The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has received national recognition from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for developing innovative programs that address critical public health needs and improve the health and well-being of Larimer County residents. …
Results from the 2025 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey show that Larimer County youth continue to report strong feelings of safety, growing connections to school and caring adults, and improvements in several important health indicators. The findings also highlight opportunities to continue supporting the mental health and…
Larimer County, CO — With several days of high temperatures in the forecast, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is reminding everyone to know how to recognize signs of heat-related illness and take simple steps to stay cool, hydrated, and healthy.Heat-related deaths are on the rise across the…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is encouraging residents and visitors to stay aware of air quality conditions, especially when planning to spend time outdoors, as smoke from wildfires and elevated ozone levels may affect the northern Front Range this holiday weekend. Whether you're enjoying…
Tom Gonzales, MPH
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) Director Tom Gonzales, MPH, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), where he will serve as the…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has confirmed the first reported human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Larimer County this year. The adult lives in Loveland, however they may have acquired the disease during recent travel to another state. The individual was hospitalized locally, and is now…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is seeking information from anyone who may have had direct contact with a bat found at Creedmore Lake in Red Feather Lakes. The bat was discovered on rocks near the shore during a free fishing day event on June 6, 2026. Since the bat was not tested, its rabies status…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is reporting that tularemia has been detected in Larimer County. The bacteria was identified in a dead rabbit found in a southwest Berthoud neighborhood. Because tularemia is endemic in Larimer County, it is likely present in other areas throughout the county…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is reporting the first confirmed rabid animal in Larimer County this year. A bat found in the open space area near the Adriel Hills neighborhood in northeast Fort Collins was safely captured by NOCO Humane Animal Protection & Control and later tested positive for…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has launched a new podcast, Healthier Together: Larimer County’s Public Health Podcast, designed to bring local public health stories, data, and practical health guidance directly to the community.Since its launch in January, the podcast has released nearly a…
January is Radon Action Month and the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) and Larimer County Colorado State University (CSU) Extension Office are urging residents to test their homes for radon. Free radon test kits are available, while supplies last. Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless,…
As respiratory illnesses rise across Colorado ahead of the holiday season, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is launching a new Respiratory Virus Data Dashboard to help residents stay informed about influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. The dashboard offers clear, reliable, and timely information…
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…
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…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is informing the community that the St. Louis encephalitis virus has been identified in a single mosquito pool in northeast Fort Collins. This is the first time the virus has been found in a mosquito pool in Larimer County. No human cases have been reported in Larimer…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is reporting the first West Nile virus (WNV) death of a Larimer County resident this year. The Fort Collins adult passed away from neuroinvasive WNV. “We are saddened by this loss and extend our deepest condolences to this resident’s loved ones,” says Tom…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is providing guidance due to the poor air quality from active wildfires in western Colorado. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory for the Front Range Urban Corridor, affecting everyone in Loveland,…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is alerting residents that a rabid bat was recently found near the Equalizer Loop Trail in Loveland.A passerby found the bat under a tree along the Loveland/Greeley Canal, west of the Rocky Mountain Avenue overpass. The passerby knew not to touch the bat and called…
Health officials with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment have confirmed the first reported case of West Nile virus in the county this year. The individual resides in Fort Collins, and is currently recovering. Earlier this week, the Health Department reported an increased risk of West Nile virus based…
Health officials are warning residents and visitors that the risk of West Nile virus is currently very high across Larimer County, and they are urging everyone to take steps now to protect themselves from mosquito bites.Mosquito trap data show that the vector index, which is a measure of how many mosquitoes are carrying…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is reminding everyone to keep a safe distance from wild animals after three bats in the county recently tested positive for rabies.Bats are an important part of our environment, but some can carry rabies, a deadly virus that affects the brain and nervous…
A sample of the mosquito population in Larimer County tested positive for West Nile virus. They were found in the southeast area of Fort Collins. This marks the beginning of heightened risk for residents, especially as warmer weather leads to increased mosquito activity throughout the region. So far this year, no…
With several days of high temperatures in the forecast, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is reminding everyone to know how to recognize signs of heat-related illness and take simple steps to stay cool, hydrated, and healthy.Heat-related deaths are on the rise across the United States, with…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has confirmed a human case of tularemia in a resident of Larimer County. Health officials are reminding residents and visitors that a few simple precautions can help prevent illness from ticks and other wildlife while enjoying the outdoors this summer.…
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division, the City of Loveland, and the Larimer County Commissioners, proudly announced the establishment of a new air quality monitoring station in Loveland on…
