Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado
The Larimer County commissioners meet Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, with a work session at 10 a.m. on the Human and Economic Service Area, at 200 West Oak Street, Commissioners' Conference Room, 2nd Floor.
Johnstown
Johnstown council to take up 2027 budget, floodplain ordinance hearingThe Johnstown Town Council meets Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. at 450 S. Parish Avenue. Also on the agenda is an award for the West Parish Alley Project and a time for public comment.
Fort Collins
Sprinklers contain fire in Fort Collins commercial building on Frontage RoadNo injuries have been reported. Crews removed burned materials and ventilated the area; investigators are working to determine the cause. The fire authority says sprinklers are intended to contain fires, not necessarily extinguish them.
Fort Collins
Poudre Fire Authority says it can't keep up replacing vehicles by 2030Fort Collins
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603 homes sold since Aug. 18, at a median $530,000. The priciest:
2 days to Election Day, Nov. 3. Ballots are in the mail in Larimer and Weld counties.
Larimer County had 8 confirmed human West Nile cases this season, 4 hospitalized, as of Oct. 21. CDPHE reported 2 respiratory outbreaks statewide in the week to Oct. 24.
The record of Timnath Town Council's Executive session of Oct. 30, 2026: 2 items, 1 vote taken.
A trunk-or-treat in Fort Collins invites people of all ages to dress in costume, and volunteers bring telescopes to Skygazing in Loveland. Firestone's library holds a Halloween dance party.
The authority says district costs rose about 10.69% from 2022 to 2026, while the cap allowed just 5.25% growth. A basic set of bunker gear now costs $3,963, up from $2,707 in 2021, it says.
More than $15 million in state and federal investment supports expanded greenhouses, shade houses and irrigation. The state says the added capacity is meant to supply trees and shrubs for restoration, watershed protection and habitat work.
Teens play laser tag in Fort Lupton, and the Rialto in Loveland screens Blade. A Lotería game in Evans offers a chance to win prizes and try different snacks.
The free public charter serves students from Pre-K through fifth grade. Its program combines academics with Spanish, French and Mandarin immersion, according to the Governor’s Office.
Estes Park’s Connect With the Classics explores Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House. Loveland has Halloween trivia, and Greeley’s LINC has plaster skull decorating.
Beattie Elementary School will close effective July 1, 2027, and students within its neighborhood boundary will be assigned to Lopez Elementary School and Bennett Elementary School.
Visit Estes Park’s slower-season push raises shop owner’s concerns; Estes Park expects child care aid to continue through 2027 changes.
Larimer County is moving people through its child care assistance waitlist, but the process takes time and is not expected to change much in 2027, staff said. The countywide 1B sales tax includes tuition assistance among its child care priorities, staff said.
Research will guide the shoulder-season marketing plan. A separate Sundance effort includes plans for a complimentary shuttle, pop-up activities and offers from local businesses.
Loveland staff propose public hearings for larger data centers.
Facilities under 10 megawatts without industrial cooling would remain eligible for by-right approval, while larger or industrial-cooled projects would face tighter zoning and public review. Utilities discussions are scheduled for Dec. 8.
Fort Collins has a hands-on pumpkin ravioli workshop, while Beetlejuice-themed bingo features prizes and cold brews in Estes Park. In Firestone, participants make hats for cancer patients.
Windsor advances ban on new billboards, pole and roof signs; Windsor backs 176-unit affordable housing goal staff call unattainable; Windsor advances Hollister Lake district with 50-mill tax cap subject to adjustment; 1 consent item adopted.
The resolution directs the town manager or a designee to file the Proposition 123 commitment before Nov. 1, keeping the town eligible for housing, transportation and energy funding during the next three-year cycle.
The district’s combined property-tax rate could not exceed 50 mills, subject to adjustment for specified changes in assessed valuation or tax credits, cuts or abatements after Jan. 1, 2015; a 40-mill debt levy would leave no more than 10 mills for operations and maintenance.
Staff said a second reading was set for Nov. 9, with final adoption and implementation expected in December. Existing legal nonconforming signs could remain, but could not become more nonconforming.
Residents can review the draft, chapter materials and engagement summaries, and submit comments through the town’s Development Code Update webpage. A Planning Commission discussion is tentatively set for Nov. 17, followed by meetings in December.
Loveland planners approve letter planning Nov. 9 housing-code hearing; Loveland commission backs flood maps, rules to preserve insurance access.
The city must update its code by Nov. 27 to avoid suspension from the National Flood Insurance Program, which could block coverage and federally backed loans in mapped hazard areas. The proposal also requires permits for some irrigation-ditch maintenance.
