Podcasts about larimer county

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the NoCo Pulse as we navigate the whirlwind that is May in Northern Colorado. Someone at soccer described it perfectly: "How's your May December going?" That busy energy perfectly captures this week's packed episode of community news, business updates, and local highlights. What's moving features Miles Beyond Running Community gearing up for their Weld Your Metal Running Festival on May 30th and 31st in Eaton, offering everything from a 7K run walk to ultra distance events complete with saunas, glamping, and mountain views. Following that is the Red White and Brew race on July 20th in Water Valley, closing at the Grainry at the Raynets, and the Greeley Freedom 5K downtown on July 4th. Bass Pro Shops is moving into their massive new 130,000 square foot location at the Brands at the Ranch, an 18 acre development that adds to NoCo's already impressive outdoor retail scene including Scheels, Jax locations, and Sportsman's Warehouse. Joyride is looking to move into NoCo as a bike cafe combining bike repair services with a coffee shop and cafe, founded by Rebe of Rebe Explores and focused on creating inclusive outdoor spaces for everyone from beginners to experts. Community gatherings spotlight Ginger and Baker's eighth annual Dog Flower Crown Photo Day on May 31st, a free event where you can bring your four legged friends for flower crowns and portraits with donations collected for Animal Friends Alliance. The Blues and Cruise car show comes to downtown Loveland May 30th from 10 to 3 featuring classic cars and electric guitars, not to be confused with the Blues and Brews festival on June 5th. Local musician Aubrey Dale releases her debut album Fireweed on May 24th at the Rング for just $29 including a free beverage, sponsored by Greeley Hat Works. Keeping the beat features the fifth annual A Brothers Fountain ABF at the Farm event on June 6th below Devil's Backbone in Loveland, with $30 suggested donation and 10% of proceeds benefiting Loveland Community Kitchen. The Global Sounds Music Festival returns to Old Town Fort Collins on May 30th, a free festival from noon to 6 PM on the big stage bringing music from around the world, presented by the Bohemian Foundation. Dancers from the suddenly closed Canyon Concert Ballet have partnered with Bas Bleu Theatre to present their Swan Song final performance May 22nd through 24th after raising funds to rent the space and pay the dancers. Community support highlights Breeze Thru Car Wash's fundraising program where organizations can raise money the second full weekend of every month through October 31st, with Breeze Thru matching dollar for dollar every donation made at their pay stations. The Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County celebrates 40 years with their Great Futures Gala on May 30th at the Lory Student Center Ballroom, featuring cocktail attire, complimentary drinks, elegant dinner, live auction, and recognition of youth and champions for children. Business news celebrates Verbal Bras, founded by Rebecca Thompson, a New Belgium senior executive assistant who created bras that support wearable breast pumps, saving working moms up to 30 minutes daily. The product has a utility patent and just started shipping this spring after Rebecca discovered the challenges three years ago when she had her daughter. Food picks feature Aloha Poke and Boba on College Avenue near Noodles and Chipotle, serving delicious poke bowls with exceptional service that even got the kids involved and eating. Friendly Nick's Butcher on Lemay Avenue offers the best quality meats from local sustainable farms, amazing house made beef jerky, Nick's Sticks, dog bones, stock, and fresh beef liver, plus they do incredible community work from fundraisers to food baskets to hosting art contests for kids. Tag us at The NoCo Pulse to share how you're supporting local. Stay connected, NoCo.

Welcome back to the NoCo Pulse as we kick off the second week of May following a surprise snow day that had Northern Colorado kids out of school and riding bikes by afternoon. This week we're covering community news, business updates, and local highlights while celebrating the resilience and energy that makes NoCo special. What's moving features Miles Beyond Running Community and their upcoming Weld Your Metal Running Festival on May 30th and 31st in Eaton. This 146 acre private property event offers distances from a 7K run walk up to 100 miles, plus a 36 hour total mileage contest, complete with camping, glamping, sauna, cold plunge, massage, and mountain views. We also share an update on Mandy Mullen's attempt at the Cocodona 250 in Arizona. While she didn't finish, making it past the 155 mile mark before missing the time cutoff is an incredible achievement worth celebrating. Kudos to Don't Ember Productions for traveling with her to document the journey. On a sadder note, Saffron Scoops and Bites, the Indian restaurant and ice cream shop, has permanently closed but shared plans to return bigger and better than ever. Community gatherings spotlight Ginger and Baker's Murder Mystery Party coming up May 19th, with only about a dozen tickets remaining for the Baker's Half Dozen event. Fork Fun celebrates 25 years this summer, operating two mini golf courses, go kart track, laser tag, arcade, bumper boats, and restaurant while gifting millions of dollars of free usage to nonprofit children's causes like Boys and Girls Clubs, Matthews House, and Respite Care over the years. Friday Fest returns to downtown Greeley June 5th through August 7th, kicking off with the blues jam and featuring the go cup program where you can carry open alcohol from participating restaurants into 9th Street Plaza during events. Keeping the beat highlights the Loud Frame Film Festival coming to the Lyric May 22nd through 24th, an international film festival created by the same mind behind EDIY Horror Film Fest. They're seeking volunteers and vendors for the event. Thursday Night Live Concert Series returns May 28th for 16 consecutive weeks at Old Town Square, starting with The Burrows and their nine piece lineup at 7 PM, perfect for families and kids ready to dance. Community support features Stay: A Night of Metal and Hope, a metal concert at The Sound Bar on May 17th benefiting the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Larimer County. We share an inspiring story of Shana from a local cleaning company who moved to NoCo two years ago from Columbus, Ohio with her daughter in her car on gas cards. After her car broke down, a daily rental owner gifted her a vehicle for $250 with new tires and fresh oil, House of Neighborly Services helped with housing, and she's now thriving with stable housing, a $4 raise, and representing her cleaning agency at networking groups across Fort Collins. Business news celebrates Andrew Johnson with Business Networking Done Right, a former BNI director who started his own brand and has grown to four chapters with 20 members each. He's hosting a lunch and learn workshop May 20th through the Loveland Chamber on Building Stronger Referral Relationships, open to anyone for $30 including lunch. Shout out to Dixie Daly, who's everywhere in the community from creating pink coffee with Top of the Light Coffee to being named grand marshal for the upcoming Larimer County parade. She's also running for some kind of entrepreneur of impact recognition worth voting for. Food picks feature The Taco Stop, nationally recognized by USA Today, serving incredible tacos al carbon so full you can barely pick them up, led by classically trained chef Caesar from Mexico City. Yellow Crunch Colombian Restaurant opened their massive new location at The Exchange in the former Crooked Stave space, featuring giant murals by artists flown in from Colombia and a 12 by 20 foot television screen in a beautiful 3500 square foot space. Important announcement: The LoCo PULSE is officially becoming the NoCo PULSE in the coming weeks and getting its own RSS feed, making it easier for listeners who love the weekly community news format to find and follow along. Shout out to Laughing Buck Farm for being weekly listeners and sharing the podcast with their entire newsletter. They offer markets, vegetable swaps, and kids summer camps including homesteader camp and horse camp, plus a nonprofit supporting gardening and vegetables for people in our community. Stay connected, NoCo.

