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Colorado communities adapting to the long-term strain on water supplies in the arid West are turning one of their largest demands—the irrigated landscape—into a source of new supply, with this year's historically low snowpack adding urgency to the work.The first episode of Resilience in the Rockies travels from the Front Range to the Western Slope to examine how local leaders, utility managers, landscape professionals, and residents are replacing thirsty turf with landscapes designed for Colorado's climate.In Westminster, where about half of the city's drinking water is used outdoors, a prominent transformation at City Hall is expected to save at least 1.5 million gallons annually while adding native grasses, pollinator habitat, walking connections, and climate-appropriate plants grown at the city's own greenhouse.At the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, nearly 3.5 acres of lightly used lawn have been redesigned with gathering areas, shade, native vegetation, and more precise irrigation—a project expected to conserve nearly 2 million gallons each year.Longmont is using GIS mapping to locate nonfunctional turf and rank potential projects according to water savings, heat vulnerability, air quality, irrigation source, community value, and opportunities to coordinate with other construction.That data-driven approach helped shape Kensington Park, where residents selected plants and amenities and helped install a water-wise garden around a neighborhood memorial previously damaged by irrigation.In Eagle County, the Beyond Lawn program pairs rebates with on-site evaluations, irrigation guidance, customized conservation plans, and contractor or do-it-yourself resources, helping replace 60,000 to 70,000 square feet of turf and save about four acre-feet of water annually.Together, the projects show that outdoor conservation succeeds when communities move beyond simply removing grass and create landscapes that are useful, attractive, locally appropriate, and supported over the long term.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Resilience in the Rockies is produced in collaboration with WaterNow and made possible in part by a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, with support from PCL Construction, Norris Design, Merrick, and the City of Greeley.Attend the Resilience in the Rockies event on October 20 in Denver.

Sarah Bookout is a Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist at GraySpeak Therapy. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she received her bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders in 2018 and her master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 2020. Her career involves helping those with Down syndrome achieve speech clarity and independence. She has discovered a passion for working with teens and adults with moderate to severe speech and language disorders and uses techniques to improve speech clarity that prepare her clients for improved social skills that enable them to build relationships, pursue jobs, and establish personal interests. Her clients practice functional communication and life skills by targeting executive functioning, short term/working memory, and motor planning. She has a certification in LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Training) LOUD and uses the program with children, teens, and adults to increase speech intelligibility, sentence length, and vocal confidence through "being loud". Her goal is to help children, teens, and adults with Down Syndrome become independent by using their voice. https://gigisplayhouse.org/ https://www.lsvtglobal.com/ https://www.connectedspeech.org/   If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to DownSyndromeCenter@chp.edu. If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter. We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when two old friends reconnect after more than three decades?This week on Here's What We Know, our host Gary Scott Thomas welcomes longtime Colorado radio personality Dave Jensen for a conversation filled with laughter, memories, and honest reflections about a business they both love.They revisit their days together at TRI 102.5 in Northern Colorado, swap stories that have only gotten better with time, and talk about how a radio career has changed over the years. Gary shares why getting fired became one of the greatest blessings of his life, while Dave reflects on staying in one market long enough to become part of the community's story.This conversation is about friendship, resilience, finding joy in your work, and realizing that the people who cross your path often leave a bigger mark than you ever imagined. Listen now.In This Episode:Reconnecting after more than 30 yearsBehind-the-scenes stories from Colorado radioWhy local radio still mattersHow getting fired changed Gary's life foreverFunny memories from TRI 102.5Dave Jensen's award-winning careerThe future of radio and streamingWhy local, human content still beats syndicated contentWhy relationships outlast careersThis episode is sponsored by:Bison Junk RemovalMike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter (Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any service!)License #: 679261Bio:Dave Jensen was born in Paterson, New Jersey, but moved to Colorado (in the back window of his parents' VW 1968) when he was 12 months old and has lived in the area ever since. Dave worked at Runza in Loveland when he was younger and still enjoys stopping now and then for an Original Runza. Dave is currently the longest-tenured employee in the Townsquare Media Northern Colorado office at 600 Main St. in Windsor, having worked here since 1997. Dave was awarded ‘Best Afternoon Show/Major Market' by the Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) in 2025; RETRO 102.5 was awarded ‘Station of the Year' in 2022. He has family in the area, with his brother living in Fort Collins and a nephew in Eaton. Dave loves movies, disc golf, movies, great TV, the local craft beers around Fort Collins, and all things radio.Connect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

Chad McWhinney has been building in Colorado for more than three decades. As co-founder and CEO of Realberry, formerly McWhinney, Chad has helped shape some of the state’s most recognizable places. In fact, his portfolio includes Denver Union Station, Dairy Block, the Crawford Hotel, and Centerra in Northern Colorado. In this conversation with Chris Lopez, Chad walks through his origin story, the philosophy behind the firm, and the vision guiding Realberry’s next chapter. Chad and his brother Troy co-founded what is now Realberry after Chad moved from Southern California to Loveland at age 19. From there, the conversation traces the story behind Centerra. Specifically, it covers putting options on Loveland farmland in the early 1990s and closing on 3,300 acres through Farm Credit Services in 1997. Next, it moves through the eleventh-hour partnership that brought the McWhinney family into Denver Union Station. Along the way, Chad also explains how the firm thinks about asset allocation and why long-hold, aligned capital produces better real estate outcomes than short-term institutional capital. Today, Realberry is one of Colorado’s most established privately-held real estate platforms. For example, the firm has earned ULI Awards of Excellence at both Denver Union Station and Dairy Block, and Michelin Keys recognition at the Crawford. In addition, the firm is backed by roughly 300 long-term investors, many of whom have been with the firm for over 30 years. Notably, Realberry also locked approximately $1.7 billion in long-duration debt at near-zero rates before COVID, protecting investor capital through the current rate cycle. Overall, the recent rebrand from McWhinney to Realberry reflects the firm’s move to broaden investor access. Beyond that, Chad shares his read on Colorado’s evolving legislative environment. Ultimately, he closes with his view that tokenization will eventually give individual investors direct access to institutional-grade real estate. In This Episode We Cover: The origin story behind Realberry and how Chad ended up in Colorado Assembling 3,300 acres in Loveland through a patient land-option strategy The public-private partnership behind Centerra How Realberry became part of the Denver Union Station and Dairy Block redevelopments Chad’s read on Colorado’s multifamily supply cycle and the current market Where growth is concentrated in Northern Colorado The Realberry rebrand and the firm’s long-view capital thesis Why family capital builds better real estate than institutional capital Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring Realberry’s leadership team and behind-the-scenes property walks through some of Denver’s most recognizable developments. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/z3y_DqgDKdY Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 01:10 From Southern California to Colorado 05:21 Assembling 3,300 Acres in Loveland 09:50 Building Centerra 14:12 The Denver Union Station Partnership 25:54 Portfolio Approach Across Asset Classes 27:50 Colorado Multifamily Outlook 32:03 Colorado Legislative Environment and Capital Sentiment 36:11 Northern Colorado Growth 38:50 The Realberry Rebrand 41:41 Tokenization and Investor Access 47:12 Long-Hold Capital and Placemaking 51:49 Closing and Upcoming Episodes Links in Podcast Realberry Website: https://www.realberry.com Portfolio: https://www.realberry.com/portfolio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/realberryinvest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realberryinvest Investor inquiries: ir@realberry.com Chad McWhinney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwhinneychad/ Books referenced in the episode The Warren Buffett Way by Robert G. Hagstrom Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Who is Realberry? Realberry, formerly McWhinney, is a Denver-based real estate investment, development, and management firm founded in 1991 by brothers Chad and Troy McWhinney. For nearly 35 years, the firm has focused on creating places people love, with a portfolio spanning master-planned communities, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Its work includes Denver Union Station, Dairy Block, the Crawford Hotel, and Centerra, and has earned ULI Awards of Excellence, Michelin Keys, and U.S. News Best Hotels recognition. Realberry is family-founded, community-centered, and future-focused.

