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Elk Fire Information

Updates for the #ElkFire in Larimer County

Posted: 
Wed, Oct 16 - 08:08 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Fortified with professional knowledge

After many hours of coursework spread over four years, The Colorado County Treasurers’ Association, in collaboration with Colorado Mesa University Office of Extended Studies, has confirmed Larimer County Treasurer Irene Josey is now a Certified County Treasurer.

Posted: 
Tue, Oct 15 - 03:54 pm
Department: 
Treasurer

Larimer County 2020 Proposed Budget Now Available

The Proposed 2020 Larimer County Budget is now available online on the County's budget web page.. The total Proposed 2020 Budget includes $575.6 million in expenditures, of which $289.4 million is for general operations, $187.5 million is for capital projects, and $16.5 million is for disaster response projects. Copies of the budget are also available at the Larimer County Budget Office, 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, Colorado.  Highlights include:

Posted: 
Tue, Oct 15 - 01:22 pm
Department: 
Budget

Pedestrian Struck on Harmony Identified

On October 11, Larimer County Coroner's Office responded to Medical Center of the Rockies for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.  The decedent was identified as Marvin Hernandez, age 23, of Fort Collins.

An autopsy was performed by J. A. Wilkerson IV, MD on October 14.  

Manner of Death:  Accident

Cause of Death:  Multiple Blunt Force Injuries

No further information will be released by our office.

Posted: 
Tue, Oct 15 - 08:51 am
Department: 
Coroner

Assessor audit and recommendations complete

Working to maintain high appraisal standards, a longer period of market sales data, and improving best practices were a few of the recommendations from an independent review by Thimgan & Associates of La Junta, Colorado for the Larimer County Assessor’s Office.

Posted: 
Wed, Oct 09 - 04:52 pm
Department: 
Assessor

Deputy District Attorney Cara Boxberger named Prosecutor of the Year

Clifford Riedel, District Attorney for the 8th Judicial District, is pleased to announce that Cara Boxberger is the 2019 recipient of the “Robert R. Gallagher, Prosecutor of the Year Award.”

Posted: 
Tue, Oct 08 - 11:59 am
Department: 
BOCC

Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Larimer County

Confirmation of pest near Berthoud is first in county

National and state experts have confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) – an invasive, highly destructive tree pest – near the Town of Berthoud, in Larimer County. 

Posted: 
Wed, Oct 02 - 10:26 am
Department: 
Natural Resources

Northern Colorado Family Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo

Connecting and strengthening communities plus learning to be better prepared in an emergency is again being offered at the 2019 Northern Colorado Family Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo at the Ranch in Loveland.

Posted: 
Tue, Oct 01 - 01:20 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Larimer County awards $155,000 for behavioral health programs

The Behavioral Health Policy Council on September 16th voted to distribute $155,000 in Community Grant Awards from the 2018 voter-approved sales tax funding behavioral health in Larimer County to 18 community partners selected to fill critical gaps in providing behavioral health services.

Posted: 
Mon, Sep 30 - 11:31 am
Department: 
Behavioral Health

Apply for openings on Larimer County Boards and Commissions

If you've been searching for ways to get involved in your county government, here's your opportunity. Larimer County is accepting applications to serve on several Boards and Commissions.

Posted: 
Wed, Sep 25 - 04:52 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Trustee opening at Poudre River Library District

Fort Collins and Larimer County are now accepting applications for an opening on the Poudre River Library District Board of Trustees to fill a vacancy on the seven-member volunteer board which governs the district.

Posted: 
Tue, Sep 24 - 01:54 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Dowdy Lake death on 9-17-19

On September 17, 2019 there was a death at Dowdy Lake, Red Feather Lakes.  The decedent has been identified as David Doft, Age 76 of Livermore, Colorado.

The Coroner has determined the Manner of Death as Accident and the Cause of Death as Drowning.

 

 

Posted: 
Tue, Sep 24 - 10:37 am
Department: 
Coroner

McNay Fire Update (9/20)

The fire is fully contained and LCSO Emergency Services have transferred command to Glacier View Fire. No further updates will be provided.

Posted: 
Wed, Sep 18 - 09:39 am
Department: 
Sheriff

Kayaking Incident on Dowdy Lake

On September 17, 2019, at approximately 11:32 a.m., the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an overturned kayak and a man in the water at Dowdy Lake in Red Feather Lakes. 

Posted: 
Tue, Sep 17 - 04:56 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

#McNayFire UPDATE

Final update for September 16, 2019 - operations to resume in the morning.

Posted: 
Mon, Sep 16 - 07:28 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Innovative ideas become reality

When his parents ordered groceries for home delivery, Aiden could see their frustration figuring out a way to be there when they arrive since they both work and he was at school.

Posted: 
Mon, Sep 16 - 01:25 pm
Department: 
Economic and Workforce Development

McNay Fire Update

Information regarding the McNay Fire.

Posted: 
Sun, Sep 15 - 10:58 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

UPDATE - Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Fentanyl Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled

Details regarding Operation Malverde to date.

Posted: 
Fri, Sep 13 - 04:40 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Strategic Plan update

Transportation needs, employment opportunities, and facilities expansion were some of the topics discussed during an update of the Larimer County 2019 – 2023 Strategic Plan with the Board of Larimer County Commissioners on August 26th.

Posted: 
Wed, Sep 11 - 11:45 am
Department: 
BOCC

Fort Collins Chamber and Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Partner for Inaugural Cyber Security Summit

September 25 - Event to focus on cyber awareness and solutions to protect valuable information and assets

Posted: 
Wed, Sep 11 - 09:46 am
Department: 
Sheriff