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Archive for October 7, 2010

EarthSky Tonight— October 8, Close-up on

EarthSky Tonight— October 8, Close-up on constellation Auriga the Charioteer

Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org Here’s a close-up look at the constellation Auriga the Charioteer. Its brightest star is called Capella. This constellation and its brightest star are easy to identify in the northeast by mid to late evening. If you don’t see them, try looking a bit later at night – especially if you live in the southern U.S. If you’re unsure whether you’ve identified Capella, you can always look nearby for a small triangle of stars. ... Full Story

Don’t miss the rally this Tuesday!

Don’t miss the rally this Tuesday!

Limited Big Game Hunting at Red Mountain Open Space

For the first year, the fall of 2010, limited big game hunting will occur at Larimer County's Red Mountain Open Space. Hunting will be allowed by special access permit during the second and third combined rifle seasons (October 23 – 31, second combined season; November 6 – 14, third combined season). Limited hunting access is provided through a partnership with the Larimer County Department of Natural Resources and Colorado Division of Wildlife. Special access hunting permits are ... Full Story

Larimer Humane Society’s Executive Director

Larimer Humane Society’s Executive Director “kennels Up” To Save Animal Lives

  Special Off-Site Adoption Event to be Held at the Promenade Shops at Centerra Fort Collins, Colorado (October 7, 2010) – Larimer Humane Society’s Executive Director, Judy Calhoun, is “kenneling up” this Friday, October 8, 2010, at the Promenade Shops at Centerra in an effort to raise awareness for homeless animals and the multiple benefits of adopting a shelter pet. Ms. Calhoun will be joined by the organization’s Director of Animal Protection & Control, Bill Porter, and the ... Full Story

What is newsworthy in Loveland, Colorado?

This week a woman was sitting on a bus stop bench in downtown Loveland when a very intoxicated man approached and verbally attacked her with vile, ignorant language. The woman ran into the Alternatives to Violence office on Fourth Street with the man in pursuit, where he threatened and verbally attacked her and the staff. When he was asked to leave, he put his fist through the front office window. He stood threatening and bleeding on Fourth Street. Several Loveland Police  officers came and ... Full Story