We are deeply saddened at the loss of a dear friend and impactful contributor to the Larimer County community, Nick Verni-Lau.
Nick dedicated much of his life to advocating for and connecting with populations experiencing homelessness. Through his leadership, outreach initiatives, case management, and housing services, Nick worked to elevate the…
Published: Wed Nov 9, 2022 - 11:32am
Department: Behavioral Health
Larimer County Administrative Services, and District Attorney will be closed on Nov. 11, 2022, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. The Larimer County Landfill will be open.
Critical services at Larimer County are not disrupted by closures.
Published: Fri Nov 4, 2022 - 2:11pm
Department: BOCC
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is pursuing a conservation buyer for Little Thompson Farm, a 211-acre property located one mile southwest of the Town of Berthoud along Highway 287.
The county will place a conservation easement on the farm prior to selling the fee-title to a private landowner that ensures the property…
Published: Mon Oct 31, 2022 - 2:40pm
Department: Natural Resources
The new Director of the Larimer County Fairgrounds and Event Complex at the Ranch, Conor McGrath, began work on October 14 amidst a period of improvements at the multi-purpose facility.
McGrath has over 15 years of experience in the public and private sectors, including work in multi-event centers in Ireland. He most recently served as Senior…
Published: Mon Oct 31, 2022 - 10:58am
Department: BOCC
On 10/30/2022, the Larimer County Coroner's Office responded to Loveland, CO to investigate the death of a 55-year-old male. The decedent was identified as Colorado State Representative Hugh McKean of Loveland, CO. Rep. McKean was transported to the Larimer County Coroner's Office where a forensic autopsy was performed.
Larimer County Forensic…
Published: Sun Oct 30, 2022 - 3:34pm
Department: Coroner
The CIRT investigation into the assault of the Fort Collins Police Sergeant on September 29, 2022, has been completed.
Original Opinion Letter:
DA Opinion Letter Re: Officer Involved Incident --- 9/29/22
Published: Fri Oct 28, 2022 - 9:28pm
Department: District Attorney
Larimer County has submitted its 2022 Third-Quarter Project and Expenditure Report on its use of Fiscal Recovery Funds. These funds, of which Larimer County was allocated $69.3 million, were provided through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The report shows that during the third quarter of 2022 Larimer County spent $1.4 million as…
Published: Fri Oct 28, 2022 - 10:01am
Department: Budget
LOVELAND - Hours of operation will change for boat ramps on November 1 at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake. All ramps will close for the season on Monday, November 28.
Horsetooth Reservoir
November Hours
South Bay Ramp: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. everyday; Closed for season Mon. Nov. 28
Inlet Bay Ramp: Closed for season
Satanka Ramp: Closed for…
Published: Fri Oct 28, 2022 - 9:03am
Department: Natural Resources
The criminal investigation surrounding the September 14, 2022, Officer-Involved Incident has been completed.
Original Opinion Letter:
LCSO Officer-Involved Incident --- 9/14/22
Published: Thu Oct 27, 2022 - 4:44pm
Department: District Attorney
On 09/24/2022, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the 600-Block of East 29th Street in Loveland, CO, to investigate a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.
The decedent has been identified as George Pierce, age 58, of Loveland, CO.
A forensic autopsy was performed and revealed the following:
Manner of Death:…
Published: Wed Oct 26, 2022 - 5:01pm
Department: Coroner
The Willow Collective, a practice focused on infant, early childhood, and maternal mental health, provides support for young children and their families with a history of trauma.
The founders of The Willow Collective identified a need for therapeutic support for young children and their caregivers, especially when a parent is struggling with…
Published: Wed Oct 26, 2022 - 4:04pm
Department: Behavioral Health
On 10/18/2022, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a motorcycle collision on County Road 43 in Drake, CO. The decedent has been identified as Zachariah Stamey, age 40, of Longmont, Colorado.
A forensic autopsy was performed and revealed the following:
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt Force Injuries
Published: Mon Oct 24, 2022 - 3:44pm
Department: Coroner
Officials and community members were invited to Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch to celebrate a communication milestone much like many years ago when the first phone lines reached the area.
