Colorado corn 5% harvested; 41% rated good or excellent for week ending Oct. 4, 2026
Winter wheat planting reached 61%, up from 50% a week earlier. Topsoil moisture was short or very short on 70% of Colorado's fields, while corn bid averages were $5.65 a bushel in north central Colorado and $5.04 in northeast Colorado.
Fort Collins dairy feeder sale draws 1,931 head Oct. 5, 2026
The market reporter's supply breakdown was 69% dairy steers and 31% dairy heifers; feeder cattle supply over 600 pounds was 18%. The next sale is Nov. 2, 2026.
Evans council to hear budget, consider clerk removal and right-of-way vacation
The council meeting is set for 7 p.m., after the redevelopment agency meets at 6:30 p.m. Both sessions are open to the public and will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel.
Weld County Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 5, 2026
Weld County authorizes grant application to replace 1930 bridge; Weld County commissioners approve resolution on Amendment 83, citing hunting and fishing rights; $319,598.58 bid approved for hopper feeder; County approves $260,056.85 conveyor bid; 3 consent items adopted.
Weld County authorizes grant application to replace 1930 bridge
The application is due by the end of October, and grant results are expected in January. If approved, the funding would go toward replacing the aging structure.
Weld County commissioners approve resolution on Amendment 83, citing hunting and fishing rights
The measure's stated purpose is to help hunters and anglers in Colorado retain their rights and continue exercising them, focusing on preserving those rights for residents and constituents.
Johnstown Town Council, Oct. 5, 2026
Johnstown approves $685,000 downtown land purchase agreement; 4 consent items adopted.
Johnstown approves $685,000 downtown land purchase agreement
The town has 30 days to investigate the property and obtain required approvals, and may walk away during that period and recover its deposit. Closing is due 3 to 30 days after the review period ends.
Things to do Tuesday in Northern Colorado: a chamber recital, an author talk and stories from Ethiopia
In Estes Park, participants decorate canvas tote bags with markers and rubbing alcohol. Greeley kids explore spiders, while independent readers in Erie practice reading aloud to a therapy dog.
Fort Lupton council to hear district plans, take up Ewing annexation amendment
The council meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. Its agenda also includes a presentation of the 2027 requested budget and consideration of a Wachs Valve Exercise Trailer purchase for up to $99,950.00.
Larimer County commissioners to consider tax abatements, West Trilby Road maintenance
The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. The agenda also includes a liquor license renewal for Dao House in Estes Park.
Loveland council to hear budget, consider floodplain rules
The council meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. A second reading is also on the agenda for an ordinance approving a contract for excess capacity conveyance of non-project municipal and industrial water through facilities of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project.
Fort Collins council to hear budget, consider residential review ordinance
Fort Collins City Council meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. The consent calendar also includes a public hearing and first reading on the Strauss Lakes annexation.
Greeley council to hear alley vacation, take up sales tax ballot question
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Council Chambers, 1001 11th Avenue. The consent agenda includes a resolution authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to institute legal action associated with the Halligan Water Supply Project Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification.
Fort Collins-Loveland gas prices Oct. 4: regular $4.13, diesel $6.02 a gallon
On Oct. 4, Greeley averaged $3.93 a gallon for regular and $5.99 for diesel; Colorado averages were $4.14 and $6.09. All six metro and statewide prices were higher than a year earlier.
Sunday's women's soccer and women's golf results: Utah State beats Colorado State 3-0
Northern Colorado was ninth of 15 after Day 3 of women's golf at Denver. The day's results covered women's soccer and women's golf for Colorado State and Northern Colorado.
Erie to narrow County Line Road to one lane between Austin and Monroe
Flaggers will direct traffic during daytime work, expected to continue through Nov. 30. Motorists may encounter short-term restrictions elsewhere in town, but no full road closures are planned.
North end of Town Hall alley at Cheesman Street to close Oct. 8-15
The south end of the alley and the east parking lot entrance off Wells Street stay open during work hours; vehicles using the alley must enter and exit there. The west lot entrance remains accessible off Holbrook Street.
Four apartment buildings with 128 units planned for Fort Collins’ Union Park
The filings list 200 bedrooms and 144,004 square feet of added residential area, with a combined $23.4 million job value for the work. Permits are issued for two addresses; two others remain under review.
Fort Collins veterinary clinic proposed on West Elizabeth Street
Astraea Vet Clinic’s website lists the clinic’s street address with a Suite I designation in Colorado ZIP code 80521, and gives 970-657-3129 as its phone number for contacting the practice.
Things to do Monday in Northern Colorado: a symphony concert, Dracula and a Halloween costume swap
Fort Collins also has banned-books trivia, while a park ranger tells alpine stories in Estes Park. A cooking session in Eaton covers healthy, budget-friendly meals, and a Mead talk takes up sleep.
Weld County commissioners to consider bridge grant, county road closures
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners meets Monday, Oct. 5, 2026; the meeting time is not listed. The board is also scheduled to consider a resolution supporting Amendment 83 for Colorado Constitution.
Windsor Town Board to discuss topics with Water Valley representatives
The Windsor Town Board meets at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Town Board Chambers, 301 Walnut Street. The meeting is listed as Water Valley/Town Board Meeting.
Johnstown council to consider Quality Liquid Feeds purchase and sale agreement
The council meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at 450 S. Parish Avenue. Its consent agenda includes a Cooperative Agreement for Enforcement of the Wildfire Resiliency Code.
Larimer County commissioners to consider parking ordinance
The public hearing is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m., in a hybrid format at 200 West Oak Street, Hearing Room, 1st Floor; the agenda sets a time for public comment.
Colorado Eagles beat Tucson Roadrunners 2-0 as Ilya Nabokov makes 32 saves
Nikita Prishchepov broke a scoreless tie in the second period, and Jake Wise added another goal at 12:16. Tucson put 11 shots on goal in the third but could not get on the board.
Oregon State beats Colorado State 56-26 as Braden Atkinson throws five touchdown passes
Colorado State tied it at 14 before Oregon State scored 28 straight points. Jesse Legree had five catches for 156 yards and three touchdowns.
Campaign money filed Sept. 20-26: Ballot Issue 7A: Front Range Passenger Rail District and State Senator - District 15
Filings with the Secretary of State reported $507,356 in contributions this week, with 449 contributions filed across 14 races and measures with new filings for Sept. 20-26, 2026.
Campaign money filed for the week of Sept. 27, 2026: State Representative - District 50 and State Representative - District 64
Filings with the Secretary of State reported $34,586 this week across 9 races and measures with new filings on Larimer and Weld county ballots. The filings included 128 contributions.
Saturday's football and volleyball scores: Oregon State beats Colorado State 56-26, Montana beats Northern Colorado 36-14
In volleyball, Colorado State beat Utah State 3-2 at Utah State, and Northern Colorado beat Southern Utah 3-0 at Southern Utah. Those were the two volleyball finals in Saturday's slate.