 In the second hour of Terry Wicksatrom Outdoors, Nate Zelinsky comes on to discuss Fly fishing. Steve Gibbs joins the show to talk about activities in Larimer County. JR Pierce joins the show to talk about the latest deals at Colorado Clays.

KCSU news reports on the declining enrollment numbers in Larimer County's Poudre School District with the impacts it could have, One student at CSU is heading to Africa for an internship opportunity, After two semi-trucks crashed early Wednesday morning I-25 saw heavy delays

Colorado State University and University of Colorado Boulder are teaming up to share research, Cougar Run Fire in Larimer County forced evacuations earlier this week, A ceasefire deal has been reached between Iran and the U.S. 

The Associated Students of Colorado State University took a visit to the state's capitol, Weld County, for the first time overtakes Larimer County in population, President Donald Trump gives a warning to Iran to strike a deal with the United States

Small multifamily deals in Colorado are producing cash-on-cash returns worth paying attention to in 2026. Three real deals just went under contract or closed along the Front Range. In this episode, Chris Lopez sits down with real estate agent Jeff White and lender Troy Howell of Nova Home Loans. Together, they walk through three actual deals. Those are a Loveland fourplex at $685K, an Aurora triplex at $579K, and a Pueblo duplex at $300K. These are not hypotheticals. One is already under contract. Another closed just weeks ago. The numbers are real. The Deals Jeff walks through both the house hacker and investor scenarios on each property. For the Loveland fourplex, a house hacker with 5% down pays $458 per month in year one. Then, in year two, that same property cash flows over $1,076 per month. That works out to a 23.80% cash-on-cash return. For investors at 25% down, the fourplex delivers 6.50% cash-on-cash in year one. That is roughly three times the Denver metro average. Beyond that, Section 8 rates in Larimer County hit $1,732 per month for a two-bedroom. As a result, the numbers look very different from what most people expect. The Pueblo duplex, meanwhile, introduces a different tool: DSCR loans. Troy explains how one investor used a cash-out DSCR on a free-and-clear property. As a result, she funded the down payment and reserves on the new purchase. In addition, the property appraised at $310K on a $300K purchase and came with a $10K seller credit. It also stabilized at a 7.72% cap rate with a 6.875% 30-year fixed rate. The Portfolio Play The episode also covers the strategy behind the Loveland fourplex. Specifically, an investor bought nine fourplexes for $5.2 million and has since been selling them individually. Chris, Jeff, and Troy break down the margin and the mechanics. In short, finding the right motivated portfolio seller remains one of the most underrated plays in Colorado real estate. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/BF24OiyWDy0 Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome & Three-Deal Overview  03:25 — Loveland Fourplex — $685K, New Roof, Appraised at $715K  05:26 — The 0.75 Rent-to-Price Ratio Rule — How to Screen a Deal Fast 08:40— House Hacker Pays $458/Month in the Loveland Fourplex  11:19— Investor Scenario — 6.5% Cash-on-Cash Year One, 3x Denver Average  12:39— Reserves Deep Dive — The 10% Rule on a 1980s Building  16:13 — Aurora Triplex at $579K — All-Brick, Month-to-Month Leases  17:44— Aurora Numbers — $517/Month House Hack, 8.33% COC Investor Year Two  20:38— Pueblo Duplex at $300K — Seller Credit, Four-Car Garage, Appraised at $310K  22:01 — DSCR Loans Explained — Qualify Off Rental Income, Not Your W2  35:40— The Nine-Fourplex Portfolio Play — How Bulk Buying Creates Margin  Links in Podcast Deal Analysis Spreadsheet — Troy Howell’s underwriting spreadsheet Weekly Deals Email List — Sign up to receive Front Range multifamily deals from Jeff White weekly Strategy Call — Book a consultation with Chris, Jeff, or Troy Connect With Our Guests Troy Howell: troy.howell@novahomeloans.com LinkedIn: Troy Howell Website: https://www.novahomeloans.com/loan-officer/troy-howell/ Jeff White: jeff@envisionrea.com Who is Nova Home Loans? For over 40 years, we've been focused on helping homeowners find the perfect loan to fit their financial needs and personal goals. Working with NOVA is a personalized experience from initial application to final loan closing and beyond. We will be with you every step of the way toward successful homeownership. Start working with NOVA & Troy Howell today! NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION, DBA NOVA HOME LOANS NMLS 3087/ EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY/8055 EAST TUFTS AVENUE, SUITE 101/DENVER, CO

Dakota Collins was born the son of professional hippies - his mom worked in medicine, and dad in education - with construction on the side - and Dakota was raised largely free-range in the hills southwest of Fort Collins.  He was born with a club-foot, which required repeated casting to straighten, and which eventually caused him to develop scoliosis.  And then he discovered slacklining!  In a matter of months his spine was straight and his life transformed, and he soon travelled the nation and the world as a professional slackliner, motivational speaker, and adventurist!  He later co-founded Breathe - a mindful community featuring yoga, extreme slacklining, meditation and more - and met his now wife at a Breathe festival - where they spent the full week together, and then she immediately joined the man she'd just met on a 30-day backpacking trip in Alaska.  I write all this to share the notion that when Dakota Collins does stuff - he does it all the way!  Dakota founded Grey Rock Landscape and Construction in the fall of 2020, and hired his teenage sister to mow lawns, and built the business to 4 full-time employees before he quit his full-time job with Larimer County.  Now 5 years in and 18 employees strong, Grey Rock has become one of the premier landscape design and installation companies in Northern Colorado.  And it's all about culture.  It seems everyone loves Dakota, and you will too - so please tune in and enjoy my conversation with Dakota Collins.  The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Purpose Driven Wealth Thrivent: Learn more

This week, Taylor, Sandy, Doug Jordan and Taddea Richard discuss the upcoming Super Bowl, The Ethan Hawke's Oscar chances, Billy Porter's notorious slams, Singapore's Bruce Lee, Bruce Willis's condition, a cross-section of love between man and machine, Denny's new Slammin' Meal Deals, the Tony Zamboni tragedy and much, much more! Ashton Manor - Stings by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300043 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Grey Rock Realty Podcast Ep. 37Fort Collins home prices rose 7% in August — even as the market feels slow.Ryan Jenkins and Scott Lowe dive deep into what's really happening across Larimer County, from fixer-upper margins to best-kept acreage neighborhoods and why South Fort Collins keeps outperforming.In this episode:

A new $28 million sales tax has been approved by Larimer County voters to help with child care costs, New shoe technology has been developed to help those with disabilities at Colorado State University, President Trump has signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act to officially require the DOJ to release the files

