The Conference Center at the Embassy Suites hotel in Loveland hummed with energy Tuesday as professionals from across the region and U.S. came together for the 2025 Rethinking Addiction and Recovery Conference. What started as one speaker in a room at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins eight years ago has grown into a…
We're hiring! Looking for a new opportunity in accounting? Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development is hiring an Accountant II to join our team! This position involves financial statements, grant monitoring, account reconciliation, and ensuring compliance across our programs.Interested? Applications close…
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Larimer County Natural Resources has conserved the 675-acre Legend Trail Ranch in northern Larimer County. The protection of the ranch was made possible by the generous donation of a conservation easement on the property by landowner Cheryl Rennels.The property is located in the Laramie Foothills region of Larimer…
Declines in suicide rate in recent years attributed to community-wide collaborationNOTE: This Spotlight article appeared in the Oct. 28, 2025, edition of The Lamplighter, Larimer County Behavioral Health Services' newsletter.Not all superheroes wear capes.Take Traci Sandoval, for example. She uses her powers of self-…
Hearts & Horses’ program an investment in today’s youth, tomorrow’s community leadersNOTE: This Spotlight article appeared in the Oct. 28, 2025, edition of The Lamplighter, Larimer County Behavioral Health Services' newsletter.The sky on this October afternoon was overcast, but the mood inside the arenas in West…
“The shortest distance between two people is a story.” - Patti DighWhen our community passed the behavioral health sales tax, we made a promise: to invest in one another. This newsletter is part of keeping that promise. Every story shared reflects the people, organizations, and connections that make Larimer…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is encouraging everyone to take steps to stay healthy this fall and winter, including getting vaccinated against influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), if eligible.These viruses, while different, share the potential for severe…
Your Voice Helps Shape Colorado's Workforce Future! Governor Polis has launched a vital survey to gather input from Coloradans on post-high school education, training, and career experiences. This feedback is critical for informing recommendations to improve the alignment between education and the skills needed for…
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A new, updated, and digital Answers on Aging Resources Guide from the Larimer County Office on Aging has been released and is available in both English and Spanish. The change to a digital guide, available in Google Doc format, increases online community access from any online device and allows real-time updates to…
Gary A. Darling Award for those making positive strides with individuals involved with justice systemA new Colorado State University (CSU) program aims to increase access to behavioral health care for individuals re-entering the community after incarceration.The pilot program is housed within the CSU Psychological…
A warrant clearance and community resource fair will be held at the Larimer County Justice Center at 201 Laporte Ave. Fort Collins, CO on Saturday, November 15th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No criminal arrests will be made for those attending the event.Over the last two years, over 300 open warrants were cleared, and…
Due to the federal government shutdown, that began on October 1, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture has informed the State of Colorado that November 2025 SNAP benefits can not be issued at this time. Please visit this page for updated information.
A suspect is in custody on charges related to a stabbing at a Wellington hotel. Just before 5 p.m. on October 15, 2025, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a 9-1-1 report of a stabbing in the 7800 block of 6th Street. The caller said two men had been arguing in the hotel lobby when the suspect, later…
Join us for Registered Apprenticeship 101 - a monthly info session designed to help businesses explore the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and the steps to get started.When: 2nd Thursday of the month - through 2025, the next sessions are November 13, 2025, and December 11, 2025. Where: Virtual…
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob McDonald as its new Environmental Health Services Director. McDonald brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in public health leadership to Larimer County.A veteran in the field of public health, McDonald…
OVERVIEW:This project will reconstruct an approximately 2-mile section of CR 50E (Country Club Road) to improve safety, address deteriorating pavement conditions, and enhance capacity and accessibility for all users. The design will follow recommendations from a 2023 corridor study.LOCATION:The project corridor extends…
On September 30, 2025, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to an apartment in the 100 block of West Fairway Lane in Fort Collins, Colorado. Two individuals were found at the scene. The male individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The female individual was transported to the Medical Center of the Rockies and…
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) has updated the application timeline for its 2026 Short-Term Concessionaire (STC) program. Applications will be accepted from October through December for the following year, and will not be accepted after December 31. Staff will review all applications in early…
Every October, the nation celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), recognizing the invaluable contributions of people with disabilities to the American workforce.The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) website serves as a central hub, offering resources like…
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The Bay to Bay Trail at Horsetooth Reservoir has been honored at the Colorado Trails Symposium with the Golden McLeod Award, which recognizes trail projects that showcase ingenuity in construction and maintenance. Built across steep, rocky ridgelines, and dense vegetation, this 1.8-mile trail connects the South Bay…
Larimer County, the City of Fort Collins, and the City of Loveland are gathering input for the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, and we want to hear from you! Take the 15-minute surveyLearn more about the Housing Needs AssessmentAttend an open house to hear more about the study and to discuss what you think are the…
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, deputies responded to a report of a male who attempted to steal property from a Berthoud resident’s garage. The homeowner scared off the suspect, and deputies were unable to locate the male. The next morning, deputies received several calls in the same neighborhood reporting items that had…
On September 12, 2025, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to an area in Carter Lake to investigate the death of a 66-year-old male. The decedent went missing on September 11, 2025, after he was seen in the water near his kayak without a flotation device. For more information regarding the circumstances of the…
Want to be involved in your county and community? Serving on a Larimer County Board and Commission is a great way to be a part of shaping the future path of your county. County Boards and Commissions are crucial to making recommendations to the Board of Larimer County Commissioners on a variety of important matters.…
Larimer County Treasurer & Public Trustee Irene Josey is encouraging property owners to sign up for convenient email reminders about their property taxes and due dates. Subscribers will receive four email notifications each year:A notice when property tax statements are mailedReminders for the first-half payment…
