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Fire evacuees get a quick trip home
The Larimer County Sheriff's department escorted residents into the fire area on Tuesday afternoon. Photos by P.J Dipentino
Correction to previous article
It was mistakenly reported that FEMA was involved in todays press conference. FEMA is not presently involved in the fire management, rather it is the Thomas Great Basin Type 1 Incident Management Team organized under the National Wildfire Coordination Group(NWCG)that is now overseeing fire suppression efforts on the Reservoir Road Fire. The NWCG includes wildland fire organizations within the USDA Forest Service; four Department of the Interior agencies: Bureau of Land Management, National Park ... Full Story
Reservoir Road Fire, one family’s story
By P.J. Dipentino Sometimes life throws us curveballs and we don’t even know we are at bat. Sunday started out like any other Sunday morning for our family. The kids and I went to the BMX track to prepare for the day’s racing and my wife set off for a day of work at The Derby Grille. Around 11 a.m., while at the BMX track, I noticed smoke in the horizon. It did not appear to me to be a very big fire, but the location caught my attention. It appeared to be near our home ... Full Story
Reservoir Road Fire: Afternoon, Sept 13
Fire caused by resident burning leaves and twigs Chief Merlin Green of the Loveland Fire Department began Monday afternoon's press conference by saying the fire has covered 900 acres and is 20 percent contained. The fire, while not as active as yesterday, is still quite active. The most active area of the fire is moving to the west-northwest. Three helicopters and four air tankers are on the fire with more than 100 firefighters on the line. The hot, dry weather, coupled ... Full Story
Reservoir Road Fire, Sunday evening update
The wild land fire between Flatiron Reservoir and Pinewood Reservoir west of Loveland has officially been named the Reservoir Road Fire. Initial response was by Loveland Fire Department with assist from Big Thompson Volunteer Fire, Loveland Rural, Berthoud Fire, Union Colony, Windsor Severance, Poudre Fire Authority, Larimer County Sheriff, US Forest Service, Lyons Fire, Hygiene Fire, Estes Park Fire, Wellington Fire, Glen Haven and Pinewood Springs. Approximately 100 firefighters are on the ... Full Story
Turner Middle School, August Students of the Month
Turner Middle School August 2010 Student of the Month 6th Grade: Giovanni Esparza Giovanni is very organized and on task with his academics. He is a strong quiet leader who is clear on expectations and a driven learner. 7th Grade: Whitley Porter Whitley is a sweet young lady who is kind to her peers. She is respectful and always knows the right time to participate; is a great team member and leader. ... Full Story
All about 60, 61 and 101
These two amendments and one proposition may be among the most important issues facing Colorado voters this year. Several newspapers have issued editorial opinions on these issues and most government entities, special districts and many organizations have come out opposing the measures. Below we list the links to three editorial opinions and below that are links to a description of each issue on the site Ballotpedia. The Ballotpedia links hold a great deal of information about the issues ... Full Story
No Berthoud Town Board meeting September 7
BOARD OF TRUSTEES STUDY SESSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 BOARD ROOM 7:00 P.M. NO MEETING
Planning and Zoning, Sept 9 Agenda
TOWN OF BERTHOUD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 - 7:00 P.M. BERTHOUD TOWN HALL 328 MASSACHUSETTS AVE 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Christopher Thorne, Chairman Ray Johnson Scott Banzhaf Jim Doyle Jane Clevenger Lori Taylor vacancy John Goreski, Rural Representative All matters listed under Item 3, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Planning and Zoning Commission and will be enacted with a single vote. If discussion is deemed necessary, that item ... Full Story
News you can use
The Bull's -eye: Straight Shooting From the Sheriff: The Larimer County Sheriff submits the 2011 budget One of the major issues facing the county is the looming expiration of the Jails Sales Tax. Sales tax revenue is already insufficient to meet operating expenses and will expire in a few years leaving a huge deficit. Addressing this issue is perhaps the biggest challenge facing the county. This problem is followed by the need to expand the jail in the foreseeable future, ... Full Story
