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Fort Collins council zeroes in on employee parking as key issue in downtown parking debate
Employee parking emerged as a central concern in Fort Collins City Council’s discussion Tuesday of possible downtown parking changes, with council members signaling they want worker parking options addressed before broader moves such as paid on-street parking. Mayor Emily…
Fort Collins staff says downtown parking fund faces growing strain within a decade
Fort Collins staff told City Council on Tuesday that the city’s downtown parking system can cover operations and planned capital set-asides for only the next one to three years under current assumptions, with pressure on maintenance and technology costs emerging after that and…
Council hears pitch to deepen Fort Collins partnership with Innosphere and NSF climate-tech engine
Fort Collins City Council heard a yearly update Tuesday on Innosphere and the NSF ASCEND Engine, with discussion turning quickly to how the city could deepen its partnership with the Fort Collins-based innovation group on climate, economic development and future real estate…
Fort Collins City Council, Aug. 11: downtown parking strain and employee parking debate lead work session
Fort Collins City Council spent its Tuesday, Aug. 11, work session focused on longer-term downtown parking pressures and a separate discussion about how Fort Collins might deepen its relationship with Innosphere and the NSF ASCEND Engine. The clearest throughline was planning…
Loveland plans Boise Avenue crossing upgrades starting in August
Loveland will start Boise Avenue crossing upgrades the week of Aug. 17, adding signals, median islands, curb extensions and flashing beacons near 16th Street, 17th Street and Silver Leaf Drive. The $590,000 project aims to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists through late fall.
Greeley opens public comment on housing plan update
Greeley is inviting residents to comment on an updated housing needs assessment and Housing Action Plan that will guide affordability and growth strategies for the next five to 10 years. Public open houses are set for Aug. 25 and 26, with an online survey also available.
Greeley will require contractor licenses for permits starting in 2027
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Greeley will require contractors to hold a city license before getting permits or beginning regulated construction, demolition or repair work. The new rule is meant to improve public safety and code compliance across the city.
Jersey Mike’s Subs planned for North College Marketplace
City permit records show a commercial tenant finish is planned at 1880 N. College Ave. for Jersey Mike’s Subs, a 1,803-square-foot space in the North College Marketplace.
The Fairway Golf Club planned for Midtown Fort Collins storefront
City permit records show a tenant finish is planned at 2427 S. College Ave. for The Fairway Golf Club, an indoor golf simulation facility in the Midtown Commercial Center.
Open Disc tenant finish planned at One Prospect at Prospect East
City permit records show a commercial general alteration is planned at 1601 Prospect Park Way in the One Prospect at Prospect East development for a tenant finish for Open Disc.
Larimer and Weld food inspections for August 3–9, 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…
Wellington renews Proposition 123 pledge after winning housing grant
Wellington’s trustees voted to stay in Colorado’s Proposition 123 affordable housing program for the 2027-2029 cycle after the town won a $2.88 million state grant. The money will help update housing rules, support accessory dwelling units and reduce fees for qualifying projects.
Greeley council to discuss possible sales tax ballot measure for economic development
Greeley council will discuss Aug. 11 whether to send voters a 2026 ballot measure for a dedicated sales tax to fund economic development projects, including work in west Greeley and downtown. No rate or term has been set yet, but it could help pay for projects like Cascadia/Catalyst and the Downtown Civic Campus.
Loveland completes reservoir oxygen system installation
Loveland has finished installing a new oxygenation system at Green Ridge Glade Reservoir to improve water quality and protect its drinking supply. City officials say it should help cut algae, reduce taste-and-odor problems and lower treatment costs.
Greeley begins downtown infrastructure upgrades on 7th Avenue
Greeley has started downtown infrastructure upgrades on 7th Avenue between 9th and 10th streets, the first phase of a larger project covering nearly 20 blocks. The work will replace century-old utilities and add new stormwater, water and sewer lines over the next several years.