In this very special episode of Change Leader Insights, host Jessica Crow reconnects with former guest Hannah Jordan, Organizational Change Manager at Larimer County, for a full-circle conversation marking the show's final episode! Hannah, who was the first guest on the show in 2023, reflects on her journey from social work to change management and how she's evolved from a rule-following new practitioner to an adaptable, trusted voice leading people-centered change. With a background in social work and professional training in change management (PROSCI Certified Advanced Change Practitioner, Lean Change Agent, and BRMP), Hannah helps teams navigate change with empathy, strong relationships, and open dialogue. In her free time, she enjoys hiking Colorado's 14ers, rock climbing, and spending time with her three cats. During the conversation, Hannah shares how she brings a people-first lens to change leadership and the lessons she's learned along the way. As someone who loves process and structure, Hannah also shares how she once feared not “doing change management the right way,” and how she's learned to trust her instincts, prioritize human connection, and redefine what success means in her role. Highlights from the conversation include: ☑️ Why conversations matter more than deliverables, and how to use tools to drive clarity and insight ☑️ A personal story about the power of connection and how to build trust by building relationships ☑️ How being a change leader who doesn't like change has become one of Hannah's superpowers ☑️ Why focusing on your “why” and trusting your gut is more important than getting every step “right” This episode is a powerful reminder that leading change is about connection, credibility, and consistency, not credentials alone. Whether you're new to the field or rethinking your approach, Hannah's journey and stories will inspire you to lean into your voice, your values, and your own way of leading change.

Following a lack of acknowledgement from CSU frustrations grow after the vandalization of a Black Lives Matter mural on campus, A Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputy opened fire on a suspect following a high-speed chase, The House has overwhelmingly voted to release the Epstein files 

House Republicans sharing locker room jokes about a Democratic colleague's outfit in a group chat. A former Democratic senator charged with a felony for allegedly forging letters of defense in an ethics probe. A representative accused of bullying and harassing women before taking office.Workplace misconduct at the Colorado State Capitol isn't new. But this year has contained more allegations and revelations than usual.Nearly a decade since the #MeToo movement led lawmakers to adopt new policies and protections for those who serve in, and work with, the legislature, some are questioning whether those efforts are due for an update.CPR's Bente Birkeland, The Colorado Sun's Jesse Paul and The Denver Post's Seth Klamann have all covered various aspects of workplace conditions at the State Capitol. They discuss the efforts the legislature has taken in recent years to improve circumstances and what lawmaker misconduct means for governance, especially now, on the cusp of a special session.Read their reporting: In private group chat, GOP lawmakers made crude jokes about a Democratic colleague's clothing A Colorado lawmaker charged gas to his campaign. Then he asked taxpayers to reimburse his mileage Two women accuse Republican state lawmaker of making unwanted sexual advances. He denies the allegations A Colorado lawmaker charged gas to his campaign. Then he asked taxpayers to reimburse his mileage Colorado House member faced investigation over ignored harassment complaint, aide mistreatment Colorado lawmaker faces ‘bullying' claims from past Larimer County post, complaint from fellow legislator Democratic lawmaker apologizes for Trump tweet, while others debate role of rhetoric in inflaming violence Lawmakers and lobbyists accuse Steve Lebsock of sexual harassment; speaker calls for his resignation Purplish is produced by CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. Funding for the Alliance is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Purplish's producer is Stephanie Wolf and its editor is Megan Verlee, sound designed and engineered by Shane Rumsey. The theme music is by Brad Turner.

West Nile In Larimer County full 294 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:54:20 +0000 ncRmog4q9LH3SXh17jr0jMrlYf6G1noS society & culture BJ & Jamie society & culture West Nile In Larimer County Irreverent, funny, and real-life radio, BJ & Jamie kick off the day with topical, trending stories and relationship topics that often cross the line of dysfunctional and unbelievable, yet they’re always hilarious. Hear BJ & Jamie weekday mornings from 5:30-10a on Alice 105.9 | KALC-FM! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frs

Barbara Bennett, Chief ScamBuster with the LCSO, joins us to discuss how to avoid being the victim of a scam, what to do if you do get caught up in a case of fraud, and how to help your friends and family members stay safe.For the most updated information on scams targeting our community, and information on how to report and recover from these crimes, visit their webpage here: https://www.larimer.gov/sheriff/services/information/frauds-scams

A man leads a Larimer County, CO officer on a high speed chase only to be stopped by a Park Ranger inside Rocky Mountain National Park.For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) FacebookSources:U.S. District Court - District of ColoradoDistrict of Colorado (Denver)CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:22-cr-00006-RM-1https://www.justice.gov/usao-co/pr/aurora-man-sentenced-235-years-federal-prison-shooting-rocky-mountain-national-park

Patrick and Chris sit down with long time city council member from District 5, Kelly Ohlson.Kelly Ohlson is a long-serving Fort Collins, Colorado, City Council member representing District 5, which covers the west-central part of the city. A resident since 1973, when he moved to attend graduate school at Colorado State University, Ohlson has deep roots in the community. He holds a degree in Wildlife Biology from Iowa State University and a master's in education from CSU. Over his career, he's been a public school teacher, historic building renovator, and a three-term Larimer County Public Trustee appointed by the governor. Ohlson's political tenure includes serving as Fort Collins mayor in the mid-1980s, mayor pro tem for four terms, and council member across multiple stints (1983-1987, 2005-2013, and elected again in 2021). Renowned for his conservation efforts, he's led eight campaigns to protect over 75,000 acres of open space and natural areas in Fort Collins and Larimer County, earning him the inaugural Kelly Ohlson Natural Areas Conservation Award in 2022. Married to Linda Stanley, a CSU senior research scientist, Ohlson is known for his pragmatic, compassionate leadership and commitment to public service, though he announced in November 2024 that he won't seek reelection when his current term ends in 2025.

Patrick and Chris sit down with long time city council member from District 5, Kelly Ohlson.Kelly Ohlson is a long-serving Fort Collins, Colorado, City Council member representing District 5, which covers the west-central part of the city. A resident since 1973, when he moved to attend graduate school at Colorado State University, Ohlson has deep roots in the community. He holds a degree in Wildlife Biology from Iowa State University and a master's in education from CSU. Over his career, he's been a public school teacher, historic building renovator, and a three-term Larimer County Public Trustee appointed by the governor. Ohlson's political tenure includes serving as Fort Collins mayor in the mid-1980s, mayor pro tem for four terms, and council member across multiple stints (1983-1987, 2005-2013, and elected again in 2021). Renowned for his conservation efforts, he's led eight campaigns to protect over 75,000 acres of open space and natural areas in Fort Collins and Larimer County, earning him the inaugural Kelly Ohlson Natural Areas Conservation Award in 2022. Married to Linda Stanley, a CSU senior research scientist, Ohlson is known for his pragmatic, compassionate leadership and commitment to public service, though he announced in November 2024 that he won't seek reelection when his current term ends in 2025.

