The Board of Larimer County Commissioners recognized five groups for their dedication to environmental stewardship in Larimer County at the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Awards.
For 28 years, the commissioners have presented these awards to businesses, organizations, and residents to honor their work and stewardship in protecting our environment…
Published: Wed Jul 19, 2023 - 10:04am
Department: BOCC
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 [INGF] as a conduit to quickly get these urgently needed ARPA funds to organizations to help fund…
Published: Tue Jul 18, 2023 - 1:50pm
Department: BOCC
On July 9th, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner's Office was informed of a death in Rocky Mountain National Park at the Blitzen Ridge after reports of a fall. The decedent was identified as Bailee MULHOLLAND, age 26, of Boulder, CO.
A forensic autopsy was performed at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences Center by Dr. Joe White, DO with the…
Published: Fri Jul 14, 2023 - 8:16am
Department: Coroner
On July 8, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a motorcycle crash on Highway 287 Mile Marker 383 and High Lonesome Road in Virginia Dale, CO. The decedent was identified as 47-year-old Alan Davis of Wellington, CO.
A full forensic autopsy was performed on July 10, 2023, at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences Center by Dr. J…
Published: Thu Jul 13, 2023 - 9:12am
Department: Coroner
Nine men were recently arrested during a collaborative regional effort to combat child prostitution.
In late June, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office conducted a two-day undercover operation. Using online forums, men solicited sexual services from investigators posing as underage sex workers. When the men arrived at the agreed upon location,…
Published: Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 1:14pm
Department: Sheriff
FORT COLLINS- Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) has constructed and opened the Stout Connector trail, a new 1.3-mile natural surface trail in Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. With this new addition, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space now offers over 30 total trail miles for users to access and adds to the approximately 1,400 miles…
Published: Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 12:34pm
Department: Natural Resources
On July 2, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office was notified about a death of a 24-year-old male, Luis Monteiro of Las Vegas, Nevada, at the West Creek Falls Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Due to the location of the incident, recovery efforts were made on 07/03/2023. The decedent was recovered and flown to Upper Beaver Meadows where…
Published: Fri Jul 7, 2023 - 3:17pm
Department: Coroner
On July 2, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 Mile Marker 267.6 in Fort Collins, CO. The crash resulted in the death of a 16-year-old male who was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy was performed on July 3, 2023, at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences Center by
Dr. J. White, DO…
Published: Fri Jul 7, 2023 - 3:08pm
Department: Coroner
Larimer County community members are invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at local emergency services and law enforcement operations.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 Citizens Academy. The program will start September 7 and run through November 23. Classes will meet from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m…
Published: Fri Jul 7, 2023 - 11:07am
Department: Sheriff
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is alerting residents and visitors to the heightened risk of West Nile virus in Larimer County. There is currently an unusually high abundance of mosquitoes that can carry the virus, which was detected in some mosquitoes this week in Larimer County. The Health Department is urging extra…
Published: Fri Jun 30, 2023 - 3:35pm
Department: Health
An operational agreement with SummitStone Health Partners for the new county-owned behavioral health facility, Acute Care, was presented to the Board of County Commissioners and approved with a 3-0 vote during their Administrative Matters meeting on June 27, 2023.
SummitStone Health Partners [SHP], one of the region’s largest behavioral health…
Published: Wed Jun 28, 2023 - 11:19am
Department: Behavioral Health
Leadership Northern Colorado (LNC) has graduated its thirteenth class and one of our own team members is among the graduates!
Jessica Plummer, Program Manager for the Impact Fund Grant Program, successfully completed the six-month program designed to build human capacity and to identify, define and address the issues facing the Northern Colorado…
Published: Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 9:09am
Department: Behavioral Health
In an effort to better connect people, nature, and place, Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is piloting a customer service feedback campaign this summer to assess visitor satisfaction, identify barriers that may be limiting access to nature opportunities, and identify areas of customer service improvement.
Visitors will see…
Published: Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 1:37pm
Department: Natural Resources
Loveland resident Christopher David Parker has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for the 2015 murder of William Connole.