Step into psychology history with Michael Wertheimer. n this episode, Eric interviews Michael Wertheimer from the University of Colorado Boulder (emeritus) in Boulder, CO with guest host Doug Woody from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. Michael's own educational experiences are featured and the obvious family connection to his father, Max Wertheimer, the founder of Gestalt psychology. Michael served as a teaching assistant in grad school at Harvard — for E. G. Boring & Fred Skinner. Work-life balance & love for travel are discussed too.  

Graham Ike, the talented big man, joins the Murph and Markus Show to talk about his journey from Gonzaga to the Golden State Warriors Summer League. With a chip on his shoulder as an undrafted free agent, Graham shares his experiences and insights on what it takes to make it in the NBA. This episode is a must-listen for basketball fans and anyone looking to learn from Graham's unique perspective. He opens up about his time at Gonzaga, where he was a force to be reckoned with, and how he's adjusting to the speed and talent of the NBA. Graham also talks about his experiences in the transfer portal and what it was like to commit to Northern Colorado and then transfer to Gonzaga. He shares his thoughts on what it means to be an undrafted free agent and how he's using this opportunity to prove himself. Graham's passion for the game shines through as he discusses his favorite players, including Chris Bosh and Shaquille O'Neal, and how they've influenced his playing style. He also talks about the importance of physicality and defense in the game, and how he's working to improve his three-point shot. With his infectious energy and humor, Graham Ike is a joy to listen to, and his insights are a must-hear for anyone interested in the world of basketball. Don't miss this episode of the Murph and Markus Show as Graham Ike shares his story and offers a unique perspective on the world of basketball. Tune in to hear his thoughts on what it takes to make it in the NBA and how he's using this opportunity to prove himself as a talented big man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a number treated like gospel in philanthropy: the 5% annual payout private foundations are required to hit. It was written into law as a floor. Kristin Todd has watched it become a ceiling instead. After nearly two decades at the Daniels Fund, a $1.5 billion private foundation, she now leads the NoCo Foundation in Northern Colorado, where she's more than doubled annual grant-making by refusing to let donor dollars sit still.Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] Running a $1.5 billion legacy fund vs. a nimble community foundation [00:07:00] Why mergers stopped being a taboo word for nonprofits [00:11:30] How NoCo doubled its grant-making by keeping money in motion [00:12:30] The 5% floor that became a ceiling [00:20:30] Stop calling them charities. They're businesses with social impact. [00:34:00] Punching above your weight locally instead of waiting on WashingtonNotable Quotes: Kristin Todd [00:12:30]: "In the private foundation world, that 5% has become a ceiling, not a floor." Kristin Todd [00:11:30]: "We do not want to be a sponsor of DAFs that are warehousing dollars, and in fact we are not." Eric Ressler [00:21:30]: "These are the hardest problems in the world that no one else has solved, and yet they're not getting the same attention as the latest AI startup." Resources & Links:NoCo Foundation — nocofoundation.orgDaniels Fund — danielsfund.orgHosted by Eric Ressler, Founder & Creative Director of Cosmic, with co-host Jonathan Hicken, Executive Director of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. New episodes every Tuesday.→ Subscribe: designingtomorrow.show → Work with Cosmic: designbycosmic.comListeners, now you can text us your comments or questions by clicking this link.*** If you liked this episode, please help spread the word. Share with your friends or co-workers, post it to social media, “follow” or “subscribe” in your podcast app, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. We could not do this without you!We love hearing feedback from our community, so please email us with your questions or comments — including topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes — at podcast@designbycosmic.comThank you for all that you do for your cause and for being part of the movement to move humanity and the planet forward.

Amy from Colorado joins me to share all about her family of five's multigenerational Southwest road trip with her husband, their three kids (ages 3, 7 and 9), and her parents.They started in Northern Colorado and made their way to Moab, Utah to explore Arches National Park, then continued on to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon before ending with sunshine, pool time and spring training baseball in Scottsdale. On the way home, they looped back through Santa Fe, making this an epic road trip full of red rocks, big views, kid-friendly hikes, multigenerational memories and plenty of Southwest magic!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- MOAB: The Expedition Lodge, Moab Brewery, Fiesta Mexicana- ARCHES NATIONAL PARK: Balanced Rock, Double Arch, Windows Arch, Turret Arch, Sand Dune Arch, Delicate Arch Viewpoint- GRAND CANYON: Cameron Entrance, Yavapai Lodge, Maswik Lodge, The General Store, Mather Point, Geological Museum, Trail of Time, Bright Angel Trail, Arizona Steakhouse - Rim to Rim with 3,000 Miles to a Cure https://www.3000milestoacure.com/- SCOTTSDALE: Holiday Inn Vacation Club, Rockies Spring Training, Cien Agave restaurant, The Sugar Bowl ice cream parlor- Santa FeTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Welcome back to Episode 2 of The Up LINC: Pro Tips and Creator Stories from the LINC Studio! This week, we are thrilled to sit down with Dr. Karen Barton, creator and host of the Geographies of Hope and Resilience podcast. In this fun and deeply inspiring conversation, Dr. Barton shares what it takes to transition from teaching at the University of Northern Colorado to building an engaging presence behind the mic. We dive into the art of storytelling and explore how she beautifully integrates her geographical and sustainability research with GIS and Story Maps to bring global humanitarian stories to life. We also get into the technical side of things, breaking down her creative studio workflow and how she manages her time as a creator. Pro Tips & Topics Covered: From the Classroom to the Studio: How Dr. Barton's background in education informs her approach to podcasting. Multi-Dimensional Storytelling: Innovative ways to use GIS and Story Maps to provide rich, visual context to audio narratives. Creator Workflow: Practical advice on managing the creative process, organizing research, and staying consistent in the studio.

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) What if the problem isn't the people on the other side — what if the problem is just hard? Martin Carcasson has spent 20 years building deliberative processes in Northern Colorado that help communities move from argument to action. The Center for Public Deliberation he founded at CSU has run over 600 community meetings, working with local governments, schools, and nonprofits on everything from housing to elder care.In this conversation, Martin breaks down the critical difference between debate and deliberation — and why one of those leads to insight while the other leads to action. He also makes a distinction that cuts right to the heart of what makes our politics so dysfunctional: we've been treating wicked problems like they're caused by wicked people. They're not. And the moment you see that clearly, everything about how you approach a problem changes.Martin also shares how he's built a model — using trained student facilitators — that could be replicated in communities across the country, and how his work connects to Braver Angels' citizen-led solutions initiative and the newly revamped Civic Scholars Council.If you believe the solutions to our biggest problems are going to come from communities, not from Washington, this conversation is for you. Learn more and connect with Martin Carcasson in the full show notes for this episode at www.DerateTheHate.com. The world is a better place if we are better people. Be grateful for all you've got. Make every day the day that you want it to be!Please follow the DTH podcast on:Facebook, Instagram, Twitter(X) ,  YouTube,  Substack Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio or from our site. Please leave us a rating and feedback on Apple podcasts or other platforms. You can share your thoughts or request Wilk for a speaking engagement on our contact page: DerateTheHate.com/ContactThe Derate The Hate podcast is proudly produced in collaboration with Braver Angels — America's largest grassroots, cross-partisan organization working toward civic renewal and bridging partisan divides. Learn more: BraverAngels.orgWelcome to the Derate The Hate Podcast!*The views expressed by Wilk, his guest hosts &/or guests on the Derate The Hate podcast are their own and should not be attributed to any organization they may otherwise be affiliated with.

