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Fort Collins
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Strong winds from Thursday continue to slow power restoration work as crews inspect power lines in Larimer + Weld counties; Windsor officials said they coordinated with utilities to limit outages and advise residents to keep backup power ready. North Forty News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters extinguished a grass fire near CSU Foothills Campus in west Fort Collins and near the 4400 block of Laporte Avenue, and crews will remain on scene for two to three more hours to put out remaining hot spots (no evacuations or injuries were reported). North Forty News
- ➤ A NOCO Alert warned of a vegetation fire near CSU Foothills at 10:13 a.m. and fire crews had extinguished it by 10:55 a.m.—CSU officials advise drivers to exercise caution on nearby roadways as crews prepare to leave amid red flag warnings. Colorado State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Poudre Fire Authority said downed power lines caused a small wildfire west of Fort Collins on Thursday (Dec. 18) as a CBS Colorado news helicopter flew over the Dixon Fire burn area. CBS Colorado
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost information provided — Enjoy a relaxed evening of international folk dancing with old and new dances from diverse cultures.
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Resonant Rest: Restorative Yoga & Gong Journey
2-4 p.m. — Rocky Mountain Restore & Stretch LLC — Pricing unavailable — Experience deep relaxation with restorative yoga followed by an immersive gong journey.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost listed — Engage in a vibrant atmosphere with international folk dances from various cultures.
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Resolution Run 5K
5K — Edora Pool Ice Center — Registration required — Run out the old year and welcome the new in a festive community atmosphere.
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Shovelin Stone Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the unique sound of Shovelin Stone with special guests The Unwieldies and Christine Alice.
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Clementine Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Sound Bar — Ticket details not specified — Experience a fresh blend of alternative rock, punk, and soulful sounds from Fort Collins' own Clementine.
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An Evening with Leftover Salmon
7-11 PM — Washington’s — Tickets on sale — Experience the rich sounds of Americana music from Colorado's own Leftover Salmon.
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An Evening with Lotus
7-10 p.m. — Washington’s — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of innovative instrumental music from a band with over 20 years of evolution in sound.
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Katherine Blanford Live
6-10 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Atlanta-based comedian bringing her unique humor to the Fort Collins stage.
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East Nash Grass Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy top-notch bluegrass music from East Nash Grass and related artists in a vibrant local venue.
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