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Name: Lois and Arn Hart City of residence: Berthoud Occupation: Philanthropists; Lois: leadership coach; Arn: U.S. Air Force veteran, retired...
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Name: Lorilyn Bockelman City of residence: Wellington Occupation: Co-owner of Owl Canyon Coffee, office operations manager of Blue Pine...
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NOCO Locals: Bethany Norman
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NOCO Locals: Denise Apodaca
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Entries are officially open for NOCO’s Cutest Pet Contest!
This March Madness–style showdown will feature 64 pets competing in bracket voting until one is crowned NOCO’s Cutest Pet.
Think your pet has what it takes?
Submit your pet now through March 7, or until the bracket fills. Only the first 64 pets will secure a spot.
Once the bracket is set, voting begins and pets will go head to head through each round as the community decides who advances.
The winning pet will receive prizes from our local sponsors Poudre Pet & Feed, Furbaby Photography, and Bark Busters Home Dog Training, plus the bragging rights of being crowned NOCO’s Cutest Pet.
Enter your pet through the link in our bio!
Think your pet has what it takes to be NOCO’s cutest?
We’re bringing a little March Madness energy to Northern Colorado with our Cutest Pet Contest, where 64 pets will compete in a bracket-style showdown until one is crowned champion.
Here’s how it works:
Submit your pet now through March 7 (or until spots fill). Only the first 64 pets will secure a spot in the bracket.
Starting March 8, pets will go head-to-head in bracket voting. Rally your friends, family and fellow pet lovers to vote and help your pet advance through each round.
The champion will be crowned March 13 and will receive:
A custom Poudre Pet & Feed gift basket
A mini session with Furbaby Photography including three complimentary digital images
A Bark Busters Home Dog Training Foundational Lesson ($595 value), where you’ll learn the Bark Busters Natural Canine Communication Method and foundational leadership exercises in your home
And of course, the bragging rights of being NOCO’s Cutest Pet!
Enter your pet through the link in our bio or stories and let the cuteness showdown begin. 🐾
2026 weddings are flipping the script, and local pros are leading the charge.
Howe Eventful is seeing couples trade traditional receptions for festival-inspired celebrations filled with movement, personality, and energy.
The Joyful Poppy says bold, expressive florals are taking over, with couples choosing color and texture that actually feel like them.
Over at FLEXX Productions, couples are getting creative with custom layouts and statement draping to transform their spaces.
And when it comes to the menu, Fresh Plate Catering and Hub Café by Fresh Plate are seeing a shift toward comfort-forward food done in elevated, unexpected ways. For drinks, The Thirsty Mule shares that couples are leaning into signature cocktails and playful pour moments.
Which trends are you saying “yes” to, and which ones aren’t making your list? Read the full article in our bio and stories.
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Every magazine has a crew behind it, and this is ours! A behind-the-scenes look at a fun photoshoot day with the very talented @sarahelizphotography_!
Stay tuned! New photos and a fresh look are coming to NOCO Style soon.
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Say YES to our new issue! 💍 The March Wedding Issue is here, packed with 2026 wedding trends, guest-experience inspiration, a full Wedding Services Directory to help you plan your dream day, and more.
See what’s shaping NOCO, and the wedding industry, right now. Read it in print or online through the link in our bio. And don’t forget: you can have NOCO Style delivered straight to your door every month. 📬 Subscribe now!
