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Kendall Landsen Sentenced Today

Kendall Landsen was sentenced today to 20 years to the Colorado Department of Corrections, followed by three years of parole for distributing fentanyl which resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man in November 2023. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Landsen’s guilty plea to…

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 - 4:02pm Department: District Attorney

Fort Collins Shooting – August 11, 2024

On August 11, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Department in Fort Collins, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 31-year-old male. The decedent was transported after he was shot at a parking lot located at 215 Remington Street in Fort Collins…

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 - 9:09am Department: Coroner

Carter Lake Fatality – August 10, 2024

On August 10, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded McKee Medical Center Emergency Department in Loveland, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 24-year-old male. The decedent reportedly fell off his paddleboard at Carter Lake and became submerged in the water. For more information…

Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2024 - 3:06pm Department: Coroner

August 26, 2024 proclaimed “Women’s Equality Day”

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…

Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2024 - 2:18pm Department: BOCC

2023 Traffic Safety Report published

The Larimer County 2023 Traffic Safety Report is now available. The report looks at traffic on mainline county roadways in unincorporated Larimer County during 2023. It includes information on the number, severity, crash rates, and insight into factors contributing to the crashes. The report also…

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2024 - 1:49pm Department: Engineering

New Director of Behavioral Health on board

Amy Martonis has been selected as Larimer County’s new Director of Behavioral Health, bringing 12 years of experience in Behavioral Health experience to the position, totaling 16 years in executive leadership roles in human service sectors.As director, she will lead Larimer County Behavioral Health…

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2024 - 11:39am Department: Behavioral Health

Carter Lake paddleboarding death

A man has died after a paddleboarding accident at Carter Lake.On August 10, 2024 around 2:15 p.m., Fort Collins 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a water emergency at Carter Lake. The caller reported that a man had fallen off his paddleboard into the water and did not come up. The caller…

Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2024 - 8:13am Department: Sheriff

Alexander Mountain Fire Efforts Continue, Community Recovery Phase Begins

As the focus shifts to recovery from the Alexander Mountain Fire, the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be the primary contact for community resources and support. The Joint Information Center closed at noon on August 8 and will not re-open unless new needs arise. Anyone with…

Posted: Thu Aug 8, 2024 - 12:03pm Department: Sheriff

Assessor team completes Alexander Fire property damage report

The Larimer County Assessor has completed a report of property damage caused by the Alexander Mountain Fire.The report, completed on August 4,  shows that 27 homes were destroyed, 4 homes had minor damage, and 21 outbuildings were destroyed. Property owners impacted by the fire could see their…

Posted: Thu Aug 8, 2024 - 11:27am Department: Assessor

Alexander Mountain Fire Update – August 7, 2024

As of the evening of August 7, the Alexander Mountain Fire is estimated at 9,668 acres and 91% containment.This morning, Highway 34 opened in both directions between Estes Park and Loveland. Evacuation orders have been downgraded to voluntary for the Storm Mountain and Cedar Park areas. At this…

Posted: Wed Aug 7, 2024 - 5:35pm Department: Sheriff

Alexander Mountain Fire Update - August 6, 2024

As of the evening of August 6, the Alexander Mountain Fire is estimated at 9,668 acres and 83% containment.Incident command will transition from the Southwest Incident Management Team back to the US Forest Service and Larimer County Sheriff’s Office unified command team on Friday, August 9 at 6 a.m…

Posted: Tue Aug 6, 2024 - 8:52pm Department: Sheriff

Child Support Services helps children thrive

August is Child Support Awareness Month, a time to spotlight how children can grow to become healthy, productive adults when they receive the financial support they need to thrive. The Larimer County Child Support Services Program, part of Human Services, assists families by collecting and…

Posted: Tue Aug 6, 2024 - 12:00pm Department: Human Services

Alexander Mountain Fire Update - August 5

As of the evening of August 5, the Alexander Mountain Fire is estimated at 9,668 acres with 74% containment, per the Southwest Incident Management Team. 536 fire personnel were assigned to the fire today. Aided by the light precipitation, firefighters continued working on containment efforts, as…

