Good morning, Fort Collins.

Poudre School District plans to consolidate and close some schools as early as the 2027-28 school year to address falling enrollment, a measure expected to rearrange student placements across the district.

A new study from WalletHub rated Colorado’s K-12 schools high on quality (ranked 11th nationally) but low on safety (46th place).

The report also found that public school spending placed the state 24th among all regions.

Drivers on South College Avenue face lane closures as crews pave and test traffic signals at the Trilby Road intersection before its planned Oct.

2 reopening. Work runs from Sept. 17 through Oct. 2, with sidewalks and cleanup continuing in October.

Larimer County completed a land deal to protect Chimney Hollow Open Space by acquiring a 41-acre inholding from Oxbow Land and transferring a 197-acre parcel under a conservation easement; these moves prevent development and address management challenges in the area.

Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora was named one of the nation’s 11 best children’s hospitals for the 2026-27 rankings — also earning the top spot in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.

The report recognized the hospital’s excellence in cardiology, diabetes, and lung surgery based on evaluations of 114 facilities.

In the upper Poudre Canyon, Aspen Glen Campground draws visitors during fall with vibrant aspen views — a hub for scenic drives, hikes, and wildlife watching.

Visitors can enjoy Aspen Glen Campground in upper Poudre Canyon for fall color drives, hiking and fishing until Sept.

27. The first-come, first-served site is located 11 miles north on U.S. 287 plus a left on Colorado 14 near Joe Wright Creek and charges $23 per night for tents and small RVs.