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Larimer County Commissioner Kristin Stephens appointed to regional air quality board

Colorado Governor Jared Polis, by executive order, has appointed Larimer County Commissioner Kristin Stephens to serve as a board member on the  Regional Air Quality Council [RAQC]. The RAQC serves as the lead air quality planning agency for the Denver metro area.

Posted: 
Tue, May 18 - 03:13 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Community members recognized to celebrate Older Americans Month

Two Larimer County community members were recognized and also received awards for contributing countless hours of volunteer work at a recent ceremony.

Posted: 
Tue, May 18 - 12:51 pm
Department: 
Human Services

It only takes a moment

It can happen without warning, and life is needlessly lost. Teen suicide is the leading cause of death of young people in Colorado, and teenagers often don’t show warning signs at home.

Posted: 
Mon, May 17 - 12:44 pm
Department: 
Community Justice Alternatives

Larimer County, Fort Collins to jointly update their building codes

Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins are partnering to update their respective 2021 adopted building codes at the same time, to make it more convenient for contractors, homeowners and other interested parties to help shape local code rules.

Posted: 
Fri, May 14 - 09:27 am
Department: 
Community Development

2020 Traffic Safety Report released

Vehicle crashes declined this year over last year from safety improvements according to the 2020 Traffic Safety Report from the Larimer County Engineering Department.

Posted: 
Tue, May 11 - 02:45 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Affordable housing needs assessment draft report released

As prices increase in Larimer County, finding affordable housing, for rent or purchase is becoming challenging.

Posted: 
Tue, May 11 - 01:26 pm
Department: 
Strategic Plan

Douglas Reservoir Drowning Death – May 1, 2021

On May 1, 2021, Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene at Medical Center of the Rockies. The individual was transported to Medical Center of the Rockies following a kayaking incident at Douglas Reservoir.

Posted: 
Wed, May 05 - 05:40 pm
Department: 
Coroner

Motorcycle fatality – April 25, 2021

On April 25, 2021, Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene at the intersection of South Taft Hill Road and West Prospect Road in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Posted: 
Wed, May 05 - 05:07 pm
Department: 
Coroner

Larimer County Treasurer warns about tax lien postal scam

Some Larimer County property owners have received what appears to be phony notices via U.S. Mail stating a notice has been issued against the recipient because of a tax debt.

Posted: 
Tue, May 04 - 03:20 pm
Department: 
Treasurer and Public Trustee

May is Mental Health Awareness Month; impacts of COVID-19 on mental health

Recognizing May as National Mental Health Awareness Month is particularly important this year as the impacts on mental health from COVID-19 linger, raising awareness of mental health and its effect on the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Posted: 
Tue, May 04 - 11:21 am
Department: 
BOCC

Long-term COVID recovery plan completed; feedback needed

A recovery plan designed to guide long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has been developed by the Larimer Recovery Collaborative.

Posted: 
Thu, Apr 29 - 12:00 pm
Department: 
Emergency Management

Housing Stability Manager on board

Larimer County has hired a Housing Stability Manager to help create partnerships that will assist residents to address their rent and utility needs.

Posted: 
Wed, Apr 28 - 11:21 am
Department: 
BOCC

Property values in county up; notice of value mailed

Property values in Larimer County have increased since the last reappraisal by the Larimer County Assessor, but the amount of the increase depends on the property’s location in the county.

Posted: 
Tue, Apr 27 - 12:42 pm
Department: 
Assessor

Oil and gas virtual public open houses

At upcoming virtual public open houses, Larimer County Community Development will take public comments to collect more information on oil and gas regulations.

Posted: 
Thu, Apr 22 - 10:29 am
Department: 
BOCC

Property tax full payment deadline approaches

Larimer County Treasurer & Public Trustee Irene Josey reminds county property owners that April 30, 2021, is the deadline for paying their property taxes as a full payment.

Posted: 
Thu, Apr 22 - 09:44 am
Department: 
Treasurer and Public Trustee

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office K9 Lukin has received donation of body armor

Kathryn and Mark Hill of Berthoud sponsored LCSO K9 Lukin to receive a bullet and stab protective vest.

Posted: 
Tue, Apr 20 - 11:07 am
Department: 
Sheriff

Fatality at Construction Site – Johnstown, Colorado - April 16, 2021

On April 16, 2021, Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene at a construction site in Johnstown, Colorado. The decedent has been identified as Luis M. Cortes-Correa, age 50, of Thornton, Colorado.

Posted: 
Mon, Apr 19 - 04:30 pm
Department: 
Coroner

Search for Missing Kayaker at Carter Lake Suspended

More than 70 searchers from 12 agencies spent over 700 personnel hours searching in and around the lake from April 11 when the Loveland man’s overturned kayak was found in the water until the winter weather ceased search efforts yesterday afternoon.

Posted: 
Fri, Apr 16 - 10:41 am
Department: 
Sheriff

National Crime Victims week proclaimed; online victims website launched

The Board of Larimer County Commissioners proclaimed the week of April 18 – 24 to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Posted: 
Wed, Apr 14 - 10:42 am
Department: 
BOCC

County comprehensive annual financial report gets recognition

The Government Finance Officers Association recognized Larimer County’s excellence in financial reporting, and the county’s strong financial position was commented on by Moody’s Investors Service.

Posted: 
Tue, Apr 13 - 01:32 pm
Department: 
Finance