In the first hour of Terry Wickstrom Outdoors, terry is joined by Steve Pennaz from Lake Commandos Television, Cindy Clagget with Larimer County, and Brad Peterson from Brad Peerson Outdoors.  They get into walleye span, forward facing sonar, Boat ramp openings and fishing at Horsetooth and Carter Lake, and open water fishing.

Patrick sits down with Lorenda Volker, County Manager for Larimer County. As of February 2025, Lorenda Volker serves as the County Manager for Larimer County, Colorado, a position she has held since July 2022. Prior to this role, she dedicated 14 years to the county, beginning in 2008 as the Director of Human Resources before advancing to Assistant County Manager. In these capacities, Lorenda led various departments, including Internal Services, Human Services, and Economic Development, and played a pivotal role in initiatives such as behavioral health and rural broadband expansion. Before her tenure in Colorado, Lorenda amassed 15 years of experience in Florida, overseeing human resources, collective bargaining, and public works for two municipalities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida State University and a Master of Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Known for her compassionate leadership and collaborative approach, Lorenda has cultivated strong relationships with local municipalities and community organizations. Her commitment to innovation and efficiency continues to drive Larimer County's mission to serve its residents effectively.

Patrick sits down with Lorenda Volker, County Manager for Larimer County. As of February 2025, Lorenda Volker serves as the County Manager for Larimer County, Colorado, a position she has held since July 2022. Prior to this role, she dedicated 14 years to the county, beginning in 2008 as the Director of Human Resources before advancing to Assistant County Manager. In these capacities, Lorenda led various departments, including Internal Services, Human Services, and Economic Development, and played a pivotal role in initiatives such as behavioral health and rural broadband expansion. Before her tenure in Colorado, Lorenda amassed 15 years of experience in Florida, overseeing human resources, collective bargaining, and public works for two municipalities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida State University and a Master of Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Known for her compassionate leadership and collaborative approach, Lorenda has cultivated strong relationships with local municipalities and community organizations. Her commitment to innovation and efficiency continues to drive Larimer County's mission to serve its residents effectively.

In episode 63 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with John Kefalas, Larimer County Commissioner for District 1. They dive into key topics impacting Fort Collins and the broader Larimer County community, including insights from the November election ballot. John shares his vision for addressing critical issues such as affordable housing, the rising cost of childcare, and transportation infrastructure. This engaging conversation is perfect for listeners looking to deepen their understanding of the local political landscape and the efforts shaping the future of Fort Collins.

In episode 63 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with John Kefalas, Larimer County Commissioner for District 1. They dive into key topics impacting Fort Collins and the broader Larimer County community, including insights from the November election ballot. John shares his vision for addressing critical issues such as affordable housing, the rising cost of childcare, and transportation infrastructure. This engaging conversation is perfect for listeners looking to deepen their understanding of the local political landscape and the efforts shaping the future of Fort Collins.

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-linksBoost the signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices --------------Thinking ahead, talking through difficult situations, understanding you don't have all the answers, and working well with those who do, are all attributes of high-functioning emergency managers and response professionals.As a former paramedic, and current Director of Emergency Management in Larimer County, Colorado, Lori Hodges knows this well.In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, Lori talks about her experience dealing with cascading impacts, transitioning between crisis mode and routine mode, and consequence management.  Lori is also an author whose book, Shaking In The Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness, explains how to deal with the trauma that is certain to come when dealing with major emergencies.Buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Shaking-Forest-Finding-Light-Darkness/dp/B0D2M115FX--------------*Major Endorsements:L3Harris's BeOn PPT App.Learn more about this amazing product here: https://www.l3harris.com/ Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionals: https://www.dobermanemg.com/impulseEmergency Management for Dynamic Populations (DyPop):Hot Mess Express: An emergency management leadership course focusing on response tactics during terrorist attacks. Hot Mess Express includes an immersive exercise during an intentional train derailment scenario. Register for DyPop here:https://www.thereadinesslab.com/shop/p/dynamicDoberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com

For today's episode of the Rocky Mountain Review learn about new tools being created at Colorado State University to help promote sustainability for students at the university and beyond with Audrey Donow in campus news. Then students may face displacement concerns with the closure of Prospect Plaza apartments in Fort Collins for remodeling. Find out how students may be impacted by the apartments closing for the summer. Then for local news, Tyler Weatherwax goes over a wildfire that burnt North West of Fort Collins just near Ted's Gas Station. Then Fort Collins Police Services are asking the community to help in the investigation of an assault that occurred in May that still has questions. To wrap up local news before a quick break, the Food Bank for Larimer County is asking for donations to help the community.After the break, Donow goes over events for the weekend with performances of indie pop, country, and folk music at the Aggie Theater. Then the annual Fall Dance Concert will take place on campus by students plus a student-led acapella group at the Lyric. Music Directors Mia Templien and Ria Janapat deliver music news taking a look at this year's Grammy nominations. After the Break Weatherwax starts national news with an explosion out of Kentucky leaving two people dead and a neighborhood experiencing the impacts as well. Then tropical storm Sara ramps up as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico out of the Caribbean, find out what impacts it will have in Central America and potential impacts in Florida. Finally, President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met at the Whitehouse on Wednesday.Donow returns from the break with the CSU sports report learn about how CSU Women's and Men's basketball have been performing so far, a look at the upcoming volleyball matches and the weekend's football game with the Border Wars at Canvas Stadium versus Wyoming. To end off the show get your Fort Collins weather report from Weatherwax learn about the sunny conditions expected for the weekend and the potential for snow on Monday.About the Rocky Mountain Review: KCSU's News Directors bring you news coverage. Coverage includes northern Colorado and national news, straight from the KCSU Fort Collins news desk. Topics range from crime to cryptocurrency to local art galleries. KCSU news is also on Spotify (and most podcast streaming platforms), and listeners can find it by clicking here or searching KCSU News.

