On August 22, 2022, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a suspicious death at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland, Colorado. For more information regarding the circumstances of the death please visit the Loveland Police Department’s page for their press releases on this case.
The decedent was identified as 49-year-…
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners today adopted the county's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan will address service gaps in our community in a wide variety of areas. The plan will be implemented by teams of County staff and members of the public over the five-year period through 2028. The goals of the…
Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives was awarded $100,000 of grant funding through the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Impact Fund. The grant project started in April 2023 and will end in March 2024. The funding is being used by Larimer County Mental Health Intervention Pretrial Services (MHIPS) to…
On Friday, February 23, 2024, at approximately 6am, Dispatch received a report that a male had assaulted a family member, who sustained moderate injuries. While deputies were responding to the residence, located in the 800-block of Longview Drive in Berthoud, they learned the suspect had armed himself with a gun. Once…
On February 15, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a triple fatality motor vehicle crash at the location of 5800 Taft Hill Road in Fort Collins, CO. All three decedents were located inside a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta that was southbound on Taft Hill Road when it drifted onto the shoulder and struck a…
The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management is again offering a preparedness class for the community this spring.
The free class, Dare to Prepare, is an educational program focusing on preparedness, personal resilience, disaster management, community building, and leadership. The program helps communities to be…
For five years, the Colorado State University Extension Master Gardeners in Larimer County conducted variety trials to determine which tomato and sweet pepper varieties perform best in Northern Colorado.Jon Weiss, the Master Gardener Volunteer coordinating the project, is passionate about seeds and gardening. “We have a…
On February 7, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the 4600 block of North Wilson Avenue in Loveland, CO, to investigate the death of a 31-year-old female. The decedent was the driver and sole occupant of a GMC Sierra that crashed into a utility pole and was pronounced dead at the scene. For more…
Victor Benavente was sentenced today to 15 years to the Colorado Department of Corrections following a guilty plea of Burglary 1, a class 3 felony. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Benavente’s guilty plea on February 1, 2024.
On September 24, 2022, Victor Benavente violated a protection order, broke…
Who maintains the road and bridge I drive on every day? Where does my trash go? Is the restaurant I’m going to eat at safe?
Find answers to how these and other vital public services are provided to all Larimer County residents in our free, 10-week class, Larimer County 101. Whether you live within a city, town, or outside…
Larimer County received a 1041 permit application in December 2023 from the city of Thornton to construct a water pipeline through Larimer County and is now ready for formal review by Larimer County.
The pipeline will also travel through Weld and Larimer County.
The county had 60 days to determine whether all required…
In partnership with Fort Collins Connexion and Pulse Fiber Internet, the Larimer County community has been awarded $14 million in grant awards to enhance and expand its broadband infrastructure to an additional 1,935 locations, including areas in Rist Canyon, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Mountain Campus, Poudre Canyon/…
An update is available in the Critical Incident Response Team investigation of a Fort Collins officer-involved shooting.
On February 7, 2024, Fort Collins Police Services responded to a report of a suspicious armed man in west Fort Collins. Officers located the suspect, Colten Sirio (DOB 11/16/91), in a neighborhood near…
The CIRT investigation surrounding the January 7th, 2024, use of force against Damian Jackson has been completed.
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The Larimer County Elections Department invites high schoolers at public, private, and home schools to participate in an I Voted Sticker Design Contest.
Larimer County students in grades 9 – 12 can submit designs for use in the 2024 General Election. The winner’s artwork will be on the I Voted stickers distributed to…
The Larimer County Department of Human Services has implemented an immediate enrollment freeze for its Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP or CCAP). Prospective applicants are directed to continue submitting applications through the Colorado Peak website. The department will still accept and screen applications,…
On January 29, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a house in the 2900 block of Middlesborough Court in Fort Collins, Colorado. Two individuals were found and pronounced dead at the scene. For information regarding the circumstances, please visit the Fort Collins Police Services page for their press…
Serving on a board or commission is a great way to be involved with your county and community.
Our boards and commissions serve a vital role in making recommendations to the Board of Larimer County Commissioners on a variety of important matters. The deadline to apply is March 8, 2024.
Apply online and learn more at www.…
On January 6, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 44-year-old male who had been found unresponsive in his cell at the Larimer County Jail. For information regarding the circumstances, please visit the Larimer County Sheriff’s…
LOVELAND – Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is proud to announce $19,700 in grants to support six community and neighborhood projects that help connect people to the land. The 2024 awardees support a wide range of organizations spanning Larimer County through the department’s Small Grants for…
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with CorrHealth, North Colorado Health Alliance, The Willow Collective, and a network of 30+ community organizations in the Stone Soup Community Reentry Coalition, recently secured a $600,000 grant from the Colorado Attorney General's Office. This funding, part of the…
FORT COLLINS – Horsetooth Reservoir’s Satanka Bay parking lot, W. County Rd 48C, is closed to the public January 30 through February 16 to allow the first phase of construction for a new Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) boat inspection station.
All watercraft including their motors, trailers, compartments and any other…
Have your say in shaping our county's future! Larimer County invites all residents to participate in the 2024 Larimer County Community Survey. Your feedback is vital in evaluating and improving our county services. This is your opportunity to voice your opinions and help us understand your needs better. The survey is quick…
8th Judicial District Citizens Academy 2024 Applications Now Open
The 8th Judicial District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin is pleased to announce the third annual Citizens Academy dates.
The free, four-week academy will be held on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., March 26th to April 18th,…
Our environment is one of the aspects that makes Larimer County such a great place to live, work and play. If you know someone or an organization that has been a great steward of our environment, nominate them for an Environmental Stewardship Award.
The Board of County Commissioners and the Environmental and Science…
