Good Day
Fort Collins
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sedona Hills Fire, accidentally sparked by residential work near Carter Lake around 3 p.m. Monday, burned 12.2 acres before firefighters using ground and air support contained it without injuring residents or damaging homes. North Forty News
- ➤ A Northern Colorado man was bitten by a rattlesnake during a Mother's Day family hike west of Fort Collins and is receiving treatment—he says he is lucky to be alive. CBS Colorado
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins High School held dress and technical rehearsals for its production of 'The Wizard of Oz' on April 3 and 10, showcasing a tap dancing Tin Man, creative set designs, and a hydraulic stage effect for the Wicked Witch. The production highlights student talent and innovative staging ahead of its upcoming show. The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Berthoud High School, Kylie Gibbs won Larimer County’s 'I voted' sticker contest & her design featuring iconic Colorado symbols will be mailed with ballots to more than 275,000 registered voters for the November election. Community members cast nearly 2,500 votes to select her winning design. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Larimer County has banned all woodburning fires in unincorporated areas until May 26 — a measure enforced alongside separate Fort Collins and U.S. Forest Service Stage 1 rules to reduce wildfire risk amid warmer weather. Violators may face fines or jail time. The Coloradoan
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Beyond Fear
7-8:30 p.m. — Bas Bleu Theatre Company — Free entry — Engage in an enlightening evening with Buddhist Nun Gen Kelsang Gomlam exploring mindfulness and spiritual growth.
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25th Anniversary Party and Walk Kickoff Party!
Home Instead of Northern Colorado is celebrating 25 years of serving older adults in our community with a public event at Odell Brewing Co. on Saturday, May 17 (noon–4 p.m.). Rather than throwing ourselves a party, we're using the milestone to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado — an organization that supports many of the families we've cared for over the past quarter century.
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TOPS Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Montreal's TOPS as they perform tracks from their ambitious new album 'Sugar At The Gate'.
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Purity Ring Live with mmj
8:00-9:30 PM — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience Purity Ring's new concept album inspired by RPG adventures.
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Grant Farm Reunion Show
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket price TBD — Celebrate Tyler Grant's 50th birthday with cosmic Americana beats from Grant Farm.
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The Crooked Rugs Live
8 PM - 2 AM — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of indie rock with local favorites and special guests.
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Tab Benoit Concert
7-10 p.m. — Washington’s — Tickets available — Experience the soulful Delta swamp blues of Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit.
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Big Shrimp Performance
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — $ — Third Turn brings their unique three-piece jam sound to the Aggie Theatre.
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School of Rock FoCo LoCo Fest - Night 1
12:00am — Aggie Theatre — $20 — Get ready to rock at the FOCO LOCO festival in Fort Collins.
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Paws & Poses Puppy Yoga
10 a.m. — The Gallery at Gallipott — Donations support Animal Friends Alliance — Stretch and snuggle with adorable pups while supporting a great cause.
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