 In this explosive episode of Joe is joined by Colorado gubernatorial candidate and current State Representative Scott Bottoms to dissect the raw, unfiltered truth behind last night's GOP debate. The gloves are completely off as Joe and Scott dive straight into the stunning moments that defined the night—starting with the candidates who still refuse to admit that Colorado's voting systems have been hijacked, even after Tina Peters faced a ruthless 9.5-year sentence for exposing the truth. From jaw-dropping admissions to candidates completely failing to grasp the depth of the corruption running rampant in our state, this is the debate breakdown the mainstream media refuses to air.The conversation heats up as Joe and Scott take a hammer to the radical overreach of Colorado Democrats, who continue to abuse their power by subverting Supreme Court rulings on mandatory gender-affirming care through cheap legislative word-play. Scott breaks down how the Left has completely overplayed its hand and destroyed the fabric of Colorado, while the duo dissects the lackluster and controversial performances of the other GOP contenders. No one is safe from scrutiny as they roll the tapes on Barb Kirkmeyer defending her failed Northern Colorado secession movement, and frontrunner Victor Marx attempting to qualify his leadership credentials—only to be blasted by his peers as a fraud and a con man in the night's most polarizing moment.But this episode isn't just about exposing the fractures and failures of the current political landscape; it's about the path forward. Watch as Scott Bottoms responds to the viral moment where he told moderator Kyle Clark that he would offer Joe Oltmann a vital role in his administration. Scott lays out his definitive vision for Colorado, clarifying his fierce stance against systemic corruption, explaining his proven legislative voting record, and revealing what he will actually do to take the state back when he steps into the governor's office. Strap in, share this broadcast, and get ready for an unapologetic, deep-dive discussion into the battle for the soul of Colorado.

In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi sit down with longtime TAB educator Tom Burkle and preservice art educator Liam Schneider for a beautiful full-circle conversation about teaching, mentorship, student agency, and what it means to grow into TAB over time. Liam was once Tom's elementary art student, later became Abi's student at the University of Northern Colorado, and recently returned to Tom's classroom as a student teacher. Together, they reflect on Tom's early move toward choice, the small classroom moments that can shift an educator's whole philosophy, and the power of seeing students, and future teachers, as capable artists and thinkers.The conversation moves through TAB history in Colorado, curriculum design, artist statements, classroom management, confidence-building, and the real planning and organization behind a choice-based studio. Tom and Liam also talk honestly about behavior, routines, individualized consequences, and the importance of reflective mentorship in helping new teachers stay grounded, curious, and willing to try again.Bonus update: Since this conversation was recorded in March (yes Abi was busy and yes she got behind and is playing catch up), Liam graduated and has found a job! He will be teaching high school pottery next year in the same town near Tom, and they are both excited for this next chapter. Here is a pic of Abi and Liam from the right before Liam graduated.ResourcesTeaching for Artistic Behavior / TAB: Official TAB website and starting place for learning more about TAB pedagogy, practice, professional development, and community.  https://teachingforartisticbehavior.orgTAB Community on Mighty Networks: Online community for TAB educators to connect, ask questions, and share resources. https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior-inc.mn.co/Fred Tjardes School of Innovation, Greeley, Colorado: Mentioned by Liam and Abi as a powerful example of inquiry, student agency, theme-based learning, and choice-centered practice beyond the art room.  https://ftsoi.greeleyschools.org/Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe: Tom mentions this book as part of his early thinking around curriculum, assessment, and how students demonstrate higher-level thinking.  https://www.ascd.org/books/understanding-by-design-expanded-2nd-editionUnderstanding by Design Framework White Paper: A helpful overview of the UbD framework for curriculum planning and assessment. https://files.ascd.org/staticfiles/ascd/pdf/siteASCD/publications/UbD_WhitePaper0312.pdfOlivia Gude's “Postmodern Principles: In Search of a 21st Century Art Education”:  Liam references Connie Stewart introducing him to postmodern principles, which became a game changer in his understanding of choice, meaning-making, and contemporary art education.  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00043125.2004.11653528University of Northern Colorado:  Referenced as part of Liam's preservice teacher education journey and Abi's teaching context. https://www.unco.edu/pva/art-design/areas/art-education/TAB Colorado:  Mentioned in the conversation as part of the broader Colorado TAB story and community.  https://coloradotabinc.orgMassArt TAB Institute: Referenced in the conversation as part of the broader timeline of TAB professional learning and community-building.  https://pce.massart.edu/programs/tabTeaching for Artistic Behavior: A Definition and Historiography by Abi Paytoe Gbayee: Abi mentions her dissertation and Tom's connection to her research on continuums of choice. https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/teaching-artistic-behavior-definition/docview/2817860186/se-2 Here is a lightly edited transcript of this episode. We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at storytellers@teachingforartisticbehaviors.org⁠.

Welcome back to the NoCo Pulse for the week of May 25th, featuring special guest host Patrick Sukup from the Living in Fort Collins YouTube channel while Curt Bear is away. Patrick joins Kelsi Harris of This is NoCo and Discover NoCo Magazine to bring you the latest community news, business updates, and local highlights as we kick off Memorial Day weekend and welcome summer to Northern Colorado. What's moving features Miles Beyond Running Community gearing up for their Weld Your Metal Running Festival happening May 30th and 31st in Eaton, offering distances from 7K all the way to ultra marathon on private property complete with saunas, cold plunges, camping, and mountain views. In major real estate news, Shake Shack opens May 31st at the Shops Along College at Foothills Mall, but the bigger story is the McWhinney family selling the Shops Along College portion to a national investment firm while retaining the mall itself. This sale should finally provide the capital needed to move forward with the long awaited redevelopment plans, including removing 200,000 square feet and creating an open air concept after years of stagnation due to development costs and challenges. Meanwhile, the Toy Library continues operating in a massive discounted space inside the mall, now hosting game nights and community gatherings in addition to their toy lending program. Community gatherings spotlight Ginger and Baker's eighth annual Dog Flower Crown Photo Day on Saturday May 31st, a free event where you can bring your four legged friends for flower crowns and portraits with RSVP requested on their website. Plantiness, founded by Monica in 2020, celebrates her birthday this week by giving away free plants Thursday May 28th at Old Town Music during Thursday Night Live featuring The Burrows. Monica has given away over 5,000 free plants since starting her happiness spreading mission and hosts pop ups and collaborations with tattoo artists, The Crowded Bookshelf, and other local makers. Downtown Loveland hosts their monthly Downtown Dress Up Night on the fourth Saturday with May's theme being Gala Night starting at 5 PM, when all downtown shops hold specials and events perfect for busting out those fancy clothes you rarely get to wear. Community support highlights Outreach Fort Collins, a nonprofit that serves as a buffer between the public and police by working with individuals experiencing mental health crises or substance use issues who aren't necessarily breaking the law. The Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area Foundation hosts their art show and gala Tuesday June 2nd at the Visit Fort Collins Welcome Center, with all proceeds supporting river cleanup efforts, volunteer programs, and education about the heritage and history of the Cache la Poudre River. Business news celebrates local chefs Bri and Carmel, who are launching pop up events this year after working in high end eateries across Northern Colorado. They offer private chef experiences, catering, and company events, bringing their culinary expertise directly to your home or venue. Food picks feature Smoke and Rose Barbecue at the FoCo Food Truck Rally, serving incredible brisket mac and cheese and brisket nacho fries with friendly service perfect for families. The FoCo Food Truck Rally runs every Tuesday under new ownership, with Discover NoCo Magazine sponsoring this season and planning fun content nights throughout summer. Don't forget the Downtown Loveland Authority is giving away $100 every week to someone who shops downtown during construction, and yes it's real because Kelsi's in laws actually won. Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend and welcome to summer, NoCo. Tag us at The NoCo Pulse to share how you're supporting local. Stay connected, NoCo.

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.