Greeley public comment centered on growth, budget cuts and surveillance concerns
Public comment at Tuesday’s Greeley City Council meeting was dominated by residents warning against more growth, criticizing city spending priorities and urging leaders to back away from surveillance technology and cuts to natural-areas staffing.
Greeley council approves $84.8 million supplemental appropriation, including Civic Campus financing authority
The Greeley City Council voted Tuesday, 5-1, to approve its third supplemental appropriation for 2026, adding $84,815,000 to the city budget. The ordinance includes $84.65 million in spending authority tied to planned Certificates of Participation for the Downtown Civic Campus…
Greeley council approves consent agenda after pulling two items for separate debate
The Greeley City Council voted Tuesday to approve the bulk of its consent agenda, advancing items 9-13, 15-17 and 19-21 after pulling the Civic Campus development services agreement and the Great Western Industrial Park annexation package for separate discussion. The en bloc…
Greeley council advances Great Western Industrial Park annexation ordinances to Aug. 18 hearing
The Greeley City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to introduce 15 ordinances annexing the Great Western Industrial Park property into the city and to set public hearings and second reading for Aug. 18. The package covers the Great Western Industrial Park serial annexations Nos. 1…
Greeley council approves Civic Campus development-services agreement after debate over incentives
The Greeley City Council voted 5-1 Tuesday to approve a development-services agreement for the downtown Civic Campus project. The resolution authorizes the city manager to execute the agreement with Richmark Vertikal, LLC and allows staff and legal counsel to make…
Greeley council’s Aug. 4 meeting: Civic Campus agreement approved as financing, annexation and public concerns also move forward
The Greeley City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, was led by action on the downtown Civic Campus, where council approved a key [development-services agreement for the project](/2026/08/05/greeley-civic-campus-agreement-approved) after debate over incentives and timing.…
Loveland gives unified parks, library and cultural division a new name
Loveland has renamed its combined parks, library and cultural services division the Community Placemaking Department. City officials say the new name reflects how the three areas now operate together to serve residents with recreation, arts, history and learning programs.
Loveland urges residents to plan for wildfires and emergencies
Loveland is urging residents to make wildfire evacuation plans, sign up for NOCO Alert texts or emails and pack a go bag as recent Colorado fires highlight how fast emergencies can unfold. The city pointed residents to FEMA and Red Cross preparedness guidance.
Loveland budget process heads toward fall council review
Loveland’s 2027 budget process is heading into late-summer and fall council review, with a public workshop set for August, possible September follow-up and final adoption expected in October before the budget is published by year’s end.
Fort Collins transit overhaul starts Aug. 17
Fort Collins’ Transfort bus network will change Aug. 17, with faster service on some routes, route changes on others and several lines eliminated under a city optimization plan. Sunday bus service will end, though all fixed routes and shuttles remain fare-free.
Berthoud buys 67-acre Wilson Farm parcel to expand river corridor preservation
Berthoud has bought 67 acres of the Wilson Farm property along Dry Creek and the Little Thompson River, expanding Hillsdale Park and opening the door for more trail and habitat preservation. The town says the July purchase helps protect more than a half-mile of river corridor for future public access.
Estes Park opens applications for 2027 Community Initiative Funding
Estes Park is now taking applications for 2027 Community Initiative Funding from organizations serving the Estes Valley, with requests due Aug. 31, 2026. Town officials will rank proposals in October before the Town Board makes final budget decisions in November.
Rialto Theater maps out fall 2026 through spring 2027 shows
The Rialto Theater Center has unveiled its fall 2026 through spring 2027 Rialto Presents lineup for Loveland, with acts including Lee Rocker, the Drifters and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Individual tickets go on sale July 31, 2026, for shows running October through April.
Loveland orders occupants out of 914 W. Sixth St. after safety violations
Loveland has ordered everyone out of 914 W. Sixth St. by 10 a.m. Monday after inspectors found major life-safety violations, including missing sprinklers, alarms and proper exits. The building had been used for residential recovery services, and the city says it was not legally fit for occupancy.
Larimer and Weld food inspections with failed re-inspections for July 27–August 2, 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…