Archive for April 9, 2010
Earthsky Tonight—April 10: Crescent moon above
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org About 30 to 60 minutes before sunrise on April 11, look for the waning crescent moon to shine above the dazzling planet Jupiter, with Jupiter barely above the eastern horizon. Binoculars help you to spot these two worlds. Although the moon and Jupiter appear close together at Sunday dawn, they are not really near each other in space. These worlds simply reside on nearly the same line of sight now. The moon, our closest celestial ... Full Story
CU Law Professor Can Comment on Justice Stevens’
The fourth-longest-serving U. S. Supreme Court justice, John Paul Stevens, has been extraordinarily influential as the leader of the progressive wing of the court and as a canny builder of coalitions among the justices, according to Scott Moss, a law professor and expert in constitutional law at the University of Colorado at Boulder. “Initially seen as a center-right justice because he was a Republican appointee and one of the decisive votes to bring back the death penalty, Justice Stevens ... Full Story
IRS Payment Options
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to pay all taxes due by the April 15 deadline to avoid interest and failure-to-pay penalties. IRS Payment Options Include E-pay, Credit Card, Installment Agreements and Offers in Compromise IR-2010-45, April 8, 2010 Filing and Paying on Time Saves Money If you have a balance due and do not pay by April 15, you are subject to a failure-to-pay penalty. If you cannot complete your return and file it by April 15, you may request ... Full Story
Pawnee National Grassland Recreation Update
Greeley, Colo. (April 9, 2010) – The Main OHV area on the Pawnee National Grassland (PNG) has closed for the season; however, the Crow Valley Campground is now open. The Main OHV area is closed seasonally from April 9 through November 1 to help minimize disturbance to wildlife and cattle, while also reducing soil erosion. Regulations and a map of the area are available online at www.fs.fed.us/r2/arnf/recreation/ohv/png/index.shtml. The Crow Valley Campground is now available to those ... Full Story
Lundberg Legislative Report April 8, 2010
Topics: 1. Meetings in April 2. Long Bill Debate in Senate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. These are the community meetings I have scheduled where you can ask questions and I will let you know what is going on in the legislature. I will also tell you how you can help us take back the legislature this November. Friday, April 9, 2010 7:00pm - 9:00pm The McNaught Home 4648 Malibu Dr. Berthoud, CO, 80513 Saturday, April ... Full Story
New Northern Water Summer How-To Series
New Northern Water Summer How-To Series Offers Insight on Water Efficiency in Landscaping and Watering BERTHOUD – Starting in April, Northern Water is offering a free how-to series of seminars on improving water efficiency in landscaping and watering. The midday seminars will cover a range of topics such as Xeriscape’s seven principles, lawn installation and maintenance, irrigation guidelines and cost-effective water conservation. The seminars will run from 12:30 to about 1:15 p. m. on ... Full Story
American Farmland Trust Releases Climate Change
Impacts of Climate Change Legislation on Agriculture in the Rocky Mountain States of Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico Washington, D.C. —American Farmland Trust (AFT) has released a comprehensive study analyzing existing data and cost-benefit studies to assess the effects of climate change legislation on the agricultural economies of Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. AFT sponsored the research to advance understanding of the economic implications for U. S. agriculture as Congress considers ... Full Story