149 Helping Educators Reach Their Summit by University of Northern Colorado

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.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, and Big Sky Brigit, along with our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We talk CHONKERS the giant sea lion at Pier 39, we want Brewers fans to test the limits of the carry-in spaghetti policy and allowed one gallon Ziploc bag, the Carolina Hurricanes' skate mug and other novelty NHL drinks, Boise State's updated new turf with marks and the Idaho outline on the kick off spots, Northern Colorado has approved lights for their stadium and they now get to play in BIG SKY AFTER DARK, Golden Tempo's historic win for the trainer and jockey, Scat Daddy's linage update and oh no what names are these, BANANA BALL with extremely odd dimensions in Kyle Field makes us long for the Polo Grounds, then we explore the 1981 College Football Season and go over 20 nominees for the Retroactive 1981 Sickos Committee National Champions, the TD/INT ratios were insane, Northwestern's losing streak still ongoing, Notre Dame's flame out, South Carolina's program first win over a Top 5 team and then falling apart two weeks later, Mack Brown as Iowa State's OC? Colorado State UTEP, Georgia Tech/Memphis, ULM Mentioned, 4-7 John Elway and oh so much, much more!Join our Patreon for just $3 or $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SickosCommitteeBuy some of our merch from https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/Check out our Linktree for all our discount codes https://linktr.ee/sickoscommitteeSubscribe to our blog at https://sickos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sickoscommitteeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the LoCo PULSE as we kick off the first week of May with fresh community news, events, and highlights from across Northern Colorado. This week we're celebrating business growth, gathering opportunities, and the vibrant arts scene that makes NoCo special. What's moving features Miles Beyond Running Community wrapping up support for Mandy Mullen at the Cocodona 250 in Arizona (catch episode 267 for the full story on that incredible 250 mile race). Their next big event is the Weld Your Metal Running Festival May 30th and 31st, featuring distances from 7K all the way to 100 miles on a private 146 acre property with camping, glamping, sauna, cold plunge, and mountain views. The Windsor Chamber of Commerce is making major moves under executive director Norma Perez, adding over 120 new members in just nine months. They've built an impressive slate of networking opportunities including the Strength of Windsor Men's Group, Women of Windsor, Wake Up Windsor coffees, and the WISE Young Professionals Group (Windsor Inspiring Successful and Engaged). Austin Hannon and his fiancée Micah are taking over ownership of the FoCo Food Truck Rally, bringing fresh energy and community awareness to this beloved summer gathering. Austin also works for Visit Fort Collins, making this partnership a perfect fit for growth. Community gatherings include Ginger and Baker hosting an exclusive farm event May 18th with Lisa Steele, author of In Season. Meet Ginger's flock of chickens, enjoy Q&A with the author, and taste recipes straight from the cookbook. Night on the Town returns to downtown Loveland every second Friday from May through October, with the first event this Friday featuring late shop hours and free museum entry. Saturday brings the Past and Progress Tour through four historic downtown Loveland buildings, with morning and afternoon tour times available for $10. Keeping the beat highlights Story Swap at the Lyric Cinema every first Thursday, featuring live storytelling where none of the stories are known in advance. May 7th's theme is Family Lore, with Hello's and Goodbye's coming June 4th. ABBA Euphoria brings the ultimate ABBA tribute show to the Rialto Theater May 9th. Fort Collins Art Week runs May 1st through 9th, now hosted by the Mural Project with events across Midtown and beyond. Catch the free History, Murals and Public Art tour Wednesday May 6th at 10 AM, and don't miss Circus in the Square Saturday at 3:30 PM with Live Beyond Limit for a kid friendly circus experience (waiver required). Check thisisnoco.com for the complete Art Week calendar. Community support spotlights Foundation for Accessible Music hosting their All Abilities Open Mic Night Thursday at New Belgium, featuring visual songbooks, AAC devices, sign language interpretation, live music accompaniment, and a quiet sensory break room. Homeward Alliance presents their Ungala fundraiser May 9th at the Lory Student Center with an intergalactic theme, welcoming space cowboys, Star Trek, Star Wars, or come as you are attire. RespectCare recently opened their new $12 million facility serving up to 155 kids at a time with special needs through activities and summer camps. Business news celebrates Alison Sebeck, executive director of the Warehouse Business Accelerator in Loveland and longtime LoCo Think Tank facilitator, nominated as Manufacturing Woman of the Year for 2026. She's transformed the Warehouse since taking over just before COVID. May is also membership month at Breeze Thru Car Wash, the perfect time to beat pollen season with unlimited washes at multiple locations across NoCo for just $20 monthly. Food picks feature Jack's Fish House premiering their new menu with an exciting Hunk of Fish program, allowing guests to learn exactly which fisherman caught their fish and where it came from that week. Look for Ben's full menu review coming soon on thisisnoco.com. Twin Staves cocktail bar in Windsor, located below Hearth Restaurant, is crafting intentional cocktails on par with Social and Ace Gillett's, led by bartender Sean who recently won a regional craft cocktail competition. Important announcement: The LoCo PULSE is evolving into the NoCo PULSE and moving to its own dedicated channel. The LoCo Experience will continue sharing business stories and advisory content with LoCo Think Tank, while the NoCo PULSE brings you community news and events. Both shows continue, just easier to find. Stay connected, NoCo.

