Assistant Editor
Pamela Johnson
Pamela Johnson is an award-winning journalist with two decades invested in the community of Loveland. She covers education, county government, environmental issues, outdoor recreation and whatever else she finds along the way.
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Loveland, Niwot man share bond through injury, organ donation
Jim Eastman and Scott La Point describe their describe their friendship as a double bond, built through a shared life-changing experience that neither of them chose -- and a choice...

Larimer County hires attorney to sue opioid manufacturers, distributors
Larimer County intends to file a lawsuit against companies that manufacture and distribute opioid drugs, seeking compensation for harms to Larimer County caused by illegal use of the prescription drugs.

Larimer County sends Thornton pipeline request back for more work
Larimer County did not approve a permit allowing Thornton to build a water pipeline running through the region -- but the county commissioners didn't deny the application either.

Hereās your chance to help name three of Lovelandās natural areas
Residents are being asked to look at the specific features of three natural areas as inspiration for names for the sites, which are owned by the city of Loveland and...

Here’s your chance to help name three of Loveland’s natural areas
Residents are being asked to look at the specific features of three natural areas as inspiration for names for the sites, which are owned by the city of Loveland and...

Long View Trail opening in August will connect Loveland with Fort Collins
Residents can see the paved trail that parallels Taft Avenue between Loveland and Fort Collins from the lanes of traffic, but they can't run, walk or pedal on the surface...

Long View Trail opening in August will connect Loveland with Fort Collins
Residents can see the paved trail that parallels Taft Avenue between Loveland and Fort Collins from the lanes of traffic, but they can't run, walk or pedal on the surface...

Lovelandās new Viestenz-Smith park: āFive years in the makingā
Five years after the flood that devastated the Big Thompson Canyon, Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park will reopen to the public with a more natural feel and added resilience. The popular haven...

Boyd Lake State Park near Loveland sees $1.6 million in improvements
Campers, boaters and picnickers at Boyd Lake State Park are enjoying about $1.6 million in improvements at the state park in Loveland this year.

Round Mountain trails open again; fishing pier, Narrows Park projects on tap
Now that the Big Thompson Canyon is open after reconstruction of U.S. 34, so is the Round Mountain Trailhead, the start of the Foothills Nature Trail and the Summit Adventure...