Good Day
Fort Collins
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Poudre Fire Authority and park rangers responded to a rattlesnake bite at Lory State Park where a patient was airlifted for emergency antivenom treatment—officials urge hikers and pet owners to stay on trails and keep pets leashed. North Forty News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 9, the Ohio‐based folk band Oliver Hazard played the second show of their Raindrop River Tour at Aggie Theatre while sharing the stage with bluegrass band The Last Revel, who had met them just one day earlier. The bands mixed a cozy house show style with an outdoor festival feel—exciting local fans and setting the stage for future tour dates. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five candidates are running for three school board seats in the November election—each supports equity, inclusion, and better educator support. Voters may note differences in their focus on issues like data transparency and student safety that come from each candidate’s unique background. The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins announced that a two-block stretch of Shields Street—from Mountain Avenue to Akin Avenue—will be closed to southbound traffic from Oct. 20 to Dec. 10 for utility work on the Oak Street Stormwater Improvements Project. Southbound vehicles must detour via Laporte Avenue to either College Avenue or Taft Hill Road while the northbound lane stays open. The Coloradoan
- ➤ CSUPD is introducing its Blue Envelope Program to help people with disabilities share key details during routine traffic stops. The program, planned since last April in close collaboration with Fort Collins Police, has already seen high demand — officers are reordering envelopes to meet growing need. Colorado State University
- ➤ Colorado's traction and chain laws require passenger vehicles on I-70 and heavy commercial vehicles to carry chains or approved devices from Sept. 1 until May 31 to ensure safe winter travel on mountain roads. Drivers without proper equipment risk fines over $130 and up to $1,000 if they block the roadway — officials stress these measures aim to reduce accidents in hazardous weather. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Fort Collins voters will decide this November how to use the 165-acre former Hughes Stadium site, which is larger than any city park including the 123-acre Spring Canyon Park. Drone footage shows the parcel abutting the Maxwell Natural Area and featuring a disc golf course and sledding hill as debate on its future use continues. The Coloradoan
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Foundations in Art: Painting I
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — $N/A — Learn essential painting techniques in a structured, hands-on environment.
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Joe Samba Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Washington’s — Cost not specified — Experience the rock ‘n’ roll spirit and reggae soul of Joe Samba in an intimate setting.
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Run Fur Fun Spooktacular
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Odell Brewing Company — Costumed participation encouraged — Enjoy a festive 5k run with your furry friends in a vibrant community setting.
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Patrick Warburton Live Comedy
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic brilliance of beloved TV actor Patrick Warburton.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No experience necessary — Enjoy weekly international folk dancing in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Student-Led Candidate Forum | PSD Board of Education
Candidates for open seats on the Poudre School District Board of Education will face voters at a student-led candidate forum hosted by Liberty Common High School. The following candidates will be participating in this forum: • District C | Karla Baise • District C | Sabrina Herrick • District D | Coronda Ziegler • District E | Andrew Spain As a public charter school within PSD, Liberty Common School benefits from informed, pro-charter leadership on the district board. Community members and charter-school families are encouraged to attend, be visible, and stay informed about the individuals seeking election to this important governing body.
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Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop
8-11 a.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost information not provided — Embrace the beauty of outdoor painting while mastering the art of capturing nature's light and colors.
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WookieFoot Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a unique blend of music and charity with WookieFoot, a band that embodies art and community spirit.
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