PTC program to help with taxes, rent, heat this winter

A new program to help Colorado residents with their property tax, rent, and heat is available this winter and in the future. The Property Tax, Rent Heat Rebate [PTC] is available to Colorado residents who qualify based on their income, including people with disabilities and older adults. The program rebate can be up to $1,044 per year for…

Published: Wed Aug 9, 2023 - 1:19pm Department: Assessor

Larimer County signs disaster declaration

Infrastructure and property damage from flash flooding from the recent storms between July 31 and August 3 initiated the Board of Larimer County Commissioners today to vote to pass a disaster declaration in the Retreat, Glen Haven, and along Buckhorn areas of Larimer County. On recommendation by the Office of Emergency Management, The Board of…

Published: Tue Aug 8, 2023 - 2:07pm Department: BOCC

Wanted fugitive barricaded in self storage complex arrested

Earlier today, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Impact Unit Investigators responded to a self-storage complex in the area of the Johnstown exit on I-25 attempting to locate a wanted fugitive with multiple no bond warrants. He was located at the unit and barricaded inside the unit as Investigators approached. In collaboration with the Weld…

Published: Fri Aug 4, 2023 - 10:26pm Department: Sheriff

District Attorney Names New Diversion Manager

District Attorney Gordon P. McLaughlin has named Jose Lopez-Nava as the new Diversion Manager for the 8th Judicial District. Lopez-Nava has over seven years of experience in criminal justice with a focus on youth programs, including roles as a Probation and Diversion Officer for the City of Lakewood, CO, and as Clinical Program Manager at the…

Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 1:41pm Department: District Attorney

Larimer County secures DOLA grant to speed up Wellington, Masonville middle-fiber projects

Larimer County has been awarded a grant of $995,429 from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to bolster the development of middle-mile fiber to Wellington Colorado, and Masonville Colorado.The grant will be pivotal in bridging the digital divide to improve broadband access for both unserved and underserved rural residents in Larimer…

Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 1:40pm Department: Information Technology

Larimer County Seeks Local Photography

Larimer County is seeking photography for the new Acute Care building located on the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services at Longview Campus. Art is believed to make significant contributions to behavioral health programs by supporting mindfulness, reducing stress, anxiety, and cognitive struggles, and increasing feelings of well-being. …

Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 1:25pm Department: Behavioral Health

Fatal Stabbing on North College Avenue

On July 22, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 40-year-old male. The decedent had been transported from 318 N College Ave in Fort Collins, CO on July 21, 2023, after suffering stab wounds.  The decedent is identified as Duane Roger BROWN of…

Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 1:22pm Department: Coroner

More community benefits from Immediate Needs Grants

Two organizations shared how Larimer County Immediate Needs Grants through the American Rescue Plan Act helped so many in our community weather the COVID pandemic in transformational ways. Larimer County used Immediate Needs Grant Funding as a conduit to quickly get these urgently needed ARPA funds to organizations during COVID-19 to help fund…

Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 12:40pm Department: BOCC

Northern Colorado agencies partner to host a wellness summit for the Veteran community

Larimer County Behavioral Health Services and the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment are partnering with the Northern Colorado and Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Imagine Zero, and the Alliance for Suicide Prevention to host a one-day wellness summit for Veterans, caregivers and family members, and Veteran service…

Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 10:59am Department: Behavioral Health

Motorcycle Collision on Lemay Ave and Prospect Road July 28, 2023

On July 28, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck at the intersection of Lemay Avenue and Prospect Road in Fort Collins, Colorado. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent is identified as 35-year-old Rosmira Dalena GARCIA DOMINGUEZ of…

Published: Tue Aug 1, 2023 - 10:10am Department: Coroner

Suspicious package at Justice Center on Monday morning

This morning, Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies at the Justice Center in Fort Collins (201 W. Laporte) were doing routine security checks and noticed a suspicious package outside of the building. Our Deputies, LCSO Dispatchers and Fort Collins Police Services Dispatchers immediately followed procedure securing the area and notifying the…

Published: Mon Jul 31, 2023 - 9:05pm Department: Sheriff

Motorcycle Fatality on N Garfield Ave and W 64TH St in Loveland

On July 23, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Medical Center of Rockies for a motorcycle crash victim. The crash occurred in Loveland, CO at the intersection of North Garfield Avenue and West 64th Street. The decedent is identified as 36-year-old Ricky (Richard) HENSON of Loveland, CO. A full forensic autopsy was performed…

Published: Mon Jul 31, 2023 - 1:14pm Department: Coroner

Motorcycle Fatality on Lemay Ave. at Commanche Dr. in Ft. Collins

On July 23, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Medical Center of the Rockies for a motorcycle crash victim. The crash occurred in Ft. Collins, CO on Lemay Avenue at Commanche Drive.  The decedent is identified as 43-year-old Jake ALLMER of Ft. Collins, CO. A full forensic autopsy was performed on July 25, 2023, at the…

