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Hi Fort Collins, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: AtmosZero’s $28.5M electric steam push, National Geographic Live: Discovering the Galapagos, and Neko Case with Destroyer + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.

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📰 In the news

Reimagining industrial steam production: AtmosZero has raised $28.5 million to replace fossil-fueled steam boilers with electric heat pumps, including a 2025 pilot at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins and a $1.8 million grant — read the full story.

Developing tomorrow’s nurse educators: CSU Fort Collins and CSU Pueblo launched Colorado’s first joint bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree. Fort Collins students can apply for the 3+2 program starting this fall — get all the details.

Automated speed enforcement expands: Drivers on I-25 between Mead and Berthoud are getting speed camera warnings now. On April 2, going 10+ mph over the 65 mph limit will mean a $75 penalty — see when fines begin.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate National Corndog Day and season kickoff
• Aerial arts celebrate Oceania’s legends
• Explore Fort Collins Winter Farmer’s Market
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Small stage, big feels: For an intimate, low-key night that still delivers goosebumps, Bas Bleu Theatre keeps Fort Collins’ stage scene buzzing with smart, actor-forward productions and the kind of up-close energy you can’t stream, making even a Tuesday feel electric.

Craving a snappy dog? Whether you’re team Chicago-style or crave a classic with that perfect snap, Big Al’s Burgers and Dogs serves all-beef hot dogs with dangerously good Fort Collins fries. Pile on toppings, savor the salty crispness, and let that snappy bite do the talking.

Need a new read? Whether your TBR stack is teetering or tragically thin, Old Firehouse Books keeps shelves fresh with new releases, staff picks, and quirky local finds. It’s a place for browsing, chatting with book-savvy humans, and maybe finally snagging that novel you’ve been ‘totally about to start.’

\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →

Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →

📆 Fort Collins for grown ups

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

💍 Jewelry Making Class @ Blue Moose Art Gallery | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Trade your screen time for tinkering at a jewelry-making class where riveting does the magic, no soldering required. Pick bronze, copper, or brass, hammer in some texture, and leave with a wearable brag, materials included. Great for date night, just bring your readers.

🎸 Bruce Cockburn @ Armory FoCo | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade one more brewery night for something soul-filling, Bruce Cockburn is playing the Armory. Expect nimble guitar, wry storytelling, and the songs you’ve lived with since mixtapes, all in a room that actually listens.

🐢 National Geographic Live: Discovering the Galapagos @ The Lincoln Center Art Gallery | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – Swap your usual nature doc for the live version, right here in town, as National Geographic Explorer Sarah Knutie guides us through the Galapagos, from Darwin’s finches to giant tortoises and marine iguanas, with fresh, on-the-ground science and stories. Brain vacation, zero layovers, captioning provided.

🥏 Discs for Dogs @ New Belgium Brewing | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – If tossing plastic at New Belgium sounds like your kind of cardio, this pop-up 21-hole doubles benefit raises funds for Big Bones Dog Rescue, and dogs are invited on leashes. Beginner friendly, prizes for fun, disc and beverage token for the first 120, so pre-register.

🌸 Cut Flower Gardening Class @ Bath Garden Center & Nursery | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Think you can outsmart Colorado spring? This hands-on Bath Garden Center class shows you how to grow cut flowers that actually thrive here, with star varieties, succession planting for nonstop bouquets, and pro harvest tricks like the peony marshmallow test. Fewer duds, more vases.

🎤 Neko Case and more @ Washington’s | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Think you know moody, witty songwriting? The Colorado Sound brings Neko Case with Destroyer on the Neon Grey Midnight Green tour. Expect smoke-and-honey vocals, razor lyrics, and Bejar’s sideways poetry, a night for one good drink and remembering why you still buy albums.

🧘 Pints and Pilates Mat Class @ Gilded Goat Brewing Company (Fort Collins, CO) | Monday (3/16) at 4:00 PM – St. Patty’s Day energy meets core strength at this annual Pints and Pilates mat class, followed by a social hour on Gilded Goat’s private top floor. Bring your mat, a friend, and your best plank, then toast the burn with a pint by Trader Joe’s.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/12 Bruce Cockburn @ Armory FoCo – 7:00 PM
• 3/12 Charlie Stevens Band and more @ Aggie Theatre – 8:00 PM
• 3/13 SFLC Live @ Avogadro’s Number – 7:30 PM
• 3/13 Rosebay and more @ Scrumpy’s Hard Cider Bar and Pub – 8:00 PM
• 3/14 Ridnell & Sitero @ Salt Road Brewing, 321 Old Firehouse Alley, Fort Collins, CO – 7:00 PM
• 3/15 Cheyenne Jackson @ The Lincoln Center – 7:00 PM
• 3/19 The Dave Matthews Tribute Band @ Washington’s – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Fort Collins report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 69°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. West wind 8 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 16 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 1%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

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