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Great Place To Go Camping Close to Fort Collins & Loveland – Flatiron Reservoir [PICTURES]

Todd Harding — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:12:59 +0000

Flatiron Reservoir is a beautiful spot just west of Loveland. Todd Harding camped there last night with his family.

Rialto Theater Hosting A Celebration Concert And Food Drive For Larimer County Food Bank

Charley Barnes — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:41:47 +0000

The first day of Summer is coming up quickly even though the weather says it's here already. The Rialto Theater in Loveland will celebrate the official arrival of Summer with a great benefit concert and food drive for the Larimer County Food Bank.

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Larimer County Dive Rescue Team Seeking New Members

Todd Harding — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:03:05 +0000

The Larimer County Dive Rescue Team is looking for qualified, professional candidates. Applicant must have an interest in public service and ability to function as part of a highly skilled team of rescue professionals.

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Steadman Family Honors Sleigh Riders After Helping Replant 1500 Tree's [VIDEO]

Charley Barnes — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:14:54 +0000

I wrote a story Monday about the Sleigh Riders event this past Saturday after the crew planted 1900 trees in the tune of about 4 hours. One of the families sent us a video today that they had put together and I wanted to share their perspective.

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Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run Does The Unthinkable Over The Weekend [PICTURES]

Charley Barnes — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:39:05 +0000

I can't even tell you how many hours were spent organizing this event and when Mother Nature called a few days before our original weekend to plant we wondered how it would all go. Although we still planned on 50-75 to show up and help, it only took about 30 to do the work of a 100 people.

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If You See Smoke Near Estes Park Don't Call 911 – They Are Burning Slash Piles

Todd Harding — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:51:31 +0000

If you see smoke near Estes Park, don't call 9-1-1. They are burning slash piles.

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Health Advisory Issued For Larimer County Due To Smoke From Galena Fire Near Horsetooth

Beano — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:37:03 +0000

If you have a view of the foothills, you've seen the massive amount of smoke coming from the area near Horsetooth Reservoir, just west of Fort Collins.Well, if you live near the foothills, you might want to avoid this beautiful weather and stay inside.

Larimer County has issued this health advisory due to smoke from the Soldier Canyon Fire.

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Larimer County Replacing Culvert at North Poudre Canal

Todd Harding — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:03:58 +0000

Starting today (Monday October 8th), the Larimer County Road and Bridge Department will replace the culvert at the North Poudre Canal.

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You May Not Be Registered to Vote After All – How to Register to Vote in Weld & Larimer County

Todd Harding — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:28:50 +0000

If you used a mobile device or tablet to register to vote, you may not be registered after all. Secretary of State Scott Gessler says hundreds of Coloradans may not be registered to vote if they used a mobile device or tablet to register to vote at GoVoteColorado.com . The problem affects fewer than 800 first-time voters who registered to vote at the website between Sept. 14th and Sept. 24th.

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U.S. Forest Service Lifts Fire Ban

Shawn Patrick — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:18:24 +0000

Recent rains have caused the U.S. Forest Service to lift its fire ban on national forest land in Larimer County.

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High Park Fire Disaster Recovery Center Closing Friday, July 6th

Todd Harding — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:27:36 +0000

The Larimer County’s High Park Fire Disaster Recovery Center, on the CSU campus, will close tomorrow on (Friday, July 6th at 4p.m.) The DRC has seen over 1500 people come through the Center since opening on June 15th, with over 600 individual households checked-in and over 250 households visiting the center more than once.

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Changes For Boating Permits in Larimer County – Hearing Scheduled Tonight

Todd Harding — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:10:32 +0000

Larimer County has proposed some changes to annual vehicle and boating permits, so The Board of Larimer County Commissioners have scheduled a public hearing for tonight (Monday, June 11th) to get input on the proposed changes.

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Larimer County Fires: What We Know Right Now

D Dennison — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:14:40 +0000

Early this afternoon we have been made aware of a couple of fire situations in the area.

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Smoke Over Fort Collins – Health Advisory Issued

Todd Harding — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:32:16 +0000

When I left for work early yesterday morning from Fort Collins, you could smell the smoke in the air from the Hewlett Fire, which has burned over 982 acres. When I arrived home from work in the early afternoon you could see giant plumes of smoke. It wasn't long before you could see it, smell it, taste it, & feel it!

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Larimer County Extends Fire Restrictions on Open Fires & Fireworks

Todd Harding — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:12:11 +0000

The Hewlett Fire, burning in the Poudre Canyon west of Fort Collins, shows just how dry it is right now. Those dangerous conditions have prompted Larimer County Commissioners to extend fire restrictions on open fires, the use of fireworks, and public fireworks displays through June 15th.

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Rabies Confirmed in Skunk in West Fort Collins Area

Susan Moore — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:22:04 +0000

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment announced yesterday that a skunk found close to the foothills west of Fort Collins tested positive for rabies. The skunk was tested both locally and by the CDC in Atlanta and confirmed to have the skunk variant of rabies, the first time this type of rabies has been confirmed in a populated area of Larimer County.

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Hiker Safety 101!

D Dennison — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:47:31 +0000

If you're putting on the pack and heading out for your first hike ever or the first hike of the season, or hello its Colorado and you're on your millionth hike, here are some safety tips.

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Magazine Sales Scams; a 'Sales' Crew is in Your Neighborhood Today!

D Dennison — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:58:15 +0000

In a press release from the Larimer County Sheriff's office today, a magazine selling crew in a van is combing local neighborhoods.

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How Does Northern Colorado Feel About Marriage?

D Dennison — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:49:40 +0000

Is it sheik to be single? Has marriage lost its charm in Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland? It seems to have become one of the least important parts of life globally and this Coloradoan is curious.

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Larimer County Adopts Fire Restrictions

Kevin Mussman — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:30:06 +0000

The Board of Larimer County Commissioners has adopted fire restrictions on Open Fires, use of fireworks and Public Fireworks Displays beginning at 12:01 a.m. this Thursday, April 12, 2012 for unincorporated Larimer County.

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