Tag: Fort Collins
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23-year-old e-biker killed after failing to follow stop sign laws in Colorado
An e-bike crash that took place in Fort Collins has turned fatal, according to a report from Colorado State Patrol. According to a press release on the matter, the crash took place on May 22 around 4:51 p.m. in the area of South Timberline Road and East Lincoln Avenue, which is just north of Kingfisher…
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Rabid bat found in northern Colorado prompts public warning about exposure
Health officials in Larimer County have reminded the public to exercise caution around some species after a rabid bat was found in an open space near the Adriel Hills neighborhood of northeast Fort Collins, per a May 19 press release. This is the first local rabies case of the year for the county, with animal…
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Lory State Park: From ancient history to ample outdoor recreation, this NoCo state park is perfect for summer
Located near Fort Collins and Horsetooth Reservoir, Lory State Park offers excellent opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, picnicking, and horseback riding. The area provides amazing scenery of the foothills with its rolling valleys and hillsides. History of the park: According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), people from ancient times left behind tools and artifacts…
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Evacuations ordered for wildfire on western edge of Fort Collins
FORT COLLINS — Evacuations have been ordered for some Fort Collins residents as a result of a wildfire in the area. Poudre Fire Authority said on social media Thursday evening that officers were responding to a three-alarm wildfire in the 1200 block of Catalpa Place, just east of Horsetooth Reservoir on the western edge of…
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Suspect arrested for 2021 hit-and-run death
More than four years after the deadly crash, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect in the 2021 unsolved hit-and-run case of 29-year-old Luis “Darnell” Loma. On Oct. 7, 2021, Loma was hit by a gray Toyota Rav4 or similar SUV while riding his bicycle in the 2200 block of North Shields Street near Fort Collins, according to a news release. Investigators estimated…
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Guide to visiting Fort Collins: Outdoor recreation meets bustling streets in northern Colorado hub
Located along the Front Range in northern Colorado, Fort Collins offers a perfect mix of an outdoor recreation hub and college town, and it’s sometimes even referred to as the “brewery capital of the United States.” History: Fort Collins started as “Camp Collins” in 1864 – a military fort named after Lt. Col. William O.…
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8 unexpected Colorado music venues you should try this year
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Take a rock on the wild side. Colorado is filled with lesser-known places to see live music. Here is a small sample of some. You know about Red Rocks. You’ve heard of Ball Arena and Fiddler’s Green. (Those were rhetorical questions.) But people are always coming and going from this state like rush hour. We…
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Fort Collins officer arrested for asking woman for explicit photos
A Fort Collins police officer turned himself in Wednesday on suspicion of attempted sexual exploitation of a child and official misconduct. Andrew Cirone, 31, allegedly asked a woman for explicit photos of herself from when she was a teenager, according to a Wednesday news release from Fort Collins Police Services. “As public servants, there are…
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Federal judge green-lights excessive force trial against Fort Collins officers
A federal judge concluded last week that a jury will need to resolve whether two Fort Collins police officers violated a man’s constitutional rights by using excessive force after he refused to accept a citation. In a Jan. 21 order, U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney analyzed the severity of plaintiff Andru Kulas’ alleged…
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Two Colorado cities among top 20 ‘most livable’ metro areas in US
When it comes to finding a place to call home, ‘livability’ is often a key factor – or in other words, where can someone have a satisfying life while keeping cost of living in mind? With Centennial State prices feeling like they’re on the rise in recent years, it can feel difficult to find a…