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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Ride sharing is a big part of the CSU Snowriders club. Members hop onto the Facebook page and offer or ask for rides up to the passes. (Susie Heath | The Collegian)

LCSO rescued couple stuck in snow for 2 days

Ceci Taylor January 30, 2020

A man and a woman who found themselves stuck in the snow for two days were rescued by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday.  On Jan. 28, the LCSO was notified that a pickup truck, carrying...

A Fort Collins Police car sits outside the Fort Collins Fitness Festival on Sept. 21, 2019. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

Fort Collins 2019 theft spree suspects arrested

Ceci Taylor January 30, 2020

Fort Collins detectives have arrested three suspects from the 2019 theft spree at the Fort Collins Senior Center and Edora Pool Ice Center, according to a press release from the City of Fort Collins. The...

According to the Colorado Flu Report, Colorado has seen 2,366 hospitalizations, 111 outbreaks and one pediatric death in connection to the flu so far this season. (Photo Illustration by Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Campus reacts to rise of coronavirus here and abroad

Laura Studley January 30, 2020

Coronavirus is becoming a growing concern within the Colorado State University community as the disease spread continues.  The first outbreak of coronavirus was reported in Wuhan, China, in December...

Aaron Million has a proposal to turn Hughes Stadium just west of Fort Collins into a power plant. (Jon Price | Collegian)

Hughes rezoning delayed over ethics complaint for 2nd time

Samantha Ye January 23, 2020

Editor's Note: Complainant Rory Heath is a chair of the Orange Cord Board, the alumni organization for Rocky Mountain Student Media. The final hearing to rezone the Hughes Stadium land has been delayed...

A sign on a recycling bin in the Warren Lake neighborhood depicts what items can be recycled. Warren Lake s part of the sustainable neighborhoods network in Fort Collins.  One of the projects they've earned credit for is a workshop on how to properly recycle. (Anna Montesanti | Collegian)

City starts Sustainable Neighborhoods Program, modeling Denver, Lakewood

Laura Studley January 21, 2020

The history of environmental sustainability in Fort Collins extends back many years, and with the recent implementation of the Climate Action Plan and declaration of a climate emergency, Fort Collins constantly...

Malik Burton, a graduate student in the College of Health and Human Sciences, speaks at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. downtown march Monday, Jan. 20. (Brooke Buchan | The Collegian)

Carrying out the dream: MLK Jr. Day March attracts 1,500 people

Isaiah Dennings January 21, 2020

Nearly 52 years after his assassination, Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy continue to be honored, revered and celebrated by people from various walks of life, including Fort Collins community members:...

Steve Ramer protests in front of New Belgium Brewery on Dec. 14, 2019. People were protesting New Belgium’s sale to Kirin because of its questionable links to human rights violations in Myanmar. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

“Bikes, beer, … genocide?” Protesting New Belgium’s buyer

Ravyn Cullor December 16, 2019

New Belgium saw a protest titled "Bikes, beer, ... genocide?" on Saturday, Dec. 14, calling attention to the company's possible buyer, Kirin Company, and their connection to genocide in Myanmar. The company,...

The City of Fort Collins has many housing ordanances that residents have to follow including shoveling their sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall. If laws are not obeyed, varying amounts of citations can be issued. (Photo Illustration by Matt Begeman | The Collegian)

City laws affect every citizen, even college students

Laura Studley December 12, 2019

When living off campus, you might not have to worry about running out of meal swipes, but you do have to comply with City regulations. Fort Collins has many laws and ordinances students new to off-campus...

Matthew Haltzman (right) and Lance Thibert (left) are part of Haltzman Law Firm in Fort Collins. (Asia Kalcevic | The Collegian)

New local law firm plans to focus on mental health

Ceci Taylor December 10, 2019

Over the years, Fort Collins lawyers have noticed a lack of resources available to clients who may have mental health issues in their cases.  Matthew Haltzman, a lawyer with a background in criminal...

A person rides a bird scooter in Fort Collins on Thursday Nov. 21. Bird Scooters came to Fort Collins in the fall of 2019, providing a different mode of transportation for commuters that is more accesible and environment-friendly. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Bird e-scooter chargers earn extra cash on own hours

Ceci Taylor December 10, 2019

When Fort Collins introduced the Bird electric scooters in October, Colorado State University students and Fort Collins residents reacted positively to the fun addition to the town. At night, however,...

Construction of the Sunshine House Early Learning Academy 2 continues on the corner of South Shields and West Lake Street. Sunshine House 2 is planning to open in July 2020 with a maximum enrollment of 170 children ranging from infants to 12 year olds.

Sunshine House daycare plans for new Fort Collins center

Charlotte Lang December 9, 2019

Fort Collins’ daycare center, The Sunshine House, has worked to serve the community’s need for childcare since 2014. This service continues with plans for a second center to open next summer. Barbra...

A snowy December afternoon on Cameron Pass, a popular local backcountry spot for outdoor enthusiasts located just west on Hwy 14. Many users enjoy the beautiful scenery and solitude of the backcountry.

Female skier dead after avalanche near Cameron Pass

Noah Pasley December 9, 2019

A Fort Collins skier died Sunday afternoon after reports of an avalanche near Cameron Pass off Highway 14, according to a press release from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.  The Larimer County Communications...

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