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Horsetooth Reservoir
Coverage of Horsetooth Reservoir in the Nexus archive.
- Horsetooth Reservoir sees heavier boat traffic as drought prompts boat ramp closures at state lakes
Horsetooth Reservoir in Colorado is experiencing increased boat traffic due to drought-related closures at other state lakes, such as Boyd Lake State Park. Larimer County reports earlier and longer capacity limits at Horsetooth, prompting adjustments in staffing and visitor management.
- Fire briefly forced evacuations east of Horsetooth Reservoir near Fort Collins
A fire near Fort Collins prompted brief evacuations east of Horsetooth Reservoir on Monday, with all mandatory orders lifted by 1:37 p.m. Voluntary evacuations for specific areas were also issued but later lifted. The cause remains unknown.
- Evacuations orders lifted for Fort Collins wildfire
Evacuation orders for Fort Collins near Horsetooth Reservoir have been lifted after a wildfire prompted mandatory evacuations in the area.