Join Abbie on the only podcast dedicated to Nebraska women's sports and only Nebraska women's sports as she recaps and breaks down the third and  final volleyball spring game against Northern Colorado, the final regular season home softball series against Iowa, introduces a couple new faces on the women's basketball team, and celebrates the achievements of the women's track and field team. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracy Fullerton, M.F.A. is an experimental game designer, professor and director emeritus of the USC Games program. Her research center, the Game Innovation Lab, has produced several influential independent games, including Cloud, flOw, Darfur is Dying, The Night Journey, with artist Bill Viola and Walden, a game, a simulation of Henry David Thoreau's experiment at Walden Pond which was named “Game of the Year” at Games for Change 2017 and “Developer Choice” at IndieCade 2017. Tracy is the author of “Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games,” a design textbook used at game programs worldwide, and holder of the Electronic Arts Endowed Chair in Interactive Entertainment. In addition to her teaching and design, she is a member of the Board of Directors for Square Enix Holdings, Co. and Games for Change.Prior to joining the USC faculty, she was president and founder of the interactive television game developer, Spiderdance, Inc. Spiderdance's games included NBC's Weakest Link, MTV's webRIOT, The WB's No Boundaries, History Channel's History IQ, Sony Game Show Network's Inquizition and TBS's Cyber Bond. Before starting Spiderdance, Tracy was a founding member of the New York design firm R/GA Interactive. As a producer and creative director she created games and interactive products for clients including Sony, Intel, Microsoft, AdAge, Ticketmaster, Compaq, and Warner Bros. among many others. Notable projects include Sony's Multiplayer Jeopardy! and Multiplayer Wheel of Fortune and MSN's NetWits, the first multiplayer casual game. Additionally, Tracy was Creative Director at the interactive film studio Interfilm, where she wrote and co-directed the “cinematic game” Ride for Your Life, starring Adam West and Matthew Lillard. She began her career as a designer at Bob Abel's company Synapse, where she worked on the interactive documentary Columbus: Encounter, Discovery and Beyond and other early interactive projects.Tracy's work has received numerous industry honors including an Emmy nomination for interactive television, best Family/Board Game from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, most “sublime experience,” the “Impact” and “Trailblazer” awards from the Indiecade Festival, ID Magazine's Interactive Design Review, Communication Arts Interactive Design Annual, several New Media Invision awards, iMix Best of Show, the Digital Coast Innovation Award, IBC's Nombre D'Or, Time Magazine's Best of the Web and the Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100.Matthew Farber, Ed.D. is Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Codirector of the Gaming SEL Lab at the University of Northern Colorado. He is a play theorist who studies how games can foster empathy, compassion, perspective-taking, and ethical decision-making. He was a contributing writer for Origin101, the official learning companion for Ava DuVernay's critically acclaimed film Origin. Author of several books and articles, Dr. Farber writes for Edutopia, has been invited to the White House and to keynote for UNESCO, and has been interviewed by NPR, The Washington Post, APA Monitor on Psychology, EdSurge, The Denver Post, Fast Company, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. He has codeveloped game-based lessons with Tracy Fullerton for her award-winning Walden, a game EDU. In The Well-Read Game: On Playing Thoughtfully, Fullerton and Farber explore how personal and subjective meanings are evoked through a new theory of player response.Links: https://matthewfarber.com/https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262552233/the-well-read-game/https://www.tracyfullerton.com/https://www.gamesforchange.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Loco Pulse is back with another packed episode of NoCo news, events, and community highlights! Hosts Curt Bear of LoCo Think Tank (https://locothinktank.com/) and the LoCo Experience Podcast (https://www.thelocoexperience.com/), and Kelsi Harris of This is NoCo (https://www.instagram.com/thisisco.noco/) and Discover NoCo Magazine (https://www.instagram.com/discovernoco/), keep their finger on the pulse of Northern Colorado. On the Move (Sponsored by Miles Beyond Running) The Weld Your Metal Running Festival is coming up May 30th–31st — don't miss it! Miles Beyond Running (https://gomilesbeyond.com/) is also hosting a free Lululemon goal-setting session at Luna's Tacos in Windsor to send off ultrarunner Mandy Mullen as she prepares for the Cocodona 250. Wing Shack (https://wingshackwings.com/) is opening a brand-new Fort Collins location this summer Community Gathering (Sponsored by Ginger and Baker) Handmade Market NoCo (https://handmademarketnoco.com/) is bringing its Mother's Day Market to the rooftop of Ginger and Baker (https://gingerandbaker.com/) on May 2nd — a perfect spot to find local handcrafted gifts or bring Mom along. It's Colorado Pint Day! The Colorado Brewers Guild (https://coloradobeer.org/) is hosting this beloved annual tradition at independent breweries statewide. Grab a limited-edition pint glass for just $3 and support your local craft brewery. Check the Colorado Brewers Guild website (https://coloradobeer.org/colorado-pint-day/) for a full list of participating locations. NoCo Beat Old Crow Medicine Show is playing Mishawaka Amphitheatre (https://www.themishawaka.com/) on May 15th It's First Friday Artwalk in Fort Collins, and the Masks Exhibit at the Fort Collins Museum of Art (https://www.fcmoa.org/) is a must-see in its 22nd year. Discover NOCO graphic designer Ashley Grizzle has her first mask in the exhibit this year! Also check out her tea towels at 432 Design (https://www.instagram.com/432design.co/). Community Supporting Community (Sponsored by Breeze Thru Car Wash) Steve Phillips of the GeekCast Radio Network (https://geekcastradio.com/) has been volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club, teaching kids the art of podcasting. Catch his feature on Episode 266 of the LoCo Experience Podcast (https://www.thelocoexperience.com/). The NoCo Unifies Down and Derby Party is happening on May 2nd at the Grain House in Windsor, benefiting the Weld County Boys and Girls Club, Be the Gift, and the Debut Children's Theater. Expect live burro racing, Kentucky Derby excitement. The Fort Collins Breakfast Rotary Club is hosting the Field of Honor at Spring Canyon Park over Memorial Day weekend. Visit FC Breakfast Rotary (https://www.fcbreakfastrotary.org/) to learn more. Business News Only 52 seats left for the Unstoppable Business Conference on May 6th at Embassy Suites! Organized by the Larimer County Small Business Development Center, this is your chance to connect with subject matter experts across marketing, HR, hiring, and more. LoCo Think Tank (https://locothinktank.com/) just got hooked up with branded name tags from Sport About — a great, affordable branding tip for small businesses heading to events. NoCo Eats Kelsi tried the "Girl Dinner" box at Sexy Sammies (https://www.sexysammies.com/) — the fan-favorite NoCo chicken tender spot with locations in Johnstown, Greeley, and hiding inside the Lory Student Center in Fort Collins. Curt shares his legendary Cilantro Lime Coleslaw recipe — the no-mayo, fan-requested signature side from his food truck days. Key ingredient: a splash of Crazy Ginger Hot Sauce, available at Matador Mexican Grill (http://matadorgrill.com/). Community Shout-Out Bear Fest at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is happening May 1st — open to the public all day! Student maker market, live concerts, and evening festivities at the 9th Street Plaza. A perfect way for students and the wider NoCo community to come together.

Cole Stukenholtz is on assignment. KLIN Sports Director has the latest on the Nebraska Board of Regents approving the $600 million renovation to Memorial Stadium. Nebraska Softball hosts Iowa in the regular season home finale at Bowlen Stadium. Nebraska Baseball looks to bounce back after Friday night's loss at Illinois. And Nebraska Volleyball wraps up its spring schedule against Northern Colorado. GBR!

Snow-capped peaks in mid-summer aren't just a view—they're a challenge. In this episode of the Peace Love Moto podcast, we're diving into the unique reality of motorcycling in Colorado during the spring transition. From my home base in Loveland, Colorado, I'm looking at late April through the eyes of a rider. It's not just a season; it's the official start of motorcycle trip planning for the High Country.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's postgame show, Volleyball Late! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to the Volleyball State tier on the I-80 Club Patreon! Lincoln and Jeff are joined by broadcaster Larry Punteney to break down the Huskers' spring finale vs Northern Colorado in Chadron. Teraya Sigler continues to impress. Kenna Cogill is a viable option at middle. What were the biggest surprises - and concerns - of the spring?Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Canadian Correspondent Joey and Big Sky Brigit, along with our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We talk about BEAR SUIT auto insurance fraud, THIS IS HOW LEGENDS ARE MADE, the VT Parachutist accident and we verified he was OK, getting rid of the shirtless Section 231 at Oklahoma State??? BOWL SEASON UPDATES, Poinsettia Bowl back? PUERTO RICO BOWL TOO??? a 21 inning game ending on a BALK OFF between St. Thomas and Northern Colorado, then we preview the NFL DRAFT by drafting ONE HIT WONDERS (defined by WIKI) for EACH NFL TEAM and oh so much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the LoCo PULSE as Curt returns from sunny Florida to snowy Northern Colorado. This week, we're covering community news, events, and local business highlights across NOCO while celebrating Earth Day and the arrival of spring (despite the surprise snow). What's moving features Miles Beyond Running Community and their upcoming Weld Your Metal Running Festival on May 30 and 31 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 celebrate Chiba Hut's franchisee Elevated Ink opening their 25th location in Las Vegas, marking major growth toward their goal of 200 locations by 2030. The Beer Tour Inn launches in Northern Colorado, offering four hour brewery tours in a vintage Swiss Pinzgauer army vehicle, hitting three breweries with lunch included. Community gatherings include Pedro's Coffee in Timnath hosting their monthly community marketplace on the third Saturday with over 30 local vendors, live music, and food. The Whole House hosts their first casino night April 23 at the Crest Cinema and Lounge in Greeley, supporting teen parents working toward personal and economic self sufficiency. Keeping the beat highlights FoCoMX happening April 24 and 25 with over 400 bands across 30 plus venues for one $60 wristband. Two art receptions open simultaneously Friday night: the Governor's Art Show in Loveland running through June 6, and Louise Cutler's show with 15 artists at Foothills Mall displaying 60 works in empty storefronts through the end of June. Community support spotlights The Mayorettes, a collective of local business leading ladies uplifting nonprofits and small businesses through elevated living and impactful giving. Loveland Community Kitchen celebrates 30 years with their Forks and Fury cook off on May 14 at Venue 319, featuring local chefs and restaurants competing for votes. Business highlights include LoCo Think Tank's third annual Next Level Leadership Forum on April 29 at Ginger and Baker, focusing on cultivating culture with leadership expert Mark Weaver, and Adams Bank and Trust offering special owner occupied commercial real estate loans with reduced fees and competitive rates. Food picks celebrate Human Bean's One Drink One Tree campaign on Earth Day April 22, planting a tree for every drink purchased, and Gelato and More on West Elizabeth offering authentic Italian gelato, market goods, and their Wednesday lunch special featuring Italian sausage pizza rolls that demand a return visit. Stay connected, NOCO.

