Kay Rios

Selected works by the author:

ALTAR Natives

ALTAR Natives

When my fiancé and I planned our wedding in 1987, we agreed it should represent the lives we led and the community we both loved. I’m a NOCO native, and at the time we were married Bobby had been in this area for 10 years and adopted it as his own. But he grew up in New York City, in a large Italian family that didn’t often venture far from home. We wanted to introduce them, and our other out-of-town guests, to the beauty and advantages of Northern Colorado.

Head and  Shoulders Above:  Tuana Hair Design

Head and Shoulders Above: Tuana Hair Design

Tuana Hair Design is far from a run-of-the-mill salon. Large stand-alone oval mirrors, hairdryers suspended from the ceiling, and flavorful Turkish coffee served in silver cups on a silver tray create an immediate sense of individuality. It’s all part of the vision of...

Teachers of Tomorrow

Teachers of Tomorrow

From guns in school to social media, University of Northern Colorado’s Teacher Training Program is dealing with ever-complex issues.

Be Water Wise

Be Water Wise

With less snowpack and below-average seasonal snowfall, water restrictions are on many Coloradans’ minds. Conservation should be an ongoing effort for everyone. There are two things Joseph Bernosky, director of water and power for the City of Loveland, checks every...