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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flash floods at Camp Mystic in Texas claimed at least 27 lives among campers and counselors during the July 4 holiday, and the loss hits close to home for Colorado summer camps like Cheley Colorado Camps — where owners and staff remember past extreme weather and stress safety for campers. The camp community grieves the tragedy while redoubling its efforts to keep children safe. CBS Colorado
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Netflix will debut the documentary 'Trainwreck: Balloon Boy' Tuesday — it revisits the October 2009 incident when Richard Heene said his six year old boy was trapped in a homemade silver balloon that flew from Fort Collins and crashed near Brighton. The film includes interviews with family that show details of the hoax and led to jail time for Heene and his wife. CBS Colorado
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flooding in Texas reminds Colorado officials of past flash floods — like the deadly 2013 event that killed eight — and has prompted Boulder County emergency manager Mike Chard to improve local warning systems. He said new software and focused alerts will help protect both residents and visitors in flood-prone areas. CBS Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A state official said the agency that runs Medicaid will soon face tougher rules for checking if Coloradans are eligible under a new federal tax and spending law. CBS Colorado
SHOP NEWS
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Montgomery Gentry Concert
6-9 PM — The Gardens on Spring Creek — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy rowdy and heartfelt country tunes from one of the genre's most recognizable voices.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No entry fee — Experience the joy of weekly international folk dancing in a relaxed atmosphere with new and old dances from various cultures.
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Uncle Sushi
7-10 p.m. — The Coast — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant evening with live performance at Uncle Sushi.
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FoCo Fondo Cycling Event
10 AM – 5 PM — New Belgium Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience a thrilling gravel ride with options ranging from 12 to 118 miles, coupled with a vibrant outdoor lifestyle expo.
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Nick Critchlow Acoustic Performance
4-10 p.m. — Loveland Aleworks — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original acoustic tunes and humorous storytelling from a beloved NoCo musician.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost specified — Experience a mix of old and new international folk dances in a relaxed atmosphere every Tuesday night.
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An Evening with Gripweed
6 PM – 12 AM — Maxline Brewing — Free show — Experience the electrifying blues-fusion of Musketeer Gripweed live on stage.
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Whitney Concert
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Washington's — $61 general admission — Catch the live music of Whitney with last-minute tickets available.
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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
5 p.m. — Fort Collins Marriott — Ticket required — North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show awaits you in Fort Collins, CO!
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Arts Fishing Club Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Coast — Free entry — Enjoy an energetic indie-folk performance from Nashville's Arts Fishing Club.
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