148 – Everything you need to know about wildfires by University of Northern Colorado

This week, we're welcoming Jamie Hammond from Live Laugh Loveland to the PULSE while Curt is on vacation. Jamie brings fresh perspective on what's happening in Loveland while we cover community news across Northern Colorado. What's moving in NOCO features Daniel Schreiner, a Loveland artist known for his work at Spectra Art Space and Spucadelia Unspoken. His connection focused games, True Their Fate and the upcoming Arcana, foster authentic conversations and meaningful connections through tarot inspired gameplay. Watch for the Arcana Kickstarter launch at enterarcana.com. Pop and Sip Boba is expanding with three trailers to bring dirty sodas and their sister company BFF Bites protein snacks to events all summer. Community gatherings include Ginger and Baker's second annual Louisiana Crawfish Boil on April 19, and FoCo BookFest happening April 17 and 18 with workshops, local authors, and graphic novel creation sessions across town. The Love Shack Craft Mocktails hosts their first drag brunch on April 26 with Krisa Guna, plus breakfast burritos available anytime. Keeping the beat highlights Figure Swarm, a new gallery show at the Center for Creativity April 15 through 19, exploring identity, grief, gender, and community through the human form. Artists Vienna Repetta and Juno Lazar present work examining how people identify themselves within large groups. Reception is April 15 from 3 to 5 pm. Artworks Studios and Gift Shop in downtown Loveland offers a collective of local artists with studio rentals and a gift shop featuring unique pieces, open Fridays and Saturdays on Third Street. Community support spotlights House of Neighborly Service's Hope Blooms fashion show on Friday, April 17, benefiting their thrift shop and programs including the Birthday Closet for families in crisis. Jessup Farm's Kindness Matters Month supports Animal Friends Alliance with donation drives at participating restaurants accepting pet supplies, food, and cleaning essentials. Downtown Loveland's Development Authority is giving away $100 weekly throughout construction season. Shop any downtown business, submit your receipt through their website, and enter to win. Food picks celebrate Ike's Sandwiches opening at the old Subway location on Shields and Elizabeth across from Moby Arena, Dark Heart Coffee's viby Portland inspired atmosphere in downtown Loveland, and AKA Kitchen next to Dirty Laundry with standout chimichurri cheese steak skillets and sopapilla cheesecake that demands a return visit. Stay connected, NOCO.

On today's newscast: Fewer students are missing class at the Aspen School District this year; a global artist collective has an exhibit at Colorado Mountain College until next month; and Colorado has reached a tentative agreement for the long-promised passenger train from Denver to Northern Colorado. Tune in for these stories and more.

Eric Van Dixhorn tried different paths across construction, sales, and startups but nothing clicked. He shares what changed when he stepped into a new business and found early success in a competitive market. That shift helped him gain traction faster than expected in a new market, and launched his success going forward. Eric also reveals how the right support system helped him avoid mistakes that slow most owners down. In this episode you will learn: How to recognize when a business is the right fit Why alignment matters more than the opportunity itself What helps you gain traction faster in a new market How support systems influence early success Where most business owners lose momentum early Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Learn more about Archadeck of Northern Colorado here.

This week, we're kicking off April with a reminder that corporate April Fool's jokes are officially behind us. We start with Miles Beyond Running Community's NOCO Urban Ultra on April 12, but the real star is the Well Your Mental Running Festival on May 30 and 31. This 146 acre private property event features distances from a 7K run walk all the way up to 100 miles, plus a 36 hour total mileage contest. With camping, glamping, sauna, cold plunge, massage, and mountain views of Longs Peak, it's Northern Colorado's answer to an ultra endurance festival. BG Automotive is opening their sixth location in the former Aces Motorcycle shop on South College, a testament to local business growth. Less exciting news: express lane tolls are returning to I-25 starting April 7, with prices up to $12 to Berthoud, plus five new speed cameras in the Mead to Berthoud work zone that track your average speed between points. Community gatherings include CSU hosting the 11th annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival April 9 through 12 at the Lory Student Center, with virtual encore options for Colorado residents April 13 through 19. The Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival brings 36,000 square feet of 3D printing technology to the Ranch Events Complex April 18 and 19, free for novices and experts alike. Music highlights feature local artist Rodi Aldrin's new single Dance RN, discovered through TikTok comments, and A Brother's Fountain playing a free show at Max Line Brewing April 16 in trio format. Community support spotlights Powered By Partners' Party for Partners Gala April 10 at Lincoln Center and Dementia Together's Joy on the Journey fundraiser April 9 at Embassy Suites, supporting families navigating dementia with confidence and community. Mark your calendars for LoCo Think Tank's third annual Cultivating Culture event April 29 at Ginger and Baker, featuring leadership labs and facilitated networking for teams of all sizes. Food picks celebrate Love Shack Mocktails in Loveland, Northern Colorado's first sober bar offering coffee and mocktails from 9 AM to midnight, and the legendary subs at Chiba Hut, a LoCo Think Tank member favorite. Stay connected, NOCO.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you refuse to accept the limits others place on you?In today's episode, I sit down with Jo Elizabeth Pinto for a powerful conversation about inclusion, advocacy, and navigating a world that doesn't always know how to support you.We talk about the importance of having people who believe in you, discovering how you learn best, and building confidence and independence along the way. This conversation is a reminder that inclusion and advocacy can change everything and that sometimes, all it takes is someone saying, “you belong here.”Note: There are a few audio difficulties, but the message is absolutely worth the listen.Jo Elizabeth's BioJo Elizabeth Pinto was among the first blind students to integrate the public schools in the 1970's when federal laws allowed disabled children to be educated with their peers. She has two college degrees, one in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado and one in Nonprofit Organization Management from the Metropolitan State College of Denver. She freelances these days as an editor and a braille proofreader.As an author, Pinto entertains her readers while giving them food for thought. In her fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, she draws on personal experience to illustrate that hope is always an action away.Pinto lives in Colorado with her husband and their teenage daughter. Their family also includes Pinto's guide dog Spreckles, a poodle/Maltese mix called Leo, three birds, and an aging family cat who answers to the name Sam-I-Am when he feels like it.Connect with Jo Elizabeth: WebsiteGrab a copy of her books below! Bright Side of Darkness, Apples of Gold, Daddy Won't Let Mom Drive the Car, Dancing with the Seasons, Braided Love, Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/ 

This week, spring weather is keeping us on our toes as we share what's happening across Northern Colorado. We start with Miles Beyond Running Community's upcoming Urban Ultra on April 29, a 50-mile individual or relay race from Bellevue to Greeley, with prices increasing April 29 for the Wild West relay from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs. Plus, their weekly Thursday community runs continue at Run Windsor and Epiculier Aalworks. We're excited about the LoCo Drink Tank, a new swag item filled with local goods from Run Windsor, Purpose Driven Wealth, Copacos honey, Breeze Thru car wash passes, and more, perfect for nonprofit silent auction baskets. In Greeley, all city-owned museums became free admission starting January 1st, with some exceptions for paid events like Greeley Stampede at Centennial Village. Community gatherings include Ginger and Baker's first murder mystery dinner, The Baker's Half Dozen, on May 19 (get your tickets now and plan your outfit), and the Mishawaka Amphitheater winning Westword's 2026 Best Outdoor Venue award. Celebrate with their 20th annual Pickin' on the Poudre on May 16 featuring the original lineup. The Chilson Senior Center in Loveland hosts a pancake breakfast and plant sale April 11, funding programs for low-income seniors. Music highlights feature Songwriters in the Round at Construct Brewing with Aubrey Dale, Eli Ray, and Brian Johansson, plus FoCoMX April 24-25 with 400+ bands across 41 venues. Catch Wade Keith's band Soul Puppets at Salt Road Brewing Saturday, April 25 at 1:45 pm. Boys and Girls Club in Weld County is getting a new podcast studio thanks to Breeze Thru Car Wash support. United Way of Weld County's free Children's Festival hits Island Grove April 11 with STEM activities, art, and games. The Rotary Afterwork Club hosts the 21st annual Black Tie Bingo April 18 at One North, raising funds for community and international grants. The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 121st annual event April 8 at the Hilton, and NOCO Boss Babes meets April 6 at Top of the Lake Coffee with Dr. Melna McLaughlin speaking on hormones and business. Food picks spotlight the Global Village Museum's Southern Indian cuisine dining event March 31 benefiting the museum, and Consuelo's Express on Lemay for unbeatable breakfast burritos and Nanita's Finest sauces. Stay connected, NOCO.

