Larimer County Behavioral Health Services [BHS] is opening the application period for the 2024 Impact Fund Grant Program, aimed at addressing the pressing behavioral health needs of the community.
With $2.8 million designated for grant awards, this initiative marks a significant step in the ongoing commitment to enhancing…
Posted: Sat Jun 1, 2024 - 7:12am
Department: Behavioral Health
A woman has died after a rafting accident on the Poudre River.
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at approximately 12:55 pm, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received several reports of an empty commercial river raft in the Poudre River. Callers reported that the raft was near the Greyrock…
Posted: Fri May 31, 2024 - 1:24pm
Department: Sheriff
This quarter, we are highlighting CSU Extension and their role in Climate Smart Future Ready (CSFR). Find out more through the below Q&A with Christa Timmerman, the Health and Well-being Specialist for Larimer County CSU Extension. What is CSU Extension and your role there?Larimer County Office…
Posted: Fri May 31, 2024 - 11:05am
Department: Sustainability and Climate
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is excited to share the results of its first "Rate Your Day" visitor satisfaction survey, conducted from June to October last year. With 761 responses, the survey provided valuable insights into visitor experiences at Larimer County parks and open spaces.
Key…
Posted: Fri May 31, 2024 - 10:54am
Department: Natural Resources
All Larimer County unaffiliated voters will receive a secrecy sleeve for their ballot package in the upcoming June election.
As we approach the upcoming June 25, 2024 election, unaffiliated voters need to understand what to expect in their mail ballot packets.
In this election cycle, unaffiliated voters will receive a…
Posted: Wed May 29, 2024 - 11:20am
Department: Clerk and Recorder
Joseph Major was sentenced today to 10 years of Sex Offender Intensive Supervision Probation, 18 months in Community Corrections, and 120 days in jail, following a guilty plea of one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, a Class 5 Felony, and one count of Child Abuse, a Class 2 Misdemeanor. The 8th Judicial District…
Posted: Wed May 22, 2024 - 4:16pm
Department: District Attorney
Bohemian Foundation and Larimer County have announced that they are awarding grants in the amount of $4 million to Thompson School District and Poudre School District to enhance regional workforce development. Each entity is providing $1 million to each of the school districts for a total of $2 million per district. The…
Posted: Wed May 22, 2024 - 10:28am
Department: BOCC
Jorge Arreola was sentenced today to 32 years in the Department of Corrections, after being found guilty by a jury on one count of attempted murder, a class 3 felony, and a sentence enhancer of a violent crime using a weapon on March 27th, 2024.
On February 21st, 2023, a man had been shot while driving on East Mulberry…
Posted: Tue May 21, 2024 - 4:53pm
Department: District Attorney
Wildfire and flood season is approaching, and the Office of Emergency Management with Larimer County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally is hosting a Wildfire Town Hall for the public on Wednesday.
The town hall includes information on preparedness, 2024 weather projections, wildfire, and flood potential, and operational…
Posted: Mon May 20, 2024 - 3:17pm
Department: Emergency Management
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input for the management plan of Chimney Hollow Open Space. Public input will be collected throughout this summer via an online survey and at the first public open house on Wednesday, May 29 followed by a virtual open house on Monday, June 3.…
Posted: Mon May 20, 2024 - 10:37am
Department: Natural Resources
On May 4, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the location of 125 East 29th Street in Loveland, Colorado, to Investigate the death of an 18-year-old male. The decedent was pronounced dead on scene after crashing his motorcycle.
The decedent is identified as Michael SHATES of Loveland, CO.
A…
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 - 11:35am
Department: Coroner
LOVELAND – Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) has completed its first-ever marina slip and mooring lottery at Carter Lake and Inlet Bay Marina at Horsetooth Reservoir.
The county launched the randomized lottery in March to ensure an open process for rental selection of available boat slips at the…
Posted: Thu May 16, 2024 - 3:37pm
Department: Natural Resources
A Fort Collins man has been arrested for possession of thousands of child sexual abuse images and videos.
In October 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 young…
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 - 11:01am
Department: Sheriff
Community mitigation grants have been awarded to neighborhood organizations in Larimer County to help reduce the risks associated with disasters in those communities and increase resilience.
The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management awarded just under $100,000 in 2024 Community Mitigation Grants to 19 neighborhood…
Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 - 12:02pm
Department: Emergency Management
On May 1, at its inaugural Community Fair, the Larimer County Office on Aging honored two Larimer County residents for their volunteerism, positive attitude, and impact for older adults.
The Older Americans Month Awards, given for Outstanding Senior Volunteer and Outstanding Family Caregiver, were presented by Office on…
Posted: Mon May 6, 2024 - 11:08am
Department: Human Services
Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. The world is full of fascinating creepy-crawlies! This month, we'll learn about a specific type of creepy-crawly: insects. What makes an insect? We'll find out, and catch some insects too!A parent…
Posted: Sat May 4, 2024 - 11:07am
Department: Natural Resources
Survey reveals residents' support for public lands.Larimer County and the municipalities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Estes Park, Johnstown, Timnath, and Wellington are pleased to share the results from the 2023 Our Lands, Our Future regional survey. The Our Lands, Our Future statistically valid, county-wide survey…
Posted: Wed May 1, 2024 - 9:06am
Department: Natural Resources
On April 19, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a section of Horsetooth Reservoir to investigate the death of a 20-year-old male. The decedent was located partially offshore away from his vehicle that was in the reservoir. For more information regarding the circumstances of the crash please refer your…
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 - 4:58pm
Department: Coroner
A Loveland area man has been arrested on 23 counts of burglary and theft charges.
In September of 2023, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a jet ski theft in the south Loveland area. Over several months, we received additional reports of other thefts in the Berthoud and south Loveland areas. These thefts…
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 - 1:29pm
Department: Sheriff
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 animal found in Larimer County this year. The sick bat was found on a porch in a neighborhood near Drake and Timberline in Fort Collins on Thursday, April 25.…
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 - 2:38pm
Department: Health
The Larimer County Board of Health has approved the 2024-2029 Larimer County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), marking a significant step towards enhancing the well-being of local residents. This comprehensive plan outlines collaborative efforts to be undertaken over the next five-years aimed at fostering better…
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 - 12:48pm
Department: Health
A suspect has been arrested for human trafficking, and investigators are concerned about other potential victims.
In late February 2024, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a child sexual assault victim. The victim disclosed that the suspect offered her cash and paraphernalia in exchange for sexual acts…
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2024 - 1:01pm
Department: Sheriff
A senior student at Loveland Classical Schools, Julia Dicks, is the winner of the Larimer County 2024 “I Voted” sticker design contest.
Julia’s design was chosen from public voting. “Larimer County residents cast their vote throughout the week of April 8-12 and I’m thrilled to announce Julia Dicks, a senior at Loveland…
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 - 1:20pm
Department: Clerk and Recorder
Nine suspects were arrested during an overnight fugitive apprehension operation.
On the evening of April 17, 2024, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office and the Estes Park Police Department partnered to increase public safety in southwest Larimer County. Both agencies learned that a number of wanted individuals were likely…
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 - 12:35pm
Department: Sheriff
We are thrilled to announce that the application materials for the 2024 Impact Fund Grant Program are now available! Organizations may apply through our grant portal beginning June 1. This year, we will award $2.8 million in grant funding through two distinct grant types: Targeted and Responsive. Once again, we look…
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 - 2:35pm
Department: Behavioral Health
