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Fort Collins
Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Keystone Resort hosted the Winter Military Games on Feb. 8, 2026. Active and retired service members raced on ski challenges & celebrated military service; the event marks the return of community programming with Pride celebration, Women's Weekend & National Brotherhood of Skiers events planned for future seasons. CBS Colorado
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CSU students say Valentine’s Day means more than romance— it reflects family bonds, community care and cultural traditions from Hispanic, Native American and Asian backgrounds. Their observations highlight that love is shown every day in many forms. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CSU's Associated Students held its second annual Wellness Wonderland on Feb. 6 at the Lory Student Center Ballrooms. The event offered resources such as emotional support alpacas and featured guest speaker Shayna Lentz — it expanded to include off-campus partners to help more students. Colorado State University
- ➤ CSU philosophy professor Paul DiRado led a Feb. 5 session at The Institute for Learning (aiming to cut AI use in class by boosting genuine thinking and discussion). His redesigned curriculum encourages students to rely on their own ideas during learning. Colorado State University
- ➤ CSU faculty criticized an internal search that named Rico Munn as sole finalist for chancellor on Feb. 6, saying the closed process skipped faculty input as the system transitions from former chancellor Tony Frank, whose tenure ends June 30. Colorado State University
- ➤ A Colorado State University study found that adults who label their partner as a best friend report strong bonds while others feel more supported by separate best friends — the research shows that age, income and marital status influence these friendship dynamics. It was published in 2025. Colorado State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A rare evening bat was identified at Northern Colorado Wildlife Center in Fort Collins, marking the first known record in this region. Wildlife experts from Colorado State University and Denver Museum of Nature and Science partnered to confirm the species—only the fourth ever documented in Colorado. North Forty News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CSU men's basketball coach Ali Farokhmanesh spoke after the Fight Like A Ram game, praising its tribute to cancer patients and noting the event united the campus community. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Sydney Ovesen, a freshman diver from Fort Collins at Colorado State, set records by placing top five on the 1-meter and top 10 on the 3-meter board in her debut season. After overcoming an early concussion — building new confidence — she now aims for finals in the upcoming conference. Colorado State University
- ➤ Fossil Ridge and Windsor high school basketball teams split a doubleheader at Fossil Ridge High School on Feb. 6. The games stayed close and competitive (a display of local talent) as each team took a win to set the stage for a heated season. The Coloradoan
- ➤ More than 30 Colorado athletes compete at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy, taking part in events like pairs skating and snowboarding. They are seen in action at venues including Milan's Ice Skating Arena (and others) as part of Team USA. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Colorado State's women's basketball team beat Wyoming in a Border War game at Moby Arena on Feb. 7; a large crowd cheered as key plays from the starters led to the win in Fort Collins. The Coloradoan
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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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Comedy Brewers
7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Ticket info required — Experience a hilarious improv comedy show crafted entirely from audience suggestions.
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Foundations in Art - Drawing I
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost not specified — Explore the basics of drawing and learn how to visually communicate with line and shape.
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RIOT with Ridence, Klauser, Karnage
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with renowned DJs spinning Drum’n’Bass beats.
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The Devil Makes Three Concert
7-11 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of ragtime, country, folk, and punk with The Devil Makes Three.
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The Last Revel Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Sound Bar — $21.33 — Experience heartfelt melodies and survival themes from The Last Revel band with a local flair.
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