The revised letter no longer asks the council to return the amendments for another commission review. The council has not set a date for a second reading.
Windsor utility proposal would add $11.63 monthly for 4,000-gallon households.
The proposal also maps annual water and sewer rate increases through 2036, higher connection fees for new hookups and $1 yearly stormwater increases, alongside major wastewater-treatment costs.
The Timnath Town Council work session is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 4750 Signal Tree Drive, followed by the council meeting at 6 p.m. A 2027 budget work session is also scheduled.
The Town Board meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. and 7 p.m.; its consent agenda includes a $3,553,992.20 contract for the Fall River Trail final segment construction.
The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m., while street closures and setup begin at 4:15 p.m. Side streets will be detoured, and fencing and cones will direct pedestrians to designated crosswalks.
Portable restrooms will be available on-site, though weather could alter the schedule. The town says the warranty roof repair is timed between fall’s busy season and the holidays to limit disruption.
In Colorado, regular averaged $4.46 a gallon and diesel $6.61 on Oct. 26, 2026. From a year before, regular was up $1.56 and diesel was up $3.11, AAA reported.
Acuity expects the deal to close in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, pending customary conditions and antitrust review. The company plans to fund it with borrowings and cash on hand.
Deputies rendered first aid before the man was taken to a hospital, the sheriff’s office said. A critical incident team took over the investigation; his name and charges will be released later.
The permit values the work at $100,000 and classifies it as a change of use. The city has not issued it, so authorization for the proposed work is still pending.
The sheriff’s office said one suspect was taken to a hospital, no other injuries had been reported and there was no ongoing threat. Law enforcement would remain at the scene that night as investigators processed it.
In Evans, costumed players can try mini golf and pick up tricks or treats; in Greeley, participants can paint pet portraits for Día de los Muertos. Fort Lupton has a pumpkin-themed pancake breakfast.
The commission meets Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 500 E. 3rd Street. The agenda also lists current planning updates.
The board's work session starts at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, followed by a 3 p.m. land use hearing that includes Enquest & Overton Amended Plat on the consent agenda.
The other top sales were in Berthoud, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Loveland, Severance, Timnath and Windsor. The ten ranged from $1,133,145 to $4,488,865; the week's median was $500,000.
Colorado State beat Boise State 3-0 in volleyball, while Portland State beat Northern Colorado 3-2. Football games for both schools were also part of Saturday's schedule.
Nikita Prishchepov tied the game short-handed in the second period, but Seth Griffith added to the Condors’ lead before intermission. Aku Räty scored in both the first and third periods.
The Aztecs went ahead in the first quarter and retook the lead in the second. An interception return extended the Rams’ halftime lead before Lucky Sutton’s late touchdown brought San Diego State back within a touchdown.
Football, volleyball, boys soccer and softball were on Friday's schedule. Fort Collins beat Riverdale Ridge 44-27, and Eaton beat Brush 45-28 in football, while Erie beat Ponderosa 3-2 in volleyball.
Larimer rent aid falls from nearly 2,800 households to 156.
A draft county budget includes eviction-prevention funding, and a courthouse clinic offers help to people served eviction notices. Another program waives fees for some accessory units in unincorporated areas, with a three-year affordability restriction.
County approves licenses and appointments; County proclaims residents’ rights month, 2-0; County accepts conservation easement, 2-0.
Northern Colorado beat Portland State 2-1 in women's soccer at Northern Colorado. Boise State and Colorado State tied 0-0 in women's soccer at Colorado State.
Big Bones Canine Rescue still had puppies, large and small, awaiting homes when the office posted about the event; prospective adopters were directed to the rescue’s website.
Fort Collins URA approves $1 million loan for proposed 112 apartments; Fort Collins renewal board approves $1.265 million North College purchase; Fort Collins URA adds $700,000 toward 2027 stormwater work.
The Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority board approved a $1 million loan for a proposed 112-unit income-restricted housing development between Bristlecone Drive and Red Cedar Circle.
The Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority Board adopted its 2027 budget Oct. 22. It includes a $700,000 increase in one-time project funding intended to bring its stormwater commitment to $2.1 million.
The amended budget adds $250,000 to cover the price gap, insurance and upkeep. If the purchase closes, the authority would take over as landlord to two tenants under their existing leases.
Use the city’s construction page and FCTrip map to find project schedules, closures and detours; the map can also show smaller neighborhood impacts the page may omit, and email updates arrive monthly.
Renters can check required conditions, request an inspection when they believe a home falls short of city standards, learn how to report concerns and find legal help.