Published: Mon Jul 31, 2023 - 1:11pm Department: Coroner

Wildfire in Northern Colorado: stories and strategies for resiliency

Area leaders and officials from the State of Colorado will share experiences and stories of recent and historic wildfires, resiliency, and post-wildfire flooding at an upcoming public event in Fort Collins. Guests at the event include Larimer County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally; Boulder County Commissioner Ashley Stolzmann; Colorado State…

Published: Fri Jul 28, 2023 - 1:08pm Department: Emergency Management

Larimer County Health Department continues to warn community of unprecedented risk of West Nile Virus, reports first human case in Larimer County

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is warning residents and visitors that there continues to be an unusually high abundance of mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus in Larimer County. Additionally, LCDHE is reporting the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in a Larimer County resident this season. The…

Published: Thu Jul 27, 2023 - 1:02pm Department: Health

Nominations for the 45th Annual Conrad Ball Award Recipient are now closed

Nominations for the 45th Annual Conrad Ball Award Recipient are now closed. Thank you to everyone who took time to nominate an individual. 

Published: Thu Jul 27, 2023 - 12:17pm Department: Community Justice Alternatives

Critical incident briefing – February 18 CIRT case

The Larimer County Sheriff Office has released a video summary of the critical incident that occurred on February 18, 2023 CIRT case. The video includes remarks from Sheriff John Feyen and body-worn camera footage. Viewer discretion is advised. The video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4wS4JDKvJs. After reviewing the…

Published: Wed Jul 26, 2023 - 3:55pm Department: Sheriff

Conrad Ball Award Ceremony KeyNote Speaker

  J.R. Hall - Colorado Board of Parole, Chairperson - Mr. Hall was appointed to the Colorado State Board of Parole by Governor Polis in 2022.  Mr. Hall is a decorated retired deputy sheriff with 36 years of experience.  During his tenure he had a steady increase in roles and responsibilities, starting as a deputy in the jail, DARE Officer (1992…

Published: Wed Jul 26, 2023 - 1:18pm Department: Community Justice Alternatives

ARPA funding that helped kids and those with food insecurity

The COVID pandemic impacted our community in many ways, and thanks to American Rescue Plan Act Immediate Needs Grant funding, local organizations were able to weather some of those impacts. Larimer County used Immediate Needs Grant Funding [ING] as a conduit to quickly get these urgently needed ARPA funds to organizations to help fund…

Published: Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 2:37pm Department: BOCC

District Attorney Opinion, LCSO #SO23-1704, LPD #LP23- 1274, FCPS #FC23-2239 --- 2/18/2023

The CIRT investigation surrounding the February 18, 2023 use of force against Brent Thompson has been completed.  ORIGINAL OPINION LETTER:  District Attorney Opinion

Published: Fri Jul 21, 2023 - 11:14am Department: District Attorney

Deputy intervenes to stop animal attack

On July 20, 2023 around 11:30 a.m., a Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputy was driving in the area of Lincoln Avenue and 1st Street in north Fort Collins. The deputy noticed a man struggling with a large dog near Buckingham Park. As he got closer, he saw that the dog was actively biting the man, who was unable to escape. The deputy physically…

Published: Thu Jul 20, 2023 - 5:11pm Department: Sheriff

Clean opinion and 40th Certificate of Excellence

Larimer County has once again received a clean audit opinion for its 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report prepared by the Larimer County Department of Finance.  The Board of Larimer County Commissioners accepted the report at their regular Administrative Matters Meeting. A clean opinion provides the public with confidence the county's…

Published: Thu Jul 20, 2023 - 12:03pm Department: Finance

District Attorney's Office Releases 2022 Annual Report

The 2022 annual report for the District Attorney's Office is now available. Read through significant case summaries, insight into transparency and data collection, innovations and awards in criminal justice initiatives, and support efforts for staff. District Attorney 2022 Annual Report.pdf

Published: Wed Jul 19, 2023 - 2:40pm Department: District Attorney

Larimer County celebrates employee innovation

Larimer County employees were recognized for finding better, innovative, and groundbreaking ways to better serve our community. Larimer County’s greatest asset is its employees and on July 17 the Board of Larimer County Commissioners honored employees who have shown ingenuity, creativity, innovation, and hard work to improve the way services are…

Published: Wed Jul 19, 2023 - 12:25pm Department: BOCC

2023 Environmental Stewardship Awards: five recognized

The Board of Larimer County Commissioners recognized five groups for their dedication to environmental stewardship in Larimer County at the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Awards. For 28 years, the commissioners have presented these awards to businesses, organizations, and residents to honor their work and stewardship in protecting our environment…

Published: Wed Jul 19, 2023 - 10:04am Department: BOCC