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The Ramspondents is a digital news group comprised of students and faculty from the Colorado State Journalism and Mass Communication Department. We cover issues pertaining to public life and public safety in Fort Collins.
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The Ramspondents' Newsletter
The Ramspondents is a learning lab for CSU journalism students who cover public life and safety in Fort Collins
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Election Season: The unoffical results are in! Take a look at who has won their Fort Collins races. Click the link below for more.
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#foco #fortcollins #localelections #elections #Larimercounty
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
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November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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A new park has been opened in southeast Fort Collins. Click the link below to find out more.
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#foco #fortcollins #openspaces #noco
Tailwinds Park opens in Southeast Fort Collins
The park, next door to Bacon Elementary, features a small rock amphitheater that the school will use for fifth-grade graduation
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November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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A local Fort Collins gym opens with a focus on building local community for women in the gym. Click the story below for more.
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#fortcollins #foco #noco #larimercounty
Women’s Bodybuilding Club builds strength and community
Two local gym professionals band together to create a local community for women in the gym
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November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Fort Collins trail earns a honor in trail construction. See the story below for more.
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#fortcollins #naturalareas #outdoors #baytobay #northerncolorado
Bay to Bay Trail wins Golden McLeod Award
Construction of the trail, proved to be difficult, earns top honor
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November 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Fort Collins looks to focus on affordable housing after the election. Read more about what candidates think about this issue below.
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#fortcollins #foco #northerncolorado #csu #csurams #localpolitics #election
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
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November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Denver's staple ice cream shop High Point Creamery has opened up a new location in the Campus West area of Fort Collins. Learn more here: ramspondents.beehiiv.com/p/fort-colli...
#fortcollins #foco #foconews #news #noco #northerncolorado #colorado #icecream #buisness
Fort Collins’ newest ice cream shop looks to churn up some business in the Campus West area
The Denver staple has made its way to Fort Collins and has brought its distinctive flavors with it.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The cities of Fort Collins and Loveland have jointly operated the Northern Colorado Regional Airport since 1963. Recently, both cities’ councils have moved away from the current airport governance to a new authority. Learn more here: ramspondents.beehiiv.com/p/northern-c...
#fortcollins #aviation
Northern Colorado Airport Officially Moves to a New Form of Governance.
Collaboration between Loveland and Fort Collins results in new ideas for the regional airport.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Northern Colorado Power Supplier Plans on increasing rates amid rising costs of production. Learn more here: ramspondents.beehiiv.com/p/northern-c...
#foco #fortcollins #fortcollinsnews #power #noco #northerncolorado #risingcosts #colorado #foconews
Northern Colorado Power Supplier Plans on Increasing Rates Amid Rising Costs of Production
New projects for the Platte River Power Authority company are costing the company more than initially expected
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November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Cameron Duke, one of the voices on Youtube’s MinuteEarth discussed his passion for biology and background in writing in a recent interview with The Ramspondents. Learn more here: ramspondents.beehiiv.com/p/artist-of-...
#fortcollins #foco #theramspondents #colorado
Artist of the Week: Cameron Duke, The 500-Word Scientist
Cameron Duke, one of the voices on Youtube’s multi-million subscriber channel, MinuteEarth talks about his passion for biology and background in writing.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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The November 3rd, 2025 Fort Collins City Council Regular Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. MDT. You can view live updates for this meeting in the thread under this post.
#fortcollins #fortcollinsgov #localpolitics
November 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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ASCSU hosts mayoral candidates for a discussion with students. See below for more details.
#fortcollins #foco #northerncolorado #csu #csurams #localpolitics #election
Mayoral Candidates Engage With Colorado State University Student Body in Roundtable Discussion
The Associated Students of Colorado State University host mayoral candidates for a personal conversation surrounding local governmental policy.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Fort Collins is adjusting their utility peak hours. Click the link below for more.
#focolife #foco #utilities #northerncolorado #theramspondents
Shifting peak hours in Fort Collins: What’s changing and why.
