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Amazing New Courts Could Solve NoCo Pickleball Player Problems
Northern Colorado pickleball players could score more places to play as two Fort Collins projects rally to build two complexes. Anyone who has tried to play pickleball in Northern Colorado knows the challenge of overflowing courts and those that just aren’t made for pickleball play. But don’t ready your...
2 Colorado ‘Micro’ Metros Among Nation’s Most Expensive
Where are the nation’s most expensive “micropolitan” rural communities?. No surprise to me. Colorado and the West. That’s according to a LendingTree analysis of 2022 U.S. Census Bureau data looking at micropolitan areas. What’s a micropolitan area?. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a micropolitan...
Colorado State Patrol Cracking Down on Speeding in These Areas
In the past, Colorado drivers have been notorious for multiple things, including some serious anger issues behind the wheel. However, another issue that is common to come by here in the Centennial State is people speeding. There’s been some absolutely ludicrous speeding tickets handed out in the past, including one...
DHS worker who lied about meeting with multiple families pleads guilty
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo — A former DHS worker who said she met with multiple families but never did, pleaded guilty Monday to three counts. Sandra Spraker was charged with 99 counts in Larimer County District Court. According to an arrest affidavit from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Spraker claimed she met with 10 families - but when contacted some of those families were not even aware that case about them existed.
Larimer County Announces Grant Program for Electric Landscaping Equipment
In a significant step towards enhancing air quality, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, in partnership with the Larimer County Commissioners, is proud to introduce a new grant program aimed at supporting commercial landscaping businesses in transitioning from gas-powered to electric landscaping equipment. This initiative underscores the County’s commitment to both environmental sustainability and public health.
Fort Collins celebrates diversity through immigrants in photo exhibit
A new set of exhibits on display in Fort Collins are helping highlight the city's rich history of diversity and inclusion of immigrants. The exhibits, titled "The Places We Come From" and "Querida Familia," showcase the faces and stories of immigrants who call Northern Colorado home. "When people think of Fort Collins, they think it is really white, not a lot of diversity. But in reality, we have people from all over the world," said Jesus Castro, one of the locals featured in the displays. "It is really exciting to see us having an exhibit to show visibility and to show we...
Colorado Man Travels 1,000 Miles to Set New Record With His Giant Pumpkin
Fall in Colorado includes "leaf peeping," sweaters, football and getting ready for winter, it also includes pumpkins. A man from Fort Collins took his latest to a California weigh-off and won. It takes a lot of perseverance to keep churning out giant pumpkin after giant pumpkin, but when your hobby...
Welcome to Fort Collins: Coloradoan newsletter series covers all facets of our city
Did you know the Coloradoan has a newsletter series devoted to getting to know Fort Collins? Whether you've been here for years or you're just starting to call the Choice City home, this series covers everything you need to know about Fort Collins. Sign up for Welcome to Fort Collins here! ...
Fort Collins' former Macy's has a new (but temporary) tenant
Spirit Halloween has officially come out of hibernation. The seasonal Halloween store opened two locations in Fort Collins last month. One took over Front Range Village's former Nike Unite store, 2721 Council Tree Ave., Suite 101. The other has set up shop in Foothills mall's former Macy's, 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Suite 225. ...
Free Larimer County “Energy Solutions” Event to Focus on Energy Solutions for All
Ever wonder if there could be better ways to use energy more wisely? As part of Larimer County’s Climate Smart Future Ready Plan, they ask for input to help them focus on energy solutions that benefit everyone in our community. How do we address the challenges of energy use,...
City of Loveland Narrows City Manager Candidate Choices, Hosts Public Meet-and-greet
The City of Loveland is hosting a public meet-and-greet on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 6-8 p.m., at the Forge Event Center, 815 14th St SW Bldg. B100, with two candidates who have been identified as finalists for its City Manager position. Bob Cowell, Jr., former City Manager of the City...
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