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New Paved Trail to Connect Fort Collins, Loveland

The Grand Opening of the Long View Trail is Saturday, August 18 from 8-11 a.m., with the ribbon cutting to take place at 10 a.m. at Sunset Vista Natural Area in Loveland.

Posted: 
Mon, 08/13/2018 - 12:31pm
Department: 
Natural Resources

Local Methamphetamine and Heroin Organization Dismantled by NCDTF

Northern Colorado Drug Task Force arrested 17 repeat offenders who trafficked pounds of Meth and ounces of Fentanyl and Heroin in Larimer County.

Posted: 
Fri, 08/10/2018 - 2:40pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Commissioner Citizen Meetings: All About Extension

What exactly does the Larimer County Extension Department do? Kerri Rollins, the new director for this department, joined commissioners at their summer Citizen Meetings to shine a light on one of the “ best kept secrets of Larimer County.”

Posted: 
Tue, 08/07/2018 - 4:44pm
Department: 
BOCC

Farmers’ market helps clients change their lives

Even though there are lots of farmers’ markets where you can buy the freshest of nature’s bounty, one is very special because of the benefits it gives its farmers. 

Posted: 
Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:44pm
Department: 
Criminal Justice

Board of Larimer County Commissioners add executive session to calendar for Aug. 7th

The Board of Larimer County Commissioners has added to their calendar for 2:30 p.m. August 7, 2018 an executive session for legal advice regarding potential engagement of outside counsel for litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors.  

Posted: 
Mon, 08/06/2018 - 3:01pm
Department: 
BOCC

Colorado Building Farmer program offers a look at agriculture

A program designed to help new and experienced farmers and ranchers explore the agriculture business is being offered by Colorado State University Larimer County Extension in October and November. 

Posted: 
Mon, 08/06/2018 - 12:35pm
Department: 
Extension

Regional Computer System Launch

LCSO and regional partners will be launching a new dispatching system.

Posted: 
Fri, 08/03/2018 - 1:46pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Arrest Made Following Pursuit Near Berthoud

Posted: 
Thu, 08/02/2018 - 2:53pm
Department: 
Sheriff

08/02/2018 - Grand Jury Investigation and Indictment

Grand Jury Investigation and Indictment that concluded on July 25, 2018, and returned a forty-one count indictment charging six individuals with criminal offenses.

Posted: 
Fri, 08/03/2018 - 9:52am
Department: 
District Attorney

V.A.L.E. Board Announces Availability of Grants for Those Who Serve Crime Victims

Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (V.A.L.E.) Board of the Eighth Judicial District Announces Availability of Grants for Agencies or Individuals Who Serve Crime Victims

The Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board of the 8th Judicial District has made available a grant application for agencies or individuals who serve crime victims in Jackson and Larimer counties.  Grant applications are due no later than midnight, September 1, 2018.  Award decisions will be announced in mid-October.  Funding will cover the 2019 calendar year.

Posted: 
Thu, 08/02/2018 - 9:35am
Department: 
District Attorney

North 40 Mountain Alliance recognized

The North 40 Mountain Alliance, a Red Feather Lakes community organization, today was recognized by the Board of Larimer County Commissioners for their efforts in organizing community hubs and celebrating the reception of a $100,000 grant to equip the Red Feather Lakes Library with solar energy.

Posted: 
Tue, 07/31/2018 - 2:44pm
Department: 
Emergency Management

On World Ranger Day, Larimer County Recognizes Individuals Who Protect Our Natural Treasures

Larimer County is proud to honor the individuals who protect conservation areas across the globe on World Ranger Day.

Posted: 
Tue, 07/31/2018 - 7:58am
Department: 
Natural Resources

Missing Person Recovered from Big Thompson River

Body recovered from Big Thompson River following search.

Posted: 
Fri, 07/27/2018 - 3:52pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Wellness Court Team receives Judicial Excellence Award for outstanding outcomes

The Wellness Court Team of the Eighth Judicial District was recognized Tuesday by the Board of Larimer County Commissioners for remarkable service and outcomes, and for receiving the Judicial Excellence Award as the Best Judicial Team in Colorado from the Colorado Judicial Committee in Denver. 

Posted: 
Wed, 07/25/2018 - 11:18am
Department: 
BOCC

Larimer County fire restrictions lifted today

The Board of Larimer County Commissioners today lifted the current restrictions on open fires and fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Larimer County effective immediately.

Posted: 
Tue, 07/24/2018 - 1:41pm
Department: 
BOCC

Unattended death at Choice Center Drive, Fort Collins on July 22, 2018

Our office responded to an unattended death at 1721 Choice Center Drive, Fort Collins, on July 22, 2018.

The decedent has been identified at Samnang O'Brien, Age 20 of Fort Collins.

James A Wilkerson IV MD, Larimer County Coroner performed an autopsy and determined that the Manner of Death was Suicide and Cause of Death was Blunt Force Injuries to Head and Neck.

 

 

Posted: 
Tue, 07/24/2018 - 10:05am
Department: 
Coroner

Free Summer Workshops at the Garbage Garage

Beat the heat and have some fun at the Garbage Garage Education Center. In addition to open drop-in hours, the Garbage Garage Education Center offers free workshops for grade school children, teens and adults this summer. 

Posted: 
Mon, 07/23/2018 - 12:27pm
Department: 
Solid Waste

Larimer County Human Services recognized as most improved

Among Colorado’s largest counties, the Larimer County Department of Human Services has excelled in their delivery of services to Colorado’s most vulnerable residents.

Posted: 
Wed, 07/18/2018 - 1:27pm
Department: 
Human Services

Commissioner Citizen Meetings: Introducing New Larimer County Veteran Service Officer

Commissioners are introducing Larimer County’s new Veteran Service Officer, David Fry, to the community in their summer Citizen Meetings throughout the county.

Posted: 
Mon, 07/16/2018 - 11:28am
Department: 
BOCC

ID of Fort Collins Shooting Victim from 07/04/18

On 07/05/18 the Larimer County Medical Examiner's Office was notified of the death of Cross J. GOODWIN, age 16, a Fort Collins resident. 

A full forensic autopsy was performed on 07/07/18 by Larimer County Coroner, J. A. Wilkerson IV, MD. 

The Cause of Death was a Gunshot Wound of the Head.

The Manner of Death was determined to be Homicide.

Investigation is ongoing by Fort Collins Police Services and no further information will be released by the Larimer County Medical Examiner's Office.

 

Posted: 
Fri, 07/13/2018 - 8:32pm
Department: 
Coroner