This quarter, we are highlighting the Northern Colorado Foodshed Project and their role in Climate Smart Future Ready (CSFR). Find out more through the below Q&A with Carli Donoghue, the organization's Executive Director.
What is the Northern Colorado Foodshed Project…
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2024 - 9:30am
Department: Sustainability and Climate
Hundreds of local, state, and federal public safety personnel continue fighting the Alexander Mountain Fire, which began on July 29, 2024 in Larimer County.The US Forest Service assumed command of the fire from LCSO on July 30. As of 8:30 p.m., the fire is estimated at 5,080 acres with 0% containment. The USFS reported…
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 - 8:55pm
Department: Sheriff
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is providing guidance due to the poor air quality from the Alexander Mountain Fire. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory for the area, affecting everyone in Loveland, Big Thompson Canyon, and nearby…
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 - 5:34pm
Department: Health
Multiple Agencies Continue to Respond to Alexander Mountain FireAs of 7:45pm, the Alexander Mountain Fire was estimated to be 950 acres with 0% containment.At approximately 10:38am on July 29th, the Larimer County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting smoke in the mountains west of Sylvan Dale Ranch…
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2024 - 8:51pm
Department: Sheriff
On July 23, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner's Office responded to the intersection of West 1st Street and North Taft Avenue in Loveland, Colorado, to Investigate the death of a 53-year-old male. The decedent was pronounced dead on scene after he struck a vehicle that was in the process of committing an illegal left…
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2024 - 3:30pm
Department: Coroner
Larimer County has launched a new planning study intended to gather vital information from the community on needed transportation improvements, especially for the unincorporated parts of the county.Information from the study, Larimer on the Move, will help develop and prioritize programs, projects, and plans while serving…
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2024 - 2:37pm
Department: Road and Bridge
FORT COLLINS – Trail building crews from Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) and the Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) are finishing a portion of a new multi-use trail between Inlet Bay and South Bay at Horsetooth Reservoir today, July 25. Known as the “Bay to Bay Trail,” the 1.8-mile, natural…
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2024 - 11:08am
Department: Natural Resources
Larimer County was again given a clean audit opinion for its 2023 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 indicates the county has faithfully…
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2024 - 11:19am
Department: Finance
Michael Dale Paustian was sentenced on July 19th to 8 years to life in the Colorado Department of Corrections. This sentence is what is known as an indeterminate sentence, meaning that he will first become eligible for release to parole at the completion of the 8-year sentence, but can be held in custody for the remainder…
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2024 - 4:43pm
Department: District Attorney
In a significant collaborative effort, Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins are actively working to ensure the safe closure of all wells owned by Prospect Energy, a local oil and gas company currently facing multiple state violations related to leaking facilities, spills, air pollution, and illegal flaring.This…
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2024 - 1:27pm
Department: BOCC
On July 21, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 42-year-old male. The decedent was transported after he was involved in an officer involved shooting with Fort Collins Police Services. The decedent is identified as…
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2024 - 2:00pm
Department: Coroner
On July 11, 2011, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a local hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado, to investigate the death of an unidentified African American female approximately 70-years-old. The decedent checked in with a name and address that was later discovered to be false information. Since then, all…
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 - 9:18am
Department: Coroner
With dry conditions and rising temperatures, county wildland fire experts are actively monitoring fire potential in Larimer County.Larimer County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Emergency Services Director Justin Whitesell gave an update on fire conditions Tuesday to the Board of Larimer County Commissioners at their weekly…
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 - 2:31pm
Department: BOCC
Chief Justice Brian Boatright will be the Keynote speaker for this year's Conrad Ball Award.
Brian D. Boatright was sworn in as Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court on November 21, 2011 and as Chief Justice on January 1, 2021. He was appointed by Governor John Hickenlooper. Before joining the Supreme Court, Justice…
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 - 4:21pm
Department: Community Justice Alternatives
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on July 8 held a Work Session to hear about the progress being made on the objectives of the 2024-2028 Larimer County Strategic Plan. The plan is still in its early stages of implementation, but many teams have started assessing gaps and identifying deliverables. The BOCC gave…
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 - 10:01am
Department: Budget
Registration has closed for the Fall 2024 Academy. Applicants will receive further communication in August about the status of their registration. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 Citizens Academy.The academy will start on September 5 and run through December 5.…
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 - 2:37pm
Department: Sheriff
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is sharing good news from the latest Healthy Kids Colorado Survey. The survey results show improvements in youth safety, mental health, and overall well-being. This comprehensive survey, which gathers data from students across the state, showcases the progress…
Posted: Mon Jul 8, 2024 - 3:12pm
Department: Health
August 17th, Larimer County Extension hosted the first Larimer County Soil Health Demo Day at River Ranch Farm in Loveland, CO. The event was hosted in collaboration with NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service), Larimer Conservation District, Colorado State University, and Rocky Mountain Farmer Union.A total of…
Posted: Wed Jul 3, 2024 - 12:06pm
Department: Extension
The Wellness Court in the 8th Judicial District in Larimer County today celebrated its 10th anniversary as the first mental health court to receive accreditation from the Colorado Problem Solving Court Statewide Advisory Committee.Today the Board of Larimer County Commissioners at their regular Administrative Matters…
Posted: Tue Jul 2, 2024 - 2:05pm
Department: BOCC
National Night Out (NNO) for unincorporated Larimer County and the Towns of Wellington and Berthoud is set for Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
NNO is a community-building campaign started by the National Association of Town Watch that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods…
Posted: Tue Jul 2, 2024 - 8:03am
Department: Sheriff
On June 26, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a section of Lon Hagler Reservoir in Loveland, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 24-year-old male. The decedent was reportedly kayaking the day prior but was reported missing by family after he did not show up at home. For more information regarding…
Posted: Mon Jul 1, 2024 - 2:10pm
Department: Coroner
A suspect is in custody after hitting a man with his vehicle and nearly running over deputies during a warrant arrest.
On June 28, 2024, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office investigators contacted Jason Beezley (DOB 06/11/81) of Loveland. Beezley was wanted for multiple charges, including assault, child abuse, criminal…
Posted: Mon Jul 1, 2024 - 2:07pm
Department: Sheriff
On June 21, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 63-year-old male. The decedent was transported after crashing his motorcycle near the intersection of West Eisenhower Boulevard and North Roosevelt Avenue in Loveland,…
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 - 11:55am
Department: Coroner
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division, the Town of Timnath, Poudre School District, and the Larimer County Commissioners, proudly announced the establishment of a new air quality…
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 - 10:56am
Department: Health
A Spanish version of this release can be found below.
A kayaker who was reported missing was found deceased Wednesday evening.
On Wednesday morning, at approximately 2:30am, a family member contacted the Larimer County Emergency Communications Center to report that their loved one had gone kayaking Tuesday evening, and…
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 - 4:54pm
Department: Sheriff
