A new program to help Colorado residents with their property tax, rent, and heat is available this winter and in the future.
The Property Tax, Rent Heat Rebate [PTC] is available to Colorado residents who qualify based on their income, including people with disabilities and older adults. The program rebate can be up to $1,044 per year for…
Published: Wed Aug 9, 2023 - 1:19pm
Department: Assessor
Infrastructure and property damage from flash flooding from the recent storms between July 31 and August 3 initiated the Board of Larimer County Commissioners today to vote to pass a disaster declaration in the Retreat, Glen Haven, and along Buckhorn areas of Larimer County.
On recommendation by the Office of Emergency Management, The Board of…
Published: Tue Aug 8, 2023 - 2:07pm
Department: BOCC
Earlier today, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Impact Unit Investigators responded to a self-storage complex in the area of the Johnstown exit on I-25 attempting to locate a wanted fugitive with multiple no bond warrants. He was located at the unit and barricaded inside the unit as Investigators approached. In collaboration with the Weld…
Published: Fri Aug 4, 2023 - 10:26pm
Department: Sheriff
District Attorney Gordon P. McLaughlin has named Jose Lopez-Nava as the new Diversion Manager for the 8th Judicial District. Lopez-Nava has over seven years of experience in criminal justice with a focus on youth programs, including roles as a Probation and Diversion Officer for the City of Lakewood, CO, and as Clinical Program Manager at the…
Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 1:41pm
Department: District Attorney
Larimer County has been awarded a grant of $995,429 from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to bolster the development of middle-mile fiber to Wellington Colorado, and Masonville Colorado.The grant will be pivotal in bridging the digital divide to improve broadband access for both unserved and underserved rural residents in Larimer…
Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 1:40pm
Department: Information Technology
Larimer County is seeking photography for the new Acute Care building located on the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services at Longview Campus. Art is believed to make significant contributions to behavioral health programs by supporting mindfulness, reducing stress, anxiety, and cognitive struggles, and increasing feelings of well-being. …
Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 1:25pm
Department: Behavioral Health
On July 22, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 40-year-old male. The decedent had been transported from 318 N College Ave in Fort Collins, CO on July 21, 2023, after suffering stab wounds.
The decedent is identified as Duane Roger BROWN of…
Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 1:22pm
Department: Coroner
Two organizations shared how Larimer County Immediate Needs Grants through the American Rescue Plan Act helped so many in our community weather the COVID pandemic in transformational ways.
Larimer County used Immediate Needs Grant Funding as a conduit to quickly get these urgently needed ARPA funds to organizations during COVID-19 to help fund…
Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 12:40pm
Department: BOCC
Larimer County Behavioral Health Services and the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment are partnering with the Northern Colorado and Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Imagine Zero, and the Alliance for Suicide Prevention to host a one-day wellness summit for Veterans, caregivers and family members, and Veteran service…
Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 10:59am
Department: Behavioral Health
On July 28, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck at the intersection of Lemay Avenue and Prospect Road in Fort Collins, Colorado. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.
The decedent is identified as 35-year-old Rosmira Dalena GARCIA DOMINGUEZ of…
Published: Tue Aug 1, 2023 - 10:10am
Department: Coroner
This morning, Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies at the Justice Center in Fort Collins (201 W. Laporte) were doing routine security checks and noticed a suspicious package outside of the building. Our Deputies, LCSO Dispatchers and Fort Collins Police Services Dispatchers immediately followed procedure securing the area and notifying the…
Published: Mon Jul 31, 2023 - 9:05pm
Department: Sheriff
On July 23, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Medical Center of Rockies for a motorcycle crash victim. The crash occurred in Loveland, CO at the intersection of North Garfield Avenue and West 64th Street.
The decedent is identified as 36-year-old Ricky (Richard) HENSON of Loveland, CO.
A full forensic autopsy was performed…
Published: Mon Jul 31, 2023 - 1:14pm
Department: Coroner
On July 23, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Medical Center of the Rockies for a motorcycle crash victim. The crash occurred in Ft. Collins, CO on Lemay Avenue at Commanche Drive.
