Our environment is one of the aspects that makes Larimer County such a great place to live, work and play. If you know someone or an organization that has been a great steward of our environment, nominate them for an Environmental Stewardship Award.
The Board of County Commissioners and the Environmental and Science Advisory Board are taking…
Published: Wed Jan 24, 2024 - 12:00pm
Department: BOCC
A new notification service for Larimer County residents who record documents starts today.
Recording Activity Notification [RAN] is an electronic notification service that allows Larimer County residents to create and receive an email alert notification when a document is recorded in their name. This new service is provided by the Larimer County…
Published: Tue Jan 16, 2024 - 12:01pm
Department: BOCC
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners has certified the 2024 property tax mill levy and approved a $5.5 million temporary mill levy credit, marking a significant move to provide financial relief to county residents. This decision was made at the board's meeting on January 10.
Reflecting on that decision, Chair of the Larimer Board of County…
Published: Fri Jan 12, 2024 - 10:35am
Department: BOCC
Today, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners voted to appoint a new chair of the board and chair pro tem for 2024 at their regular Administrative Matters meeting.
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners reorganizes and appoints a new chair and chair pro tem each year in January.
The board voted to appoint District 1 Commissioner John…
Published: Tue Jan 2, 2024 - 12:35pm
Department: BOCC
The revision of the 2024 Proposed Budget follows the failure of Proposition HH (Prop HH) in the November general election and subsequent property tax relief measures enacted during the Colorado Legislature's special session in November.
The updated budget proposes allocating $8 million to the Disaster Contingency Fund to prepare for future…
Published: Fri Dec 8, 2023 - 1:50pm
Department: BOCC
Lori Hodges, Director of the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, is the recipient of the 2023 Ranger Brendan Unitt Service Community Service Award.
Hodges gives selflessly every day inside and outside of her day-to-day duties at Larimer County. In addition to her duties as Larimer County Dir. of Emergency Management, she is always…
Published: Wed Dec 6, 2023 - 12:23pm
Department: BOCC
They serve to protect the security, safety and freedom we have today.
Today, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners proclaimed the week of November 6 – 12 as Operation Green Light for all Veterans, current and serving who have earned our gratitude and support for their service to our nation.
Operation Green Light is a national recognition…
Published: Tue Oct 31, 2023 - 2:09pm
Department: BOCC
Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development [EWD] Interim Director Mark Johnston has been selected as the new Director of Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development.
Johnston has served as the Interim Director for that department since May 2023. In his new job, he brings over 22 years of experience as a workforce development leader…
Published: Fri Oct 27, 2023 - 10:05am
Department: BOCC
Larimer County’s 2024 Proposed Budget is now available online at Larimer.gov/budget. It includes $610 million in budgeted expenditures. Some highlights of this fiscal year are as follows:
The 2024 Proposed Budget assumes that Proposition HH will pass, and Larimer County will remain under the new property tax revenue growth cap. County…
Published: Fri Oct 20, 2023 - 10:28am
Department: BOCC
Larimer County on October 12 submitted its State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Project and Expenditure Report for the third quarter of 2023 to the U.S. Treasury Department, as required by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
Larimer County spent $293,944 in SLFRF funds during the quarter, primarily on Immediate Needs Grants ($194…
Published: Thu Oct 19, 2023 - 3:37pm
Department: BOCC
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners Wednesday voted to sign a proclamation celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the Eagles Hockey Team at the Blue Arena.
The Eagles have celebrated 20 seasons, beginning in 2003, playing at the Budweiser Event Center and now at Blue Arena, capturing seven conference championships, four league titles, eight…
Published: Wed Oct 18, 2023 - 12:23pm
Department: BOCC
Serving on a Larimer County Board or Commission is a great way to be involved in your county and community.
Larimer County Boards and Commissions serve a vital role in making recommendations to the Board of Larimer County Commissioners on a variety of important matters. The deadline to apply is Sept 29, 2023.
Apply online at www.larimer.gov/…
Published: Wed Sep 27, 2023 - 1:10pm
Department: BOCC
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners at their regular Administrative Matters Meeting heard an update on how Immediate Needs Grant funding was used for infrastructure in our community.