Fort Collins Utilities has adjusted their peak hours window. This change went into effect on Oct. 1 switching the peak hours period to 5-9pm. The main goals and reasons behind this are to align…
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November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Artist of the week: Robert Klose and his layered plywood art. Click the link below for more details.
#foco #localart #ramspondents #focolife
Artist of the Week: Robert Klose
Local Fort Collins artist Robert Klose is creating unique layered plywood art, described by him as topography art, that mixes physical and digital realities. With each part of his artistic process…
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November 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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See below for an interview with Fort Collins local band Ballpark.
#foco #localmusic #northerncolorado #theramspondents
Ballpark! brings "progressive pop" sound to new EP "Songs From the Blue Shed"
The five-piece band has found their sound, but what comes next?
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November 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Winter is barrelling towards Fort Collins. Click the link below for more.
#foco #theramspondents #weather #winter #snow
Fort Collins’ first snow of the season: The data says it could be this week
As we near the end of October, we approach the average first snow date
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November 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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CSU spokesperson affirms commitment to free speech. See below for more details.
#fortcollins #foco #northerncolorado #csu #politics #csurams
First Amendment protects speech of all types, CSU spokesperson says
Oct 25, 2025
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November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Election Season: State ballot measures for proposition MM and LL are up for voting by Colorado residents this November. Click the link below to find out more.
#fortcollins #colorado #focogov #northerncolorado #localpolitics #electionseason
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
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October 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Fall is offically underway in Fort Collins! See the story below for more information.
#fortcollins #fall #photoessay #northerncolorado #theramspondents
Fall in Fort Collins: a photo essay
Fall leaves turn brilliant colors in Colorado's "Tree City"".
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October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Election Season: Jeffery Shumway is running for mayor in the 2025 election. Click the link below for more.
#fortcollins #northerncolorado #coloradonews #localnews #community #fortcollinsnews #election #politics
Shumway runs on platform of limited government
A largely unknown political outsider throws his hat in the ring to run for Fort Collins Mayor
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October 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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CSU has been faced with controversy over their free speech policy. Click the link below to learn more.
#TheRamspondents #foco #northerncolorado #csu #politics
Washed away: The story of CSU’s chalk, change, and controversy over free speech
Over the past two weeks, a new policy regarding free speech was quickly rescinded after students protested
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October 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Here are some resources for the upcoming election!
#FocoLife #Elections #TheRamspondents
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In two weeks, the 2025 election should be all settled
Resources to help you make up your mind
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October 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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CSU's Glover Building is being demolished. It will be replaced by the new Don and Susie Law Engineering Future Technologies Building. Check out link below for more information.
#csu #focolife #localnews #northerncolorado #fortcollins
CSU's Glover building out of commission, to be demolished
It will be replaced by the new Don and Susie Law Engineering Future Technologies Building, scheduled to open in summer of 2028.
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October 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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CSU snow days will bring a new tradition to campus, combining rail jam with tailgates. Click the link below to learn more
#fortcollins #foco #northerncolorado #csu #football #csurams
Rail Jam and Football, a New Colorado Campus Tradition.
CSU Snow Days will bring a new snowy tradition to November tailgates.
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October 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Election season: Early childhood and childcare tax measure proposed by Larimer County on this November's ballot
#fortcollins #larimercounty #focogov #northerncolorado #localpolitics #electionseason
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?
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October 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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New Elk Meadow Trail expands Bobcat Ridge Natural Area’s scenic routes with a new 1.7 mile path through Bobcat Ridge’s Buckhorn Addition. Read more on our newsletter: ramspondents.beehiiv.com/p/new-elk-me...
#fortcollins #naturalareas #outdoors #bobcatridge #northerncolorado
New Elk Meadow Trail expands Bobcat Ridge Natural Area’s scenic routes
The 1.7 mile path through Bobcat Ridge’s Buckhorn Addition highlights Fort Collins’s decades long commitment to land preservation and community supported natural areas.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM