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A mountain lion rests in a tree. (Daily Camera file)

Guest Commentary: Yes, we hunt lions for sport in Colorado, too

April 20, 2016 at 11:58 p.m.

Guest Commentary: Yes, we hunt lions for sport in Colorado, too

Artism co-founder Julie Marshall joins in the fun of working with clay. Artism is an art "therapy" program for kids who have a disabled brother or sister -- autism, bipolar and chromosomal disorders are examples. (Cliff Grassmick , Daily Camera)

Guest Commentary: Music speaks to kids with autism

April 23, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.

Guest Commentary: Music speaks to kids with autism

A local performance of "The Nutcracker" ballet for children with autism and disabilities "is proof that there are amazing people who understand the immense joy of dance and music, and the profound effect it has on children who benefit wildly from immersing themselves in the moment," writes Julie Hoffman Marshall. (AP file)

Ballet performance magical for autistic child

April 26, 2016 at 3:47 a.m.

Ballet performance magical for autistic child

BENNETT, CO. - MAY 23: Jewel Johnson feeds corn to the hens and roosters at her Rooster Sanctuary at Danzig's Roost north of Bennett , CO. They showed off their 40 roosters, 125 hens, and three ducks all rescued on Thursday, May 23, 2013. (Photo By Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post)

Colorado rooster sanctuary lets birds’ personalities bloom

April 29, 2016 at 9:51 a.m.

Colorado rooster sanctuary lets birds' personalities bloom

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Try a triathlon: Fear of water a common obstacle for triathletes

March 11, 2013 at 10:41 a.m.

Try a triathlon: Fear of water a common obstacle for triathletes

Sprig Toys of Fort Collins makes eco-friendly, kid-powered toys such as the Discovery Rig truck. Kids push the toy and the adventure guide in the driver's seat tells a story. Yes, Mom, there is an off switch.

Keep it simple, Santa

May 6, 2016 at 10:40 p.m.

Keep it simple, Santa

Kristin Kelly Gerlach gives a hug to Niwot, one of the 3-year-old donkeys she adopted. Cochise is at left.

Donkeys now considered intelligent and loyal pets

May 7, 2016 at 2:55 a.m.

Donkeys now considered intelligent and loyal pets

Fanciful animals carved over the past 22 years by Scott Harrison will soon be riding the Carousel of Happiness in Nederland.

Vet has a passion for merrymaking

May 7, 2016 at 9:34 a.m.

Vet has a passion for merrymaking

Wolf Wolfstar, a registered nurse, body piercer and co-owner of a major Boulder tattoo shop, was paralyzed in a car accident in December 2001, and has weekly visits with Amy Cremmins at Front Range Hippotherapy as a way of working hard to reclaim her life, with help from riding therapy. Cremmins, right, instructs Wolfstar as volunteer Laura Barnardo guides horse "Missy" around the corral.

Riding to recovery

May 7, 2016 at 7:42 p.m.

Riding to recovery

The thriving mountain lion at top shows his ferocious side at a rehabilitation center near Glenwood Springs.

Back to the Wild

May 8, 2016 at 9:13 a.m.

Back to the Wild