Miles Blumhardt

Fort Collins

Senior Reporter at Fort Collins Coloradoan

Senior reporter at the Coloradoan newspaper in Northern Colorado

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Larimer County coroner says Fort Collins man drowned in Watson Lake

3 days ago | coloradoan.com | Miles Blumhardt

80-year-old Larry Baker was found dead in Watson Lake after being reported missing on June 17. The Larimer County Coroner's Office determined the cause of death was accidental drowning. Larry Baker, who was missing for a week before his body was discovered in Watson Lake, died by accidental drowning, according to the Larimer County Coroner's Office. Baker, 80, of Fort Collins, left his home June 16 and did not return.
Bison calves born to special Colorado herd

6 days ago | coloradoan.com | Miles Blumhardt

Miles BlumhardtBison from the Laramie Foothills Bison Conservation Herd roam on Soapstone Prairie Natural Area 25 miles north of Fort Collins, Colo., on June 20, 2025. The herd, established in 2015, was produced from the same genetics as those that lived in Yellowstone National Park. Miles Blumhardt/The ColoradoanBison from the Laramie Foothills Bison Conservation Herd roam on Soapstone Prairie Natural Area 25 miles north of Fort Collins, Colo., on June 20, 2025.
Rare overnight hailstorm pounds Wellington, other Northern Colorado communities

1 week ago | coloradoan.com | Miles Blumhardt

Northern Colorado, including Wellington, was hit with a rare overnight hailstorm producing hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter. The National Weather Service forecasts a second round of severe storms possible later June 17. A rare overnight hailstorm in the early hours of June 17 produced 1.5-inch to 2.5-inch hail that hammered parts of Wellington and other Northern Colorado communities during an active night of weather alerts. A repeat is possible later June 17.
Rare overnight hailstorm pounds Wellington, other Northern Colorado communities

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Miles Blumhardt

A rare overnight hailstorm in the early hours of June 17 produced 1.5-inch to 2.5-inch hail that hammered parts of Wellington and other Northern Colorado communities during an active night of weather alerts. A repeat is possible later June 17.
Wolf pups sighted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, agency confirms

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sady Swanson |Miles Blumhardt

Colorado wildlife officials have sighted wolf pups. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is monitoring four wolf den sites, spokesperson Travis Duncan told the Coloradoan. The Coloradoan asked where wolf pups were sighted, but Duncan did not include that information. "CPW staff have begun to get minimum counts of pups by both direct observations and indirect methods," Duncan said in an email.
Where Owlz, Hailstorm and Rain are playing after Future Legends facilities' April closure

2 weeks ago | coloradoan.com | Miles Blumhardt

Three Northern Colorado minor league teams are without a consistent home venue after the closure of facilities at Future Legends Sports Complex. The Owlz, Hailstorm FC, and Rain FC are struggling to find available fields for their home games. Trying to watch the Northern Colorado Owlz, Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC and Northern Colorado Rain FC home events this season will be like trying to find Waldo.
Did Copper Creek wolves kill more livestock? Ranchers, wildlife officials disagree

2 weeks ago | coloradoan.com | Miles Blumhardt

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed four wolf attacks on livestock in Pitkin County over nine days, then deemed three subsequent livestock deaths on the same ranches "inconclusive."CPW lethally removed a yearling wolf from the Copper Creek pack following the confirmed attacks, and a rancher reports CPW will remove another if more attacks are confirmed. Ranchers argue the "inconclusive" deaths are also wolf depredations, while wolf advocates urge caution and a forensic approach.
June's full moon is called a strawberry moon. How to see it in Colorado

2 weeks ago | coloradoan.com | Miles Blumhardt

The June full moon, nicknamed the strawberry moon, will be at its fullest on June 10 and 11. This year's strawberry moon will be the lowest in the sky since 2006 due to a "major lunar standstill."Partly cloudy skies are forecast for June 10 in Fort Collins, while June 11 has a chance of showers and thunderstorms. June's full moon is coming with a strawberry on top, and bottom, and is one not to be missed — unless the weather doesn't cooperate.
High concentrations of uranium discovered at Chimney Hollow Reservoir

3 weeks ago | coloradoan.com | Miles Blumhardt

High uranium levels exceeding EPA drinking water standards were found in Chimney Hollow Reservoir water. Uranium is leaching from granite rock used in dam construction. Northern Water is working with health and environmental agencies to address the issue before the planned 2027 water release.
Try these kid-friendly hikes in the Fort Collins area this summer

3 weeks ago | coloradoan.com | Miles Blumhardt

Six family-friendly hikes near Fort Collins offer educational and entertaining outdoor experiences for kids. Options range from easy loops to moderate trails with varying lengths and terrain. Education for kids in summer is all about getting out and exploring their natural environment. With that in mind, here are six Fort Collins-area family-friendly hikes with a variety of adventures to serve as your healthy and entertaining classroom.