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Health Department Urges Residents to Stay Safe as Temperatures Climb

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…

Posted: Department: Health

Fort Collins Fatal Accident – July 06, 2026

On July 06, 2026, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the intersection of East Mulberry Street and Whedbee Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 53-year-old female. The decedent was walking her bicycle across Mulberry Street with construction personnel present. The decedent was struck…

Posted: Department: Coroner

Backyard Boost adds affordable housing options

A new program specifically designed to lower the upfront cost of building Accessory Living Areas, sometimes referred to as Accessory Dwelling Units, is available in unincorporated Larimer County.The Backyard Boost Program, supported and funded by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs [DOLA], is being offered in exchange…

Posted: Department: Housing

Business Perspective on Data Center Development

Larimer County Business Leaders Share Your Perspective on Data Center DevelopmentLarimer County is currently evaluating potential impacts and regulations related to data center development in unincorporated areas of the county. While a temporary moratorium on new applications is in place, the County is actively reviewing…

Posted: Department: Economic and Workforce Development

Property appraisal survey to be mailed to commercial businesses and multi-family property owners

Commercial business and multi-family property owners will be mailed a survey soon from the Larimer County Assessor’s Office to help their office with the upcoming 2027 property appraisal process in Larimer County.The deadline to return the survey is July 31, 2026. All information collected is kept confidential. County…

Posted: Department: Assessor

Larimer County Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) Study Update

BackgroundOur transportation network is a critical part of our everyday lives. Roads provide vital connections to the diverse communities across Larimer County, to schools, employment, and entertainment centers, to recreation and nature areas and to the growing north front range region. Our communities are growing and so…

Posted: Department: Engineering

Delinquent property tax statements mailed this week

The Larimer County Treasurer’s Office announces that delinquent property tax statements for the 2025 tax year payable in 2026 will begin arriving in mailboxes this week.Property owners who made payments after July 6, 2026, may still receive a delinquent notice due to processing and mailing timelines.Treasurer & Public…

Posted: Department: Treasurer and Public Trustee

Shannon O'Reilly Sentenced to 14 Years

Today, Shannon O'Reilly was sentenced to 14 years in the Department of Corrections for the Distribution of Fentanyl, under 4 grams, Causing Death, a class one drug felony.  The prosecution team secured her plea agreement in April 2026. In April 2025, Loveland Police officers responded to a residence for a welfare…

Posted: Department: District Attorney

Coffee with the Clerk: Stop By and Say Hello

Community members are invited to join us for Coffee with the Clerk, a casual and welcoming event hosted by the Larimer County Clerk & Recorder's Office. Stop by Me Oh My Coffee and Pie to enjoy a cup of coffee and meet Clerk Tina Harris in a relaxed setting.This informal gathering provides an opportunity to ask…

Posted: Department: Clerk and Recorder

Health Guidance for Larimer County Amid Poor Air Quality

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…

Posted: Department: Health

Public Health Director Tom Gonzales Elected to NACCHO Board of Directors

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…

Posted: Department: Health

Jessica Plummer new deputy administrator of Behavioral Health Services

A founding department staff member, Jessica Plummer has stepped into the new role of deputy administrator for Larimer County Behavioral Health Services (BHS), which oversees the community's dedicated mental health and substance-use funds.The addition of this sixth position comes at a time when the department is expanding…

Posted: Department: Behavioral Health

Lifelong friends: How a Larimer County mentoring program changed the course of one young woman’s life

Investment of behavioral health tax dollars in Partners leads to positive outcomes for youthWhen you see the behavioral health sales tax on your Larimer County receipts, think of Kat and Shauna.Twenty-year-old Kat started with Partners as a skeptical middle schooler. She didn’t expect to find a lifelong friend in her…

Posted: Department: Behavioral Health

Healing Warriors data show declines in anxiety, pain for service members, vets

Taxpayer-funded behavioral health services having positive impacts in Larimer CountyFor veteran Charles “Dick” Hall, relief came decades after his service to our country in the form of better sleep. From 1950-1954, Hall was part of an elite tactical unit known as a Navy fighter squadron. These are hubs for crews and…

Posted: Department: Behavioral Health

Letter from the Director: Growth, possibility and the path ahead at Larimer County Behavioral Health Services

The summer solstice season invites everyone to celebrate growth, be open to new possibilities, and trust the paths unfolding before us.As I practice this reflection in my own life, I am also mindful of its relevance to our Larimer County Behavioral Health Services team’s work. Our department and the greater Larimer…

Posted: Department: Behavioral Health

Larimer County reports first human case of West Nile virus in 2026, launches new data dashboard

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…

Posted: Department: Health

Larimer County Natural Resources discovers and restores two unauthorized trails at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) announced the closure and successful restoration of two unauthorized trails discovered by trails staff at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space.The larger of the two trails spanned 0.9 miles and was constructed by unknown individuals. The unauthorized trail included jumps,…

Posted: Department: Natural Resources

Manufactured/mobile home delinquent property tax statements mailed

The Larimer County Treasurer’s Office announces that delinquent property tax statements for manufactured/mobile homes were mailed on June 18, 2026, and all other delinquent statements, including residential, commercial and vacant land, will be mailed in the second week of July. Current amounts due can be viewed through our…

Posted: Department: Treasurer and Public Trustee

2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards recognize three groups

Three groups were recognized by the Board of Larimer County Commissioners for their dedication to the environment in Larimer County at the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards. For 31 years, the commissioners have presented these awards to community members, businesses, and organizations to congratulate them and…

Posted: Department: BOCC

Public Asked to Report Contact with Bat Found at Creedmore Lake

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…

Posted: Department: Health

Office on Aging to host Community Conversations

How will your community support you as you age? Join one of our Community Conversations sessions to have dynamic conversations around your vision for the future, concerns, and suggestions about how to make Larimer County a great place to grow up and grow old.  Thoughts shared will be used in the development of…

Posted: Department: Human Services

Fort Collins Waterway Death – June 02, 2026

On June 02, 2026, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Department in Fort Collins, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 16-month-old male. The decedent was transported after he fell into an active irrigation ditch near his residence and was found unresponsive downstream. The…

Posted: Department: Coroner

Wildfire ignition mitigation assistance program now available for certain Red Feather Lakes area communities

A new program that helps eligible homeowners reduce their wildfire risk is now available in several mountain communities in Larimer County.The Home Ignition Zone Mitigation Assistance Program [HIZMAP] is now available for residents in Cherokee Meadows, Crystal Lakes, Glacier View, and Poudre Canyon area communities. HIZMAP…

Posted: Department: Emergency Management

Driving a Clean Northern Colorado

This quarter, we are highlighting Drive Clean Colorado and their role in Climate Smart Future Ready (CSFR). Find out more through the Q&A with Desiree Moore, a Program Manager and ReCharge Coach. What is Drive Clean Colorado and your role there? Drive Clean…

Posted: Department: Sustainability and Climate

Workforce Symposium: Early Bird Tickets on Sale!

The 2026 Northern Colorado Workforce Symposium returns on September 9, 2026, at Aims Community College. Join employers, HR professionals, workforce leaders, educators, and community partners from across the region for a day of innovative ideas, practical workforce solutions, meaningful networking, and collaborative…

Posted: Department: Economic and Workforce Development