Feb 05 2024
Members of Professionals For Seniors gathered in record numbers at their 2024 kick-off meeting. First-time attendees, long-time member attendees, friends and special guests added up to the record-breaking attendance 130 plus! The event was held at the Drake Center in Fort Collins and superbly hosted by COLUMBINE HEALTH SYSTEMS. A delicious selection of breakfast items …
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Dec 18 2023
In November, Fort Collins Utilities earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association. This designation recognizes providers for demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost, and sustainable electric service. Fort Collins Utilities joins more …
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Dec 19 2022
The City of Fort Collins was recently designated a Bird City for actions that support avian species and their habitats. Environment for the Americas and the American Bird Conservancy gave the award to Mayor Jeni Arndt on October 18, 2022. The City of Fort Collins and its partners are the third official Bird City in …
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Aug 29 2022
Sixteen artists will be painting a total of 23 utility transformer cabinets this year as part of the 2022 Transformer Cabinet Mural Project. The project started in 2004 as a collaborative effort between The City of Fort Collins Utilities Light and Power and the Art in Public Places Program to help mitigate graffiti on transformer …
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Apr 18 2022
April is National Volunteer Month, and the City of Fort Collins wants to highlight the “Power of the Volunteer” by highlighting the impact volunteers have on the local community. Volunteers give their time to numerous efforts across the city, including youth sports, maintenance of trails, parks and natural areas, event support, victim advocacy, restorative justice …
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Feb 08 2022
The City of Fort Collins received a generous charitable gift of $193,000 from the T2G Family Foundation for the purchase of personal protective equipment for Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) police officers. “You make our community safe, you go to work every day to protect and serve. The T2G Family Foundation wanted police officers to …
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Dec 06 2021
The City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University are moving forward to finalize agreements for the City’s purchase of the former Hughes stadium property for an agreed-upon price of $12.5 million, as provided in their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). In August, the City and the CSU System entered into a MOU addressing the Hughes …
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Sep 06 2021
The City of Fort Collins, in partnership with the Larimer County Extension Office, invite residents of Larimer County to join a free virtual informational session next month to learn more about radon, how it can impact health, and actions that can be taken to mitigate radon in homes. Radon gas enters homes and other buildings …
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Aug 09 2021
The City of Fort Collins has been recognized for achieving 2021 What Works Cities Certification, the national standard of excellence in data-driven city governance. What Works Cities Certification evaluates how well cities are managed by measuring the extent to which city leaders incorporate data and evidence in their decision-making. Fort Collins achieved Certification at the …
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Aug 02 2021
On July 4th, Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado sponsored the Colonial Patriots Independence Day Motorcade in Fort Collins. A procession of ten convertible vehicles with 19 colonial patriots (pictured in costume) waving large U.S. flags, one bagpiper, eight motorcycles from the Larimer County Combat Veterans Assn., and a VA mobile unit travelled down College Avenue …
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Jun 28 2021
The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) and American Public Gardens Association have partnered to support public gardens and their community partners engaging in urban agriculture and food growing to address food security challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the USBG and the Association awarded $403,450 to 21 public garden partnerships across the United States …
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May 24 2021
The Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado was established 10 years ago to honor all past and present service personnel who have served our country. Among the numerous features found at the plaza are an amphitheater and stage, a stunning statue entitled “On Strong Shoulders,” a Victory Garden that holds over 200 soil samples from various …
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