In this engaging conversation, Josh shares his journey as a first-generation rancher, detailing how he transitioned from a firefighter to running a cattle operation in Northern Colorado. He discusses the challenges and rewards of ranching, the importance of sustainable practices, and the evolution of his business into whiskey production. The conversation highlights the significance of community, the art of crafting quality products, and the realities of ranch life compared to popular media portrayals. Josh's passion for his work and commitment to preserving the ranching lifestyle for future generations is evident throughout the discussion.

This week, we're soaking up the unexpected summer vibes in late March and sharing what's happening across Northern Colorado. We kick off with Miles Beyond Running Community and their Urban Ultra coming up in April, a 50-mile individual or relay race from Bellevue to Greeley on the newly completed trail. We celebrate Mandy Mullen's growth with Miles Beyond, expanding from race series to helping other communities build their running cultures, plus her new Lululemon ambassadorship. We share the exciting news that Original Roma in Greeley has reopened after employees banded together to bring back the beloved spot for bazookas and calzones. Community gatherings include the Fly Fishing Film Tour at Lincoln Center with St. Peter's Fly Shop, Loveland's monthly foodie walk featuring five downtown restaurants, and Ginger and Baker's first murder mystery dinner, The Baker's Half Dozen, coming in May. Music highlights feature the Sonic Spotlight showcase at the Armory, teaching young bands the business of music, and Max Mackie's solo performance at Salt Road Brewing on March 27. We spotlight two incredible fundraisers: House of Neighborly Service's Hope Blooms fashion show on April 17 (with a special MC appearance) and Matthew's House 20th birthday celebration on April 18. Business events include the BBB's 28th annual Celebration of Ethics and the She Goes High Solo No Mole Summit on March 27, an introvert-friendly networking event at the BBB. Food picks highlight Estes Park's final Dine Around Town Thursday with $6 deals at 35 restaurants and the classic steak sandwich at Steak Out Saloon in Fort Collins. Enjoy the sunshine, NOCO.

One batch file flatlined an entire school district's network. That was 1994, in a town so small you could drive fifteen minutes and see nothing but the curvature of the earth. By sixteen he was building one of Wyoming's first ISPs, and by 1996 he had already founded a Red Team. Then came twenty three years as a DEF CON goon, followed by an offensive security practice that scaled to 132 pen testers and nearly forty million dollars a year. He has breached security inside Ferrari dealerships, biolabs, and financial trading floors. If it had a lock, a network, a password, or a perimeter, Pyr0 found a way through it. Now he lives off grid in the mountains of Northern Colorado, running ham radio on solar, raising chickens, and still pulling sixty hour weeks breaking into things that were never supposed to be breakable. And this year, he's building something new. A conference on the beach at Carolina Beach, NC that is dedicated to preserving the stories and the history of hacking before they're lost to time.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction and Background09:44 Life Off-Grid: The Journey19:10 Introducing naclcon: A Community-Driven Conference26:55 Conference Planning and Logistics32:10 Badge Life and Unique Experiences37:03 Celebrating Hacker Culture and History39:04 Organizational Challenges and Insights42:00 Creating a Unique Conference Experience47:12 The Vision for a Cybersecurity BarLINKS[NaClCon Official Website] – https://naclcon.com Main website for NaClCon where users can register, book accommodations, and access full event details.[NaC Con Contact Email] – mailto:info@naclcon.com Official support email for inquiries about the conference, including registration and partnerships.[Pyr0 (Luke McOmie) Email] – mailto:pyr0303@gmail.com Direct contact for sponsorships, collaborations, and communication with the event organizer.[Fat Pelican – Carolina Beach] – https://fatpelican.com – Iconic dive bar on the Carolina Beach boardwalk highlighted as a must-visit during NaClCon.[Red Helm] – https://redhelm.com – Pyr0's company where he serves as VP of Offensive Security.[DEFCON] – https://defcon.org – The world's largest hacking conference where Pyr0 spent 23 years as a senior goon and founded SkyTalks.[SkyTalks at DEFCON] – https://skytalks.info – The off-the-record talk track at DEFCON founded by Pyr0.[Dual Core] – https://dualcoremusic.com – Nerdcore hip-hop artist performing live at NaClCon's Concert at Sea.

My guest this week was Kyle Bentley, I connected with Kyle on LinkedIn back in 2019, and saw him growing his business - Bentley Welding Inc. through the years, and then more recently saw a new set of businesses arise - Coyote Tanks, Blue Northern Constructors, and Ceros Industrial - and Bentley Welding becoming Bentley Mission Critical.  I thought he might have a problem, and so I reached out to see if he'd join me in studio for a conversation on The LoCo Experience! In studio, I found out he's also VP of the District 6 School Board in Weld County, President of the Board of Directors at the Greeley Family House, and on the Foundation Board for UV Tech in his native Vernal, Utah.   In recent years, Kyle's business has shifted from primarily oil and now into tech, building modular data center units in shipping containers!  This one's a wild ride with a fascinating Northern Colorado employer, so please join me in enjoying my conversation with Kyle Bentley.

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This week, we share Northern Colorado community news, starting with the upcoming NOCO Urban Ultra and Relay (a 50-mile individual or team event) and a March 22 documentary release at The Lyric from AJ Fountain's band A Brother's Fountain about their 120-mile, 23-day Snake River music journey.  They note Loveland's Fourth Street reopening near Loveland Aleworks, then highlight Ginger and Baker's April 11 spaghetti-and-meatballs teaching kitchen camp for kids 10–16, Fort Collins' Third Friday FoCo Foodie Walk (including Hot Sauce Realm), and Wellington's St. Patrick's-themed Mingle on Main. Arts picks include the March 22 Cinderella ballet in Greeley, Foothills Mall's “Stillness In the Rush” window exhibit through March 31, and ZZ Top on March 24.  Community support includes Breeze Thru river cleanups, the Women's Fund's March 21 Decadent Desserts fundraiser, and the Abundance Foundation's May 3 sober music event. They plug an April 29 “Cultivate Culture” workshop, recommend Old Town Food Tour, celebrate a birthday dinner at The Still Whiskey Steaks, and crown Silver Grill's corned beef hash as the St. Patrick's Day MVP. The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Purpose Driven Wealth Thrivent: Learn more

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez breaks down the latest action from the Big Sky Conference Tournament, highlighted by Money Williams pouring in 40 points to lead Montana past Northern Colorado. Colter analyzes the Grizzlies' big performance, what it means for the tournament picture, and how the bracket is shaping up as the postseason rolls on. Colter then shifts his focus to the prep ranks, previewing the upcoming Montana high school basketball state tournaments across all classes. He breaks down the top teams, key storylines, and what to watch for as championship week tips off around the state. Later in the hour, Colter sits down with Montana State women's head coach Tricia Binford to discuss the Bobcats' approach heading into the Big Sky Tournament and what her team will need to do to make a deep run.

