Good morning, Fort Collins.

Colorado State Patrol warned local drivers that distracted driving was linked to 3,778 crashes in 2025 and stressed the importance of following the Hands-Free Law this April when Distracted Driving Awareness Month reminds the community to focus on the road + watch for wildlife and pedestrians.

Fertilizer prices are rising due to conflict in the Middle East, forcing Colorado farmers facing a dry season and potential water allotment cuts to deal with higher costs.

Regional co-ops plan to raise prices when they restock supplies (including UAN alternatives) soon.

Poudre School District faces at least an $8 million deficit for 2026-27 due to declining enrollment, prompting layoffs of probationary teachers and classified staff and renewed talks of consolidations and closures.

Community input sessions are scheduled in April (per district spokespersons).

The Associated Students of CSU held its 26th senate session on April 1, swearing in new senators, passing resolutions on career fair partnerships, office hours reform, and legislative referenda.

The senate will reconvene on April 8 to discuss higher education funding and tuition proposals.

The City of Fort Collins received the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth U.S. Leadership Award + honoring its long-standing work to improve safe routes for children who walk and bike.

An award ceremony will be held later this spring.

Fort Collins URA approved a $282,443 plan to convert the vacant Albertsons lot on North College Avenue into an event venue by summer.

The space (with murals, turf, seating, and a stage) will be set up in 60 to 90 days and managed by a hired coordinator.

Southbound lanes of College Avenue will close on April 4 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Mulberry and Laurel streets while crews trim trees — northbound lanes remain open and traffic will detour to Mason Street.

Spring Fling Bachata Night

7:30-11 p.m. — The Neighbor — Ticket required — Celebrate with special performances and birthday festivities at this elegant Bachata night.

Sam Grisman Project

8-11 p.m. — Fort Collins Armory — Cost details not provided — Celebrate the musical legacy of David 'Dawg' Grisman with this talented collective.

Cardinal Bloom Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Sound Bar — Tickets available — Experience the Indie Rock vibes of Cardinal Bloom from Salt Lake City.

Heliotrope Concert

7-10 p.m. — Sound Bar — $15.66 — Experience the indie rock vibe of Heliotrope from the thriving Fort Collins music scene.

Art Play Date/ Crafternoon #14

1-3 p.m. — Always Be Creating — Free entry — Create art in community while enjoying snacks and conversation.

Dar Williams in Concert

7-10 p.m. — Fort Collins Armory — Ticket info unavailable — Experience the musical storytelling of Dar Williams and Ruth Theodore with themes of reflection and co-creation.

Earth Day Fort Collins Celebration

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Odell Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with live music, a vibrant market, and community cleanup activities.

Sundays of Sound - Gong Journey

10:00-11:30 a.m. — Rocky Mountain Restore & Stretch LLC — Cost not specified — Experience deep relaxation and transformation through the resonant tones of large healing gongs.

Black Violin Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative fusion of jazz, hip-hop, funk, and classical music by Black Violin.

The Brudi Brothers Live

8-11 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the dynamic Americana sounds of Seattle's favorite buskers, The Brudi Brothers.