program has been in place for the past 28 years and has provided over $1.5 million to local …

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Helping Older Adults Pinpoint What Matters Most for Health!

My Health Priorities is a free, online self-assessment tool that guides older adults and care partners through steps to identify what matters to them. A new community toolkit empowers senior centers and other community organizations to host presentations and discussions about identifying priorities related to health, health care, and social supports. The Age-Friendly Health Systems …

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Stronger Together: A Community Celebration of Healing and Resilience!

Recovery from serious medical challenges often takes strength, support, and community. This April, residents of Northern Colorado are invited to come together to celebrate just that during a special community health event hosted by Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital. The “Stronger Together: Brain, Body and Breath” Community Event and Health Fair will take place on Thursday, …

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March Forecast Shows Colorado’s Economy Is Resilient!

The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budget presented its March 2026 Economic Forecast to the Joint Budget Committee. This forecast revises up the current year’s economic growth forecast from the previous projections but higher prices from tariffs are diminishing consumer demands and economic growth. OSPB projects a 40% chance of recession in the next …

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Winter May Have Missed Us! Springtime Has Not!

Soft light drifts through the early morning air, touching the budding trees as if waking them gently from a long and patient dream. Their branches, once bare and quiet, now hum with life, each tip adorned with tiny blossoms that seem almost too delicate to exist. Pale pinks, fresh greens, and whispers of white unfold …

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