 In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez breaks down the latest results from the Big Sky Conference Tournament. He recaps the Montana State Bobcats men's basketball loss and the Sacramento State Hornets women's basketball victory over the Idaho State Bengals women's basketball. Colter also examines why the Big Sky continues to show so much parity, featuring interviews with Montana Grizzlies assistant coach Jay Flores, associate head coach Chris Cobb, Montana State men's head coach Matt Logie, Northern Colorado men's head coach Steve Smiley, Portland State men's head coach Jase Coburn, and Eastern Washington head coach Dan Monson. He also previews Montana prep basketball, discussing upcoming games in the state tournaments across all classes.Next, Geoff Safford provides an update on Montana lacrosse after a dominant weekend and gives a live update on Eastern Washington's upset of Northern Colorado in the women's bracket.

Colter Nuanez continues his Big Sky Conference coverage with an interview featuring Northern Colorado men's head coach Steve Smiley and senior forward Brock Wisne, discussing key storylines and providing insight ahead of today's matchup against the University of Montana.Next, Colter speaks with Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, breaking down the Grizzlies' strategy for their rematch with Northern Colorado and sharing his perspective on the current state of college basketball.Lastly, Geoff Safford wraps up the show with a live update from Montana's game against Northern Colorado.

This week, we share NOCO community updates, starting with the March 14 Lucky Brew Races in Windsor (plus corned beef, green beer, and bounce houses). They spotlight Origin Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electric expanding across Northern Colorado and Bloom Play Lab moving to Loveland after purchasing Mama Bear's Play Cafe for imaginative (and messy) play ages 2–6. Events include Ginger and Baker's March 14 Pie Day “pie madness,” the return of the Fort Collins St. Patrick's Day parade (with festival), plus Greeley's Blarney on the Block and Wellington's festival—featuring Curt's siren-blaring “Tank” ambulance camper. Music picks: Charlie Stevens Band at the Aggie (March 12) and California Honey Drops at Washington's (March 21). Fundraisers include a March 10 Verboten pint night/fun run/sauna for Matthews House and CASA's Night of Hope (April 2), plus the Unstoppable Business Conference (May 6). They end with Saffron Scoops & Bites' spiced Indian ice cream and Curt's butter-and-garlic salmon recipe.What a week, NOCO.The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Purpose Driven Wealth Thrivent: Learn more

In this episode, Dr. Jenkins sits down with Cameron Ketchum and Ariana Coles, undergraduate researchers at the University of Northern Colorado, to discuss their undergraduate research on snake venom. The conversation focuses on efforts to characterize rattlesnake venom across the Americas and how this work can help make antivenom more efficient. Connect with Cameron and Ariana at the University of Northern Colorado. Looking to learn more about venom?  Check out Snake Talk 117 | Snake Venom with Dr. Stephen Mackessy. Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.If you like what you've been hearing on this podcast, consider supporting The Orianne Society today.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@mreapodcastWhat is the real value of a real estate team? It's not the number of agents. It's the systems.In this episode, we sit down with Savanna Campbell, Director of Operations for Signature Home Team, a three-person team that consistently closes more than $30 million a year in Northern Colorado. While many teams try to grow by adding agents, Savanna and her team grow by tightening their models.Her compass is simple: Every system must help the client feel safe, heard, and informed.We unpack how one-third of the team's business comes from agent referrals across the country, another third from a 72-touch past client system, and the final third from a Facebook group and YouTube strategy that position them as true local experts. Savanna walks us through their seven milestone emails, their Friday update cadence, and the operational audits they run after every deal.If you want to build a business that grows without chaos and delivers a client experience people rave about, this conversation will challenge the way you think about systems.Resources:Learn more: Quantum Leap  Connect with Savanna Campbell on FacebookJoin: Everything Estes Park Facebook GroupCheck out: Estes Park Living with Signature Home Team YouTube channelOrder the Millionaire Real Estate Agent Playbook | Volume 3Connect with Jason:LinkedinProduced by NOVA

On this week's show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by award-winning author and Chef, Carol Ann Kates. Carol Ann grew up in a corner market, learning and breathing the grocery business. In her adult years, she inherited co-ownership of her family's grocery business and operated delis and markets in Northern Colorado. She gained valuable experience and as well as insight into American consumer grocery shopping habits. After a series of unfortunate events, the markets closed, however, Carol Ann preserved the family legacy by compiling the recipes she'd created for her family business and authored her first book, Secret Recipes from The Corner Market. She then went on to launch a line of gourmet products and ultimate penned her next book, Cooking Seasonally in Colorado. Grocery Shopping Secrets is her latest cookbook which focuses on teaching people how to reduce food costs and to properly store produce. Carol Ann has since retired from the food production business and continues to write historical fiction as well as a memoir.For more information on our guest:Homecarolannkates.com | IG @carolannkatesCaryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshowGet great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

Ryan Estes sits down with Don Lucoff, founder of DL Media and Artistic Director of the Denver Jazz Fest. Don has spent nearly four decades in jazz as a publicist, producer, and festival programmer, working with legendary artists and labels like Impulse and Blue Note. Now he is helping build a national caliber jazz festival right here in Denver. The State of Jazz Don reflects on how dramatically jazz media coverage has changed. There was a time when major outlets regularly reviewed jazz records and featured artists on national television. Today, most of that coverage has vanished. Yet jazz itself has not disappeared. It continues to shape modern music. Artists like Kendrick Lamar have collaborated with jazz musicians such as Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper. The influence is everywhere. As Don puts it, jazz can sell everything but itself. It is deeply embedded in popular culture, even if it is no longer center stage in mainstream media. Why Denver Is a Jazz City Denver has a stronger jazz pedigree than many people realize. The Front Range is home to major jazz education programs at the University of Northern Colorado, University of Denver, University of Colorado Boulder, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Colorado State University. These institutions consistently produce world class players. Historically, Five Points was known as the Harlem of the West, a vital stop for touring jazz musicians crossing the country. Add the Beat Generation passing through town and you have a city that has long been part of America's cultural and musical story. Inside Denver Jazz Fest The Denver Jazz Fest spans 15 venues across Denver and includes performances in Boulder County. It blends national headliners with respected local artists, creating a citywide celebration. This year's lineup includes Pat Metheny, Branford Marsalis, Bob James, and John Beasley. The festival also honors the centenary of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with special tribute performances, including a presentation of A Love Supreme by Denver saxophonist Keith Oxman. The goal is inclusivity and accessibility. Whether you are a lifelong jazz fan or just jazz curious, there is a show for you. Where to Start Listening For new listeners, Don recommends classics from the Blue Note catalog such as Lee Morgan's Search for the New Land, Herbie Hancock's Maiden Voyage, Wayne Shorter's Speak No Evil, and Grant Green's Idle Moments. From Impulse, he points to John Coltrane's Crescent and A Love Supreme, Alice Coltrane's Journey in Satchidananda, and Pharoah Sanders' Thembi. These records are not homework. They are entry points into a vast and vibrant tradition. Final Takeaway Don's career proves one thing. You may not get rich in jazz, but you can build a life around passion, community, and great music. Denver Jazz Fest is more than a series of concerts. It is a statement that this city values artistry, education, and cultural history. Learn more and get tickets at denverjazz.org. See you there.

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Michelle Kesil interviews Jonny Clay (also known as Grey Rock), a real estate investor from Northern Colorado. Jonny shares his journey into real estate, emphasizing the importance of community, collaboration, and education. He discusses his focus on providing sellers with options, his experience with fix and flips and wholesaling, and the challenges of creative finance strategies in the current market. The conversation also highlights the significance of having a supportive partner in business, the value of helping fellow investors, and advice for newcomers in the industry.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------