School Board honors Breitbarth’s service to community
Also noticeable was the single rose, placed there by members of the Thompson Education Association.
Rabies Confirmed in Skunks, Foxes, Horses and Cat
Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratory have confirmed rabies in 99 animals. According to state health officials, 34 skunks, 54 bats, seven foxes, one domestic cat, one horse, one mule deer…
Photo Detective Unearths Photos of Revolutionary War Participants
In “The Last Muster,” Taylor has seemed to open a window for us into the lives and times of those who personally experienced the Revolutionary War.
EarthSky Tonight—August 19, Venus’ greatest evening elongation favors southern hemisphere
As seen from Earth, Venus stays closely tethered to the sun. These next few evenings, however, will find Venus at the end of its tether, at 46 degrees east of…
Citizens report on prop 101 and amendments 60 and 61
The general conclusion by CFAC is that although the proponents of these initiatives may firmly believe that these measures are necessary, CFAC is convinced that they are unnecessary for the…
EarthSky Tonight—August 18, Moon shines above Scorpion’s stinger
When the moon drops out of the evening sky in late August and the first week in September, you can use the stinger stars to star-hop to two beautiful deep-sky…
Berthoud man charged in attack on cyclists
Here's how sheriff's deputies described what happened next: "A young white male, later identifed as Bryce Barker, exited the vehicle ... with a small aluminum T-ball bat in his hand…
EarthSky Tonight—August 17, Antares – Fire Star – near moon
In ancient Chinese thought, the summer season was associated with the direction south, with the element fire, and with the color red. No wonder, then, that this reddish star in…
Master Gardener: Top 10 weeds
Master Gardener Charleen Barr discusses the worst of the weeds.
Many choices in November general election
Following is a list of area candidates for office expected to be on the general-election ballots in November.