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Fatality in Structure Fire – July 6, 2020

On July 6, 2020, Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death at 2500 E. Harmony Road, #412, in Fort Collins, Colorado.

The decedent is identified as Jeremy S. Parks, age 45 of Fort Collins, Colorado.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of the Head

Posted: 
Wed, Jul 08 - 11:28 am
Department: 
Coroner

One stop for electrical permits and inspections

Getting electrical work permitted and inspected can now be done in one place through a new Larimer County service for residents and builders in unincorporated Larimer County that started July 1st.

Posted: 
Tue, Jul 07 - 10:02 am
Department: 
Community Development

Property tax exemption funded for 2020

The Colorado Legislature again has funded the Colorado Senior Property Tax Exemption for the 2020 tax year. “This is an important exemption for over 16,000 seniors living in Larimer County on a limited income, says Larimer County Assessor Bob Overbeck. It makes a big difference in their finances.”

Posted: 
Mon, Jul 06 - 12:23 pm
Department: 
Assessor

A need for speed

An internet speed test and connectivity survey starting July 1 and running through August 15, 2020, has been developed by Larimer County to measure resident and business connection speeds in the county.

Posted: 
Wed, Jul 01 - 10:44 am
Department: 
Information Technology

Reminder of changes to the 2020 Larimer County Fair and Rodeo

The Larimer County Fair & Rodeo set for July 31 through Aug. 4, 2020, will continue but in a different way to protect everyone attending the fair due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Posted: 
Wed, Jul 01 - 10:27 am
Department: 
Fairgrounds

Body-Worn Cameras

Details regarding the launch of the LCSO body-worn camera program.

Posted: 
Tue, Jun 30 - 09:58 am
Department: 
Sheriff

Fort Collins pedestrian vs motor vehicle death on Friday, June 26, 2020

On Friday June 26, 2020 a male was struck by a motor vehicle on Prospect and Azalea, Fort Collins, Colorado.

The decedent is identified as Zachary Thomas Foster, age 24 of Eaton, Colorado.

Larimer County Coroner/Medical Examiner Office performed an autopsy on June 29, 2020.

Manner of death is determined to be Accident.

Cause of death is determined to be Multiple Blunt Force Injuries.

 

 

Posted: 
Mon, Jun 29 - 01:35 pm
Department: 
Coroner

Pursuit Involving a Crash

Fort Collins man fled from deputies in a vehicle and caused a crash.

Posted: 
Fri, Jun 26 - 11:23 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Independence Day holiday closure

Larimer County Offices, Courts, and District Attorney will be closed July 3rd, 2020 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Landfill will be open July 3rd and closed on July 4, 2020.

Posted: 
Fri, Jun 26 - 11:27 am
Department: 
BOCC

Larimer County hosts Virtual Open House on Behavioral Health and Landfill Transfer Station site plans

Updated 7/15/2020

If you missed the event you are still welcome to participate.  You can watch a video of the event on our YouTube site and complete the post-event questionnaire.  

Posted: 
Wed, Jun 24 - 11:29 am
Department: 
BOCC

Fatality at Lake Estes June 20, 2020

On June 20, 2020, a drowning occurred at Lake Estes in Estes Park, Colorado. The individual was transported to Estes Health ER where he died on June 20, 2020 at 1642.

Decedent is identified as Ramiro Montano Sotelo, age 40 of Denver, Colorado.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Asphyxia by Drowning

Posted: 
Mon, Jun 22 - 04:36 pm
Department: 
Coroner

Purchases online are now a SNAP

Families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP] and support programs like Colorado Works, and Old Age Pension in Larimer County can now make online food delivery purchases with their Electronic Benefits Transfer [EBT] card.

Posted: 
Mon, Jun 22 - 12:15 pm
Department: 
Human Services

Board seat opening on Boxelder Basin Regional Stormwater Authority

Applications are now being accepted for an appointment to one seat on the Boxelder Basin Regional Stormwater Authority Board of Directors.

Posted: 
Fri, Jun 19 - 10:53 am
Department: 
BOCC

Larimer County breaks ground on jail improvement project

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Larimer County officials broke ground on a long-awaited jail improvement facilities project to replace outdated areas in the jail and provide needed space for specialty-bed areas.

Posted: 
Wed, Jun 17 - 01:25 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Larimer County Treasurer Irene Josey extends waiver of delinquent interest

The Colorado Legislature recently passed a bill that grants county treasurers the authority to waive delinquent interest between June 15, 2020, and October 1, 2020, for 2019 taxes payable in 2020.

Posted: 
Tue, Jun 16 - 02:03 pm
Department: 
Treasurer & Public Trustee

Deputies Assaulted in the Jail

Two deputies were assaulted by an inmate and sustained injuries.

Posted: 
Mon, Jun 15 - 03:08 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Theft Ring Dismantled

Several law enforcement agencies worked together to dismantle a multi-county theft ring.

Posted: 
Fri, Jun 12 - 09:16 am
Department: 
Sheriff

Larimer, Arapahoe Counties work together in a unique process

Just under a year in the making, Larimer County Assessor and Arapahoe County Assessor have joined forces through a new, innovative intergovernmental agreement [IGA] to speed up damage assessments to meet short FEMA deadlines in an emergency.

Posted: 
Wed, Jun 10 - 01:21 pm
Department: 
Assessor

Rabies Season is Here

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment has confirmed that a bat in Larimer County has tested positive for rabies. Four people who were exposed to the bat have undergone postexposure prophylaxis treatment.

Posted: 
Mon, Jun 08 - 12:47 pm
Department: 
Health

From The Commissioners

Like many Americans, we are outraged at the events in Minneapolis that took the life of George Floyd, and we look for justice to be done for him, his family, and our country.

Posted: 
Fri, Jun 05 - 10:06 am
Department: 
BOCC