‘County/State/Federal’ Archives
Precautionary Evacuation Recommended north and south
Date: April 5, 2011 At approximately 6:25 p.m. this evening, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office issued a telephone notification to residents along Moondance Way, Red Tail Ridge Way and Stringtown Gulch Road to evacuate the area. In addition, residents along Lightning Ridge Way, Ohana Way, Deer Path St. and the lower portion of Wildsong Rd. have been contacted to evacuate. These evacuations are precautionary due to increased fire activity in the area. Residents may contact a LCSO Deputy ... Full Story
Larimer County Adopts Fire Restrictions
Larimer County Adopts Fire Restrictions on Open Fires Larimer County, Colorado – The Board of Larimer County Commissioners today adopted fire restrictions on Open Fires and Fireworks beginning immediately and continuing through May 5, 2011. Today’s restrictions are based on a recommendation from Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith who says it is unusual to put these restrictions in place this early in the year, “We are waiting for moisture and for spring greening to occur. Meanwhile ... Full Story
Larimer County Weed Control & Forestry Customer
The Larimer County Weed Control District and the Larimer County Forestry Program located at 2649 East Mulberry, # 6, at the southwest corner of Summitview and Mulberry, in Fort Collins, have begun summer hours as of April. The office will be open 8:00 – 4:30, Monday – Friday. Call ahead to be sure appropriate personnel will be present, or to schedule a time outside of the posted hours. Services include recommendations on weed management and range and pasture restoration, herbicide ... Full Story
Loveland Employers’ Roundtable
Loveland Employers' Roundtable Friday, April 8, 2011 The next session in the LOVELAND Employers’ Roundtable series, “The Best Use of Your Marketing Dollars,” is scheduled for Friday morning, April 8, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM at the Loveland City Council Chambers – 500 East 3rd Street. Marketing often breeds confusion for owners of small and growing businesses. What strategies are appropriate for your budgets of money, people, and time? Which should you avoid, and which should you ... Full Story
Gov. Hickenlooper orders flags lowered Friday
Gov. Hickenlooper orders flags lowered Friday in honor of Lance Corporal Christopher Meis DENVER — Thursday, March 24, 2011 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Friday, March 25, 2011 in honor of Lance Corporal Christopher Meis, 20, of Bennett. Lance Cpl Meis died on March 17, 2011, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. According to Defense Department reports, Meis was fatally shot ... Full Story
April Guided Hikes and Programs in Larimer County’s
Nature Notes Club Larimer County Natural Resources Nature Notes Club is accepting new members throughout the spring. You can join current members already journaling in the style of John Muir and Aldo Leopold with Volunteer Naturalist Lisa. The club will have several outings throughout Larimer County’s open spaces, allowing members to immerse themselves in the full range and scope of what these open spaces have to offer. Club members will receive basic instruction on sketching, ecology, ... Full Story
BLM Solicits Proposals for Private-Public Partnerships
As part of its ongoing effort to reform the Wild Horse and Burro Program, the Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is soliciting proposals for private-public partnerships to establish wild horse “ecosanctuaries” on non-BLM managed land. The ecosanctuaries would help the BLM feed and care for excess wild horses that have been removed from Western public rangelands. The official notice of solicitation can be found at www.grants.gov. A separate request for applications for ... Full Story
Food Preservation Workshops
Food Preservation Workshops Larimer County Extension Office April 2011 Canning Basics for Safe Preserving Learn all about the "how and why" of preserving food at home. This workshop focuses on canning safety, types of equipment and proper canning methods. For beginners or those needing a refresher. Workshop Fee: $20 Tuesday, April 12 6:00—8:00 p.m. Pre-registration required: www.larimer.org/ext or 498-6000. Canning Jams, Jellies and More Love the flavors of summer fruits? Learn ... Full Story
Workforce Center Offering Spring and Summer Activities
The Larimer County Workforce Center will be offering a variety of activities designed for young adults this spring and summer. Opportunities for youth are as follows: The Larimer County Youth Conservation Corps (LCYCC) is now accepting applications for two employment positions focused on youth ages 16-24. If working full-time over the summer completing conservation projects with a team of your peers sounds appealing to you, log onto our website for an application; ... Full Story
Gov. Hickenlooper to sign several bills on Thursday
DENVER — Wednesday, March 16, 2011 — Gov. John Hickenlooper will sign several bills into law on Thursday and House Bill 1102 on Friday. Thursday, March 17, 2011 1 p.m. – Gov. Hickenlooper will sign the following bills into law. Location: Governor’s Office, Capitol. · HB 1036: Blue Alert For Injured Peace Officers (Gardner/King) · HB 1019: Exempt School-based Health Centers for Copays and Deductibles (Kagan/Boyd) · HB ... Full Story
