Good morning, Fort Collins.

The North Fork Trail near Rocky Mountain National Park is closed after a horse was put down following a fall — officials worry the carcass may attract bears and are working with park and wildlife agencies to decide next steps while nearby trails remain open.

The FoCo Reading Club, led by Casey Brenner, has grown into a hub where over 50 readers now meet monthly at Equinox Brewing and Front Range Village mall to share a love of books and support local businesses (its monthly newsletter highlights more community events).

PSD may close or consolidate schools to address declining enrollment and 10,000 empty seats, with recommendations due in October for changes effective in 2027-28.

Two public sessions (Sept. 14 at Fort Collins High, 3400 Lambkin Way; Sept. 15 at Rocky Mountain High, 1300 W Swallow Road) will review the data.

Loveland Police have launched a Blue Envelope Program to help drivers with autism manage interactions, available at the department Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The program lets users hold important documents and signal to officers that they need extra time + clear instructions during stops.

Larimer County leaders and community members celebrated the opening of a new Emergency Services building (serving disaster crews) at 2250 W.

County Road 56 on Aug. 21.

Rep. Joe Neguse introduced the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act to help federal fire crews manage wildfires (they report nearly 40% less mitigation work due to funding cuts) and improve safety across the state.

CSU is hosting its Get Yourself Tested program at the CSU Health and Medical Center on scheduled dates to offer STI testing for students; Program Manager Lucy Mulleavey said decreased reported cases among 18-24 year olds do not reflect fewer infections (timely testing remains essential).

Colorado drivers can now use free open-source websites to avoid automated license plate readers by using tools like FlockHopper and HaveIBeenFlocked.com.

Local volunteer groups update interactive maps (including Northern Colorado entries), while Flock Security maintains its devices with privacy safeguards.

Colorado State coach Jim Mora said he will choose the starting quarterback days before the home opener against Wyoming on Sept.

5 as transfer quarterbacks Hauss Hejny and K’saan Farrar compete to lead the team.