For people preparing to file one, the county does not provide blank forms; a signed deed can be submitted in person or by mail, with a $43 recording fee per document.
Fort Collins has a look at Japanese textile techniques, Grover has a craft gathering, and Loveland has a Colorado Eagles game against the Bakersfield Condors.
The city has no pending land-use applications for data centers. An information-only council session on zoning, possible code changes and economic considerations is set for Oct. 27; utilities are on the agenda Dec. 8.
Council also extended the rollout timeline for a new boards and commissions handbook adopted this spring, while keeping the term-limit guidelines from the previous handbook.
The funded projects are scheduled to run from January through December 2027. The tourism office says 36 sites have earned Accessibility Verified status, including 25 outside its program.
Thompson school board approves five-year student achievement plan; Thompson board sets 64% third-grade English language arts target, 6-0; Thompson schools add pregnancy, parental status to nondiscrimination policy, 5-1; 9 consent items adopted.
The plan includes a $3 million draw already built into the budget, while moving staff from the Medicaid fund to the General Fund also contributes to the projected decline.
The Thompson School District Board of Education approved a revised nondiscrimination policy Oct. 21, adding pregnancy and parental status to its protected-class list.
The revised policy will be posted on the district website, and the organizational chart will be reviewed annually after each school year begins. The revisions reflect roles eliminated for 2026-27.
The other goals cover fifth- and eighth-grade math, graduation and narrower achievement and growth gaps between student groups. The plan calls for progress monitoring through local assessments at the beginning, middle and end of each year.
The districtwide goals cover literacy, math, equity and high school completion. A rollout plan is intended to help staff take ownership, with communication and training aimed at staff, families and community members; no training timeline or format is listed.
Larimer planners recommend preservation zoning for 28 manufactured housing parks; 4 consent items recommended.
The proposal would cover about 3,400 manufactured homes if county commissioners approve it. It would make parks the primary residential use and limit commercial and industrial uses, while leaving existing nonconforming uses unchanged.
The proposal calls for $746 million in spending, supported by $660.2 million in revenue and $85.8 million from available fund balance. If voters approve the measure, funds would be added to the adopted budget for ballot-authorized purposes, the county says.
Weld RE-5J plan targets third-grade reading gains by May 2027.
The plan also seeks to lower the share of students identified with significant reading deficiencies to 14.5% or less and reduce chronic absenteeism at Roosevelt High School from 35% to 28%.
Loveland churches consider winter shelter; no sign-ups yet, chair says; Loveland sends all 22 charter review applicants to public interviews, 8-0; Loveland advances $935,499 for airport runway widening, 8-0; 6 consent items adopted, 8-0.
The increase draws on federal grant revenue and the Airport Fund’s unassigned balance, with no General Fund money. Work also includes lighting, signage, drainage and taxiway improvements, with substantial completion expected in early November.
The council has not set an interview date; staff will return with options after reviewing the process. Once appointed, the committee will have nine members and two alternates and draft charter changes for council consideration.
The schedule replaces prior city, Stormwater Enterprise and Utilities Department rates for bills mailed Jan. 1 or later. The General Fund property-tax rate remains 9.564 mills.
The proposed rotation would put churches on dangerous-weather nights, with Serve 68 coordinating supplies. Existing emergency-response funds could cover costs without a new appropriation, but may also be needed for future encampment cleanups.
Kids and teens paint ceramic pumpkins in Estes Park, families guide Sphero robots through an obstacle course in Greeley, and a Fort Collins class prepares plant-based Thai dishes.
The Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority Board meets Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., followed by a 5:30 p.m. work session; members are also scheduled to consider a loan for income-restricted housing between Bristlecone Drive and Red Cedar Circle.
The project is scheduled for completion in 2028, with one Express Lane in each direction between Colorado Highway 66 and south of Colorado Highway 56, plus wider shoulders and rebuilt bridges.
The record of Poudre School District Board of Education's meeting of Oct. 20, 2026: 1 item.
The record of Fort Collins City Council's meeting of Oct. 20, 2026: 33 items.
The amendment includes $441,000 to design a lift station and force main for the John Law Basin. A public hearing and second reading are set for Nov. 17.
In Loveland, brewers discuss their histories and breweries in historic buildings. Fort Collins has a lavender eye pillow sewing class, while a Firestone talk explores mourning customs and death records.
The board meets Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 200 West Oak Street. The session is listed as a work session.
The commission meets Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. Its public hearing consent list also includes the Rist Canyon Inn Amended Special Review, File No. 25-ZONE3763.
The town says postmarks do not count for this election. Larimer County ballots that are not mailed should go in the ballot box behind the community library; voters can check registration at GoVoteColorado.gov.
