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Larimer County Confirms COVID-19 Related Deaths

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) now has five deaths associated with COVID-19. Two of these deaths are epidemiologically linked cases, which means there was a possible connection to a COVID-19 case but testing was never completed. The other three deaths are confirmed COVID-19 patients.  All five individuals were over the age of sixty.

Posted: 
Tue, Mar 31 - 04:51 pm
Department: 
Health

Stay home. Stay Healthy. Stop the Spread.

This is a strange time in our community, in our state, in our world. COVID-19 has taken away our sense of normalcy, our routines, our freedom. This novel virus has caused disruptions like most of us have never experienced.

Posted: 
Tue, Mar 31 - 11:47 am
Department: 
Health

Larimer County Reporting Positive COVID-19 Cases With Broad Range of Ages

Larimer County is reporting a broad range of ages testing positive for COVID-19. The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) knows that while more susceptible populations have more complications from COVID-19, other age ranges are also getting sick and some are hospitalized.

Posted: 
Sat, Mar 28 - 03:20 pm
Department: 
Health

Larimer County personal protective equipment drive a success!

Larimer County residents came together this week to support their healthcare workers and first responders. 

On March 25, 2020, various sites throughout the county collected personal protective equipment (PPE) this past Wednesday to be donated to local medical offices, Long Term Care facilities, fire departments, ems providers, and residential facilities. 

Posted: 
Fri, Mar 27 - 02:23 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Larimer County to close county buildings until further notice

Larimer County Manager Linda Hoffmann announced the closure of the majority of County Facilities stating Friday, March 27, 2020, until further notice.

Posted: 
Wed, Mar 25 - 06:24 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Larimer County Public Health Director Issues Stay-at-Home Order to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Fort Collins, CO --- On March 25, 2020, the Larimer County Public Health Director issued a Larimer County Public Health Order to Stay-At-Home effective March 26, 2020 through April 17, 2020.

Posted: 
Wed, Mar 25 - 03:05 pm
Department: 
Health

Barricaded Subject

Man arrested at motel by Larimer County Regional SWAT.

Posted: 
Mon, Mar 23 - 03:57 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

County Treasurer Irene Josey announces temporary waiver of delinquent interest

Governor Jared Polis on March 20, 2020 signed an Executive Order granting County Treasurers the authority to waive delinquent interest on first half property tax payments received after the due date of March 2.  This Executive Order will remain in effect for 30 days until April 20, 2020.

Posted: 
Mon, Mar 23 - 11:40 am
Department: 
Treasurer and Public Trustee

Larimer County and Town of Estes Park Issue Orders Limiting Visitors to Estes Valley Through Closure of Accommodations

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and the Town of Estes Park have issued public health orders limiting visitors to Estes Park by closing short-term accommodations within the Estes Valley to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The orders were issued March 21 and take effect March 23 at 12 p.m. With the same goal in mind, many accommodations throughout the Estes Valley have already voluntarily closed, a commendable step.

Posted: 
Sat, Mar 21 - 02:51 pm
Department: 
Health

Larimer County Community Corrections Confirms Positive COVID-19 Case

On March 20, 2020, Larimer County government received confirmation that an offender in the Community Corrections program tested positive for COVID-19.

Posted: 
Sat, Mar 21 - 12:27 pm
Department: 
Criminal Justice

Commissioners: We need your help, Larimer County

Dear friends, neighbors and all community members, 

At this time, we know that COVID-19 is in our community. What we don’t know is how widespread this disease has become here in Larimer County.

Posted: 
Fri, Mar 20 - 05:46 pm
Department: 
BOCC

UPDATED - Public's Help Sought in Missing Juveniles Investigation

At about 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020, an area resident located the two teens sheltering in an outbuilding and contacted the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. The juveniles were taken into protective custody, transported to an area hospital for routine evaluation, and returned to the custody of their parents. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for their help in bringing these juveniles home safely. No further information will be released.

Posted: 
Tue, Mar 17 - 04:03 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Larimer County Public Health Director orders cancellation of large events, issues expanded guidance to community

LARIMER COUNTY, CO: Rather than waiting for additional positive test results, Larimer County public health officials have issued proactive protective measures to minimize the impact of COVID-19. Larimer County Public Health Director Tom Gonzales has issued a public health order requiring the cancellation or postponement of events with more than 250 attendees and the closure of senior community centers in Larimer County.  This order is intended to prevent an increase in the number of people with serious illness, resulting in an overwhelmed healthcare system.

Posted: 
Sun, Mar 15 - 06:57 pm
Department: 
Health

Larimer County Confirms Positive COVID-19 Test Results Related to First Presumptive Positive Case

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has learned of a positive COVID-19 test result for the Weld county case connected to the Larimer County presumptive positive case. While Larimer County still only has one presumptive positive case, we expect to see an increase in positive test results over the next few days. 

Posted: 
Sat, Mar 14 - 11:52 am
Department: 
Health

Larimer County Declares Formal Emergency to Access Local, State and Federal Resources for COVID-19 Response

The Chair of the Larimer County Board of Commissioners made a formal emergency declaration on Friday, March 13, 2020, in anticipation of the imminent impacts from the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Posted: 
Fri, Mar 13 - 06:54 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Mountain Lion Attack

Citizen and deputy attacked by mountain lion west of Loveland.

Posted: 
Wed, Mar 11 - 06:43 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Clear financial details

Larimer County again received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report [CAFR].

Posted: 
Tue, Mar 10 - 02:30 pm
Department: 
Finance

LCDRT Seeking New Members

Update: This event has been cancelled.

Larimer County Dive Rescue Team is hosting training on March 14 & 15 and are looking for new members.

Posted: 
Tue, Mar 10 - 10:40 am
Department: 
Sheriff

Larimer County Has First Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has its first presumptive positive COVID-19 case in a Johnstown resident that resides in the Larimer County portion of the town. Public Health officials with LCDHE understand that there is fear and confusion around COVID-19. LCDHE reminds the community that the risk of COVID-19 in Larimer County remains low.

Posted: 
Mon, Mar 09 - 05:16 pm
Department: 
Health

Loveland, CO Motor Vehicle vs Pedestrian fatality 02-24-20

On February 24, 2020 at 3675 N Garfield Avenue, Loveland, CO a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, transported to Medical Center of the Rockies where he died of his injuries.

Posted: 
Fri, Mar 06 - 12:27 pm
Department: 
Coroner