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🌱 Fort Collins birth center faces scrutiny after newborn death and felony charges.

Fort Collins, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Fort Collins! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Fort Collins birth center faces scrutiny after newborn death and felony charges.
  • Will West Nile survey teams be knocking on your Fort Collins door?
  • Fort Collins church forced to move after meth contamination discovered

Also on today's calendar: Civil War Roundtable and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fort Collins birth center owner, midwife appear in court as next hearing is set (9news.com) — A Fort Collins birth center owner and a midwife have appeared in Larimer County court after being arrested on felony charges tied to a distressed newborn who later died at the facility. The case, which also references a similar 2025 incident, remains under active criminal investigation while state regulators separately review the birth center’s operations, with the next court hearing set for November 19.
   

2. Larimer County Plans West Nile Survey (northfortynews.com) — Fort Collins residents may get a knock from Larimer County health teams on Sept. 28 or 29, asking how you protect yourself from mosquitoes and West Nile virus. The brief, voluntary survey will guide future prevention, spraying decisions, and public education, and you can verify surveyors by calling LCDHE if someone comes to your door.
   

3. Church sells longtime building after meth contamination found inside (local12.com) — A Fort Collins Mennonite church has sold its longtime building after tests revealed meth contamination in several areas, with cleanup estimated up to $100,000. The congregation, which has long provided meals, shelter, and support for unhoused and struggling neighbors, is now searching for a new location to continue its outreach.
   

4. One of America's best sandwiches is in Fort Collins (coloradoan.com) — Fort Collins food lovers have a nationally recognized sandwich right in Old Town: La Boutique’s French Dip was just named one of USA TODAY’s 26 best sandwiches in America. The cozy Pine Street market is praised for its crusty baguette, rich onion-packed au jus, and European-style atmosphere, putting Fort Collins alongside big-city food destinations.
   

5. BWE Secures Loan for 11-Building N. Colorado Industrial Sale (connectcre.com) — A major Fort Collins industrial hub, Prospect Innovation Campus on Prospect Road, has been refinanced with a $27.3 million loan tied to its $42 million sale. The largely leased flex and R&D complex underscores Fort Collins’ tight industrial and office markets, with low vacancies and little new construction on the horizon.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I don't do this much, but I felt this was with it.
    I grabbed a sandwich at Sprouts on Lemay today, and it was fantastic! Peppered turkey on fresh multi grain bread with Swiss cheese and super fresh… (Nextdoor Westfield Park)
  • Hey neighbors 👋 We’re hoping to help bring even more trick-or-treating back to our neighborhood this year and make some connections.
    We’ll have an outdoor movie playing in our driveway this year along with treats and cider if you’d like to stop by! (Nextdoor West of Shields)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Fort Collins. Apply here.
  • ServiceSource, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Floor Care Specialist in Fort Collins. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Collins here.

Ok Fort Collins! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Collins

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Collins

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.