Now is the time to think about holiday alternatives that are good for you and great for the planet.

After the turkey is put away and holiday shoppers are all abuzz, many plan their annual Christmas tree-cutting tradition.

NCBR Article Access to providers challenge for rural patients By Jessica Centers November 20, 2009 -- As the federal health-care overhaul debate rages on, research examining the cost of quality health care - particularly geographic disparities in the cost of delivering care - has garnered national attention.

Monday, October 26, 2009 There were no meetings on Monday, October 26, 2009. TUESDAY OCTOBER 27, 2009 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:00 a.m. with Neil Gluckman, Assistant County Attorney.

For more information, go to www.larimer.org/budget/2010budget/ . Commissioners approve landfill fee increase Larimer County residents will pay more to dump trash at the Larimer County Landfill.

The Poudre School District has finalized the dates and locations where parents and community members can give their feedback to members of the feasibility committee, the district group studying recommendations made to move, possibly close or consolidate several schools.

Larimer County officials are considering reviving efforts to build a radio tower for public-safety com-munications on Middle Bald Mountain west of Red Feather Lakes.

Firefighters on Sunday contained a 100-acre wildfire burning east of Hewlett Gulch Road and Red Feather Lakes Road that started on private property.

Regarding school closures: Principals far stronger than I, in terms of educational training, further clarified my support against the closure of additional Poudre School District 'Mountain Schools.' Before 'tests' from the federal and state level, these sites demonstrated through their outstanding teachers the work ethic we all now search for.

As president of the Red Feather Historical Society, I am especially concerned about the recommended closing of the Red Feather Lakes Elementary School by the Poudre School District.

Delivery of the Coloradoan to areas like Red Feather Lakes, Laporte and Carter Lake has been delayed by the weather.

Baking supplies, chili ingredients, staples and comfort food flew off grocery store shelves Wednesday as consumers hunkered down to wait out the snow that is expected to pile up well into today.

Roads in Livermore and Red Feather Lakes are snow-packed and icy as heavy snow continued to fall mid-morning. The storm is forcing Western Ridge, the lone restaurant between Livermore and Red Feather Lakes, to close just after lunchtime, owner Cheryl Franz said.

Representatives from three Poudre School District elementary schools being considered for possible closure or consolidation plan to work together to promote the importance of elementary education.

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Poudre School District recently released a Facility Planning Committee report identifying a number of schools to be closed, combined or repurposed.

Crews from Larimer County Search and Rescue found a pair of hunters Monday who were missing west of Red Feather Lakes.

Two mountains near Red Feather Lakes sprouted temporary radio facilities last week as part of tests aimed at determining the effectiveness of a communications tower proposed for the area.

One more day of near picture-perfect weather for the last weekend of summer. Mild temperatures and afternoon showers are up for most of the northern front range.

Citizens applying for any of the current openings on several Larimer County Boards and Commissions should be aware the application deadline is Friday, Oct.