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Mayor Protem Emily Gorgol cuts ribbon

CSU and City of Fort Collins unveil new micro e-vehicles

Isaiah Dennings July 13, 2021

On July 9, the City of Fort Collins, in partnership with Colorado State University, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new partnership with electric bike and scooter company Spin. The...

The City Hall Meeting Tuesday night had many parts. There was an oppurtunity for citizen participation, discussion of prospective construction on East Prospect Road, and an appeal (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian).

Fort Collins City Council passes immigration legal defense fund

Isaiah Dennings July 8, 2021

The Fort Collins City Council passed ordinance No. 64 on second reading with a vote of 5-2 during a meeting on July 6, appropriating $150,000 from reserved funds to finance a pilot program for immigration...

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

City hires its first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer

Noah Pasley July 8, 2021

The City of Fort Collins has hired its very first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, according to a July 6 press release. The City's appointee, Claudia Menéndez, comes to the role after...

Christain Mills speaks with his fist in the air to a crowd gathered in front of the Colorado State University Administration Building for the Juneteenth rally June 19. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Local celebrations begin as Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday

Isaiah Dennings June 18, 2021

President Joe Biden signed a measure Thursday that formally recognizes Juneteenth as a national holiday. Juneteenth takes place annually on June 19, celebrated by the African American community....

The City Hall Meeting Tuesday night had many parts. There was an oppurtunity for citizen participation, discussion of prospective construction on East Prospect Road, and an appeal (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian).

City Council passes immigration defense fund ordinance

Isaiah Dennings June 17, 2021

The City of Fort Collins Ordinance No. 64 ("Appropriating Prior Year Reserves for a Municipal Immigration Legal Fund Pilot Program") was adopted on first reading with a vote of 4-3 during the June...

(Graphic Illustration by Christine Moore-Bonbright | The Collegian)

FCC approves 988 as new suicide prevention lifeline number

Natalie Weiland June 10, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission approved a new three-digit dialing system in order to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  Similar to dialing 911 to reach emergency services, the...

A local community member listens closely to a speaker at a rally in light of the violence between Palestine and Israel Fort Collins, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The speaker at the time was unveiling their memories of living in times of the Arab Springs conflict and becoming immigrants. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

Fort Collins protesters join in solidarity with Palestinians

Noah Pasley May 21, 2021

As violence in recent days has escalated drastically in Israel and the Palestinian territories, protesters in Fort Collins came together in Old Town Square to stand in solidarity with victims in a...

CSU plans to maintain mask requirement despite state ease

CSU plans to maintain mask requirement despite state ease

Isaiah Dennings May 17, 2021

Colorado State's Pandemic Preparedness Team issued a statement Sunday saying that they intend to continue with their public health restrictions amid the relaxations at the state and county level in...

Larimer County ends public health orders starting Monday

Larimer County ends public health orders starting Monday

Natalie Weiland May 14, 2021

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment has announced plans to end public health orders regarding COVID-19 starting  May 17.  According to a press release by the LCDHE, the current...

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

Colorado governor eases, extends mask mandate

Laura Studley May 2, 2021

On Sunday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis made changes to the statewide mask mandate, declaring that groups of 10 or more gathering indoors are able to do so without masks if at least 80% of the...

(Graphic Illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

Three suspects arrested for racially targeted burglaries

Laura Studley April 27, 2021

Three suspects were arrested in connection to a series of burglaries that targeted Asian business owners. Investigators are still looking for another suspect thought to be in Colombia.  “Today’s...

The Cameron Peak fire burns at dusk as it nears houses above Glen Haven, Colorado, Oct. 16, 2020. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Recovery efforts continue for last year’s wildfires

Piper Russell April 25, 2021

Recovery efforts are underway after the historic Cameron Peak and East Troublesome wildfires last year. Lori Hodges, director of emergency management for Larimer County, said the fires impacted the...

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