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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
Bailey Borkowski

Politics

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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
Chloe Waskey

Nature

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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
Calvin Masten
Isabella Hemness
Scott Reif, +2

Traffic

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Chris Conway is ready to get to work after victory in District 1 race

Nov 6, 2025

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8 min read

Chris Conway is ready to get to work after victory in District 1 race

Affordable housing and improving transportation are key issues for new city council member

Calvin Masten
Kaileen Gruber
Bear Atwood
Calvin Masten, +2

Politics

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Election 2025: The (unofficial) results are in for mayor, council, ballot initiatives

Nov 5, 2025

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11 min read

Election 2025: The (unofficial) results are in for mayor, council, ballot initiatives

Emily Francis wins mayoral race while Chris Conway, Amy Hoeven and Josh Fudge win seats on city council

Kaileen Gruber
Luke Purvis
Kaileen Gruber, +1

Politics

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Happy Election Day, Fort Collins. Are you ready to do this?

Nov 4, 2025

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6 min read

Happy Election Day, Fort Collins. Are you ready to do this?

Make sure to turn in your ballot by 7 p.m. for it to be counted.

Kaileen Gruber
Kaileen Gruber

Politics

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Analysis: Affordable housing is at the center of this election: Here’s what candidates propose

Nov 1, 2025

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18 min read

Analysis: Affordable housing is at the center of this election: Here’s what candidates propose

As the financial burden of housing in Fort Collins gets heavier, mayoral and council candidates are proposing a wide range of solutions

Chloe Waskey
Chloe Waskey

Politics

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Two ballot measures will impact Healthy School Meals for All program

Oct 24, 2025

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6 min read

Two ballot measures will impact Healthy School Meals for All program

Proposition MM would increase taxes to support the program on households making more than $300,000 while Proposition LL would allocate funds already raised

Bear Atwood
Bear Atwood

Politics

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Shumway runs on platform of limited government

Oct 23, 2025

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7 min read

Shumway runs on platform of limited government

A largely unknown political outsider throws his hat in the ring to run for Fort Collins Mayor

Robert Sides
Robert Sides

Politics

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In two weeks, the 2025 election should be all settled

Oct 22, 2025

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5 min read

In two weeks, the 2025 election should be all settled

Resources to help you make up your mind

The Ramspondents
The Ramspondents

Politics

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Larimer County Ballot Measure Overview: Early Childhood and Childcare Tax

Oct 21, 2025

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4 min read

Larimer County Ballot Measure Overview: Early Childhood and Childcare Tax

What is the early childhood and childcare tax measure proposed by Larimer County on this November's ballot?

Ava Fricke
Ava Fricke

Politics

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Conway makes his case for connected neighborhoods in District 1 race

Oct 20, 2025

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7 min read

Conway makes his case for connected neighborhoods in District 1 race

He backs apartments and single-family homes working in tandem, with faster approvals and better links to parks, trails, and Old Town

AJ Merriman
AJ Merriman

Politics

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Natural area or multiuse space? Fort Collins voters will decide future of Hughes — again

Oct 19, 2025

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8 min read

Natural area or multiuse space? Fort Collins voters will decide future of Hughes — again

One ballot measure would preserve the area as a natural space while the other would allow for various recreation

Bailey Borkowski
Bailey Borkowski

Politics

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Larimer County proposes 0.15% sales tax to fund transportation

Oct 18, 2025

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7 min read

Larimer County proposes 0.15% sales tax to fund transportation

The tax would be used to fund road, bridge, culvert and safety improvements

Isabella Hemness
Isabella Hemness

Politics

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Ballot Issue 302: What to know about the Natural Areas Tax Extension

Oct 17, 2025

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5 min read

Ballot Issue 302: What to know about the Natural Areas Tax Extension

If passed, the quarter-cent tax will become permanent

Cole Walters
Cole Walters

Politics

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Ballot Measure: Community Capital Improvement

Oct 16, 2025

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4 min read

Ballot Measure: Community Capital Improvement

A proposition for sales tax to fund local amenities

Silas Rogers
Silas Rogers

Politics

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Longtime resident "ScottyV" hopes to bring historian perspective to council

Oct 15, 2025

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7 min read

Longtime resident "ScottyV" hopes to bring historian perspective to council

Scott VanTantenhove is running on the same issues and perspectives he ran on in 2005 and 2007.

Luke Purvis
Luke Purvis

Politics

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Finance director seeks council seat in District 3 race

Oct 14, 2025

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4 min read

Finance director seeks council seat in District 3 race

With a background in finance and utilities, Lance Smith hopes to tackle fiscal accountability, housing affordability and public transit

Chloe Waskey
Chloe Waskey

Politics

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Lane emphasizes human rights through living wages, right to unionize

Oct 13, 2025

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3 min read

Lane emphasizes human rights through living wages, right to unionize

District 5 candidate Zoelle Lane also advocates for protection of vulnerable communities.

The Ramspondents
The Ramspondents

Politics

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Connections run deep for District 5 candidate Amy Hoeven

Oct 12, 2025

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5 min read

Connections run deep for District 5 candidate Amy Hoeven

She says her top priorities are supporting vulnerable community members, working on affordable housing and workforce development.

Ava Fricke
Ava Fricke

Politics

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Susan Gutowsky runs for re-election in Fort Collins district one

Oct 10, 2025

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2 min read

Susan Gutowsky runs for re-election in Fort Collins district one

She has served on a number of boards, including two terms on the Poudre School Board.

Kaileen Gruber
Kaileen Gruber

Politics

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Yurash runs for District 3 council seat on platform of preserving Fort Collins

Oct 9, 2025

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3 min read

Yurash runs for District 3 council seat on platform of preserving Fort Collins

Candidate says city doesn't have resources to support more high-density housing

Chloe Waskey
Chloe Waskey

Politics

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Hirschorn brings global, local perspectives to mayoral race

Oct 8, 2025

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4 min read

Hirschorn brings global, local perspectives to mayoral race

Adam Hirschorn has big ideas for Fort Collins, including a Resilience and Sustainability campus that he says could generate 700 affordable housing units in the city

Matthew Horn
Matthew Horn

Politics

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District 1 challenger lists safe, affordable neighborhoods, a clean Poudre River and support for local business as top priorities

Oct 7, 2025

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6 min read

District 1 challenger lists safe, affordable neighborhoods, a clean Poudre River and support for local business as top priorities

Daisy Montgomery is one of three candidates for the District 1 seat

Maximus Vogt
Maximus Vogt

Politics

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Eggleston: smaller city budget,  incentivize affordable construction

Oct 6, 2025

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8 min read

Eggleston: smaller city budget, incentivize affordable construction

The mayoral candidate also calls for changes to transportation and parking

Scott Reif
Scott Reif
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