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Peak Transit to add four routes July 1
Daily service on all five of The Peak transit routes in Estes Park will begin July 1, the town said in a news release.
Estes Park water report says tap water meets safety standards
The Town of Estes Park Water Division has released its annual drinking water quality report, saying the local supply continues to meet or outperform federal and state safety standards.
Greeley-Evans Transit to change routes and schedules in August
Greeley-Evans Transit will change several bus routes and stop locations starting Aug. 20 as part of an effort to make service easier to use, the city said.
Greeley announces July 4 closures, transit suspension and parade traffic limits
Greeley city offices will close Friday, July 3, for Independence Day, and Greeley Transit will suspend fixed-route bus service on July 4, according to a city news release issued June 24.
Fort Collins police arrest sexual assault suspect and seek more victims
Fort Collins Police Services arrested Tristan Blackwell on Monday, June 22, 2026, on multiple felony sexual assault charges, according to a city news release.
Rooftop Rodeo Parade to kick off Estes Park rodeo week July 6
The Rooftop Rodeo Parade will move through downtown Estes Park on Monday, July 6, at 10 a.m., marking the official kickoff of the 98th Rooftop Rodeo, according to a town news release.
Kanin Energy to build waste heat power system at Platteville gas plant
Kanin Energy says it plans to develop a 7-megawatt waste heat to power facility at Phillips 66’s Mewbourn natural gas processing complex in Platteville.
Loveland police arrest Colorado State Patrol trooper on sexual assault charges
Loveland police say they arrested a 34-year-old Colorado State Patrol trooper after receiving a report of alleged sexual assault dating back to 2024.
Hometown Family Health space planned for more treatment rooms at Harmony-area office
City permit records show interior alterations are planned at 2720 Council Tree Ave., Suite 230, where the space is used by Hometown Family Health.
Fort Collins Rescue Mission plans west-wing renovation in Old Town
City permit records show Fort Collins Rescue Mission is planning an interior alteration at 316 Jefferson St. in Old Town that would renovate the west wing into three restrooms, office space and a dormitory area.
Las Delicias grocery store planned for former antique shop on North College
City permit records show a tenant finish is planned at 1324 N. College Ave. for Las Delicias grocery store, in a 4,850-square-foot space that previously housed an antique store.
Larimer and Weld food inspections bring four re-inspections and seven passes with critical violations for June 15–21, 2026
*Larimer and Weld county health inspectors score each retail food inspection by total violation points: 0–49 passes, 50–109 requires a re-inspection, and 110 or more results in a closure. Critical (priority) violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness. The…
Larimer planning panel delays LifeQuest rezone after hearing broad support and concerns over rural fit
The Larimer County Planning Commission voted June 17 to continue the proposed LifeQuest Campus and Retreat Center rezone to July 15 after a hearing marked by unusually broad public support for the project and lingering concern from commissioners about whether it fits the…
LifeQuest water fight sharpens over risks to Loveland reservoir
A sharp dispute over drinking-water safety dominated Larimer County Planning Commission’s hearing on the proposed LifeQuest campus near Green Ridge Glade Reservoir, with county staff and Loveland utility officials warning the project could threaten a primary water source while…
Larimer planning commission continues LifeQuest rezone hearing to July 15
The Larimer County Planning Commission voted June 17 to continue the proposed LifeQuest Campus and Retreat Center rezone to its July 15 meeting instead of recommending approval or denial. The request, filed as 25-ZONE3797, would rezone about 235 acres at 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd.…
Larimer County Planning Commission approves May 20 meeting minutes
The Larimer County Planning Commission voted unanimously June 17 to approve minutes from its May 20, 2026, meeting. The approval came by roll call just before commissioners opened the evening’s public hearing on the LifeQuest Campus and Retreat Center rezone.
