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5 Best Colorado Cities to Call Home in 2024
There are many great cities and towns in Colorado to call home. Of course, we all know that some cities are better than others. For most of us, picking the best city to call home in Colorado comes down to opinion. We all have different wants and needs from the...
Housing Shortage: Fort Collins Old Church Site to Be Replaced By Townhomes
If you live in Fort Collins, or ever have, you know there is a major housing issue. The housing shortage has been an issue for quite a few years, but it seems like the housing shortage has come to a boiling point. I moved into a new home in Fort...
We’ve Got the Full Taste of Fort Collins Band Schedule
In case you missed it, the Taste of Fort Collins released the official lineup for the June 8 and 9 food and music festival in downtown Fort Collins, Colorado. Local independent artists take the stage Saturday before Knox makes a special appearance and Andy Grammer headlines. Local cover bands celebrating decades from Motown to the 2000s are part of the Sunday Funday feature before hip-hop artist Rick Ross closes out the festival.
Huge Move Taken To Make Front Range Passenger Rail a Reality
We have heard the rumors of the Front Range Passenger Rail coming to Colorado. In December 2023 it was announced that the project, which would pretty much connect the entire state, was moving to the federal level. That means that the project was eligible to receive funding from the federal...
New Trendy Speakeasy Bar Coming to Colorado
The list of cool bars in Colorado will be including another speakeasy with the summer of 2024. Just the sound of a speakeasy gets people excited; they bring an air of mystery and fun. It'll be interesting to see how this new speakeasy, coming to Downtown Loveland, takes shape. Will...
Here are 7 state parks that are a 90-minute drive or less from Fort Collins
While Colorado is home to four national parks, the Centennial state also hosts more than 10 times that number in state parks — many of which are within close driving distance to Fort Collins. These offer a variety of activities including climbing, camping, fishing and geocaching. Take a look at these parks that...
Colorado Restaurant Voted the Best Breakfast Spot in the State
As we have noted many different times, Colorado’s food scene has been on the come up for a while now. When it comes to great breakfast places, there’s so many different and incredible options. For one, you’ve got places like Maggi’s Kitchen out in Longmont, Colorado. They’ve got...
Your ultimate summer guide to food truck rallies in Fort Collins, Loveland
Summertime in Larimer County is nearly synonymous with food truck season. With more than 70 food trucks operating throughout Fort Collins and beyond, you’ll often find them sprinkled throughout town, either parked at your favorite breweries or at weekly food truck festivals and other events throughout the summer. Here's...
PSD Superintendent Brian Kingsley, district employee subject of investigation
Poudre School District’s Board of Education has hired an outside investigator to determine the nature of a relationship between Superintendent Brian Kingsley and a school district employee, the Coloradoan has confirmed. Multiple school board members, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed they directed an investigation be conducted following...
Colorado Republicans have mixed emotions about Boebert ahead of primary
As ballots will soon arrive in mailboxes across the state, voters in Colorado's 4th Congressional District are preparing to vote in a primary and a separate special election.The district includes the heavily populated Douglas County, most of the rural eastern half of Colorado and the city of Loveland in Northern Colorado. Aside from Betsy Markey, the district hasn't had a Democratic representative since 1973.In March, Republican Rep. Ken Buck resigned, citing political polarization and dysfunction in Congress."It was just time for him to step down," said Douglas County Republican voter, Dianna Shoemaker."He did not represent us as Coloradans or people from...
Colorado Files Lawsuit Against Two of the Biggest Ticket Sellers
It’s early in the year, and Colorado has already looked to hold different institutions accountable for some possible shady dealings. Back in February, Colorado Attorney General, Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit to try and stop the Kroger and Albertsons merger. He cited that the merger would likely get rid of competition in the area and drive up prices.
Love a summer night in Old Town? Linden Street will become pedestrian haven for 4 nights
Linden Street in Old Town Fort Collins — and its visitors — are going to get some practice this summer turning the roadway into a flexible space for pedestrian activities. The 200 block of Linden, from Walnut to Jefferson streets, will be closed to vehicle and bicycle traffic on First Fridays from June through September:
Fort Collins-area restaurant inspections: 6 require reinspection
The Larimer County and Weld County health departments have a three-tiered health inspection rating, with rankings of pass, reinspection required or closed. Establishments with violations of 0-49 points pass; those with 50-109 points require reinspection; and any with more than 110 points face closure. This report is for May 15-21...
Memorial Day Weekend 2024: Honor the Fallen and Relax with These Top 5 Things to Do in Northern Colorado
Northern Colorado is full of fun (and honorable) things to do on Memorial Day Weekend. Narrowing this list down to five of the top things to do was certainly difficult!. As a kid, my parents and I always kicked off our camping season on this weekend. I remember my time with family and friends over the years. But more importantly, as a child of a veteran, I learned from an early age to make it a point to use this time to honor our fallen heroes as well.
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