The decedent is identified as 43-year-old Jake ALLMER of Ft. Collins, CO.
A full forensic autopsy was performed on July 25, 2023, at the…
Published: Mon Jul 31, 2023 - 1:11pm
Department: Coroner
Area leaders and officials from the State of Colorado will share experiences and stories of recent and historic wildfires, resiliency, and post-wildfire flooding at an upcoming public event in Fort Collins.
Guests at the event include Larimer County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally; Boulder County Commissioner Ashley Stolzmann; Colorado State…
Published: Fri Jul 28, 2023 - 1:08pm
Department: Emergency Management
In August, road improvements to the County Road [CR] #70 [Owl Canyon Rd.] and CR#9 Roadway Improvement Project begin as part of the Roadway Improvements Project.
The improvements include widening and/or paving CR #70 from #CR9 across Interstate 25 to CR #5.
The improvements on CR #9 include widening or paving from CR #70 to two miles south of…
Published: Thu Jul 27, 2023 - 4:14pm
Department: Engineering
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is warning residents and visitors that there continues to be an unusually high abundance of mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus in Larimer County. Additionally, LCDHE is reporting the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in a Larimer County resident this season. The…
Published: Thu Jul 27, 2023 - 1:02pm
Department: Health
Nominations for the 45th Annual Conrad Ball Award Recipient are now closed. Thank you to everyone who took time to nominate an individual.
Published: Thu Jul 27, 2023 - 12:17pm
Department: Community Justice Alternatives
The Larimer County Sheriff Office has released a video summary of the critical incident that occurred on February 18, 2023 CIRT case. The video includes remarks from Sheriff John Feyen and body-worn camera footage. Viewer discretion is advised. The video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4wS4JDKvJs.
After reviewing the…
Published: Wed Jul 26, 2023 - 3:55pm
Department: Sheriff
J.R. Hall - Colorado Board of Parole, Chairperson - Mr. Hall was appointed to the Colorado State Board of Parole by Governor Polis in 2022. Mr. Hall is a decorated retired deputy sheriff with 36 years of experience. During his tenure he had a steady increase in roles and responsibilities, starting as a deputy in the jail, DARE Officer (1992…
Published: Wed Jul 26, 2023 - 1:18pm
Department: Community Justice Alternatives
The COVID pandemic impacted our community in many ways, and thanks to American Rescue Plan Act Immediate Needs Grant funding, local organizations were able to weather some of those impacts.
Larimer County used Immediate Needs Grant Funding [ING] as a conduit to quickly get these urgently needed ARPA funds to organizations to help fund…
Published: Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 2:37pm
Department: BOCC
The CIRT investigation surrounding the February 18, 2023 use of force against Brent Thompson has been completed.
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Published: Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 11:14am
Department: District Attorney
On July 20, 2023 around 11:30 a.m., a Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputy was driving in the area of Lincoln Avenue and 1st Street in north Fort Collins. The deputy noticed a man struggling with a large dog near Buckingham Park. As he got closer, he saw that the dog was actively biting the man, who was unable to escape. The deputy physically…
Published: Thu Jul 20, 2023 - 5:11pm
Department: Sheriff
Larimer County has once again received a clean audit opinion for its 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report prepared by the Larimer County Department of Finance.
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners accepted the report at their regular Administrative Matters Meeting. A clean opinion provides the public with confidence the county's…
Published: Thu Jul 20, 2023 - 12:03pm
Department: Finance
The 2022 annual report for the District Attorney's Office is now available. Read through significant case summaries, insight into transparency and data collection, innovations and awards in criminal justice initiatives, and support efforts for staff. District Attorney 2022 Annual Report.pdf
Published: Wed Jul 19, 2023 - 2:40pm
Department: District Attorney
Larimer County employees were recognized for finding better, innovative, and groundbreaking ways to better serve our community.
Larimer County’s greatest asset is its employees and on July 17 the Board of Larimer County Commissioners honored employees who have shown ingenuity, creativity, innovation, and hard work to improve the way services are…
Published: Wed Jul 19, 2023 - 12:25pm
Department: BOCC
