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Fort Collins
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A small grass fire near Gateway Natural Area was quickly contained on Tuesday after community members reported it and crews (Poudre Fire Authority and Phantom Canyon wildland) used water, hand tools and a chainsaw to secure the area amid high winds and dry fuels, preventing injuries and damage. North Forty News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A 2024 report found that much tourist spending leaves local communities, so the Colorado Tourism Office launched a Destination Stewardship Strategic Plan to curb leakage and boost conservation (experts from CSU emphasize strong local governance). Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Six CSU civil engineering seniors presented their proposal for Bay Farm Bike Park near campus featuring a planned velodrome that will serve as both a cycling facility and a water retention basin (gaining community feedback at the Feb. 6 Transportation Projects Fair). Colorado State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Avalanche Information Center warned that recent snowfall has made mountain snowpack unstable — urging winter visitors to take caution on nearby slopes today. CBS Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University paused additional campus billboard installations after months of local community and Fort Collins lawmaker backlash. The university will not proceed with new signage for now. CBS Colorado
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado athletes made a strong showing at the 2026 Winter Olympics as 32 competitors—including Fort Collins’ Hunter Powell—represented the state, highlighting its strong winter sports tradition and world-class training facilities in Colorado Springs. Colorado State University
- ➤ Colorado State football enters the Pac-12 with a fresh start led by coach Jim Mora and nearly 40 transfers. The season opens on Sept. 5 at Canvas Stadium with a historic Border War against Wyoming. Colorado State University
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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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Margo Price Concert
6-9 p.m. — Washington’s — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience Margo Price, a rising star in American music, live in concert.
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Lace Larrabee Stand-Up Comedy
6-12:30 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughter with nationally touring comedian Lace Larrabee, a Sirius XM favorite and former beauty queen.
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The Mountain Performance at The Realm Collective
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Center for Creativity — Free entry — Experience a unique performance exploring the concept of ‘home’ through music for two clarinets.
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