While most crashes on Larimer County rural roads are still caused by road departures, road and safety improvements, and better monitoring have helped lower some of these accidents.
Distracted driving is also still a major cause of these accidents, with drivers between 20 to 29 years old involved in crashes, many of which…
Two Larimer County residents were recognized on May 11 at the Older Americans Month award ceremony for their volunteerism, positive attitude, and impact for older adults.
The two awards, Outstanding Senior Volunteer and Outstanding Family Caregiver, were awarded by the Larimer County Office on Aging. The annual awards are…
Larimer County implemented a grant program using State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds with the purpose of getting resources into the community to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Immediate Needs Grant program awarded more than $3 million to more than 50 organizations throughout the County. Non-profit and…
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, Poudre Fire Authority, and the City of Loveland encourage caution as boaters, paddlers, and anglers approach the water for recreation this spring. Colorado recorded…
Evie is out and about on the road bringing library services, books, and much more to Larimer County but doesn’t use any fossil fuel.
At their regular Administrative Matters meeting, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners previewed the Poudre River Public Library District’s new mobile library, Evie, Colorado’s first all…
The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management has updated the Larimer County Emergency Preparedness Guide which is now available online.
The Emergency Preparedness Guide provides information on how to be ready for emergencies and education on hazards in Larimer County. The guide expands on the following aspects of…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has confirmed that a bat in Larimer County has tested positive for rabies. This is the first rabid bat found in Larimer County this year. The bat possibly interacted with two dogs in a backyard near the 400 block of Whedbee Street in Fort Collins. The dogs…
The Northern Colorado Drug Task Force has arrested five people in connection with a fentanyl distribution operation.
On April 27, 2023, the NCDTF served search warrants at three locations in the Loveland area with the assistance of the Loveland Police SWAT team, Loveland Police Street Crimes Unit, Larimer County Regional…
Hermit Park Open Space will be closed to day-use and trailhead access Monday, May 22, through Wednesday, May 24, 2023, to allow crews to safely perform road work throughout the open space. Campers with existing reservations will be able to access the campgrounds and stay as planned.
As always, Know Before You Go and visit…
On April 26, the Office on Aging Advisory Council hosted the 2023 Resource Connections for Seniors & Caregivers forum in Loveland. Dozens of attendees were welcomed by County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally and Loveland Mayor Jacki Marsh. Panelists representing the Loveland Housing Authority, Housing Catalyst,…
Founded in 2020, Abundance Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals in recovery from addiction. Their aim is to support people during their transition from a treatment center, detox facility, jail, prison, or homeless shelter while they try to put the life pieces back together.
The Abundance…
Low mortgage rates coupled with a strong, resilient economy during 2021 and 2022 have dramatically raised property values in Larimer County.
The Larimer County Assessor’s Office will mail over 162,000 Notices of Value, or NOVs, to Larimer County Property owners on May 1, 2023 by U.S. Postal Service Mail.
Larimer County…
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a non-injury shooting that occurred on The Ranch Events Complex property.
On April 29, 2023 around 11:45 p.m., the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received a report of gunshots outside of the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. Deputies responded to the area where the…
A suspect has been arrested for selling illicit drugs that killed a Larimer County woman.
On November 11, 2022, deputies responded to a call in the 5900 block of Palmer Court in unincorporated Larimer County/Fort Collins. An adult female was found deceased in her home by a relative. Crime scene investigators found no sign…
On Friday, April 21, 2023, Shield616 presented 50 Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Deputies with rifle-rated armor that has been generously donated by several members of our community. In total, the donation will protect 126 deputies who will receive the rifle armor that has been manufactured by a local Fort Collins company…
Two planned management actions to improve operational sustainability at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (HTMOS) are complete with installation of an automatic gate at the main HTMOS trailhead, located at 6550 W. County Rd. 38E, and digitizing the open space’s backcountry campsite reservation method.
The gate facilitates a…
The Residential Program and Public Entity Grant Program are now open! Go to the Mow Down Pollution page to find out how you can get a voucher for $75- $150 off of new lawn and garden electric equipment. The Regional Air Quality Council has launched the Mow Down Pollution exchange program as part of…
On April 18, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner's Office responded to the area of Fox Creek Road in Glen Haven, Colorado for a death investigation. The decedent has been identified as Jerry ALLBRIGHT, age 53, of Glen Haven, Colorado.
A forensic autopsy was performed at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences Center by Joe…
On April 16, 2023 at approximately 8pm, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an address in the 4000-block of West Eisenhower for a report of a male that had been shot. The male told investigators he had been shot twice by the suspect Michael Barrett, DOB/012787.
The victim said that earlier in the…
It’s now easier for businesses to learn about and offer quotes for goods and services needed by Larimer County departments with the county’s new Department Request for Quotes page for businesses and vendors.
Interested parties can sign up to receive an email notification when a department chooses to publish a Request for…
After a year-long investigation, the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force dismantled a marijuana trafficking operation suspected of illegal nationwide distribution.
In mid-April 2023, NCDTF investigators and local law enforcement partners served search warrants in five Fort Collins locations. They recovered approximately 1,…
A teacher has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a student.
In January 2023, a former Cache La Poudre Middle School (CLP) student contacted law enforcement regarding two incidents involving CLP teacher Robert Denise (DOB 08/29/63). Denise has been employed at the school since 1995.
The victim told…
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!
Throughout this week we'll be using our social channels to highlight some of the wonderful volunteers who gave their time and talents to the citizens of Larimer County. We could not provide the level of service we do without our volunteers. They donate the equivalent of 20% of our…
After a multi-day effort, search crews have located and recovered missing Glen Haven resident, Jerry Allbright.
On the evening of April 17, a ground search crew located a deceased male believed to be Jerry. He was found roughly 1.8 miles west of Fox Creek Road in an area with steep terrain, obstructions, and multiple…
After almost a decade of exceptional service to the Larimer County community, Clerk and Recorder Angela Myers has announced her retirement, effective May 31, 2023.
During her tenure, Myers has been instrumental in modernizing and streamlining Clerk and Recorder operations, ensuring that all community members received…