Ben Aste is a conservationist, first and foremost, also an Eagle Scout and the son of a Swiss immigrant.  Ben started Uncle Benny's Building Supplies from a small rented shed, because he couldn't stand to see the waste in the lumber supply industry in which he'd been working for some years.  Uncle Benny's grew quickly, and is growing still, despite an interruption in retail operations you'll hear about in the business journey segment.  And - Uncle Benny's will soon reopen bigger and better than ever, and fully under 2nd generation management, with Ben's son Ben taking the reins.  Because…Ben the senior expects to be busy.  My guest today is CEO of Uncle Benny's, but also running for Larimer County Commissioner for District 3, a seat he ran for and narrowly lost (to the current occupant) last time around.  With many of the same philosophies as his building supply company, Ben is running on a platform of Reasonable, Affordable, and Sustainable, and you can learn more on his campaign page at Vote4Aste.com.  I like Ben a lot, enough that I put a “Uncle Benny for Larimer County” sign up in my yard, and I even gave him a little chip-in on his campaign.  He's a win-win-win-win kind of guy, and his combination of business sensibilities and conservationist principles should be (and is) appealing to voters of all stripes and flavors.  And - when I learned in this conversation how much Larimer County Commissioners make I wondered aloud - maybe I should be a Larimer County Commissioner!  Stay tuned on that topic! - and please enjoy, as I did, my conversation with Ben Aste.  The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Logistics Co-op | https://logisticscoop.com/

In today's episode of the Rocky Mountain Review brought to you by KCSU's news team, learn about changes coming to public transportation from Audrey Donow in campus news. Then learn about how members of the Colorado State University community can come together to share conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Then Tyler Weatherwax delivers local news with broadband internet services being installed in the nearby town of Timnath. Then find out how local authorities teamed up to tackle a common issue on the road that put drivers in danger. Finally, learn more about the Larimer County Sheriff's Office's newest four-legged employee. Then Donow returns for life and events covering an event at the Avenir Museum helping those looking for help with sewing projects. Then learn about some live music coming up this weekend in Fort Collins with several genres playing including rock, disco, and more.For today's feature story, KCSU's news team went out to CSU's historic oval for the Fall Address. The event featured the CSU marching band, free food and much more. The highlight for the day was CSU president Amy Parsons who delivered a speech to the students, staff, and community of CSU covering topics of the university's highlights over the past year, the student experience, diversity within the CSU community, and much more which is covered in today's story. Hear from Parsons herself and many more including Associated Students of Colorado State University President Nick Desalvo, ASCSU Public Relations Director Joeseph Godshall and students in attendance.Then Weatherwax delivers national news with coverage of the increasing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah. Then learn about how cybersecurity officials within the United States are preparing for this year's election. Then finally learn about a buried World War Two bomb that was dropped by the U.S. that exploded yesterday at an airport in Japan. Then get your CSU sports report from Donow followed by an interview with KCSU sports director Austin Martin who sat down with star CSU volleyball player Naeemah Weathers. Then finally for today's show get your Fort Collins weather report for the upcoming weekend.About the Rocky Mountain Review: KCSU's News Directors bring you news coverage. Coverage includes northern Colorado and national news, straight from the KCSU Fort Collins news desk. Topics range from crime to cryptocurrency to local art galleries. KCSU news is also on Spotify (and most podcast streaming platforms), and listeners can find it by clicking here or searching KCSU News.Original air date: October 3, 2024

In this episode of the Rocky Mountain Review learn about the renovations Colorado State University's Clark building has received and what its future will look like. Plus learn about new research at CSU on freezing plasma and foliage of aspen leaves this fall. Then in local news, two school bus drivers were honored for their efforts in preventing a man from boarding a school bus full of children. Mountain avenue's trolley tracks will be receiving some renovations but impacting traffic. Finally, for local news learn about how Larimer County earned awards for sustainability. Then in life and events learn more about a book signing this week and live music at the Aggie Theater and The Coast. Then for national news multiple state election officials received suspicious envelopes which are now being investigated by the FBI. Then Harris leads the polls in the race to the White House this year find out how much she leads by. Then California's governor Gavin Newsom signed laws that put restrictions on artificial intelligence during election season. CSU soccer lost against Denver University learn about how the team is using the loss to prepare for the rest of the season. More in sports learn about how the Rams can get a second chance to beat Boulder in some upcoming volleyball games. Finally, for today's show learn about the weather for this weekend and the incoming rain Fort Collins residents can expect to see. About the Rocky Mountain Review: KCSU's News Directors bring you news coverage. Coverage includes northern Colorado and national news, straight from the KCSU Fort Collins news desk. Topics range from crime to cryptocurrency to local art galleries. KCSU news is also on Spotify (and most podcast streaming platforms), and listeners can find it by clicking here or searching KCSU News.Original air date: September 19, 2024

On today's episode, we begin a four-part series on election safety and security with guests Tina Barton and Sheriff Justin Smith. Tina is a senior elections expert with The Elections Group and is the former senior program advisor to the executive director of the at the US Election Assistance Commission. Justin Smith is a retired sheriff from Larimer County, Colorado and has over 35 years of law enforcement experience. He served as president of the Colorado Sheriffs' Association and is a former member of the executive committee of the National Sheriffs' Association. They are both members of the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections, an organization that features cross-partisan experts in election administration and law enforcement who aim to support policies and practices that protect election workers and voters. Today, they discuss the components of election safety and the societal aspects that influence elections in the United States. They talk about their involvement in the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections, the process for preparing local officials and law enforcement for safeguarding elections, threats faced by local election officials, the history of election interference and questions about election security, and more.

In this episode of the Rocky Mountain Review, Gus Arnold goes over some key renovations happening on campus that students should be aware of in campus news. Then in local news, Tyler Weatherwax covers two key updates involving shootings with police in Larimer County. Arnold continues the show with coverage of life and events in Fort Collins including a summary of a recent bike event and live music coming up in the city. Weatherwax continues coverage with national news covering a man in Colorado charged with making online threats toward election officials in both Colorado and Arizona. KCSU Sports Director Austin Martin gives a look at the upcoming sports to start this fall at Colorado State University including football and volleyball. And to wrap the show up Weatherwax goes over a strange weather phenomenon in Colorado and the forecast for Fort Collins.  

It's a presidential election year in the United States, with politics dominating the headlines from now until November. For many older people living in communal care settings, the ability to vote isn't always guaranteed, even though it's a baseline right that citizens do not lose as they age. Kate Poppenhagen, formerly the long-term care ombudsman for Larimer County, Colo. and currently a Ph.D student in social gerontology, joins the podcast to discuss a new effort to ensure all elders can vote this November, regardless of where they call home — and regardless of the candidates they support. Explore elder voting resources: https://theconsumervoice.org/issues/other-issues-and-resources/voting-rights https://www.eac.gov/voters/register-and-vote-in-your-state Use the following hashtags to share voting resources specific to your state: #LTCvotes, #LTCRightToVote, #RightsRestored Attend our conference in November: https://thegreenhouseproject.org/2024-conference/

Don't judge her for it, but Kelly Evans is and will forever be a Jayhawk.  Born and raised in and around Lawrence, Kansas, Kelly got her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Kansas and soon after began a front-line role with a local non-profit.  Two-and-a-half years in, the board made the decision to depart the Executive Director, and asked Kelly if she would take the job!  Kelly is a natural leader, and a lover of nature, and her dreams of moving their family near their favorite vacation spot in Colorado (Poudre Canyon) came true when she and her family moved to Fort Collins in 2012.Kelly came to town for a big job - to turn around longtime housing focused non-profit organization Neighbor to Neighbor, which had grown out of a grassroots movement in the 1970's but had suffered through the real estate doldrums of the Great Recession.  She did just that, growing to a sustainable revenue model and a staff of nearly 20 before the Covid pandemic response flooded the organization with resources - with expiration dates! - and they grew to over 60 employees by 2022 - and then had to shrink back down to a stable(ish) staff of 30.  How does a compassionate leader downsize with prudence and justice and empathy? - just ask Kelly - as I did.  N2N is in a great place and still offers a dozen programs ranging from home buyer preparedness training to rent assistance to homeshare programs and much more.  Kelly is cheerful and open and kind, and one of the most empathetic and intelligent people I've ever met.  And - she's a freethinker and a person I can cheerfully disagree with and challenge without risking a friendship!  So please enjoy, as I did, my conversation with Kelly Evans.  The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Logistics Co-op | https://logisticscoop.com/

