Greeley police halt out-of-state, national plate-data sharing, cut retention to 21 days
Monthly audits will check search reasons and case numbers. For Flock searches, employees must enter a case or call number and choose a reason first; the department also plans to withdraw its two vehicle-mounted systems and two speed trailers, with no transition date set.
Thursday's volleyball and women's soccer scores: Northern Colorado beat Northern Arizona 3-1, Colorado State beat Washington State 3-0
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.
Larimer County Sheriff's Office says six pups found homes at Dogs and Deputies event
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 Urban Renewal Authority Board, Oct. 22, 2026
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.
Fort Collins URA approves $1 million loan for proposed 112 apartments
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.
Fort Collins URA adds $700,000 toward 2027 stormwater work
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.
Fort Collins renewal board approves $1.265 million North College purchase
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.
How to check Fort Collins road and trail construction
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.
How to report rental housing problems in Fort Collins
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.
How to record a beneficiary deed in Larimer County
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.
Things to do Friday in Northern Colorado: pumpkin carving, costume skating and an opera
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.
St. Vrain Valley Schools says Erie Middle teacher named Colorado science teaching awardee
She teaches Intro to Tech, Computer Science and Gateway to STEM, and the district says she is helping strengthen how the school’s STEM courses connect and support student learning.
Loveland pauses data center land-use applications at 10 megawatts and above or industrial-scale cooling
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.
Loveland to end board and commission term limits in November 2027, cap chairs at three consecutive terms
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.
Estes Park gets $42,333 for accessible recreation campaign
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.
Windsor to mark new 15th Street trail connection Monday
The ribbon-cutting is set for 2 p.m. at Ridgeline Middle School. The town says the work adds walkways and safety measures to improve pedestrian access and connectivity.
Thompson School District Board of Education, Oct. 21, 2026
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.
Thompson district projects $4.44 million drop in general fund balance
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.
Thompson schools add pregnancy, parental status to nondiscrimination policy
The Thompson School District Board of Education approved a revised nondiscrimination policy Oct. 21, adding pregnancy and parental status to its protected-class list.
Thompson school board approves chart without two director positions
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.
Thompson board sets 64% third-grade English language arts target
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.
Thompson school board approves five-year student achievement plan
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 County Planning Commission hearing, Oct. 21, 2026
Larimer planners recommend preservation zoning for 28 manufactured housing parks; 4 consent items recommended.
Larimer planners recommend preservation zoning for 28 manufactured housing parks
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.
Dacono police invite residents to prescription drug take-back Saturday
Unused or expired prescription medications can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 512 Cherry Ave. The department says safe disposal helps keep them out of the wrong hands.
Larimer County says proposed budget excludes revenue from proposed 0.3% November ballot tax
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.
State awards $1,055,738 tax credit for Weld County battery project
The refundable credit will support a grid-connected battery at an industrial plant, providing backup power and reducing peak-demand charges. The project is intended to test replacing a fossil-fuel generator.
Erie authority approves agreement for planned downtown dining, retail project
About 5,000 square feet is planned for Malbec, while an existing business plans to expand into the remaining retail space. Site planning, final design and permitting come next; construction is expected to begin in 2027.
Severance utility customers can't pay by credit card through Xpress Bill Pay
Customers can use the Town Hall drop box or pay in person with cash, check or money order. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a noon-to-1 p.m. closure; call 970-686-1218 for more information.
Erie coordinator named Colorado's 2026 Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist of the Year
The town says she built its therapeutic recreation program from scratch and coaches adaptive Special Olympics soccer, swimming, basketball and bocce. It says she secured a $49,330 county grant for adaptive biking, climbing and ice skating, then bought adaptive bikes and a…