November 21, 2024
[Harmony Library, Fort Collins, CO.]
Boulder County, CO.
Boulder County Parks and Open Space, Prescribed burns scheduled for this winter on Boulder County open space lands
[The following is based on a press release.]
Boulder County Parks & Open Space and the Sheriff’s Office Fire Management Program plan to conduct burns as conditions allow this winter. The window for operations will be open until April 15, 2025.
Burn projects depend on ideal weather conditions, including relative humidity, fuel moisture, and wind. Projects will only proceed when conditions are suitable. Fire managers will monitor all projects until they are called out.
Prescribed burns may require closures depending on location. Closures will be announced individually as needed.
Forest Prescribed Burning
Forest prescribed fires reduce woody debris on the forest floor and re-establish the historic processes that the forests evolved with over time. The return of these processes will reduce the potential for uncharacteristic wildfire, improves ecosystems and improves public safety. Notifications will be sent when forest prescribed burns require park closures. For additional information, updates, and to sign up for email or text notifications, please visit boco.org/PrescribedBurns.
Forest burn planned locations:
Hall Ranch (west of Lyons)
Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain (east of Lyons)
Slash Pile Burning
Slash pile burns are conducted to reduce the amount of fuel resulting from forestry operations. Operations will only occur when there is sufficient snow cover to ensure safe fire operations and containment:
Slash pile burn planned locations:
Hall Ranch (west of Lyons)
Mud Lake/Sherwood Gulch (north of Nederland)
Reynolds Ranch (east of Nederland)
Agriculture and Irrigation Ditch Burning
Agriculture burning is done to remove vegetation to control weeds, improve nutrient cycling, and prepare areas for reseeding. Irrigation ditches are burned to remove unwanted vegetation and debris for improved water delivery.
Agriculture and ditch burn planned locations:
Cohig (Coal Creek Dr, Superior)
Zaharias-Thomas (McCaslin Boulevard and State Highway 128, Superior)
Marfell Lakes (Arapahoe Road. and 119th Street)
Gaynor Lake (Oxford Road and Highway 287)
Josephine Roche (Arapahoe Road and 119th Street)
Jim Henry Ditch (Oxford Road and 115th Street)
Bush (Coal Creek Drive, Superior)
Mayhoffer (McCaslin Boulevard, Superior)
Smoke and flames may be visible during prescribed burns and for several days, or even weeks, afterward. The area will be continuously monitored to ensure fires are completely out. Residents are asked to NOT call 911 since a prescribed burn is not an emergency.
Smoke from prescribed fires may affect health. The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Wood Smoke and Health webpage and the Boulder County Public Health Wildfire Air Quality & Health webpage provide tips on how to protect health from smoke.
Questions? Contact Boulder County Parks & Open Space Forestry and Fire Group at BCForestry@bouldercounty.gov. Updates will be posted to boco.org/PrescribedBurns.
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Aggie Theatre
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Fort Collins, CO.
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Larimer County, CO.
Estes Park, CO., Thanksgiving Day closure
[The following is based on a press release.]
Town of Estes Park municipal offices will be closed November 28, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving. Offices will resume normal operating hours November 29, 2024. For more information, please call the Public Information Office at (970) 577-3701.
Estes Park, CO. Tree Lighting Ceremony
[The following is based on a press release.]
November 23, 2024
Free Festivities 3:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Tree Lighting 5:30 P.M.
Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park
Join us for Estes Park's 2024 Tree lighting featuring festive live performances from the Mountain Echoes Choir and Ballet Renaissance! Meet Santa, listen to the carolers, and take photos with holiday characters. Kids can also enjoy complimentary holiday craft kits, horse-drawn carriage rides, and cookies! Enjoy the local vendor booths, treats, and tasty food options. Mayor Gary Hall will flip the tree lighting switch at 5:30 P.M.
Monetary donations will be accepted for the Blue Santa program by Police Department Auxiliary members. Stop by and visit their booth! These donations are delivered to disabled, shut-in, and elderly community residents in mid-December. For more information on Blue Santa, please contact Estes Park's Auxiliary Officers at BlueSanta@estes.org.
Prowers County, CO.
Lamar, CO., Ranchers Family Restaurant, Thanksgiving Buffet
[The following is based on a press release.]
November 28, 2024
11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Ranchers Family Restaurant
Ports to Plains Travel Center
7245 US-50, Lamar, CO
33110 Co Rd 7, Lamar, CO
81052
Adults $24.99
Including salad bar in both
Kids $13.99
Both include dessert
Brisket
Roasted Turkey
Honey Ham
Stuffing
Green Bean Casserole
Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes and Turkey Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Dessert:
Pumpkin Pie
We hope to see all our amazing customers!
Let us do the cooking & cleaning. We are thankful for every one of you!
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