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Monday, September 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins will celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Farm at Lee Martinez Park with a free event on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon that features live music, food trucks, barnyard games, line dancing, and visits with farm animals. The event at 600 N. Sherwood St. honors the area’s agricultural heritage — free parking is provided at The Farm and in the adjacent lot. The Coloradoan
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A paddleboarder fell from their board and went missing near Satanka Cove at Horsetooth Reservoir on Sept. 7 and is now believed dead as Poudre Fire Authority crews and other agencies used boats, drones, and sonar—and closed the area—while noting the victim had not worn the required life jacket. The Coloradoan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns residents to secure trash, pet food, and bird feeders as black bears search for up to 20,000 calories daily during fall—raising the risk of bear encounters in neighborhoods. Officials say that locking up attractants can help reduce conflicts between people and bears. North Forty News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins voters will use ranked voting in the November 4 election for mayor and two City Council seats while 15 candidates run, with only the races having three or more candidates — the mayoral race and Districts 1 and 3 — using the new system. The Coloradoan
- ➤ The Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate met on Sept 3 for its third session of the 55th Senate—new interns were ratified and legislators approved bills to create and update an elections manager role following a 3.82% voter turnout last year. The Senate will resume on Sept 10 while election hiring opens today and several committees set new meeting schedules. Colorado State University
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State Athletics is in its final Mountain West season before joining the Pac-12 on July 1, as Director John Weber said the Rams must play hard now to ensure they are ready to win in the new league. Weber added that the school will boost ticket sales and game-day experiences + build on strong academic and sports results to get a head start in tougher competition. Colorado State University
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Introduction to Figure Drawing
5:30-8:00 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Course Fee — Learn essential figure drawing skills in a comprehensive six-week program.
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Daniel Rodriguez Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fort Collins Nursery — $25 ADV/$30 Door — Enjoy a night of folk melodies with Daniel Rodriguez and Nathaniel Riley while supporting a local charity.
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Plein Air Painting Workshop with Oils
8-11 a.m. — 3 Square Art — Registration required — Explore nature's light and colors through oil painting techniques in a charming outdoor setting.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening of international folk dancing with a blend of old and new cultural dances.
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