On February 3rd, Colten Sirio was sentenced to 48 years in the Department of Corrections after a jury found him guilty of:-(3) First Degree Kidnapping (F2)-(3) Second Degree Kidnapping (F3)-Menacing (F5)-Reckless Endangerment (M2)-(2) Child Abuse (M2)The prosecution secured this conviction when following all the evidence…
Seated before SummitStone Health Center Partners and County staff, the Larimer County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously at its Dec. 17, 2024, meeting to approve an updated contract to continue round-the-clock behavioral health services provided at the Longview campus.The amended contract for 2025 outlines the state-…
On Wednesday, December 11, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the 2025 Larimer County Budget. The budget includes $700 million in gross expenditures planned for the coming year. The net operating budget—which excludes capital projects, disaster recovery costs, and non-operational…
A Fort Collins man is in custody for stealing one vehicle, attempting to steal another, and assaulting a deputy.On December 12, 2024 around 7:30 a.m., Loveland Police Department received a report that a resident’s 2017 Chevrolet Malibu had just been stolen from her driveway. LPD entered the stolen vehicle information into…
LCEWD may be able to help you with training costs. We may be able to help you learn a new skill, obtain your license or earn an industry recognized certification. To see if you qualify for training:Complete the training interest form and tell us about you and your training interests.A training coordinator with…
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A Denver man has been arrested for trying to buy sex from a child.In early December, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation targeting child predators. Investigators posed as minors selling sexual acts on local websites and forums. Dozens of men responded to the listings; one man arrived at the agreed-…
Changes to the Senior Homestead Exemption, Disabled Veteran Exemption, and Gold Star Spouse Exemption for 2025 will benefit Larimer County homeowners.“These new property tax savings honor the service and sacrifice of our Veterans and give back the exemption to any senior who moved their primary residence within the state…
The application for the Spring 2025 Citizens Academy has closed.The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Citizens Academy. This informational program will start on February 11 and run through May 6. Classes will meet from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday nights for 12…
Longtime resident Madeline Novey has joined the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Department as its new communications specialist.The 16-year communications professional is excited to be part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of Larimer County residents with its investment in our community’s…
A suspect in a fatal animal cruelty case has been arrested in Arkansas and extradited to Larimer County.On August 29, 2022, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a man had attacked two dogs in a Wellington yard. One of the dogs died at the scene and the other was seriously injured. A community tip led…
On November 24, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a plane crash near the area of Palisade Mountain. Two of the plane occupants, a pilot and an aerial photographer with the Colorado Civil Air Patrol, were pronounced dead at the scene. For more information regarding the circumstances please refer to the…
Yesterday, Aaron Lambertus was sentenced to 20 years in the Department of Corrections for Attempted First Degree Murder - Extreme Indifference, a class 2 felony, which included a “crime of violence” sentence enhancer for his use of a handgun during the crime. Mr. Lambertus pled guilty on September 24th.In August of 2023,…
On Sunday, November 24, multiple agencies, including Larimer County Search and Rescue, Diamond Peaks Ski Patrol, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), and the FAA, successfully completed the recovery of the remaining two passengers.The surviving passenger is in stable condition and has…
Did you know that Colorado has an Apprenticeship Program Directory? Check out the directory and explore possible career paths in your area: Registered Apprenticeship Programs
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More than 100 local farmers, ranchers, chefs, and distributors gathered at Colorado State University’s Durrell Center for the inaugural Farm2LocalBiz Networking Event on Nov. 12.Northern Colorado producers showcased a wide range of agricultural products, from salad greens, mushrooms, and fruits to beef, bison, honey, and…
Homeward Alliance (HWA), in collaboration with Larimer County and other nonprofit stakeholders, is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative aimed at supporting unhoused individuals and families in our community. This effort, led by HWA, combines diverse resources and expertise, with Larimer County serving as a…
Daniel Quinn was sentenced today to Sexual Assault in the 3rd Degree. Mr. Quinn was a former deputy district attorney for the 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office in the 1990s. This case was handled by the Weld County District Attorney's Office and further details of the agreement are available through their office. Per…
Larimer County has selected Lorrie Lopez as its new Director of Finance.Lopez brings over 25 years of experience to the position, with over 20 of those years working in Larimer County’s Finance Department. She will take over the position from longtime Director of Finance Carol Block, who is retiring.She recently served as…
Large property data sets are now available online via a new Public Data Center tool from the Larimer County Assessor’s Office.Researchers, government organizations, real estate professionals, and others looking to study large property data sets collected by the Assessor’s Office can now access and download large property…
Two people were arrested after eluding law enforcement and crashing a stolen vehicle early Thursday morning.On November 14, 2024 around 4:20 a.m., a Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputy located a stolen vehicle at a gas station in Berthoud. The silver 2015 Subaru Forrester had been stolen in Weld County during an armed…
Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development [LCEWD] staff, and its director, Mark Johnston were recognized by the Board of Larimer County Commissioners for receiving an Excellence in Workforce Award from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment [CDLE]. Johnston and LCEWD were recognized for their…
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On November 1, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a house in the 3700 block of Foothills Drive in Loveland, Colorado to investigate the death of a 71-year-old female. The decedent was pronounced dead at the scene after a welfare check was conducted. For more information regarding the circumstances…
Larimer County officials cut the ribbon on November 1 to celebrate the grand opening of the new Larimer County Fleet Services campus in Loveland.After years of planning, the new, larger facilities permit enhanced, faster maintenance of Larimer County’s large and varied fleet of vehicles that serve the Larimer County…
District Attorney’s offices in the 8th, 13th, 14th, and 19th judicial districts are happy to announce a new grant-funded initiative to help combat auto theft throughout the northern part of Colorado.This initiative includes the hiring of two positions, a prosecutor and an investigator, to work with prosecution…
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners honored The Matthew House for being selected as the recipient of the 2024 Gary A. Darling Grant Award at their regular Administrative Matters Meeting this week.The Gary A. Darling Grant Award is part of the Behavioral Health Services [BHS] Impact Fund Grant Program and honors…
