An old friend of mine from my Broomfield Chamber days recently posted this on Facebook and I’ve received her permission to share it. She lost her son Alex several years ago and just had to put his dog Rocky down this past week. She said it felt like losing another part of Alex. Her perspective…
Voice Calls That Should Raise Your SuspicionHere are actual scam phone pitches logged at the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline, Impostor fraud, in which criminals pretend to be law enforcement, government officials or other authorities, is now the number one type of consumer scam in America. The better you are at detecting it, the safer you…
Often times I’m talking with someone who is an expert in their field and they are using jargon from their world that I get stuck trying to figure out mid-conversation. I roll around the context of how they used it. My brain goes into “spelling bee” mode, asking the derivative, trying to spell it out,…
Dear Reader, Before I tell you my story, I would like to give you a little background history. In my 20+ years of being a travel coordinator, I have always offered my clients travel insurance. Although I always offered it to my clients, I have rarely purchased it for myself. As I have gotten older,…
Landon Verbeek and Kylie Schmotzer have both had a deep passion for the agriculture industry from the very beginning. Landon’s began at a young age, visiting his grandparents’ ranch in Central Texas every summer. After graduating college in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and agribusiness, Landon was able to direct his focus…
Against the Grainn aims to spark thought, challenge thinking, and encourages each reader to be the best version of themselves possible. Some discussions may be mildly uncomfortable; some may be enlightening. We’ll approach each with an open mind and willingness to explore what we may not always understand, for it’s in being uncomfortable that we’ll…
Georgene Lee Brnak, 89, of Keenesburg, CO passed away on July 25, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1935 to Russell and Olivia Gurtler in Denver, CO. With her parents and four siblings, Georgene moved to the farm in Hudson, CO in the fifth grade. She lived the rest of her life in Hudson…
Wiggins may be a small town, but its passion for sports runs deep. From Friday night lights onthe football field to fast-paced basketball games in the gym, Wiggins Tigers athletics bring thecommunity together and showcase the pride and determination of local student-athletes. Thetown rallies behind its teams, creating a spirited environment where hard work, teamwork,…
Weld Central Football continues their tradition of teaming up with Little Rebels Football and madeanother appearance in the Southeast Weld County Fair Parade. The Rebel Army is swelling andgrowing quickly. We look forward to another great season for both programs. “Earned nevergiven”. Go Rebels!!
