Author: Angeline Grenz

Kira Koldeway, General Manager of Design for HighCraft Builders, shares with us the latest trends for your kitchen. Q: How long have you been in the business and what sort of services do you offer? HighCraft Builders has been locally owned and operated since 1998, and our company provides quality remodeling and custom home building across Northern Colorado. Based in Fort Collins, our design-build team includes licensed architects, interior designers, experienced project planners and seasoned craftsmen who can take any residential construction project, large or small, from concept to completion. More information at highcraft.net. Q: What are your favorite kitchen...

By Angeline Grenz Cities and counties are stepping up to help residents get through these challenging times. Available programs can change daily, but here is what we know right now: City of Fort Collins Utilities: The City of Fort Collins has stated that no water or electric services will be cut off for nonpayment for the time being. They have requested residents who may be having difficulty paying their bills call 970.212.2900 to request assistance or make payment arrangements. For payment assistance, visit fcgov.com. Small Business Relief: The City of Fort Collins has created the Fort Collins Small Business...

By Angeline Grenz   The frightening truth about human trafficking is that it could be happening on your street, on your block, next door. Human trafficking takes many forms: slave labor and sex trafficking are foremost (forced marriage and organ removal are also considered human trafficking). The illicit trade is a $150 billion-dollar business (humanrightsfirst.org) that has invaded every town, every city and every country. And Larimer County has one of the largest concentrations of human trafficking in Colorado. So, if you think it is not happening in your backyard—think again. Human trafficking occurs right under our noses and...

I just got engaged! Cameron Wesley Duval and I have been together for 5 and a half years. We also just bought a house so it’s going to be a crazy year. I work for NOCO Style and Cameron works for Zillow. We have an angel boy lab-mix named Jocco. We love to travel, watch movies and hang with friends and family. My cousin, Jordyn, is married to Cameron’s best friend Pat Pallotto, so we had probably met several times over the years, but the first time we were introduced was at Jordyn’s college graduation party in December 2013. We...

By Irene Middleman Thomas   “I am definitely NOT the murderer,” I cried out to the group assembled in the dining room of the ranch. “I’ve never hurt anybody in my life! Maybe I DO have voices in my head that tell me what to do, but so what?” I looked down at my instruction sheet and followed the next item, which directed me to do my best dance moves. I did so, to everyone’s laughter. That is what the Murder Mystery Weekends at Sundance Trail Ranch near Red Feather Lakes are all about—fun, escape and stepping out of...