Creativity through the lens of the Owner of Los Rios Farm"Creativity = Problem Solving"Farm Bio:  Although not being born on a farm, yet living on one most of his life, Larry Lempka is the originator of Los Rios Farm, the farm that has been in the family for over 60 years influenced by growing up on the Little Thompson River south of Berthoud Colorado.  He has an extensive agricultural heritage for many generations going back to Poland and Russia.  His first solo experience on a tractor started at age 6, with his first animal being a grafted bull calf that started a small herd at age 10.  His first leased farm was acquired as a Junior in High School his first crops were snap beans grown for Kuner Empson Company, and grass hay.  He has commercially grown vegetables consisting of snap beans, peas, onions, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes and pickles,(yes pickles, well ok cucumbers for pickles).  Conventional crops include alfalfa and grass hay, wheat, corn, triticale, brewing barley, cranbe, buckwheat, pinto beans, and sunflowers.  He presently has a herd of cattle raising grass-fed beef, has been raising pasture pork and a few pasture ornaments including a horse or two and goats.  Also, free range chickens for entertainment.  Using regenerative farming practices, Larry is working to improve the soil for healthy plants, healthy animals and thus healthy food.Personal Bio:  CSU Alumni, with a degree in Agricultural Business, and a minor in Agronomy.  Member of FarmHouse Fraternity.  Was a member of the National Champion Meat Judging Team at CSU. Proud member of the Future Farmers of America, where he held the position of State Reporter in 1979-80 and created the first year of the ongoing Colorado FFA Magazine.  He holds the FFA American Farmer Degree. He is currently President of the Little Thompson Watershed Coalition which was established after the 2013 Flood.  Was a member of the Larimer County Agricultural Advisory Board to the County Commissioners.  Is a  member of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Colorado Coalition to Enhance Working Lands, Citizen Science Soil Health Project, and several other soil improvement and livestock associations He has  been awarded the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award from Larimer County and recently been selected to participate in the Saving Tomorrow's Agricultural Resources Plus Program to work to promote and improve agricultural lands where he established a 4 out of 5 star rating in the initial year of the program.http://www.losriosfarm.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/losriosfarmarmFB  https://www.facebook.com/LosRiosFarm

In hour one Terry is joined by Steve Pennaz, Pat Dorsey, Steve Gibson, and Dan Gates. They discuss current trends with fishing lures and electronics, fly fishing updates, updates at Larimer County regarding the fire restrictions, and mountain lion hunting and Outdoorsman day! 

If you've voted in an election, applied for a marriage license, or registered a vehicle in Larimer County, you've interacted with the Clerk and Recorder's office. Tina Harris, our very own Larimer County Clerk and Recorder, joins us to talk about her job and all the things her office does in and for the community.

In this electrifying episode of Fort Collins Fellas, Patrick and Chris sit down with Chad Crager, the Broadband Executive Director for Fort Collins Connection, the community-owned broadband service. Who would have thought talking about internet infrastructure could be so thrilling? The fellas dive deep into the current progress of the Fort Collins Connection build-out, exploring just how far along the project is and what milestones have been reached. They discuss how residents of Fort Collins can easily access this new high-speed internet service and the steps involved in getting connected. Chad shares insightful details about Fort Collins Connection's initiatives to support public schools and local businesses, highlighting the significant positive impact the service is having on these critical areas. Additionally, the episode delves into the ambitious growth plans for expanding high-speed internet access into the rest of Larimer County, aiming to bring the benefits of Fort Collins Connection to an even broader community. Tune in to discover the exciting developments and future plans for Fort Collins' very own broadband network and learn how this initiative is shaping the digital landscape of the region.

In this electrifying episode of Fort Collins Fellas, Patrick and Chris sit down with Chad Crager, the Broadband Executive Director for Fort Collins Connection, the community-owned broadband service. Who would have thought talking about internet infrastructure could be so thrilling? The fellas dive deep into the current progress of the Fort Collins Connection build-out, exploring just how far along the project is and what milestones have been reached. They discuss how residents of Fort Collins can easily access this new high-speed internet service and the steps involved in getting connected. Chad shares insightful details about Fort Collins Connection's initiatives to support public schools and local businesses, highlighting the significant positive impact the service is having on these critical areas. Additionally, the episode delves into the ambitious growth plans for expanding high-speed internet access into the rest of Larimer County, aiming to bring the benefits of Fort Collins Connection to an even broader community. Tune in to discover the exciting developments and future plans for Fort Collins' very own broadband network and learn how this initiative is shaping the digital landscape of the region.

rWotD Episode 2595: Arrowhead Lodge Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.The random article for Tuesday, 11 June 2024 is Arrowhead Lodge.The Arrowhead Lodge, at 34500 Poudre Canyon Hwy., Roosevelt National Forest, in Larimer County, Colorado, served by the post office in unincorporated Bellvue, Colorado, was a resort camp which was built in 1931. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.The listed area includes 27 buildings, 22 of them being contributing buildings, a contributing object (a sign), and various noncontributing structures and objects, on 3 acres (1.2 ha).Its main lodge is currently a United States Forest Service visitor's center. Other buildings include 13 historic, Rustic-style cabins.It is at elevation 7,410 feet (2,260 m), about 32 miles (51 km) up Cache la Poudre Canyon. It is reached by Colorado State Highway 14, which runs west off U. S. Highway 287, about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado.It is located in Roosevelt National Forest "in the rugged lower montane climax region typical of Colorado's Rocky Mountain eastern slope," on the north bank of the Cache la Poudre River.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:27 UTC on Tuesday, 11 June 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Arrowhead Lodge on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Ayanda Neural.

In hour one Terry is joined by Steve Pennaz, Monica White, and Steve Gibson to discuss little details and techniques to become better fishers, tick awareness, and updates at Horsetooth and Larimer County activities. 

