The Matthews House creating access to behavioral health services, resources through Parent Café
Tiffanie Sepulveda is working hard to be the best mother to her 19-year-old son, whom she affectionately calls “Pumpkin.”Sitting at a small table in the …
Terrell Keith and the SummitStone Health Partners peer specialist team at Longview are in the business of ‘fostering hope’ With his kind smile, tall stature, and unmistakable gold ear gauges, you can’t miss Terrell Keith. In fact, it seems that his name and positive impact are familiar to many people in the behavioral…
Growing crisis-response model meets people where they are and frees up other emergency personnel to respond to crisesNavigating America’s physical and behavioral health systems can be convoluted at best. So it’s no surprise that thousands of people annually in Larimer County call 911 when they or someone they know is…
Steffen Essen, of Loveland, shares story of sobriety in hopes of inspiring others to seek treatmentSteffen Essen used to drive to the liquor store in his pickup at 7:30 a.m., tears streaming down his face. What’s sad, he said, is he wasn’t first in line.“(The owner) was watching me die, one shooter at a time,” Essen, 51,…
In Larimer County, across our communities, we care about each other. We’re committed to building a community where support is always available and everyone has access to the care they need to thrive.Behavioral health has long faced challenges — limited funding and increasing demand — but, together, we can turn challenges…
The Larimer Integrated Network of Care, or LINC, project has potential to fundamentally change the way professionals across multiple systems collaborate to support those in crisisThere are generally two types of people in the world: Those who fall asleep at the mention of data and those who can't contain their excitement.…
On March 27, 2025, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 20-year-old individual. The decedent was involved in a two-vehicle crash at the Harmony Road exit In Fort Collins, Colorado, but subsequently ran into southbound traffic…
The Eighth Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been activated to investigate an incident involving an inmate in the Larimer County Jail. On March 24, 2025 around 6:15 p.m., a Larimer County Jail deputy was conducting routine inmate status checks and discovered an unresponsive man in his cell.…
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) has completed its adaptive management plan for Chimney Hollow Open Space (CHOS). This plan will guide how the open space and reservoir are developed in preparation for a public opening in 2027, as well as how the open space will be managed for nature-based access and…
On March 10, 2025, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners held a public hearing for the Platte River Power Authority 1041 permit request to install five natural gas aero-derivative turbines for electric power generation at the Rawhide Power Plant.After the public comment portion of the meeting was completed, the Board…
On March 08, 2025, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a crash on Interstate 25 near the Crossroads exit in Loveland, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 50-year-old male. For more information regarding the circumstances of the crash please refer your questions to the Colorado State Patrol. The…
A condition update is available regarding the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was shot by a suspect on Monday.In CIRT situations, the involved agency maintains responsibility for releasing updates about involved personnel. Loveland Police Department is leading the CIRT investigation and will provide any updates…
The Eighth Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been activated to investigate an officer-involved shooting.On March 10, 2025 around 2 p.m., two Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop an off-road motorcycle for traffic violations in Fort Collins. The adult male rider refused to…
Three new public electric vehicle charging stations have been added at Larimer County facilities, including two at Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) visitor centers.The chargers are part of a larger network of EV chargers in the northern Colorado region, bringing the total number of chargers accessible…
The Larimer County Community Development Department is proposing to legislatively zone into the Growth Management Area Overlay Zone all properties within the GMA as adopted in the current Intergovernmental Agreement between Larimer County and the Town of Timnath.The GMA overlay zone district will not change the existing…
Explore the achievements and milestones of Larimer County Extension in the 2024 Annual Report! This year’s report highlights our commitment to community engagement, innovative programs, and measurable impacts that support local residents, businesses, and agriculture. Learn how we’ve fostered growth, built partnerships, and…
A partnership with the Larimer County Clerk & Recorder’s Office and Scouting America Troop 97 has developed an honorable way for community members to retire worn or damaged U.S. flags.Eagle Scout Grey Sprister and other scouts in Troop #97 worked to build three flag retirement boxes for public use where worn-out U.S.…
The Eighth Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been activated to investigate an officer-involved shooting.Around 2:45 a.m. on March 3, 2025, a Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the area of Prospect Road and Riverside Avenue in Fort Collins. After stopping and having…
Three new public electric vehicle charging stations have been added at Larimer County facilities, bringing the total number of public chargers accessible to six.The chargers are part of a larger network of EV chargers in the northern Colorado region. The three new EV charging stations are available 24 hours a…
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners is looking for community members to serve on Larimer County Boards or Commissions.Serving on a board or commission is a great way to be involved with Larimer County and serve our community.Boards and Commissions are vital to making recommendations to the Board of Larimer County…
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners proclaimed that March 2025 is Women's History Month in Larimer County at the Administrative Matters meeting on February 25.Women's History Month provides an opportunity to honor the achievements of women throughout history and remember the work of those who fought for equal rights…
Behavioral Health Services Director Amy Martonis has been appointed to the Mental Health and Substance Use Alliance Steering Committee, an organization with a 25-year legacy of collaboration in Larimer County.Her service on the committee exemplifies the Behavioral Health Service department’s belief that collaboration and…
Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere. If one happened today, would you be prepared to know how to react and what to do?A free class, Dare to Prepare, is being offered by the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management from 8:30 a.m. to noon on March 22, 2025, at the OEM campus, 4872 Endeavor Drive, Johnstown,…
Larimer County Treasurer and Public Trustee Irene Josey reminds taxpayers that Friday, February 28, 2025, is the deadline for paying the first half of their property taxes. This deadline is for taxpayers who pay their taxes in two equal installments; the second half is due June 15. Taxpayers who choose to pay the full…
This quarter, we are highlighting Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development and their role in Climate Smart Future Ready (CSFR). Find out more through the below Q&A with Adam Crowe, an Economic Development Manager.
What is Economic and Workforce Development…