On June 3, 2015 at approximately 10:45 p.m., Mr. William Connole was shot and killed while standing at the intersection of East 1st Street and North St. Louis Avenue in Loveland. Approximately 15 minutes prior, shots were…
Published: Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 1:37pm
Department: Sheriff
By using technology to improve public service, Larimer County will be recognized as a National Association of Counties 2023 Achievement Award winner in two categories at the July 2023 NACo Conference and Exposition in Travis County, Texas.
The awards honor innovative, creative ways that counties provide programs that strengthen communities.
In…
Published: Thu Jun 22, 2023 - 12:44pm
Department: BOCC
On June 19th, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a private residence in Fort Collins, Colorado to investigate the death of a 46-year-old male. The decedent is identified as former NFL Player and Superbowl XL Winning Champion, Clark Haggans of Fort Collins, Colorado.
An autopsy was performed on June 21st, 2023, at the Larimer…
Published: Wed Jun 21, 2023 - 5:23pm
Department: Coroner
On June 13th, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a double-fatal vehicle rollover at Pingree Park Road, two miles south of Highway 14.
The decedents are identified as 34-year-old Valerie Mireles and 47-year-old Miguel (Michael) Hernandez Guerrero, both of Greeley, Colorado.
Full forensic autopsies were performed on June 15th,…
Published: Wed Jun 21, 2023 - 5:08pm
Department: Coroner
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is partnering with Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) crews to implement several important trail improvement projects prioritized in the 2022 Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Management Plan.
Over the next four weeks, LCCC crews consisting of two crew leaders and eight young adults ages 18-24…
Published: Tue Jun 20, 2023 - 8:22am
Department: Natural Resources
Two suspects have been arrested after investigators discovered a plot to murder three people.
Joshua Anderson (DOB 08/03/92), of Windsor, is an inmate at the Larimer County Jail awaiting prosecution for a 2022 Fort Collins criminal case. His charges in that case include:
Attempted First Degree Murder After Deliberation
Attempted Extreme…
Published: Fri Jun 16, 2023 - 11:12am
Department: Sheriff
The criminal investigation into the actions of a former Loveland Police Department officer has concluded.
On May 20, 2023, a handcuffed female was in police custody and spit on LPD Officer Russell Maranto, who then struck her. On May 21, Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran requested that the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office conduct a criminal…
Published: Thu Jun 15, 2023 - 4:23pm
Department: Sheriff
Notices of Valuation to owners of Taxable Business Personal Property in Larimer County have been sent out by the Larimer County Assessor’s Office this week.
In addition to real property valuations, the assessor is required by Colorado State Statutes to value all business personal property for taxation purposes. Business personal property includes…
Published: Thu Jun 15, 2023 - 12:19pm
Department: Assessor
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids from marina concessionaires to provide services at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake. The solicitation can be found at bidnetdirect.com/colorado/larimer-county and closes August 25, 2023.
Prior to Request for Proposals, Larimer County solicited community members to provide…
Published: Wed Jun 14, 2023 - 1:45pm
Department: Natural Resources
On June 12th, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 38-year-old male who had been transported to their facility from Warren Lake in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The decedent is identified as Abad Leon of Fort Collins, Colorado.
A full forensic autopsy was…
Published: Tue Jun 13, 2023 - 2:13pm
Department: Coroner
Due to heavy rain and high water levels, River Bluffs Open Space, Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park, Forks Park, and Sleepy Hollow Park have all been closed until further notice.
Check the COTREX app for current status and Know Before You Go!
Published: Mon Jun 12, 2023 - 4:08pm
Department: Natural Resources
On June 6th, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death at the Jack Christiansen Track Parking Lot on the CSU campus to investigate the death of a 19-year-old male found deceased in his parked vehicle.
The decedent is identified as Colton KAASE of Brenham, Texas.
A full forensic autopsy was completed on 06/07/2023 at the…
Published: Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 11:16am
Department: Coroner