Larimer County Planning Commission on June 17: LifeQuest rezone hearing continued to July 15
The Larimer County Planning Commission’s June 17 meeting centered on the proposed LifeQuest Campus and Retreat Center rezone, with commissioners ultimately deciding to carry the matter into July after a hearing that focused on both the project’s broader land-use fit and concerns…
Larimer County staff peg 2027 compensation plan at 3% salary impact, 3.7% with benefits
Larimer County’s recommended 2027 employee compensation package would carry about a 3% salary impact for budget purposes and about 3.7% when health insurance and benefits are included, county staff told commissioners Wednesday. The recommendation calls for a "2 and 2" plan: a 2%…
Larimer County HR says pay ranges now better reflect experience, with turnover down
Larimer County’s human resources staff told commissioners that a newly added pay-distribution analysis shows employees are now spread relatively evenly across salary-range quartiles, a pattern they said reflects more consistent hiring based on experience and stronger retention…
Larimer County commissioners back proposed 2027 pay plan for employees
Larimer County commissioners signaled support Wednesday for a proposed 2027 employee compensation plan built around a 2% market adjustment and a 2% merit increase, giving budget staff direction to keep those assumptions in department budget planning. Human Resources staff said…
Larimer County commissioners’ June 17 meeting: support for 2027 employee pay plan leads compensation discussion
Larimer County commissioners spent much of their Wednesday, June 17, meeting focused on employee compensation, signaling support for a proposed 2027 pay approach and reviewing how county pay practices have shifted over time. Together, the updates pointed to a compensation…
Fort Collins council reappoints seven assistant municipal judges
The Fort Collins City Council voted Tuesday to reappoint seven assistant municipal judges as part of its consent agenda. The action approved Resolutions 2026-081 through 2026-087, giving Brandi Nieto, Kristin Brown, Sarah Simchowitz, Laura Hinojos, Whitney Stark, Linda Cooke and…
Fort Collins assigns 2026 bond capacity to two affordable-housing projects
The Fort Collins City Council voted Tuesday to assign the city’s 2026 private activity bond capacity to two affordable-housing projects. Half of the allocation will go to Housing Catalyst and half to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, supporting rehabilitation of…
Fort Collins council advances $72.5 million Southeast Community Center funding package
The Fort Collins City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to approve a consent agenda that included first-reading approval of Ordinance No. 070, 2026, advancing a $72,539,000 financing package for the Southeast Community Center. The ordinance appropriates anticipated revenue from debt…
Fort Collins council approves $4.35 million in housing and homelessness awards
The Fort Collins City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve Resolution 2026-078, finalizing $4,348,350 in federal and city funding for affordable housing, homelessness services, public-facility projects and administration. The money was awarded through the city’s spring…
Anti-Flock speakers dominate Fort Collins public comment
Opposition to Fort Collins’ contract with Flock Safety dominated general public comment Tuesday, with speaker after speaker urging City Council to scrap the police camera program over privacy, misuse and legal-risk concerns. Mayor Emily Francis said 35 people had signed up for…
Fort Collins proclaims July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month
Mayor Emily Francis proclaimed July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month during Fort Collins City Council’s 5 p.m. proclamations session Tuesday, describing parks and recreation as a public good linked to health, youth programming, environmental resilience and the local economy.
Fort Collins council votes 6-1 to shut off Flock cameras and end contract
The Fort Collins City Council voted Tuesday night to stop collecting Flock license-plate-reader data immediately and begin canceling the city’s contract for the camera system. The 6-1 vote also directed staff to remove the cameras as quickly as possible and not issue any new…
Fort Collins City Council backs Drake-area rail station plan in Front Range passenger rail resolution
The Fort Collins City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve Resolution 2026-090, endorsing the Front Range Passenger Rail District’s narrative for a Fort Collins station and the broader buildout of passenger rail service along the Front Range. The resolution backs the…
Fort Collins council advances Housing Action Plan grant fund transfer
The Fort Collins City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 068, 2026, authorizing a budget transfer tied to a state grant for the city’s new Housing Action Plan. The ordinance moves already appropriated matching funds for a Colorado Department of…