Archive for July 9, 2010
Save The Poudre responds to B. J. Nikkel
By Mark Easter and Gary Wockner We are writing in response to BJ Nikkel’s recent editorial in the Recorder Online, wherein she supports the hugely damaging Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP/Glade). Let’s be clear –Agriculture and the Poudre River stand to be the big losers if NISP/Glade is built. In their ground-breaking report “Farming on the Edge: Sprawling Development Threatens America’s Best Farmland”, the American Farmland Trust identified the Cache la Poudre Valley ... Full Story
Water storage is critical to Northern Colorado’s
By State Representative B.J. Nikkel House District 49 In Northern Colorado, we are able to enjoy the bounty of produce grown on the tens of thousands of acres of farmland in Larimer and Weld Counties irrigated by the precious waters flowing down from our high country. This has all been made possible by the visionaries who preceded and provided for us. These irrigated farmlands provide open space between our growing communities and also allow us to grow top quality foods to put on our ... Full Story
Supporting Carl Bruning
It was great to see Carl Bruning and his wonderful supporters at the many events around Larimer County in recent weeks. They were handing out stickers to children and interacting with the public in a positive way that we all can appreciate. It will be good to have Carl Bruning leading the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office in a positive way in the years ahead. It will be good to have a sheriff bringing a breath of fresh air to the department with a renewed focus on serving "we the people" and ... Full Story
Berthoud students named to Dean’s List, Honor
Greeley, Colo. (July 8, 2010) - The students listed below have been named to the Dean's List or the Dean's Honor Roll in recognition of their outstanding scholarship for the 2009-10 academic year at the University of Northern Colorado. Dean's List (3.75 or higher grade point average*) Dean's Honor Roll (3.50 to 3.74 grade point average*) * Must have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours and have achieved required GPA for two out of three semesters of the year (summer, fall, ... Full Story
Letter to the Editor on Candidate for Larimer County
Larimer County has a very important election this fall. The current Sheriff is term-limited, so we the citizens must elect a replacement and choose someone not just to protect us, but lead us and effectively run the largest elected office in the county. We need someone who has experience, education and proven dedication to law enforcement. We must determine for ourselves what qualifications each candidate possesses. Do they have actual experience as a peace officer? Have they served in a ... Full Story
