Hygiene News

A new state law now requires all children who are 6 years old by Aug. 1 to attend school, unless they are home-schooled. The 2007 law, which went into effect Tuesday, lowered the age of compulsory attendance ...

CSU study shows drivers with decals are more - territorial' By Brittany Anas Saturday, July 5, 2008 Bumper stickers can indicate the potential for bumper cars, according to a new academic study that links the ...

Marine Pvt. Andrew Kollaretches the name of a soldier on a piece of paper while visiting the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Augusta, Ga., on June 28.

People throwing fireworks from a car may have sparked four grass fires Monday in southwest Longmont, according to police.

In the last light of Sunday evening, the three-cornered flags waited to receive a final blessing before being consigned to the flames.

Boulder County commissioners pass house-size limits Commissioners OK new rules for unincorporated parts of county By Laura Snider Friday, June 13, 2008 After years of discussion and debate, the county ...

Even though class is out for the summer, Connor Hayes and Maya Lippard are still showing up at their school, Hygiene Elementary.

A blog by Sue Crist Special to the Times-Call Dedicated to those veterans who have died fighting for our freedoms, those veterans who are still with us today and for my father, Sherman Winthrop , loving ...

A 25-year-old motorcyclist from Westminster died Saturday evening in a crash with two SUVs, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado - Karen Grimaldo didn't enjoy the first few years of high school.

“We throw away far more food that the extra 460 calories per day they point out”

Posted by Aaron McLucas on Sunday, May 18, 2008 12:29:40 PM A new report out of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, says that obese people are making global warming worse. via KNUS-AM Aurora

“Obesity is a key part of the big picture.”

Obesity contributes to global warming, too. Obese and overweight people require more fuel to transport them and the food they eat, and the problem will worsen as the population literally swells in size, a team ... via KCOL-AM Fort Collins

Champion trees are a rare and diminishing natural resource. The trees found in Larimer County capture our imaginations for more than just their size. via Fort Collins Coloradoan

“The mall has been very helpful”

Where: In the former J.C. Penney store, Twin Peaks Mall, 1250 S. Hover St., Longmont Cost: Free Open house: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday New show space Young artists' work on display in former J.C. Penney location ... via LongmontFYI

New York City's obesity and diabetes rates are rising faster than in the rest of the country, a city health department study said. via Denver Post

“At Greenhouse Scholars there's an excitement to be the benefactor of the inaugural Venus de Miles”

Venus de Miles Opens Registration Venus de Miles, Colorado's 1st Women's-Only bike ride, announces registration and the launch of their web site www.venusdemiles.com . Venus de Miles is a celebration of women ... via Velonews

“The coming debate of Iraq (and Vietnam)”

Avalanche safety is up to you I have been saying for years that avalanche beacons are at best a last resort and must be understood that way by anyone who wears one. via Boulder Weekly

“Thumbs up to the MacDonald Family Charity for their genuine commitment to the children of our community. Turning dreams into reality is their motto, and the joy they create in granting these dreams is priceless. A heartfelt thank you to all of you!”

It's a wonderful program that recognizes the needs of individual students. > "Thumbs down for not recognizing the creator of the program - Marsha Gustafson, principal of Linton Elementary. via Fort Collins Coloradoan

“They suffered immensely through my cooking experience”

Andy Ernst dishes up corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Ernst is the co-chair of the annual St. via LongmontFYI

The Board of County Commissioners is to review a package of proposals today that could limit the size of new homes and house additions. via LongmontFYI