North Forty News

Linda Hoffmann to become new Larimer County manager

Kate Hawthorne — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:23:58 +0000

The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners Wednesday chose Linda Hoffmann to become the county’s new manager.

The county attorney’s office will begin contract negotiations with Hoffmann, who is currently director of the county’s Planning and Building Services Division. The commissioners expect to confirm her salary and start date on Tuesday, May 22. The [...]

Larimer County Health Dept. issues advisory for outdoor activity

NFN — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:35:34 +0000

Due to the possibility of rapid weather changes, it is difficult to accurately predict the condition of air quality related to the Hewlett fire in the Poudre Canyon northwest of Fort Collins.

But, in general, if you can see or smell smoke, it is recommended that you avoid outdoor physical activities. If visibility is decreased [...]

Hewlett Fire update

NFN — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:31:10 +0000

Latest from USFS:

The fire is estimated at 982 acres, due to a better estimate and overnight growth. The fire is located less than one mile from Poudre Park. Structures are located near the fire, but none are immediately threatened. Smoke remains visible from Fort Collins.

There are currently no evacuations, just discussions [...]

Former Wellington developer Ziegler due in court Thursday

Kate Hawthorne — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:44 +0000

Fredrick D. Ziegler is scheduled to appear with his attorney in Larimer County District Court in Fort Collins at 8:30 a.m. on May 17 in relation to his arrest on five counts of felony theft.

The charges are based on Ziegler’s activities between March 2004 and August 2006 as a principal in ZWZ LLC, developer [...]

Hewlett Fire update available Thursday morning

Kate Hawthorne — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:24:10 +0000

Nick Christensen from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and Kevin Atchley and Ron Archuleta from the U.S. Forest Service will join County Commissioners Lew Gaiter III and Steve Johnson at their regular citizens’ meeting to provide an update on the Hewlett Fire.

The meeting takes place at 7:30 a.m., May 17, at Dazbog Coffee, 401 [...]

Poudre Rendezvous Outdoor Skills Day is June 9

NFN — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:52:20 +0000

Weld and Larimer County families are welcome to join Colorado Parks and Wildlife and its partners for a full day of archery, fishing, shooting, and wildlife recreation at Colorado Youth Outdoors’ Swift Ponds in Fort Collins, June 9. This fun and educational event offers families a safe and comprehensive opportunity to try out the activities [...]

Poudre Valley REA awards 12 college scholarships

Kate Hawthorne — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:45:38 +0000

Madison Eckerdt, daughter of Thomas and Phyllis Eckerdt and a graduate of Poudre High School, was among this year’s recipients of 12 college scholarships awarded by Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association.

The other winners of $2,000 scholarships from Poudre Valley REA are: Sara Trout, daughter of Cathy Trout, graduate of Thompson Valley High School, [...]

Dog stolen from Animal House Rescue found safe

NFN — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:39:39 +0000

From Animal House:

Titan has been returned! He was found running loose on Vine and Taft Hill Road. Due to reports of people in the area we believe that Titan’s captor released him in the area sometime late morning.

We cannot thank everyone who has helped enough for your help! We know that Titan [...]

Larimer County extends fire restrictions on open fires and fireworks

NFN — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:10:05 +0000

Originally set to expire May 15, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners today extended fire restrictions on open fires, the use of fireworks and Public Fireworks Displays through June 15, 2012 for the unincorporated areas of Larimer County. The restrictions were originally adopted on April 10 in conjunction with restrictions on the Roosevelt National Forest. [...]

Photos from Hewlett Gulch fire in Poudre Canyon

NFN — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:38:48 +0000

The Hewlett Fire started Monday afternoon on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest. The fire is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Fort Collins, 10 miles west of the junction of Hwy 14 and Hwy 287 near the Hewlett Gulch Trail in the Poudre Canyon.

The fire is estimated at 270 [...]