The 142-acre U.S. Forest Service prescribed-burn area in Park County is now less susceptible to a high-intensity wildfire, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office said.
Participants receive on-site accessibility assessments, specialized training for hospitality professionals and marketing support. The tourism office and Wheel the World will work with each destination on ongoing accessibility efforts.
Northern Colorado brand aims to attract and keep workers.
The proposed effort would give employers shared recruiting messages and templates, with an online toolkit and paid campaigns directing job seekers to open positions. Partners are targeting an early December internal launch.
The record of Larimer County Board of County Commissioners' work session with Community Planning, Infrastructure and Resources of Oct. 19, 2026: 1 item.
Parking consultant DIXON Resources Unlimited recommended no additional downtown Windsor parking measures for now after its July 23–25 study found combined on- and off-street occupancy never exceeded 85%.
Johnstown council fails to approve proposed 8-mill property tax cut, 3-3; 5 consent items adopted.
The proposal would phase in the permanent reductions over four years, affecting unrestricted general operating mills while leaving the library levy untouched. Any General Fund gap would have to be addressed through other revenue or spending changes.
Larimer County commissioners back proposed flavored tobacco sales ban.
The proposal would cover Zyn, e-cigarettes and vape products in unincorporated areas. Staff plans stakeholder engagement in November and targets a first reading for late December or early January; if approved, the program could begin in spring.
County endorses comprehensive-plan update, 3-0; Larimer County honors planners in October, 3-0; Larimer County declares October Code Compliance Month, 3-0.
Consultant recommends no new downtown Windsor parking measures for now.
In Loveland, crafters bring projects to Stitch Break. A Fort Collins class makes pumpkin gnocchi, and a Greeley workshop covers fly-tying techniques.
The board's Administrative Matters and BOCC - Consent Agenda meetings are set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, 200 West Oak Street. Three liquor license renewals are also on the schedule.
The council meets Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 6 p.m. A resolution authorizing withdrawal of the Halligan Water Supply Project permit application is also scheduled for consideration.
The special meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. in the Boardroom, 2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins. The committee recommendation appears under informational reports and discussion items.
The department says detectives are concerned there may be additional victims and asks people who were victimized, witnessed exploitation or know someone who was to call its tipline at (970) 416-2125.
Choose the application based on the roadway or work, then submit a signed form, approved insurance certificate and traffic-control plan; state-highway work also requires a CDOT permit.
Colorado law allows landlords or their agents to divide apartment water costs among tenants at the same residential premises through a ratio utility billing system, subject to limits on what they charge.
Greeley's regular and diesel averages were $4.25 and $6.61, up from $2.69 and $3.19 a year earlier; Colorado's were $4.35 and $6.63, up from $2.89 and $3.38.
The permits list 58,792 square feet of residential space and 56 bedrooms, with attached garages on each building’s main level. Across six permits, records list a combined job value of $6,322,092.
The permit values the planned work at $175,000 and calls for a new entry door, a DoorDash pickup window and an interior tenant improvement inside the planned shop.
The board's work sessions are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, with the first at 10 a.m. Commissioners also have a work session regarding the Northern Colorado Regional Economic Development Initiative (NOCO REDI).
Loveland's O'Reilly Auto Parts would add a retail building, Foundations Church proposes an addition, and Greeley's industrial plan would create an outdoor storage yard.
He died at the scene Oct. 12, the coroner’s office said. It referred readers to a police department press release for more information about the collision and said it would release no other details.
Weber State beat Northern Colorado 3-1 in volleyball. Northern Colorado placed 1st of 16 at the MPSF Open Water Championships in women's swimming and diving.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment recorded 36 retail food inspections from Oct. 11-17, 2026: 35 Pass, one Re-Inspection Required and zero Closure.
Tristen Nielsen put Colorado ahead early, and the Eagles carried the lead through two periods. Brady Martin tied it on a power play just after the third began, sending the game to overtime.
Estes Park’s artisan market brings Colorado artists and crafters together with music and food. In Greeley, adaptive storytime includes movement, music and low-sensory play.
For students and families, the university said testing of recovered items was still pending and reported no ongoing campus risk; it also said police made a second arrest and outlined residence-hall bans on weapons and explosives.
The day's college results covered women's soccer and cross country. Colorado State's women placed 23rd and its men 29th at the Pre-National Invitational.
Christian Wolanin scored on a power play, and Maroš Jedlička extended Colorado’s lead in the second period. Brady Martin scored Milwaukee’s only goal in the third.
