A new public service announcement (PSA) is encouraging parents to have a conversation they might prefer to avoid, but that could save lives. The Larimer County Juvenile Gun Safety Coalition, in partnership with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, has released “Be Awkward… Ask,” a short PSA focused…
Former Community Corrections Director Tim Hand has been selected as the recipient of the 47th Judge Conrad L. Ball award. With a career spanning almost 40 years, Tim’s leadership in law enforcement and community corrections has not only shaped local practices but has also influenced statewide standards for justice,…
The 47th annual Conrad Ball Award Ceremony will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Fort Collins Country Club. Doors open at 5pm and the ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6pm. Nominations are being accepted for the 47th Annual Conrad Ball Award to recognize an individual or team for their significant…
The Honorable Susan Blanco has been selected as the recipient of the 46th Judge Conrad L. Ball Award.Blanco is the Chief Judge in Colorado’s 8th Judicial District and has dedicated her professional life to the justice system to impact our community positively. First appointed to the bench in 2017, Blanco is the first…
The success of a first-ever program to help those with mental health issues navigate the court process was celebrated by the Board of Larimer County Commissioners.The Board of Larimer County Commissioners recognized the 8th Judicial District Community Competency Docket Team at their Administrative Matters meeting for…
Chief Justice Brian Boatright will be the Keynote speaker for this year's Conrad Ball Award.
Brian D. Boatright was sworn in as Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court on November 21, 2011 and as Chief Justice on January 1, 2021. He was appointed by Governor John Hickenlooper. Before joining the Supreme Court, Justice…
Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives was awarded $100,000 of grant funding through the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Impact Fund. The grant project started in April 2023 and will end in March 2024. The funding is being used by Larimer County Mental Health Intervention Pretrial Services (MHIPS) to…