Because drinking water plays an important role in public health, the Town of Berthoud applied for and received a $35,000 Immediate Needs Grant for a sonic…
Published: Tue Sep 26, 2023 - 1:54pm
Department: BOCC
Grant awards for the 2023 Behavioral Health Services Impact Fund Grant Program, including the Gary A. Darling Award, were approved today by the Board of Larimer County Commissioners during their Administrative Matters meeting.
Behavioral Health Services [BHS] is the administrator of funds generated through a ballot initiative for the expansion…
Published: Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 9:41am
Department: BOCC
Officials attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday that conveyed the completion of the Larimer County Jail Improvement Project.
With construction starting in July 2020, the 137,719 square-foot project lasted almost five years and was completed in August 2023 on time and under the planned $81 million budget. It was completed in three phases…
Published: Mon Aug 28, 2023 - 11:10am
Department: BOCC
Three organizations thanked the Board of Larimer County Commissioners at their regular Administrative Matters meeting on Tuesday for the Immediate Needs Grants they received to help them endure the effects of the COVID pandemic.
The grants were a lifeline to many nonprofits which enabled them to continue their operations and offer…
Published: Wed Aug 23, 2023 - 1:11pm
Department: BOCC
Three organizations shared the results of their American Rescue Plan Act Immediate Needs grants at the Board of Larimer County Commissioners' regular Administrative Matters meeting Tuesday.
The COVID pandemic impacted our community in many ways, and thanks to American Rescue Plan Act Immediate Needs Grant funding, local organizations were able to…
Published: Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 1:30pm
Department: BOCC
The Larimer Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Colorado Water Center at Colorado State University, announces the launch of the Larimer County Water Education Series.
The four-month series of interactive sessions aims to give the community valuable insights into the critical water-related issues and initiatives that impact…
Published: Mon Aug 14, 2023 - 9:58am
Department: BOCC
The COVID pandemic impacted our community in many ways, and thanks to American Rescue Plan Act Immediate Needs Grant funding, local organizations were able to weather some of those impacts.
Larimer County used Immediate Needs Grant Funding [INGF] as a conduit to quickly get these urgently needed ARPA funds to organizations to help fund…
Published: Thu Aug 10, 2023 - 10:48am
Department: BOCC
Infrastructure and property damage from flash flooding from the recent storms between July 31 and August 3 initiated the Board of Larimer County Commissioners today to vote to pass a disaster declaration in the Retreat, Glen Haven, and along Buckhorn areas of Larimer County.
On recommendation by the Office of Emergency Management, The Board of…
Published: Tue Aug 8, 2023 - 2:07pm
Department: BOCC
Two organizations shared how Larimer County Immediate Needs Grants through the American Rescue Plan Act helped so many in our community weather the COVID pandemic in transformational ways.
Larimer County used Immediate Needs Grant Funding as a conduit to quickly get these urgently needed ARPA funds to organizations during COVID-19 to help fund…
Published: Wed Aug 2, 2023 - 12:40pm
Department: BOCC
The COVID pandemic impacted our community in many ways, and thanks to American Rescue Plan Act Immediate Needs Grant funding, local organizations were able to weather some of those impacts.
Larimer County used Immediate Needs Grant Funding [ING] as a conduit to quickly get these urgently needed ARPA funds to organizations to help fund…
Published: Tue Jul 25, 2023 - 2:37pm
Department: BOCC
Larimer County employees were recognized for finding better, innovative, and groundbreaking ways to better serve our community.
Larimer County’s greatest asset is its employees and on July 17 the Board of Larimer County Commissioners honored employees who have shown ingenuity, creativity, innovation, and hard work to improve the way services are…
Published: Wed Jul 19, 2023 - 12:25pm
Department: BOCC
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners recognized five groups for their dedication to environmental stewardship in Larimer County at the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Awards.
For 28 years, the commissioners have presented these awards to businesses, organizations, and residents to honor their work and stewardship in protecting our environment…
Published: Wed Jul 19, 2023 - 10:04am
Department: BOCC
The COVID pandemic impacted our community in many ways, and thanks to American Rescue Plan Act Immediate Needs Grant Funding, local organizations were able to weather some of those impacts.
Larimer County used Immediate Needs Grant Funding [INGF] as a conduit to quickly get these urgently needed ARPA funds to organizations to help fund…
Published: Tue Jul 18, 2023 - 1:50pm
Department: BOCC