The accusations include felony menacing and illegal discharge of a firearm. CIRT says the student has serious gunshot wounds, is receiving treatment and is expected to survive; the investigation is ongoing.
Volunteer birders lead a walk in Loveland, while Estes Park’s fall skate fest has contests and a live band. In Firestone, a class introduces participants to SketchUp 3D modeling software.
Police say the district attorney’s office accepted four vehicular assault counts and two reckless-endangerment counts. Investigators ruled out impairment as a factor, and all charges remain accusations.
Staff put the city’s annual capital maintenance shortfall at at least $15 million and warned that deferrals compound future costs. Council is scheduled to take a second reading Oct. 20.
September 2026: Greeley's typical home value was $413,400, down 1.2% from September 2025; rent was $1,454, down 0.2%. Loveland's were $493,200 and $1,932, down 0.7% and up 1.1%, respectively. Zillow's figures are estimates, not sale prices or leases.
Northern Colorado and Utah Tech tied 0-0 in women's soccer Thursday. The day's slate also included football and volleyball games involving Colorado State and Northern Colorado.
Woodward says the newly created role will put him on the Executive Leadership Team and have him report to CEO Chip Blankenship starting Oct. 19. He will lead global IT and set digital strategy, including work on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Fort Collins approves Mariposa Park without on-site parking; Fort Collins panel recommends against safe parking in every zone; 3 consent items adopted.
Visitors could use about 52 on-street spaces beside it and 50 more a block away, with two accessible spaces planned on DeSault Street. Bidding has not begun; construction could start in spring 2027.
The Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Commission recommended against a land-use change that would allow licensed safe-parking sites for people sleeping in vehicles in every city zoning district.
Preliminary findings indicate the driver failed to yield, police said, and the driver was charged in connection with the crash. The intersection was closed for several hours; police ask people with additional information to call (970) 667-2151.
Poudre committee recommends closing nine schools in 2027-28; 2 consent items adopted, 7-0.
The board is scheduled to vote Oct. 27. The proposal also includes a consolidation and boundary changes, while the resolution projects enrollment will fall by about 2,500 students by 2031.
LUX says the combination will add clinical, operational and technology resources while preserving the provider’s personalized approach. The companies also plan to expand services statewide.
Fort Collins has a volunteer-guided recycling center tour and a talk about art made during incarceration at the Larimer County Jail. Loveland has Halloween-themed song trivia.
Timnath draft budget would shorten July Fourth event, keep fireworks; Timnath council adopts resolution supporting Timnath Elementary; Timnath approves $1.3 million Poudre River land purchase, 5-0; 3 consent items adopted.
The resolution invites the district to work with the town on long-term alternatives that keep students in town while addressing enrollment, facilities and planning needs. The closure recommendation remains under consideration.
The requirement applies only to properties beside streets, alleys or rights-of-way with public sewer lines, when a line is within 400 feet and a provider is willing and able to serve. Covered owners would have 180 days after written notice to connect and decommission on-site…
The amendment would also require neighborhood-meeting notices to include an owner’s or applicant’s address and phone number. Whether the 500-foot notice radius should expand remains unresolved; the ordinance would take effect if adopted on second reading.
The measure would replace the town’s 2013 flood study and maps in its regulations with updated versions scheduled to take effect Nov. 27. It would take effect upon adoption at second reading.
The parcel is intended for possible County Road 5 expansion and open-space use. Closing is scheduled 60 days after signing, and the sellers may remain for up to 14 days afterward.
The change would save about $50,000 while maintaining the town’s 2026 number of community events. Public engagement is scheduled to begin Oct. 15, with adoption planned for Dec. 8.
The contract puts $20,000 in escrow at closing, with portions released only if the buyers meet deadlines to open businesses or secure a tenant. The council did not dedicate proceeds to a master plan; spending plans remain for the budget.
The proposal would direct existing sales-tax revenue to conservation programs, with most split between outdoor and wildfire-and-water funds. The annual amount could vary and may be reduced if exempting it fully would lower either of two tax credits.
The county recommends mailing by Oct. 26; after that, use a drop box or vote center. Postmarks don’t count: ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Nov. 3.
Students and employees can opt in to texts through university accounts, while families and others can get safety updates by texting CSUALERT to 888777; alerts also go automatically to university email addresses.
Campus police said the man had a handgun and advanced toward the responding officer; they did not classify the incident as an active-shooter event. Students and employees can find options for alerts and further updates.
Beginning at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Walnut closes between College and Mountain; Mountain between College and Remington; Remington between Mountain and Oak; and Linden’s 200 block. Remington garage access stays open; expect heavy traffic.