Good morning, Fort Collins.

Larimer County commissioners approved plans to expand the Exposition Center at The Ranch — increasing sellable space from about 38,000 sqft to 90,000 sqft for larger events — while moving the youth hockey facility to a later phase with no set timeline yet.

Fort Collins will host its 11th annual Open Streets event on Sunday, Oct.

18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Laurel Street from Mason to Shields; the car-free celebration will offer live music, interactive arts, and food trucks to boost active transportation & community connection.

A new ChangeUp report shows Colorado leads the nation in customer experience, with nearly 40 of the top 50 retailers and 35 of the top 50 restaurants in the state including Costco + In-N-Out.

Betty Aragon-Mitotes and other Hispanic residents of Fort Collins share stories of past discrimination and pride as they work to preserve their community’s legacy through museums and a film project, From Sugar to Diamonds.

Poudre School District recommended closing eight elementary schools, one middle school, and consolidating two alternative high schools.

The district will keep closed buildings for early childhood education + community centers pending a Board vote on Oct. 27.

Platte River Power Authority said it will keep pushing for 100% noncarbon electricity but will not meet that target by 2030 (report).

Renewable energy initiatives continue to be a top priority in the region.