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Stoking the Fire

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Stirred, but Not Shaken

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2026 NOCO Bucket List

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New Year, New Skills

New Year’s resolutions don’t have to mean a total life overhaul. They can also be a way to explore your creative side, discover passions and develop...

Rewriting Futures

Tommi Sue Cox remembers feeling joy as a kid when the Scholastic book orders arrived. In her first year as principal at Laurel Elementary in Fort...

Hacks for Happiness

If your resolution is to be happier, you probably shouldn’t count on winning the lottery (we’ve seen the research that says lottery winners aren’t...

Meet NOCO local, Alvaro Ortega! A Greeley native with deep roots in food, family, and community. Alvaro is the co-owner behind Chelo’s and Ruben’s Grill + Cantina, two local favorites built on tradition and heart.

Discover his story, his inspiration, and what keeps him proud to call Northern Colorado home. Watch his interview here and check out the full article linked in our stories!
Only 6 weeks left to enjoy the Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market this season! Every Saturday, 10am–2pm at Foothills Mall, the Market brings together local vendors, fresh finds, and a fun community vibe.

This weekend 3/14, there are extra reasons to celebrate:

🥧 Pi Contest – Stop by our Info Booth from 11am–1pm to taste and vote on delicious entries for our Pi Day Bakeoff! Each entry features one full demo product with cut-up samples. Customers can vote by writing the # of their favorite entry and dropping it in the ballot box.

💚 Wear Green, Get Market Bucks – Be one of the first 20 people to check in at the Info Booth wearing green and get $5 Market Bucks instantly. Plus, enter your email for a chance to win $40 Market Bucks!

🗺️ Explore 100+ amazing vendors, partners, and sponsors! There’s something for everyone at the Market!

See the Market Map linked in our stories and plan your Saturday visit. See you at the Market!