Health + Wellness

NOCO Urban Ultra

Going miles.Beyond: 50 Miles on the Poudre River Trail Article by Mandy Mullen | Photography by John Robson At 4 a.m. on April 12, 2026, long before the first hint of sunrise, headlamps flicker to life in the quiet of Bellvue, CO. Sixty-five runners gather at the edge of the Poudre River Trail, nerves humming beneath months of preparation. There’s no roaring crowd or elaborate start line. Just the soft shuffle of shoes on dirt and the quiet understanding that what lies ahead will ask more of...

Life + Culture

The Man Behind the Coach

Sonny Lubick’s Legacy of Leadership, Family and Fort Collins Article by Carli Taylor-Drake | Photography by Colorado State Athletics & Provided Some names become part of a place. In Fort Collins, Sonny Lubick is one of them. For decades, his name has been connected to Colorado State University football, to packed stadiums, bowl games, unforgettable wins and a chapter in CSU history that helped shape the pride of an entire community. But sit with Sonny for even a short time, and it becomes...

Life + Culture

A Thrift-Store Jacket that Became a Classic

How Fort Collins recreation softball sparked lasting friendships, laughter and one unforgettable yellow jacket tradition. Article by Carli Taylor-Drake | Photography by Jerry Touslee and Rick Hontz Some traditions are carefully planned. Others begin with a softball team, a golf weekend, a $20 bill, and one ugly yellow sport coat. For the men behind the Yellow Jacket Classic, it was never about the Jacket. It was never just about golf, either. It was about friendship, humor, shared history and...

Life + Culture

Roots of Legacy

Kevin Unger shapes healthcare through leadership and deep community connection. Article by Carli Taylor-Drake In Fort Collins, leadership isn’t defined by titles, it’s defined by roots, relationships, and a deep commitment to community. Few embody that more fully than Kevin Unger, President and CEO of UCHealth Northern Colorado, whose journey is as much about place as it is about purpose. For Unger, Fort Collins isn’t just where he works, it’s where his story began. Raised in a community he...

Life + Culture

Beyond the Scoreboard: Legacy Built Daily

How Ryun Williams is Shaping Culture, Character, and Lasting Impact in Fort Collins Article by Carli Taylor-Drake & Rob Trenz | Photography by Colorado State Athletics & Provided There’s something quietly powerful about the way Ryun Williams has built his life, and his legacy, in Fort Collins. Since arriving in 2012, the Colorado State Rams women's basketball head coach has led his program to remarkable success: six Mountain West Conference Championships and multiple appearances on the...

Life + Culture

Grit. Purpose. Legacy.

A Leadership Partnership Built on Vision, Culture, and Community Article by Carli Taylor Drake In Fort Collins, where community isn’t just a word but a way of life, the story of Sage Marketing Group (SageMG) stands as a reflection of something deeper than business success. It’s about people, purpose, and the power of showing up. For Doug Larson, success didn’t begin in a conference room. It started in Walden, Colorado, on a ranch where long days, early mornings, and relentless responsibility...

Fitness

The Long Course

The Mindset Leading Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies Photography by Coleman Co Photography & Provided Sixteen times, Wayne Fraleigh has stood at the start line of an Ironman—knowing exactly what waits on the other side of the water, the miles, and the hours still ahead. A 2.4-mile swim. A 112-mile bike ride. A full marathon to finish. Seventeen hours to complete it all. It is a distance that tests not only physical endurance, but mental resolve in its purest form. For Wayne, it became...

Food + Beverage

The Courage to Ask

Dixie Daly Shares her Secrets to Success Photography by Addie Knott Photography by Addie Knott It started with a simple ask—and it changed everything. Two moments stand out. One led to stepping onto a baseball field in full uniform at Colorado Rockies Fantasy Camp. Another led to participating in a local “Dancing with the Stars” fundraiser. Both began the same way, with a question asked out loud. Each opened the door to something that had once felt out of reach, and together, they shaped a...

Life + Culture

Miss Rodeo Colorado

The Advocate Behind the Crown Photography by Skillman Photography & Rich Caldwell As the 2026 Miss Rodeo Colorado, Lindsey Fancher-Rule carries a title that is often misunderstood at first glance—polished, poised, and too easily reduced to pageantry. In reality, the crown represents something far more layered. For Lindsey, it reflects a lifetime rooted in agriculture, a responsibility she has worked toward for years, and a role she now carries with both purpose and perspective.   Raised on...

Life + Culture

Lidia Varela:

Event Coordinator, High Country Beverage & Crown Distributors | Founder, Draft Pony & LIFT Foundation Photography by Addie Knott Photography Lidia Varela Event Coordinator, High Country Beverage & Crown Distributors | Founder, Draft Pony & LIFT Foundation Connection has always been at the center of Lidia Varela’s work. Across her role with High Country Beverage and Crown Distributors, as well as the ventures she has built on her own, she focuses on bringing people together in ways that...