Good Day
Fort Collins
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crews are expected to finish building the final one-mile gap between Timnath and Windsor this spring to complete a 45-mile paved trail linking open spaces and neighborhoods. The new corridor will give local cyclists, walkers, and families a continuous route from northwest of Fort Collins to Greeley. North Forty News
- ➤ A survey (of over 3,000 drivers) shows Colorado motorists avoid Interstate 70, U.S. 285, and U.S. 550 in heavy snow because chain laws, steep grades and avalanche risks force travelers to postpone trips; conditions make mountain routes especially tricky today. The Coloradoan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CSU’s First Generation Student Organization helps first-generation students with social+professional+academic events, including an April conference for high schoolers to experience college life. President Irving Mendoza Hinojos said the group, which recently inducted over 80 new members, is growing fast. Colorado State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado’s snowpack is only 58% of average as record warmth and persistent high pressure block Pacific moisture—experts warn even average snowfall from now may leave water supplies at risk. CBS Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Transportation released its 2025 report on unsafe driving behaviors, showing low seat belt use, impaired and distracted driving, speeding, and risky practices among motorcyclists and young drivers. The data will help guide future safety measures across Colorado. CBS Colorado
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Transportation released data showing unsafe driving behaviors dropped to 1.19 per driver in 2025 compared to previous years. Over one-third of drivers admitted speeding on highways based on a survey of 1,695 residents from 61 counties. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Gov. Jared Polis joined other governors in Washington on Friday to work on a plan to protect the Colorado River, which could shape water use in our region. CBS Colorado
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins is calling for cat and dog blood donations to support surgeries and emergency care. Eligible pets undergo free annual testing and donate every 4 to 8 weeks (donors receive a bag of pet food with each visit), program staff said. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Colorado Lt. Gov. Primavera (acting while Gov. Polis attends Colorado River talks in Washington DC) issued a verbal disaster declaration in Weld County in response to a highly pathogenic avian flu outbreak, enabling state agencies to coordinate mitigation and recovery efforts. CBS Colorado
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The Mousetrap
2 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Tickets required — Experience the suspense of Agatha Christie’s legendary whodunit as seven strangers are trapped in a blizzard and discover that murder is afoot.
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Foundations in Art - Painting I
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost information not provided — Learn the foundational skills of painting in a structured environment with expert guidance.
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Fort Collins Blues Revue
6-9 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — $30 — Experience the blues and R&B vibes of the Robert Wilson Blues Band with over 100 years of combined musical expertise.
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The Ocean Blue Concert
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with The Ocean Blue and Brian Tighe for some nostalgic pop-rock vibes.
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Jerro at Aggie Theatre
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket details not specified — Experience the melodic house and downtempo electronic sounds from Belgian producer Jerro alongside CHIEF OJIH and DanDan.
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Paint Your Own Valentines Frog
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Petrichor Collective — Activity Fee Required — Unleash your creativity by painting cute Valentines-themed frogs for a fun-filled evening.
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An Evening with David Wilcox
6-10 p.m. — Fort Collins Armory — Tickets required — Experience the soulful storytelling and introspective music of David Wilcox, a master of American folk.
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EAZYBAKED with Digital Ethos and Moogy
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating evening of contemporary Bass music from EAZYBAKED.
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The Importance of Being Earnest
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Bas Bleu Theatre Company — Ticketed event — Experience Oscar Wilde's clever comedy that satirizes Victorian society's norms and misconceptions.
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Unified Workforce Asian Lunar New Celebration
6-10 p.m. — The Drake Centre — Suggested donation $30 — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with an evening of food, entertainment, and fun activities.
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