“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” ~William A. Foster  Let's get informed on our food and why quality AND morality matter in the farming world! I am excited to welcome Larry Lempka, local owner of Los Rios Farms! Los Rios is a regenerative farm that has been in Larry's family for over 60 years. As times as moved, Larry has worked to evolve as well and stay on the trend setting tip of farming, but also maintain quality and intentionality. We unpack a lot in this conversation from big food/big pharma, the Dust Bowl, why we need to stop plowing, how we did it wrong from the beginning by disrupting the Indigenous people who had so right, and so much more. Larry gives some great insight on what you can do now from making better choices and shopping local, to checking out certainly documentaries and leaders in the community. This convo is a great intro into questioning a better way on how you fuel- yourself, your family, and your soul. Enter to win $75 worth of met from Los Rios Farm HERE !!   Related Articles: Regenerative Agriculture – An Evolving Concept Regenerative agriculture: merging farming and natural .. Big food companies commit to 'regenerative agriculture' but ...   Time Stamps: 1:15- Larry's Bio 3:28- Growing up to play in the dirt 8:57- The great land rush 14:11- Too big, too fast 18:10- We have weeds… and immunity 22:24- Avoiding the mono-culture 25:23- Cheap at what cost 27:29- Fueling for performance 29:54- Los Rios Crops and practices – do more with less 34:33- Go to a farm, see it for yourself 38:23- Slowing down- how was the food? 45:12- Using food scraps 46:47- Why farmers are afraid to share the story 49:35- So many hats to wear in farming 52:55- What's one thing we can do? 53:47- Agritourism 55:44- An award-winning burger is crap 1:00:25- Regenerative farming out of dire necessity 1:02:11- What can we do to help 1:05:47- Lots of ideas, call Larry!   Larry Lempka : Larry is a CSU Alumni, with a degree in Agricultural Business, and a minor in Agronomy.  He was a member of FarmHouse Fraternity and was a member of the National Champion Meat Judging Team at CSU. He is a Proud member of the Future Farmers of America, where he held the position of State Reporter in 1979-80 and created the first year of the ongoing Colorado FFA Magazine.  He holds the FFA American Farmer Degree. He is currently President of the Little Thompson Watershed Coalition which was established after the 2013 Flood and was a member of the Larimer County Agricultural Advisory Board to the County Commissioners.  He is a member of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Colorado Coalition to Enhance Working Lands, Citizen Science Soil Health Project, and several other soil improvement and livestock associations. He has been awarded the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award from Larimer County and recently been selected to participate in the Saving Tomorrow's Agricultural Resources Plus Program to work to promote and improve agricultural lands where he was established a 4 out of 5-star rating in the initial year of the program.  Los Rios Farm, LLC Berthoud, CO  80513 @losriosfarm https://www.losriosfarm.com/ Enter to win $75 worth of met from Los Rios Farm HERE  or here https://www.losriosfarm.co/giveaway-with-t-t    Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com  Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com    

I met Mike O'Connell in the fall of 2013, early into his final career stop, when he became Director of the Larimer Small Business Development Center in Fort Collins - and soon before I left my banking career!  The organization had struggled for all the years of my volunteer involvement going back to 2008, and Mike was the 3rd or maybe 4th Director to serve.  From July 2013 through December of 2021, Mike engineered a great transformation of the organization, built many partnerships and coalitions, and became arguably the highest-performing SBDC office in the State of Colorado by the end of his tenure.  LoCo Think Tank was just getting started in those years, and Mike saw the value of peer collaboration and partnership from the beginning.  The SBDC Mike I know well, but his business and personal journey toward the role, and what he's been up to since retirement were lesser known.  Mike had a high achieving career in sales and then in management, and eventually purchased a business - Mountain Woods Furniture in Laramie, WY.  Mike shares many lessons learned from his journey into, and then out of, a small business enterprise, and also shares his love for music, his disdain for Donald Trump, and his passion to bring to light the “squeeze on the average American”.  He's a good friend and a great conversationalist, and I'm pleased to share my conversation with Mike O'Connell.  Episode Sponsor: InMotion, providing next-day delivery for local businesses. Contact InMotion at inmotionnoco@gmail.com

Introduction Lori Hodges has over twenty-five years of experience at both the state and local levels in the emergency services and emergency management fields. She currently works as the Director of Emergency Management for Larimer County, Colorado. Lori is a Certified Emergency Manager through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and the State of Colorado. She is also a graduate of the Executive Leaders Program and the master's program through the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School. Additional education includes a master's degree in Political Science and Public Policy and a bachelor's degree in Emergency Management and Planning. She received the Emergency Manager of the Year Award from the Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA) in 2008 and 2013 and received the CEMA President's Award in 2020. Contact Information https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-hodges-ma-ccp-pmp-319b2a18/

