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Public hearings announced for the Thornton pipeline 1041 application

Larimer County received a 1041 permit application on December 4, 2023  from the City of Thornton to construct a water pipeline through Larimer County. The pipeline will also go through Weld and Adams County to transport water owned by the City of Thornton to that community. Public hearings have been scheduled with the…

Posted: Department: Community Development

2023 BHS Annual Report Now Available

The 2023 Behavioral Health Services Annual Report is now available. The report provides an overview of the department, outcomes for the Impact Fund Grant Program, and highlights related to the opening of Acute Care. This report encapsulates the first five years of the 20-year behavioral health ballot initiative. View the…

Posted: Department: Behavioral Health

Larimer County starts lottery system for reservoir marina slips

Boat owners hoping to rent a slip at Larimer County reservoirs can now enter a lottery system that ensures an open process for rental selection. The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) launches a randomized lottery on Friday, March 29 for available slips at Inlet Bay Marina at Horsetooth Reservoir and…

Posted: Department: Natural Resources

Help Available to Veterans

You are not alone.  No veteran needs to wrestle with issues alone. The range of resources available to northern Colorado veterans and their families is extensive.  Please - if you are struggling, reach out; if not to one of the organizations mentioned in this newsletter, then to our office directly.  We'll help connect you…

Posted: Department: Economic and Workforce Development

Inmate charged for assaulting, injuring jail staff

An inmate faces multiple felony charges for assaulting jail staff and injuring three deputies.  On March 21, 2024 around 9 a.m., Fort Collins Police Services arrested Carmen Scott Musso (DOB 10/27/79) for the following charges: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs - 3+ priors (F4) Attempted Escape (F5) Possession of…

Posted: Department: Sheriff

Larimer County Among the Healthiest Counties in Colorado

Larimer County ranks among the healthiest counties in the state of Colorado, according to the new County Health Rankings data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI).  The new County Health Rankings report, which is released annually, shows that Larimer County scores high in many areas:…

Posted: Department: Health

Man arrested during child predator operation

A Commerce City man has been arrested for trying to buy sexual services from a child.  Last week, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office investigators conducted an operation targeting child predators. Investigators posed as underage sex workers in online forums and were contacted by dozens of men soliciting services. One man…

Posted: Department: Sheriff

Warrant Clearance and Community Resource Event Returns for 2024

A warrant clearance and community resource fair will be held at the Larimer County Loveland Campus at 200 Peridot Ave. in Loveland, CO on Saturday, April 6th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No arrests will be made for those attending the event. In 2023 nearly an estimated 125 warrants were cleared between the two events. “…

Posted: Department: District Attorney

Larimer County’s newest open space alive with activity

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is pleased to report significant progress in site restoration and planning efforts at its most recently acquired open space, formerly known as Heaven's Door Ranch, located near the Big Thompson Canyon. Now conserved, this 1,547-acre property will rank as one of the…

Posted: Department: Natural Resources

New Climate plan data dashboard and website launched

A new climate dashboard and website that displays climate data actions has been launched by Larimer County’s Climate Smart Future Ready Initiative which also shows environmental and climate information for the region. Climate change and other contributing factors are causing severe air quality non-attainment issues in…

Posted: Department: BOCC

Fort Collins Homicide – March 9, 2024

On March 10, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the 700 block of Mangold Lane in Fort Collins, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 24-year-old male. The decedent was shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. For more information regarding the circumstances of the shooting and the suspect, please…

Posted: Department: Coroner

Suspect arrested for selling fatal Fentanyl

A suspect has been arrested for selling Fentanyl that killed a Lyons man. In early October 2023, a woman called 911 after finding a male family member unresponsive at their home in Lyons. Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators, Thompson Valley EMS, and Lyons Fire Department responded. They located the…

Posted: Department: Sheriff

GOCO board awards $1.5M Centennial Program grant to Larimer County to protect over 1,500 acres near Loveland

DENVER – Today, the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $1,500,000 grant to Larimer County to permanently protect the 1,547-acre Heaven’s Door Ranch near Loveland.  The grant is part of GOCO’s Centennial Program, which invests in high-value, once-in-a-generation visions and projects that will create lasting…

Posted: Department: Natural Resources

Keeping the Earth Green and Blue

Blue Arena at The Ranch has recently implemented an effective recycling program in partnership with PepsiCo termed Replenysh. This project informs the Climate Smart Future Ready circular economy goal of diverting materials from the landfill and expanding recycling. The Ranch transitioned from plastic to aluminum cups for…

Posted: Department: Sustainability and Climate

Suspects arrested for selling fatal Fentanyl, drug houses condemned

Multiple people have been arrested for supplying Fentanyl that killed a woman in 2023.  On the morning of July 27, 2023, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a death in the 5400 block of North Highway 1 (north of Fort Collins). A man woke up and found his adult female partner deceased. Investigators found…

Posted: Department: Sheriff

Gordon McLaughlin Calls on Congress to Avert Cuts to Victim Crime Act

District Attorney, Gordon P. McLaughlin, joined over 700 prosecutors across the country to call on Congress to avert funding cuts to Victims of Crime Act grants. This comes after his trip to Washington DC to meet with Colorado delegates about this issue. Please see the attached letter for more details.  VOCA Call to…

Posted: Department: District Attorney

Fort Collins Single Vehicle Crash Fatality – March 6, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 45-year-old male. The decedent had been transported after suffering injuries from a single vehicle crash near John Deere Drive and West I-25 Frontage Road in Fort Collins,…

Posted: Department: Coroner

Operation Pin Drop: NCDTF dismantles drug trafficking organization

In the summer of 2023, the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force (NCDTF) began investigating an organized drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in northern Colorado and throughout the state.  After months of intensive casework, NCDTF detectives identified a large…

Posted: Department: Sheriff

Announcing Coffee Chats

To continue to increase our opportunities for community engagement, the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce our new Coffee Chats program. On the fourth Friday of each month, District Attorney, Gordon McLaughlin will host Coffee Chats at various coffee shops throughout Larimer and Jackson…

Posted: Department: District Attorney

Unincorporated Larimer County residents needed for cable TV, internet survey

Residents in unincorporated Larimer County are being asked to share their views on cable TV and internet services from a newly launched survey conducted by Larimer County. Results from the survey are critical for the cable franchise renewal process between Larimer County and  Comcast-Xfinity Cable Communications, and TDS…

Posted: Department: BOCC

Suspect arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material

A Larimer County man has been arrested for possession of child sexual abuse materials. In May 2023, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received a cybercrime tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). NCMEC shared information about images showing sexual abuse of children; possession of these…

Posted: Department: Sheriff

Larimer County Boards and Commissions openings: apply by March 22

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 22, 2024. Apply online and learn more at www…

Posted: Department: BOCC

Bron Austin Deal Sentenced

Bron Austin Deal was sentenced today to 60 days in the Larimer County Jail, 4 years of supervised probation as an Economic Crime Offender, and ordered to pay $24,617.18 in restitution following a guilty plea of Theft, a class 5 felony, and Fraud In Effecting Sales, a class 2 misdemeanor. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’…

Posted: Department: District Attorney

Options for Long-Term Care program moving to Foothills Gateway

Beginning March 1, 2024, Options for Long Term Care services will no longer be provided by the Larimer County Department of Human Services. Foothills Gateway will provide these case management services to the community. Those directly impacted by this transition were notified earlier in the year. Please call Foothills…

Posted: Department: Human Services