Local personalities and performers share their passion with the community
Dan England
Dan England has worked for Colorado media for nearly 25 years, including 20 at the Greeley Tribune. During his time at the Tribune he won more than 100 state and national awards, including Best of Show from the Colorado Press Association in 2015. Dan loves to write about the outdoors, as they are not just a job but an adventure: He has completed more than 20 marathons and 15 ultramarathons in addition to climbing more than 200 peaks, including all the 14ers in Colorado and Mount Rainier in Washington. Dan also plays trombone, but his wife, Valerie Vampola, deserves the spotlight more, as she sings for living, doing gigs as a solo artist and with Katie Quick in addition to guest appearances with bands across Colorado and teaching with the Loveland Academy of Music. Dan has three children, Jayden and his twin girls, Andie and Allie, and a heeler, Pepper, who in addition to training with him ran her first trail marathon last year in western Kansas.
Selected works by the author:
In the Market
Holiday markets multiply as makers prepare for the most crucial time of year
Festive Outdoor Outings
There are plenty of families in Northern Colorado who don’t want an epic adventure, or to take out a loan to go skiing, but still want to spend some chilly days outside.
Something Good in the Neighborhood – Bob Allen
Fort Collins man remembers late wife by bringing treats to Poudre Valley Hospital
Going Out on a Limb
Logging competitors chop wood for sport
Paws With Purpose
Service dogs help those with disabilities live better lives
Something Good in the Neighborhood – Don & Ruth Claeys
Couple provides companionship for Loveland hospice patients
Bear Basics from an Old Grizzly
A firsthand experience learning about black bears—and signs that they’re near
Something Good in the Neighborhood – League of Women Voters
Maintaining a nonpartisan stance despite a time of turmoil