Just after midnight, Kimberlee Singler, 35, calls 911 to report a home break-in. She tells police that her two of her children have been murdered.  The police response report says Officers found "an adult female and an 11-year-old female who had sustained injuries," as well as a 9-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy who were "deceased at the scene." Singler's third child, the 11-year-old daughter was transported to a local hospital for treatment.  She is hospitalized for a few days and then released. Singler is also treated for minor injuries.   As police investigate the reported burglary, Singler works with officers, giving statements about what happened.  Then police determined the burglary report is unfounded, and present evidence to obtain a warrant for Singler's arrest, but the mom is nowhere to be found. Since she was not a suspect, Singler was not under surveillance and by the time she needed to be, she was gone. Police uncover an ongoing legal battle between the mom and her ex-husband Kevin Wentz.  Wentz's attorneys say their contentious divorce and custody dispute has been going on for over five years.  Just three months ago, Kimberlee Singler filed a request for a temporary protection order in El Paso County. She claims Kevin Wentz waved a knife at her. Wentz denies the allegations. Two months later,  in a different jurisdiction, a Larimer County court held a hearing on Singler's emergency motion to restrict parenting time over the same allegations about the knife. The court rescinded the order finding there was no imminent threat from Wentz. The court ordered that the children have additional time with their father, Kevin Wentz, around Thanksgiving and again December 16 through December 31.   It was arranged for the child exchanges to take place at a police station in Colorado Springs and the Greely Police Station.  When Singler failed to show up with the children, Wentz's attorney filed an emergency motion to law enforcement for assistance to enforce parenting time. The Court granted the motion. Wentz was awarded custody.    The Colorado Springs police investigation led to the charges against Kimberlee Singler. On December 26th, investigators established probable cause and obtained an arrest warrant for Kimberlee Singler on the multiple charges, including 2 counts – Murder in the First Degree, Class One Felony ,  1 count – Criminal Attempt – Murder in the First Degree Child Abuse, and Assault in the First Degree.  Details of the arrest warrant are currently sealed under court order and are expected to be unsealed at a later time. Singler was arrested in London and is fighting her extradition.  Joining Nancy Grace Today: Eric Faddis  - Partner of Varner Faddis Elite Legal, former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney,  www.varnerfaddis.com, Instagram: @e_fad @varnerfaddis; TikTok: @varnerfaddis  Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, , AngelaArnoldMD.com, Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital, Voted My Buckhead's Best Psychiatric Practice of 2023  Irv Brandt -  Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE” available on Amazon, Also "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor   Dr. Eric Eason  - Board Certified Forensic Pathologist, consultant, Instagram: @eric_a_eason, Facebook: Eric August Eason, LinkedIn: Eric Eason, MD   Heather Skold - KRDO13 Anchor and Reporter, www.krdo.com , FB: HeatherSkoldNC13, IG: Heatherskoldkrdo, X: @HeatherSkold13/@Krdo_13   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fort Collins real estate market has been on a ride in 2023. Scott and Ryan sit down and share stories from the trenches. This pod accompanies the release of our most recent market report, you can read it below The real estate market continues to adjust to the new normal of painfully high rates. The 30 year rate is now just under 8%. I remember a year ago I was dumbfounded to learn that rates had eclipsed the 7% mark.  That number felt impossible at the time. I remember thinking it must be a fluke. But here we are a year later and 7% seems like a bargain. The only thing more surprising than the sharp increase in rates is how stubborn the market has been to give up the massive price gains that occurred during the pandemic.   Some people say the lack of price correction is due to low inventory caused by the golden handcuffs, the phenomenon where people won't list their homes because they don't want to lose their low interest rate. But that is misleading.  While the golden handcuffs are keeping the number of sales that occur about 20% below normal, the number of homes that buyers have to choose from is back up to pre-pandemic levels. These levels have been relatively consistent over the last decade. And coupled with low interest rates, they have been producing an average annual price growth rate of 9.2% per year through 2022.  Obviously that kind of appreciation won't be sustained with current borrowing costs. And now that we've seen a full year of rates in the 6.5% to 8% range, we have a better feel for how the market will perform in this environment. Overall it appears that we will end the year with prices about 2% higher in Larimer County and 1% higher in Weld County. The simple fact is that there are many people who can still afford this market.  The buying power of the dual income household  should not be underestimated. Particularly when they are sitting on $250,000 in equity should they sell their current home. The average homeowner in the US has $275k in equity and 25% of homes are owned free and clear.  When people need or want to move and the new house payment will not dramatically impact their day to day life, they will usually make the move.  Buyers are also enjoying the lack of bidding wars, they are able to shop more leisurely, take their time making decisions, negotiate concessions and buy below list price. This is making their high payment a little easier to swallow. The economy continues to show remarkable resilience in the face of the rate hikes. Low unemployment and robust consumer spending are keeping the fed from feeling good about the softening inflation. Expect rates to stay higher for longer than people expect. But also be wary of anyone, including me, projecting where interest rates will be in the next few years. If and when rates do come down into the 6% range again, expect a lot of pent up buyer demand to be unleashed into the market. This should bring more inventory online but will also increase the number of buyers, so the market is unlikely to soften with this new inventory. When this happens, expect any price corrections that occurred during the rate surge to be quickly erased.  Someone asked me the other day, “Who are the people buying and selling right now?” In the last month we have sold homes for people leaving town due to job transfers, people coming to town to be close to their kids, people selling investment property, people buying investment property with cash, people buying vacation property with loans, people buying a larger home and turning their current home into a rental, and even some first time home buyers. It's a similar mix of people as we have seen in years past, but there's fewer of them.  We have been sharing these market reports for over a decade now and each time we do it is with some sadness as we see affordability in Northern Colorado continue to erode away. I am ever mindful of our sister city Boulder, its similarities to Fort Collins, and its median price of $1.2M.

Seth Gruber is speaking at Larimer County Republican Gala alongside Seth Dillon (CEO of The Babylon Bee). Gruber dives into where the GOP is going and what is happening in the conservative movement post roe. He demonstrates how abortion is the lynch pin to the fall of our woke culture. Don't miss Gruber on fire in this episode!     Shop EveryLife, the ONLY diaper company rooted in pro-life values! Use code “Seth10” to get 10% off. https://everylife.com/discount/SETH10   To help Seth educate and expose culture to the evil of abortion so that every person has a right to be born, become an ALLY of The White Rose Resistance at https://thewhiterose.life    For more exclusive pro-life content, interviews, and tools to engage the culture for LIFE, SUBSCRIBE to UnAborted with Seth Gruber TODAY! https://tinyurl.com/niroit8b

The people who work in state long-term care ombudsman's offices are unsung heroes for residents of nursing homes, assisted living communities, and other communal care settings, helping to amplify their voices when they aren't being heard. This week on “Elevate Eldercare,” we dive into the present and future of the ombudsman role on both the macro and micro levels. First, former ombudsman Penny Cook – who recently departed from the Center for Innovation, where she served as chief culture officer – takes a global view of the position, probing the ways that states can expand the role to achieve the twin goals of better care and overall resident satisfaction. Then Kate Poppenhagen, the current long-term care ombudsman for Larimer County, Colorado and a fierce advocate for elders, sits down with Alex Spanko to talk about the day-to-day life of an LTC ombudsman – as well as the particular need to support LGBTQ elders at this particular moment in U.S. history. Learn more about the ombudsman role from our friends at the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: https://ltcombudsman.org/about/about-ombudsman Explore cultural transformation services from The Green House Project and Pioneer Network: https://thegreenhouseproject.org/cultural-transformation/

On today's episode, we begin a four-part series on election safety and security with guests Tina Barton and Sheriff Justin Smith. Tina is a senior elections expert with The Elections Group and is the former senior program advisor to the executive director of the at the US Election Assistance Commission. Justin Smith is a retired sheriff from Larimer County, Colorado and has over 35 years of law enforcement experience. He served as president of the Colorado Sheriffs' Association and is a former member of the executive committee of the National Sheriffs' Association. They are both members of the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections, an organization that features cross-partisan experts in election administration and law enforcement who aim to support policies and practices that protect election workers and voters. Today, they discuss the components of election safety and the societal aspects that influence elections in the United States. They talk about their involvement in the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections, the process for preparing local officials and law enforcement for safeguarding elections, threats faced by local election officials, the history of election interference and questions about election security, and more. The second episode in this series will air on Tuesday, September 5th

Warren Yoder is the CEO of the Yoder Family of Companies, which includes numerous Weld and Larimer County enterprises - namely Weld County Garage, Yoder Chevrolet, ABRA of Fort Collins and Greeley, The Carriage Shop, Kayman Direct, Iron Clad Manufacturing, Truck City, Drivewise, and Driven Financial.  All are in the automotive industry and adjacent, and Warren has spent his whole career in the automotive sector - which like any sector - is the people business.  This episode runs fast through a series of foundings and acquisitions, with lots of discussion about the why at each stage.  The Yoder companies are known across the region as employers of choice, and we spend a lot of time discussing how they've managed this during a season with so many labor challenges.  Warren is a natural entrepreneur and a gifted leader, and it was great getting to know him during this conversation and our preceding coffee.  When he's ready, Warren would make an amazing LoCo Facilitator, and I'm honored to share with you all my conversation with Warren Yoder.  Episode Sponsor: InMotion, providing next-day delivery for local businesses. Contact InMotion at inmotionnoco@gmail.com