Jun 26 2023
The Littleton Police Department (LPD) recognized the bravery and dedication of its officers with an award ceremony in April. Police Chief Doug Stephens presented awards to more than two dozen officers, including Police Star ribbons, Life Saving medals, Purple Hearts, Medals of Valor, and one Medal of Honor, the department’s highest award. Because the COVID-19 …
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Nov 07 2022
Lafayette ranked No. 31 in Money.com’s 50 “Best Places to Live” in the U.S. Lafayette boasts 20 parks and 20 miles of trails. Especially impressive is Waneka Lake Park, with awe-inspiring views of the Rockies, a reservoir for boating and a wildlife preserve beloved for birding. Meanwhile, Old Town Lafayette is dotted with sculptures on …
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Aug 22 2022
This was the fourth year of this extremely popular art show hosted by the Weld County Area Agency on Aging and the Greeley Active Adult Center which was held at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley. The show featured Weld County artists, both professional and amateur, ages 50 and over. Each piece on display …
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Aug 08 2022
Pets N Popsicles Delivers Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat at Centennial Village Museum Stay cool with sweet treats at Centennial Village Museum’s annual Pets N Popsicles event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-6 at 1475 A Street. Guests receive a popsicle with each ticket purchase, $4 per person for ages three and up. …
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Mar 01 2022
Have you ever wondered how heavy that firefighting gear really is? Curious as to why the SWAT team is sent out on some incidents and not others? Do you want to know why firefighters travel to the grocery store in the fire engine? Do you know what the busiest day of the week is for …
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Mar 01 2022
The City of Fort Collins has narrowed its search for a new City Manager to six finalists who will participate in interviews and selection events with City Council, City staff and community stakeholders throughout March, including an online community forum on March 7. The finalists are: • Kelly DiMartino, current interim city manager and former …
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Oct 18 2021
The US Navy Blue Angels aerial team performed at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland during the weekend! The national Airshow Network hosted the event with other aerial teams and parachute jumpers. Other Navy and Air Force jet aircraft were part of the show for the public over the weekend. The event was very …
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Jul 12 2021
The rooftop of a Boulder parking garage provided stunning views as Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a suite of bills Monday under a newly installed canopy of solar panels. One of those bills, Senate Bill (SB) 261, will expand access to renew-able solar energy across the state. Prior to the passage of SB-261, state …
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Mar 08 2021
One year ago, when the DDA canceled Blarney on the Block and the First National Bank parade it was a crazy and frightening time. Our Director of Experience had just been hospitalized, and the next day the state released the ‘shelter at home’ shutdown. The remaining three person staff were left to deal with the …
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Jan 25 2021
A Reflection on 2020 From a Caregiver’s Perspective With more than 30 years of experience in senior care, I can confidently say 2020 presented challenges that I and many of my colleagues at Grace Pointe Senior Care Community would have never imagined. Despite this year’s difficulties, our commitment to the “Three C’s” – Community, Connectedness, …
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Jan 18 2021
Some people have been alone for months. For those who are feeling profoundly lonely now, help is available. It’s important to know that loneliness during the CO-VID-19 pandemic has been common and that sadness and depression can be worse for everyone during the December holiday season. Part two in February will cover acts of kindness …
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Oct 18 2020
Lonely elders hit hard by the rigors of social distancing and self-isolation; they may need help, says AMAC. It’s no secret that America’s elderly population is among the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. Not only are they at higher risk of infection, those who live alone are more likely to succumb to the loneliness …
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