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Business

Dec 21, 2025

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9 min read

CSU bets big on new football coach

The Rams are investing in Jim Mora, but will they get Deion Sanders-level results?

AJ Merriman, +1

What's happening

Northern Colorado bands compete at BandWagon’s Battle of the Bands

Dec 20, 2025

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4 min read

Northern Colorado bands compete at BandWagon’s Battle of the Bands

The Koozies took first place at the event held on Nov. 28

Luke Purvis

Business

Larimer and Weld counties release labor market statistics

Dec 17, 2025

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8 min read

Larimer and Weld counties release labor market statistics

This information helps inform residents on the region's current talent supply, talent demand, and baseline economic characteristics

Ava Fricke

What's happening

Inside the Order of Epona’s mounted combat tryouts

Dec 15, 2025

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5 min read

Inside the Order of Epona’s mounted combat tryouts

Billed as "Colorado's premier Medieval and Fantasy Equestrian Performance Troupe," organizers held a tryout camp on Nov. 23 for anyone interested in learning how to perform.

Luke Purvis

What's happening

Don't volley in the kitchen or it's a fault: The rules of pickleball

Dec 14, 2025

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4 min read

Don't volley in the kitchen or it's a fault: The rules of pickleball

Here's how to play the popular sport

Bailey Borkowski

Politics

Video: Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt discusses what's next for her

Dec 14, 2025

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1 min read

Video: Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt discusses what's next for her

The outgoing mayor discusses her reasons for not seeking another term

Bailey Borkowski

Politics

Fort Collins Election review: Ranked choice voting debut yields steady turnout, mixed reviews

Dec 13, 2025

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6 min read

Fort Collins Election review: Ranked choice voting debut yields steady turnout, mixed reviews

Fort Collins used ranked choice voting for the first time this November, drawing mixed reactions, strong candidate turnout and slightly higher voter participation

Chloe Waskey

Business

Dec 12, 2025

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3 min read

Winter farmer's market now open for business

“When you’re supporting a local business, you’re supporting your local community"

Bailey Borkowski

RAMSPONDENTS

When is the best time to decorate for Christmas?

Dec 11, 2025

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7 min read

When is the best time to decorate for Christmas?

Fort Collins residents share their opinions on when it's OK to get out the holiday baubles

Calvin Masten, +1

Business

Call Your Mother Deli arrives in Fort Collins

Dec 10, 2025

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4 min read

Call Your Mother Deli arrives in Fort Collins

The new shop had a successful Fort Collins debut in October

Isabella Hemness, +1

Nature

Studio Nihil provides local artists with affordability in recording, mixing and mastering

Dec 5, 2025

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8 min read

Studio Nihil provides local artists with affordability in recording, mixing and mastering

A recording studio in the basement of a Fort Collins home is a hotspot for high-quality and affordable music recording

Scott Reif, +2

What's happening

CSU GPT launches its way into the future

Dec 4, 2025

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8 min read

CSU GPT launches its way into the future

The university is looking for ways to make AI more useful for the campus community

Ava Fricke, +1

What's happening

Dec 3, 2025

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13 min read

Dinner and a self portrait

A new photography show comes to Lincoln Center as an artist documents herself while cooking in strangers' kitchens

Calvin Masten, +1

Community

CSU’s First-Generation Student Organization welcomes over 70 new members

Dec 2, 2025

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7 min read

CSU’s First-Generation Student Organization welcomes over 70 new members

The Colorado State University group welcomed their newest members at one of the largest induction and networking events the organization has ever hosted.

Calvin Masten, +2

Community

2026 Sonic Spotlight semi finalists selected

Nov 30, 2025

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3 min read

2026 Sonic Spotlight semi finalists selected

The first round of the music competition will take place on Jan. 28, and the final competition will be on March 24

Kaileen Gruber

Community

Here are all the things we're thankful for, Vol. 2

Nov 27, 2025

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13 min read

Here are all the things we're thankful for, Vol. 2

Be thankful for your local reporters who are providing the important stories found in our communities

The Ramspondents

Community

Here are all the things we're thankful for, Vol. 1

Nov 26, 2025

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10 min read

Here are all the things we're thankful for, Vol. 1

Friends, family, community and acceptance are some of the things we most appreciate this Thanksgiving

The Ramspondents

Public safety

Conflicting federal vaccine rules hit Fort Collins clinics and families

Nov 26, 2025

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6 min read

Conflicting federal vaccine rules hit Fort Collins clinics and families

As political upheaval reshapes national vaccine guidance, local health staff scramble to interpret new rules and protect residents

Chloe Waskey

Business

Why Black Friday looks so different today

Nov 25, 2025

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4 min read

Why Black Friday looks so different today

What used to be a holiday that brought crowds clamoring into superstores seems to have lost its importance, but why?

Calvin Masten

What's happening

Ram Recipes: What we're making with our families this holiday season

Nov 24, 2025

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11 min read

Ram Recipes: What we're making with our families this holiday season

Need an idea for an appetizer, side dish or dessert? We've got you covered ...

Chloe Waskey, +5