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Kruger Rock fire southeast of Estes Park Nov. 16. At the time of the photo the fire was approximately 15% contained and spread across approximately 115 acres (Milo Gladstein | The Collegian)

Kruger Rock Fire updates for Nov. 17

Serena Bettis November 17, 2021

Editor's Note: The Collegian will continue to update this story as firefighting efforts progress. Update Nov. 17 at 12:27 p.m. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office downgraded evacuations in some...

An Air Tractor aircraft flys reconnaissance over the Kruger Rock fire southeast of Estes Park Colorado Nov. 16. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian)

Update: Pilot dies in plane crash fighting Kruger Rock Fire

Katrina Leibee and Serena Bettis November 16, 2021

Update Nov. 16 at 10:37 p.m. At 10:22 p.m., the Larimer County Sheriff's Office reported that they located the site of the plane crash at 9:49 p.m. after a three-hour search. The pilot, who was the...

A food bank truck outside the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University on Thursday May 2. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Food Bank requests record number of turkeys before Thanksgiving

Serena Bettis November 16, 2021

Amid the ongoing pandemic and ever-changing supply chain shortage, the Food Bank for Larimer County has an even greater need for turkey donations than usual.  According to a Nov. 15 media advisory,...

The Kruger Rock fire burning Southeast of Estes Park Colorado Nov. 16. At the time of the photo the fire was approimatley 15% contained spreading across approximately 115 acres. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian)

Update: Kruger Rock Fire reaches 147 acres, 60% containment

Katrina Leibee and Noelle Mason November 16, 2021

Nov.19 Update As of 8 a.m. Nov. 19, the Kruger Rock wildfire has reached 147 acres in size and is 60% contained. According to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, the fire started when wind blew...

The Armstrong Hotel in downtown Fort Collins

The hidden history of Fort Collins architecture

Brooke Pippin November 16, 2021

Fort Collins architecture is a reflection of the city's history and the characters who shaped it.  “Like most communities, Fort Collins has a diverse array of building styles and types representing...

David Young and Kenny Frost address the crowd gathered around two Cottonwood trees west of Aggie Greens Disc Golf Course at a press conference held by the Hughes Land Bank initiative in Fort Collins Sept. 18. At the press conference, organized after the dismantling of a sweat lodge constructed in the same place, Indigenous people shared history of the area and spoke on their wish to be able to access the land where Hughes Stadium formerly stood. (Serena Bettis | The Collegian)

Land Back: Land restitution efforts across the country

Piper Russell November 16, 2021

  With Native American Heritage Month here, talks about land restitution efforts have been renewed, including those in Fort Collins' own backyard. According to an article from the Haverford College...

Harper Goff house Nov 14. (Cambria Gifford | The Collegian)

The legacy of Harper Goff in Fort Collins

Lindsay Barker November 15, 2021

Fort Collins is a charming town full of historical, architecturally detailed buildings that eventually became an inspiration for Disneyland’s Main Street, USA and every Disney Park Main Street after...

A view of Horsetooth Reservoir

The rise and fall of Stout, Fort Collins’ forgotten town

Nathaniel McKissick November 15, 2021
We’ve all enjoyed Horsetooth Reservoir and its beautiful waters and picturesque views set against scenic mountain landscapes, but very few of us are aware of what lurks deep below our beloved summer spot. No, it’s not the Loch Ness Monster or some other half-human, half-fish creature, but rather the submerged quarry town of Stout, Colorado, that sat in the valley of current-day Horsetooth in the late 19th century.
(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

Larimer County stops pursuing Vaccine Verified Facility program

Katrina Leibee November 12, 2021

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment will no longer be trying to implement the Vaccine Verified Facility & Event Program, according to a press release from the LCDHE. The optional...

Fort Collins City Hall Sept. 21, 2021.

City Council session tackles land use codes, interview protocol

Austria Cohn November 11, 2021

The Fort Collins City Council held a work session Nov. 9 to discuss the Land Use Code, which included a diagnostic report of what areas needed improved or updated. Councilmember Julie Pignataro of...

An influenza vaccine before being administered in the Colorado State University Health Center on Nov. 12, 2019. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Flu at CSU? Fort Collins braces for a heightened flu season

Samy Gentle November 9, 2021

As winter approaches, so does the height of flu activity in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Historically, February has been the month with the most flu...

Leaves under a bench

Students participate in Fall Clean Up to support neighbors

Brooke Pippin November 8, 2021

Fall Clean Up, a program through which students can volunteer to help Fort Collins residents with outdoor work, occurred on Saturday.  “The goal of this event is to help prepare elderly neighbors’...

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