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3/13/2019 Blizzard Updates

Larimer County Government will be posting updates regarding blizzard conditions on this page.

Posted: 
Wed, 03/13/2019 - 1:22pm
Department: 
BOCC

AMERICAN RED CROSS OPENS WARMING CENTERS IN WELLINGTON AND BERTHOUD

Due to blizzard conditions and road closures, the American Red Cross has opened two warming stations in Larimer County for stranded travelers.

The Warming Centers are located at:

Leeper Center
3800 Wilson Avenue
Wellington, CO 80549

Berthoud Community Center,
248 Welch Avenue
Berthoud, CO 80513

Larimer County residents are encouraged to stay inside, stay off the roads, stay safe and stay informed during any blizzard conditions by:

Posted: 
Wed, 03/13/2019 - 1:09pm
Department: 
BOCC

Larimer County offices and courts are closed Wednesday, March 13, 2019 due to weather

All Larimer County Offices and the Eighth Judicial District Courts are closed on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 due to inclement weather.

Posted: 
Wed, 03/13/2019 - 5:45am
Department: 
BOCC

Business ideas become reality

With the talent to make a garden bloom, 12-year-old Destiny last year turned her backyard garden into a successful enterprise growing and selling her produce at a local Farmers’ Market. Her slogan was, “Buy a Bag and Give a Bag,” by encouraging customers to also donate food to a local food bank.

Posted: 
Tue, 03/12/2019 - 10:54am
Department: 
BOCC

Vehicle Theft Suspect in Custody after Two Pursuits

Vehicle theft suspect arrested after two pursuits in Fort Collins and Loveland. 

Posted: 
Mon, 03/11/2019 - 4:37pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Missing Child Found Safe

Over 30 first responders help search for a missing 23-month-old child in Fort Collins.  The child was found safe and reunited with his family.

Posted: 
Sat, 03/09/2019 - 3:55pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Short-Term Rental draft regulations open house

Larimer County Community Development will host an open house to hear public input on a draft of standards and procedures to be used for reviewing Short-Term Rental properties, also known as Vacation Rentals by Owner, or VRBOs. 

Posted: 
Tue, 03/05/2019 - 10:55am
Department: 
Community Development

LCDRT Training - March 9 & 10

Larimer County Dive Rescue Team training this weekend.

Posted: 
Tue, 03/05/2019 - 9:36am
Department: 
Sheriff

Man Arrested Following Traffic Pursuit

Suspect arrested following traffic pursuit and crash

Posted: 
Fri, 03/01/2019 - 11:05pm
Department: 
Sheriff

First half property tax payment due

Larimer County Treasurer, Irene Josey, reminds taxpayers that Feb. 28, 2019 is the deadline for paying the first half of your property taxes. This deadline is for taxpayers who pay their taxes in two equal installments; the second half is due June 17th. 

Posted: 
Mon, 02/25/2019 - 2:19pm
Department: 
BOCC

Larimer County Boards and Commissions openings

Larimer County Boards and Commissions serve an important role in making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on a variety of important matters. Currently, there are vacancies on several boards with an April 21, 2019 deadline to apply. 

Posted: 
Mon, 02/25/2019 - 12:51pm
Department: 
BOCC

Man Arrested Following Sexual Assault Investigation

Wellington man arrested for Sexual Assault.

Posted: 
Fri, 02/22/2019 - 11:17am
Department: 
Sheriff

Larimer County Jail Inmate Death February 10, 2019

On February 10, 2019 the Larimer County Coroner's Office investigated the death of a Larimer County jail inmate who was transported to Medical Center of the Rockies after being found hanging by a sheet in a single occupant jail cell on 1/25/2019.

Posted: 
Wed, 02/13/2019 - 3:03pm
Department: 
Coroner

UPDATE – Unresponsive Inmate Transported to Hospital

New information regarding an inmate transported to a hospital from the Larimer County Jail on January 30, 2019.

Posted: 
Wed, 02/13/2019 - 3:00pm
Department: 
Sheriff

William Jason Wheeler manner and cause of death, Loveland, Colorado

William Jason Wheeler, age 43 of Loveland, Colorado died on February 8, 2019.  An autopsy was performed on February 9, 2019 by Larimer County Coroner Office who determined the Manner of Death is Homicide and Cause of Death is Asphyxiation.  

Posted: 
Wed, 02/13/2019 - 2:27pm
Department: 
Coroner

Larimer County becomes a member of StormReady

Larimer County has been designated as a participant in StormReady Program by the National Weather Service (NWS).

Posted: 
Wed, 02/13/2019 - 11:51am
Department: 
Emergency Management

Presidents’ Day holiday closure

Larimer County Offices, Courts, and District Attorney will be closed Feb. 18, 2019 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. The Landfill and Residential Recycling will be open. 

Posted: 
Wed, 02/13/2019 - 10:44am
Department: 
BOCC

Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Reopens to the Public Following Mountain Lion Attack

Larimer County rangers and state wildlife officers have completed their assessment of mountain lion activity, but visitors should remember Horsetooth Mountain Open Space is a wild place. There's always a chance of encountering wildlife on the trail.

Posted: 
Wed, 02/13/2019 - 8:20am
Department: 
Natural Resources

2019 Small Grants Support Local Farms, Native Plant Restoration, Outdoor Classroom

Larimer County Natural Resources is proud to announce $20,783 in grants to support eight community and neighborhood projects that help connect people to the land.

Posted: 
Mon, 02/11/2019 - 2:10pm
Department: 
Natural Resources

County officials begin demolition work on house and garage posing public safety threat to Loveland neighborhood

Larimer County Community Development Department will be demolishing two structures on the property located at 860 4th St. SE in Loveland over the course of several days, beginning Feb. 11, 2019.

Posted: 
Mon, 02/11/2019 - 8:30am
Department: 
BOCC