Good Day
Fort Collins
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins Food Co-Op has reopened at its new Mountain Avenue location, taking over the former Beavers Market site and offering a larger store with expanded options and improved parking. The updated space now supports a wider range of bulk items and community gatherings. Colorado State University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CSU Archives celebrated its 50th anniversary by unveiling a curated exhibit of rare books, original maps and a time capsule from Old Main’s 1970 fire that invites students and community members to explore CSU’s history — a legacy bridging the tangible past with a digital future. Colorado State University
- ➤ The Gregory Allicar Museum of Art is hosting a two-part exhibit on Andy Warhol that shows his early photography used like social media and his 1981 visit to CSU. The exhibition runs until April 19 + it highlights his lasting influence on art and culture. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At an ASCSU debate, Ryer Roberts, running unopposed for speaker of the senate, outlined plans to boost student engagement and ensure full representation. Online voting opens today at 8 a.m. on RamWeb + lasts until 4 p.m. March 11. Colorado State University
- ➤ Candidates for ASCSU vice president debated on March 5 at Lory Student Center, sharing plans for campus outreach, fee oversight, and transparency. Voting opens online at 8 a.m. today and lasts until 4 p.m. March 11. Colorado State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A stretch of East Trilby Road in south Fort Collins will close from March 16 until July for a $2.1 million culvert replacement project to improve drainage under Fossil Creek. Drivers should use Harmony Road & Carpenter Road during the closure. The Coloradoan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CSU women’s basketball clinched a 61-59 win over Grand Canyon at the Thomas and Mack Center Sunday with Madelyn Bragg’s last-second layup. The team prepares to face UNLV at 7:30 p.m. PT Monday as it builds momentum before joining the Pac-12 next season. Colorado State University
- ➤ Madelyn Bragg scored the game-winning layup for CSU women’s basketball on March 8 in a Mountain West tournament game against GCU for a 61-59 win. The victory sends the team into the semifinals where they will face MW No. 2 UNLV. Colorado State University
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Introduction to Figure Drawing Class
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Course fee required — Learn essential figure drawing techniques in a supportive and focused environment.
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Merkules Live in Concert
7-9 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience award-winning Canadian hip-hop artist Merkules and his engaging performances alongside other talented artists.
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AJ Wilkerson Live Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 PM — The Comedy Fort — Tickets required — Experience the youthful charm of AJ Wilkerson, a rapidly rising star in the comedy scene.
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Benise Concert
5-7 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — All-In Pricing — Experience a romantic evening with Emmy-winning guitarist Benise as he performs classic pieces in an intimate setting.
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Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Trail Head Tavern — Tickets required — Celebrate early with a festive pub crawl filled with games, contests, and plenty of Irish-ish cheer.
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The Strumbellas Live in Concert
7-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the uplifting blend of suffering and celebration in the music of The Strumbellas.
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GuitART Presentation by David Michael Boyd
7-9 p.m. — Berthoud Recreation Center at Waggener Farm Park — Free entry — Experience the artistry of guitar restoration with an interactive and inspiring showcase.
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An Evening with Shadowgrass
8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy an evening of captivating bluegrass performances by talented bands.
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Fort Collins RockHounds Show
4-8 p.m. — Thomas M McKee 4-H, Youth and Community Building — $4 single day, $7 three-day pass — Explore agates and minerals with hands-on identification tables and exciting door prizes.
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The Cottage
7:30-10 p.m. — Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a comical farce of love and chaos in the English countryside.
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