Local Services

A Village for New Parents

Stork Support is Creating a Community Every Family Deserves Photography by Provided In a community where neighbors still look out for one another, many Northern Colorado families are quietly navigating pregnancy and the newborn stage without the support they need. Right here in Weld County, parents preparing to bring home a baby are often doing so while facing housing instability, limited transportation, and rising costs for basic essentials. Stepping into that gap is Stork Support of...

Wellness

Rub-a-Dub Pup

The Self-Wash Dog Stations Making Bath Time Easier for Pets & their People Photography by Kristy Lourance Photography by Kristy Lourance, Santora Photo Co. by Adalyn Santora There is something undeniably cute about a freshly bathed dog—especially when bubbles, wet noses, and wagging tails are involved. At J&T Feeds, pet owners have a convenient way to skip the mess at home and leave the cleanup behind. The locally owned business offers self-wash dog stations designed to make bath time easier...

Life + Culture

Passing It On

How Turnkey Cattle and X2D Ranch Ministries are helping raise the next generation of leaders Photography by Provided A simple comment during a Feed the Need delivery has stayed with Dave Shumpert for years. A group of youth from X2D Ranch Ministries had spent the day helping deliver beef and groceries to a family facing difficult circumstances. As boxes were carried into the kitchen, a young girl spotted something among the supplies and called out to her grandmother: "We got ketchup!" For...

Professional Services

Built for the Busy Years

Drs. Patricia and Erik Sorbo help Northern Colorado families stay active through every stage of life Photography by Blue Photography by Audrey Roybal Most children don't argue over who gets to see the doctor first. At Weld Family Chiropractic, it's not uncommon for siblings to race toward the adjustment table, each insisting it should be their turn. For Drs. Patricia and Erik Sorbo, those moments never get old. Over more than two decades in practice, the husband-and-wife team has built...

Life + Culture

Seven Acres, Six Generations

The Story of Hungenberg Produce, Born from a Widow's Determination & Still Growing Six Generations Later Article by Kennidi Holcombe | Photography by Addie Knott Photography by Addie Knott Years after Emily Hungenberg passed away, family members sorting through old belongings discovered envelopes filled with thread she had carefully saved from worn clothing. It wasn't the kind of keepsake most families expect to find, but for the generations who followed her, it became a small reminder of the...

Life + Culture

Udderly Adorable

The Corral Family's Miniature Cattle Prove Pets Come in all Sizes. Photography by Blue Photography by Audrey Roybal Between helping lead HUGOS Barbershop, building H&S Cattle Co., raising their son Bryan, and working toward several family business ventures, Stacy and Hugo Corral have plenty to keep them busy. That's part of the reason their miniature cattle have become such an important part of family life. Raised around cattle by her grandmother, Stacy always had a special connection to...

Health + Wellness

Dogs Make a Difference

Inside Freedom Service Dogs of America Photography by Provided Right here in Colorado, a small but mighty nonprofit has spent nearly four decades proving that a well-trained assistance dog can change the trajectory of a person's life. Freedom Service Dogs of America (FSD) purpose breeds, raises, and custom trains service dogs, facility dogs, and skilled companion dogs for veterans, first responders, and others living with disabilities, as well as mental health and public safety professionals —...

Sports + Recreation

More Than a Jersey

UNC Student-Athletes are Building Careers, Serving the Community, & Helping Local Businesses Grow Photography by Provided When Bella LePore steps onto the volleyball court for the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), she's representing her team. But some of her most valuable experiences happen away from the game. Through a partnership with Oak & Maple, LePore helps create social media content and promote the restaurant while gaining experience that extends beyond athletics. It's one example...

Travel

Alaska, Up Close

A Kenai Peninsula Escape Replaces Packed Schedules with Open Water, Wildlife, & Time to Slow Down Photography by Gii Astorga Photography, by Gii Astorga There is a version of life where the meetings can wait and the only thing demanding attention is what’s right in front of you. Gii Astorga and Heather Berry know that feeling well. Gii serves as Business Engagement and Events Coordinator for the Downtown Development Authority of Greeley, and Heather is the founder and owner of Balanced...

Entertainment

MORE THAN A SPONSOR. A NEIGHBOR.

Chevron’s Partnership with the Greeley Stampede Reflects a Year-Round Investment in Weld County Photography by Tanya Hamner, Jake Hodnett, Randy Owens, George Rosales Every summer, the Greeley Stampede transforms Greeley. The gates open, the midway fills, and each summer the community gathers around one of its longest-standing traditions. Families return to the same seats year after year. Volunteers arrive before sunrise. Local businesses prepare for one of the busiest stretches of the season...