After careful consideration and largely guided by the direction of the insurers involved, the Board of County Commissioners has reached a $5 million settlement to resolve the civil case related to the death of Brent Thompson.The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office contacted Mr. Thompson during a traffic stop in early 2023.…
August 26, 2024 proclaimed "Women's Equality Day," encouraging equity, access, and opportunity of women's work for democracyOn August 13, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners celebrated the Proclamation of Right to Vote and Equality Day, recognized later this month.Discussing the proclamation, commissioner Jody…
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners recognized four groups for their dedication to environmental stewardship in Larimer County at the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Awards.The awards mark the 29th year the commissioners have presented the awards to businesses, organizations, and residents to honor their work and…
On recommendation by the Larimer County Sheriff, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners today voted 3-0 to adopt fire restrictions in unincorporated Larimer County since the danger of wildfire, forest and grass fires are great due to above-normal temperatures, lightning strikes, and windy, dry conditions.As of 4:13 pm,…
The Chair of the Larimer County Board of Commissioners declared a disaster emergency on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, due to the current and anticipated impacts of the Alexander Mountain Fire west of Loveland. The official disaster declaration can be found here.The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, along with Larimer…
In a significant collaborative effort, Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins are actively working to ensure the safe closure of all wells owned by Prospect Energy, a local oil and gas company currently facing multiple state violations related to leaking facilities, spills, air pollution, and illegal flaring.This…
With dry conditions and rising temperatures, county wildland fire experts are actively monitoring fire potential in Larimer County.Larimer County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Emergency Services Director Justin Whitesell gave an update on fire conditions Tuesday to the Board of Larimer County Commissioners at their weekly…
The Wellness Court in the 8th Judicial District in Larimer County today celebrated its 10th anniversary as the first mental health court to receive accreditation from the Colorado Problem Solving Court Statewide Advisory Committee.Today the Board of Larimer County Commissioners at their regular Administrative Matters…
Larimer County Behavioral Health Services [BHS] is opening the application period for the 2024 Impact Fund Grant Program, aimed at addressing the pressing behavioral health needs of the community.
With $2.8 million designated for grant awards, this initiative marks a significant step in the ongoing commitment to…
Bohemian Foundation and Larimer County have announced that they are awarding grants in the amount of $4 million to Thompson School District and Poudre School District to enhance regional workforce development. Each entity is providing $1 million to each of the school districts for a total of $2 million per district. The…
Four candidates for the position of Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Director will be available to engage with the public at a community forum in April hosted by Larimer County.
The forum will be structured in a question-and-answer format to allow the candidates to answer critical questions and express their…
A new climate dashboard and website that displays climate data actions has been launched by Larimer County’s Climate Smart Future Ready Initiative which also shows environmental and climate information for the region.
Climate change and other contributing factors are causing severe air quality non-attainment issues in…
Residents in unincorporated Larimer County are being asked to share their views on cable TV and internet services from a newly launched survey conducted by Larimer County.
Results from the survey are critical for the cable franchise renewal process between Larimer County and Comcast-Xfinity Cable Communications, and TDS…
Serving on a board or commission is a great way to be involved with your county and community.
Our 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 March 22, 2024.
Apply online and learn more at www…
Who maintains the road and bridge I drive on every day? Where does my trash go? Is the restaurant I’m going to eat at safe?
Find answers to how these and other vital public services are provided to all Larimer County residents in our free, 10-week class, Larimer County 101. Whether you live within a city, town, or outside…
In partnership with Fort Collins Connexion and Pulse Fiber Internet, the Larimer County community has been awarded $14 million in grant awards to enhance and expand its broadband infrastructure to an additional 1,935 locations, including areas in Rist Canyon, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Mountain Campus, Poudre Canyon/…
Serving on a board or commission is a great way to be involved with your county and community.
Our 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 March 8, 2024.
Apply online and learn more at www.…
Have your say in shaping our county's future! Larimer County invites all residents to participate in the 2024 Larimer County Community Survey. Your feedback is vital in evaluating and improving our county services. This is your opportunity to voice your opinions and help us understand your needs better. The survey is quick…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