Posted: Mon Aug 5, 2024 - 6:56pm Department: Sheriff

Property Damage Notifications Completed

The Alexander Mountain Fire is estimated to be 9,668 acres with 54% containment, per the Southwest Incident Management Team. There were approximately 500 fire personnel assigned to the fire today.The Damage Assessment Team has been into the fire-impacted areas several times over the past few days…

Posted: Sun Aug 4, 2024 - 8:48pm Department: Sheriff

Alexander Mountain Fire Evacuee Re-Entry Credentialing

You can view the updated version of this website, with FAQ, available here: https://www.larimer.gov/alexander-mountain-fire-evacuee-re-entry-credentialingPURPOSE:  Re-Entry Credentials will be required for post-fire access to the areas impacted by the Alexander Mountain Fire. Once fire and law…

Posted: Sun Aug 4, 2024 - 12:55pm Department: Sheriff

Alexander Mountain Fire - Increased Containment

The Alexander Mountain Fire is currently estimated at 9,668 acres with 32% containment, as of 4pm on August 3rd.Over the next few days, we will be sharing credentialing information for local residents in the areas of Storm Mountain and Cedar Park. Credentials are used to allow residents into fire-…

Posted: Sat Aug 3, 2024 - 8:42pm Department: Sheriff

Alexander Mountain Fire Damage Notifications

The Damage Assessment Team went into the impacted area today and confirmed the damaged structures are a combination of homes and outbuildings. The structures that have been damaged or destroyed are in the immediate area of Palisade Mountain Drive and Snow Top Drive.Affected property includes:Homes…

Posted: Fri Aug 2, 2024 - 10:43pm Department: Sheriff

Celebrating the vision and success of the competency docket

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…

Posted: Fri Aug 2, 2024 - 11:27am Department: Community Justice Alternatives

First Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Larimer County for 2024

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment has confirmed the first reported case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the season in Larimer County. The individual, a resident of Fort Collins, is currently recovering.Last year, the county experienced historic levels of mosquito abundance,…

Posted: Fri Aug 2, 2024 - 10:02am Department: Health

Structure Damage Confirmed in Alexander Mountain Fire

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services personnel were able to enter several impacted neighborhoods in the Alexander Mountain Fire burn area on August 1. Unfortunately, they confirmed that at least two dozen structures in the immediate area of Palisade Mountain Drive and Snow Top Drive…

Posted: Thu Aug 1, 2024 - 2:51pm Department: Sheriff

Four recognized at 2024 Environmental Stewardship awards

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…

Posted: Thu Aug 1, 2024 - 2:44pm Department: BOCC

Loveland Fatal Crash – July 26, 2024

On July 26, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the intersection of 14th Street Southeast and South Garfield Avenue in Loveland, Colorado, to Investigate the death of a 63-year-old male. The decedent was pronounced dead on scene after his vehicle was struck by another vehicle in…

Posted: Thu Aug 1, 2024 - 1:15pm Department: Coroner

Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (V.A.L.E.) Board of the Eighth Judicial District announces grant application for 2025 funding

The Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board of the 8th Judicial District has announced the grant application for funding in 2025. These grant dollars are for agencies that serve crime victims in Larimer and Jackson Counties.These funds are generated by Colorado Statue 24-4.2, which created a…

Posted: Thu Aug 1, 2024 - 10:23am Department: District Attorney

Alexander Mountain Fire Update – July 31, 2024

The Alexander Mountain Fire is estimated at 7,648 acres with 1% containment per the U.S. Forest Service. Smoke created visibility challenges for air assets, which worked throughout the day dropping water and fire retardant. Firefighters worked on securing the east perimeter near Sylvan Dale Ranch,…

Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2024 - 9:16pm Department: Sheriff

Larimer County adopts fire restrictions

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…

Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2024 - 5:07pm Department: BOCC