Loveland Pulse’s community-owned, 100% fiber-optic internet, voice, and PulseTV services are now available to the residents and businesses around Sylvan Dale Guest…
Published: Mon Oct 24, 2022 - 3:04pm
Department: BOCC
A draft of updated regulations in the Larimer County Land Use Code for short-term rental properties in unincorporated Larimer County will soon be available for public comment and input.
In the past few months, public input from stakeholders and the community has been gathered to help develop the draft. The draft regulations will be available for…
Published: Fri Oct 21, 2022 - 10:36am
Department: BOCC
LOVELAND – Larimer County Department of Natural Resources’ Eagle’s Nest Open Space, located south of Livermore, will be closed to the public for the application of herbicide by helicopter on October 26-27. The treatment is part of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation RESTORE Colorado Program grant to reduce invasive exotic winter annual…
Published: Thu Oct 20, 2022 - 9:49am
Department: Natural Resources
The 2023 Proposed Larimer County Budget is now available online at Larimer.org/Budget. It includes $660.8 million in budgeted expenditures, of which $381.6 million is for general operations, $157.4 million is for capital projects, and $24.2 million is for disaster recovery. Some highlights of the budget are as follows:
FY2023 is a noteworthy…
Published: Wed Oct 19, 2022 - 3:52pm
Department: BOCC
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is encouraging residents to stay healthy this fall and winter by getting a flu shot and staying up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. While influenza and COVID-19 are caused by different respiratory viruses,…
Published: Wed Oct 19, 2022 - 2:21pm
Department: Health
Many in our community needed a lifeline to help them weather the effects of the COVID pandemic.
That lifeline was made possible by American Rescue Plan Act [ARPA] Immediate Needs Grants [ING] funding which Larimer County received and distributed to our community to help get through and support the post-COVID recovery in many ways.
Over $31…
Published: Wed Oct 12, 2022 - 2:40pm
Department: Budget
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE), in partnership with Larimer County’s Department of Community Development and the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division (APCD), is hosting a community conversation on the topic of air quality. The event is for the public…
Published: Wed Oct 12, 2022 - 10:42am
Department: Health
LOVELAND – Soderberg Trailhead at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space will be closed October 15-16 to allow Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) to build a new trail near the trailhead. Only volunteers will be allowed to park at the Soderberg Trailhead during the event. In addition, Blue Sky Trailhead will be closed October 15 for the Blue Sky …
Published: Tue Oct 11, 2022 - 2:31pm
Department: Natural Resources
On October 2, 2022, Larimer County Coroner’s office responded to the death of a student at Colorado State University’s Durward Hall, Fort Collins, Colorado. The student has been identified as Sydney Meegan, 18, of Littleton, Colorado.
A forensic autopsy was performed by Forensic Pathologist, Joe White, D.O. on 10/03/2022.
The cause and manner…
Published: Wed Oct 5, 2022 - 1:46pm
Department: Coroner
LOVELAND – Larimer County Department of Natural Resources has extended the deadline for the Small Grants for Community Partnering 2023 grant cycle. Applications are accepted through an online form until Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
The grants are funded by a portion of the Help Preserve Open Spaces sales and use tax. To date, Larimer County has…
Published: Tue Oct 4, 2022 - 2:22pm
Department: Natural Resources
Some essential hygiene products will now be more affordable with support from the Board of Larimer County Commissioners.
At their regular Administrative Matters public meeting, the board voted 3-0 to pass a resolution to support a sales tax and use exemption on essential hygiene products in Larimer County, outlined in Colorado House Bill HB22-…
Published: Tue Oct 4, 2022 - 1:19pm
Department: BOCC
On 10/01/2022, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death on North County Road 27 in Loveland, CO. The decedent has been identified as Angel Sanchez, age 21, of Loveland, Colorado.
A forensic autopsy was performed and revealed the following:
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt Force Injuries
There will…
Published: Mon Oct 3, 2022 - 4:57pm
Department: Coroner
LOVELAND – Select parking lots at Larimer County Natural Resources properties will be temporarily closed for asphalt maintenance on Monday, October 3 and Tuesday, October 4. Impacted locations and closure times include:
Larimer County Natural Resources Administration Office, 1800 S. County Road 31, Loveland: Main parking lot: Closed Monday,…
Published: Thu Sep 29, 2022 - 3:26pm
Department: Natural Resources
