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šŸŒ± Which Fort Collins-area high school mascot deserves top bragging rights?

Fort Collins, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Fort Collins-area high school mascot deserves top bragging rights?
  • Miss FoCo Fondo? Relive the drama from Fort Collinsā€™ biggest gravel race.
  • Why Fort Collins taxpayers now owe $500,000 over a DUI arrest

Also on today's calendar: Chewy Vet Care in Fort Collins is Now Open! Grand Opening PAWTY on July 25th! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why were the soldiers tired on April 1st? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 66. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot, with a high of 101 and low of 68 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Poll: Vote for best high school mascot from Fort Collins-area schools (coloradoan.com) ā€” Fort Collins-area readers are being asked to vote on their favorite local high school mascot, from unique Lambkins and Impalas to SaberCats, Eagles, Cubs, Lobos, Wizards, and Firebirds. The poll runs online through July 28, with results announced soon after. Itā€™s a lighthearted way to show school pride, support your kidā€™s campus, or just back the mascot you find most memorable.
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ā€¢ One Second, Three Titles, and Glitter on the Podium: FoCo Fondo Year 11 (outsideonline.com) ā€” Fort Collinsā€™ FoCo Fondo gravel race delivered dramatic finishes, a controversial disqualification, and repeat champions in scorching July heat. Riders battled rugged ranch roads, big climbs, and a long descent back toward town before finishing at New Belgium Brewing. With full race coverage and results online and year 12 dates coming soon, local cyclists can already start dreaming about next summerā€™s edition.
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ā€¢ Colorado Cops Arrested A Sober Good Samaritan For DUI, Now Taxpayers Owe Him $500,000 (carscoops.com) ā€” Fort Collins taxpayers are on the hook for a $500,000 settlement after police wrongly arrested a sober Good Samaritan for DUI following a 2022 motorcycle crash. The case, now resolved, is fueling broader debate over roadside testing, probable cause, and how better tools might prevent unnecessary arrests and costly payouts.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What do you think about replacing lawns with food gardens?
    I've been thinking about something lately. Many of us spend a lot of money watering, mowing, fertilizing, and maintaining our lawnsā€”or payingā€¦ (Nextdoor Harmony Technology Park)
  • *****Found him!
    Blood ear and all! Mustā€™ve gotten into a scuffle. Sorry for the scare! Vet tech here! My precious boy Charlie went missing tonight during the stormā€¦ (Nextdoor Mountain View Heights)
  • i9 Sports Corporation posted a job opening for Sport Coordinator Flag Football in Fort Collins. Apply here.
  • Hotel Equities posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Residence Inn Fort Collins, CO in Fort Collins. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Collins here.

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