Although it seems hard to believe now, Scott Simmons was not the first climate activist in his family. That title belongs to his daughter, Alexa. She was passionate about climate change, the environment and taking care of the Earth. Simmons, 66, of Windsor, thinks of...

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Colorado Spartans Bring Arena Football Back to Northern Colorado
Tony Thompson didn’t know a lot about arena football, but he did know one thing: He hated it. He had a good career at South Dakota State University as a defensive end and didn’t make it in the NFL. He didn’t consider arena football as his next step. He found it...
Peculiar Pets
Reptiles are a lot of fun but a big commitment
Something Good in the Neighborhood – Greeley Arts Legacy
Greeley Arts Legacy recognizes local artists with Hall of Fame induction
Leading the Charge
These female trailblazers are making a big impact on the community despite hesitation about stepping into leadership roles.
Something Good in the Neighborhood: Forensic Nurses
Forensic nurses help put survivors of trauma and abuse on the road to recovery
Something Good in the Neighborhood: Camille Dungy
Digging in the dirt helps this Fort Collins poet write about the roots of racism
A Complete Picture
CSU offers a new look at Temple Grandin in a documentary showcasing her life as a professor and advocate
Helping the Homeless: Part II
One of the first homeless shelters in Loveland was in Doug Ashbaugh’s home. Ashbaugh has a pro cycling timing business, and for many years, he’d go from one bike race to the next. He’d set up his timing equipment and a sound system for announcing the leaders as they...