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Virtual open house: preview, discuss the 2020 Land Use Code

A preview of a new and more user-friendly 2020 Larimer County Land Use Code and Comprehensive Plan overview will be presented for discussion at two virtual open houses.

Posted: 
Mon, Sep 21 - 12:58 pm
Department: 
Community Development

UPDATE - Dorian Ortiz Located

Dorian Ortiz was located and is safe. He has been returned to custodial family.

Posted: 
Fri, Sep 18 - 07:25 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Larimer County open fire ban extended

On recommendation from the Larimer County Sheriff, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners today voted 3-0 to adopt a resolution that extends the original Aug. 18th resolution banning open fires in unincorporated Larimer County. 

Posted: 
Tue, Sep 15 - 06:24 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Rocky Mountain National Park Death – August 29, 2020

On September 14, 2020, Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene in Rocky Mountain National Park. Steven J. Grunwald, age 24 of Greenville, New York was found near McHenry’s Notch Couloir. A forensic autopsy was performed by James A. Wilkerson, IV, MD, Larimer County Coroner. Date of death was determined to be August 29, 2020.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt Force Injuries

Posted: 
Tue, Sep 15 - 11:13 am
Department: 
Coroner

Burglary Suspect Arrested

On Sunday, 9/13/2020, at about 11 a.m., deputies from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office were alerted to a burglary in progress in the 2200 block of East Lincoln Avenue in Unincorporated Fort Collins. When they arrived, deputies located three vehicles, two trailers, and two adult males.

Posted: 
Mon, Sep 14 - 03:11 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Cameron Peak Fire Structure Damage Assessment

Results of damage assessment to date for the Cameron Peak Fire.

Posted: 
Sat, Sep 12 - 05:03 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Build your own budget: your turn to participate

How would you prioritize the programs Larimer County funds? The Larimer County Budget Office invites residents to answer that question by visiting the new Build-Your-Own-Budget website on Larimer.org.

Posted: 
Fri, Sep 11 - 10:59 am
Department: 
Budget

Hazard mitigation workshop

A virtual stormwater hazard mitigation workshop is being offered from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 6, 2020, on hazard identification and risk assessments. 

Posted: 
Thu, Sep 10 - 08:49 am
Department: 
Engineering

September 5, 2020 Shooting Death in Berthoud, CO

On 09/05/2020, the Larimer County Coroner's Office responded to the 800-block of Douglas Place in Berthoud to conduct a death investigation. The decedent was identified as Edward Brooks Kreutzer, 37, of Johnstown, CO.

Posted: 
Tue, Sep 08 - 01:25 pm
Department: 
Coroner

UPDATE - Public's Help Sought to Locate Child

UPDATE – We are still attempting to locate Dorian and his mother, Jessica. They are believed to be in the Denver-metro area. If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, please call Investigator Steve Gates with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office at 970-498-5169.

Posted: 
Sun, Sep 06 - 12:49 am
Department: 
Sheriff

UPDATED: Homicide Investigation in Berthoud

Details of an ongoing homicide investigation in Berthoud

Posted: 
Sat, Sep 05 - 08:34 am
Department: 
Sheriff

Labor Day holiday closure

Larimer County Offices, Courts, District Attorney, and Landfill will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, for the Labor Day Holiday.

Posted: 
Tue, Sep 01 - 10:38 am
Department: 
BOCC

Hearing time added for NISP questions and discussion

Additional hearing time has been added for questions and discussion from the Board of Larimer County Commissioners, Larimer County staff and the applicant for the Northern Integrated Supply Project [NISP], Northern Water.

Posted: 
Fri, Aug 28 - 01:54 pm
Department: 
Community Development

Courtesy orange tag notices for mobile homes

The Larimer County Treasurer & Public Trustee’s Office will be posting orange tag notices through the month of September for mobile homes with delinquent 2019 property taxes payable in 2020.

Posted: 
Fri, Aug 28 - 10:11 am
Department: 
Treasurer & Public Trustee

Vehicle Pursuit and Barricade

Man and woman arrested following vehicle pursuit and barricade in a home.

Posted: 
Thu, Aug 27 - 10:39 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Larimer County Behavioral Health Services seeks members for three advisory groups

Larimer County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) relies on input and expertise from advisory groups, each representing a valuable perspective on behavioral health in Larimer County. The groups define the annual priority areas for grant funding awarded through the Impact Fund.

Posted: 
Wed, Aug 26 - 03:30 pm
Department: 
Behavioral Health

Honor procession to pay tribute to Ranger Brendan Unitt

To honor the life and public service of Larimer County Department of Natural Resources Ranger, Brendan Unitt, an honor procession of emergency services vehicles will occur on Aug. 28 starting at 12:45 p.m.

Posted: 
Tue, Aug 25 - 07:42 pm
Department: 
Natural Resources

Horsetooth Reservoir Death - August 20, 2020

On August 21, 2020, Larimer County Coroner's Office responded to a death at Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins.

Decedent is identified as Brendan Unitt, age 27 of La Salle, Colorado.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Asphyxiation Due to Fresh Water Drowning

Posted: 
Fri, Aug 21 - 03:29 pm
Department: 
Coroner

Assistance programs waivers end, recipients must re-certify

Temporary waivers from the State of Colorado and federal government for several assistance programs not requiring recertification by residents receiving those benefits have ended.

Posted: 
Fri, Aug 21 - 10:59 am
Department: 
Human Services

Board of County Commissioners: Our hearts break with you

Yesterday, Larimer County lost one of the bravest members of our family. The Board of Commissioners is deeply saddened to recognize the tragic and untimely death of one of our Department of Natural Resources Rangers.  

Posted: 
Fri, Aug 21 - 10:29 am
Department: 
BOCC