Fort Collins Daily Brief

Colorado's governor has declared a statewide drought emergency as Phase 3 of the Drought Response Plan activates.

• All 64 counties now face...

Fort Collins residents can mark Juneteenth with two days of music, art, food, family activities, local vendors, and connection at Foothills Mall June...

Truck drivers traveling I-25 near Fort Collins now have a new rest area facility that adds much-needed truck parking and improves local travel convenience.

Public Safety Developments

• 🔥 Multiple Fort Collins Fires: Crews responded to several reported Fort Collins fires within two hours on June 11,...

Larimer County is testing an Israeli AI system that detects wildfires by unique sound signatures rather than smoke, spotting a one-square-yard fire in...

• Two brush fires along the Poudre River were contained by 7:45 p.m. on June 11
• The 7.5-acre Mulberry Fire triggered voluntary evacuations near...

Hello Brew Co. is hosting a Tiny Deck Concert series every other Friday through September, with music starting at 6:30 p.m. and the next show...

The Food Bank of Larimer County served over 100 more meals during spring break than last year and anticipates even higher need this summer.

• Kids...

Fort Collins landed at No. 8 and Boulder at No. 10 on HonestPet.com's list of America's most pet-friendly cities.

• Vet access leads the way: Fort...

Chicago-based Benford Capital Partners has acquired Fort Collins environmental services firm CGRS Inc., with founder Eric Hick retaining an ownership stake during recapitalization. This local business shift could influence the regional economy.

Two Democrats are vying to replace Irene Josey as Larimer County Treasurer.

• Conor Duffy brings energy finance experience managing $25-150M...

Fort Collins residents now enjoy seamless access to the finished 45-mile Poudre River Trail from Bellvue to Greeley, fully opened May 22 after more than 50 years. This long-awaited paved path delivers a major new recreational asset for daily use.

Fort Collins families demonstrated remarkable generosity, donating nearly $3,000 for Bently the support dog's surgery after naming him the elementary school's unofficial mascot.

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Brush Fire Evacuations: Voluntary evacuations have been ordered due to a wildfire in Fort Collins for residents and...

Colorado State University's Colorado Climate Center is providing critical monitoring and briefings that helped trigger the June 4 statewide drought...

Colorado State University received the Comprehensive Basic Needs Campus Designation, the state's highest recognition, for its coordinated efforts...

Thompson School District will mandate unpaid furlough days for every employee group in 2026-27 to fund raises amid level state funding.

• Teachers...

Fort Collins Utilities is proposing rate increases for 2027 and 2028 to maintain reliable services and replace aging infrastructure. Residents can expect higher utility bills as a result.

A Fort Collins family planning funerals for Deb Gallegos's parents now faces another devastating loss: her 23-year-old nephew Hezekiah Mays died in an...

• Urgent alert: Voluntary evacuations ordered for a brush fire
• Affected zone: South of Highway 14 to Prospect Road and Timberline Road areas
• Next step: Check official updates immediately for your location