Category: Larimer County Latest News

Larimer County Recognized for Mental Health Excellence!

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing recognizes Larimer County for its extraordinary advocacy work during Hill Day at Home, the organization’s annual advocacy event to promote bipartisan solutions for mental health and substance providers and patients. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s 2021 Advocacy Leadership Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have led legislative or …

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Avelo Airlines Starts New Service from Northern Colorado

In October, Avelo Airlines’ announced their first flight from Fort Collins / Loveland to Los Angeles represents the airline’s Northern Colorado debut. Avelo’s arrival at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) offers Northern Colorado a more convenient and affordable alternative to Denver International Airport (DEN). One-way very low fares starting at $39 on the twice-weekly service …

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Larimer County Community Corrections Sponsors Gardening Project!

A truckload of garden-fresh vegetables and fruit are grown every year by a very special group of gardeners improving their lives while giving back to our community. They’re people that live in our community, but you might not know them or see them since they’ve experienced some hardships and are now working hard to make …

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US Navy Blue Angels Perform in Northern Colorado

The US Navy Blue Angels aerial team performed at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland during the weekend! The national Airshow Network hosted the event with other aerial teams and parachute jumpers. Other Navy and Air Force jet aircraft were part of the show for the public over the weekend. The event was very …

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Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado Celebrates National Constitution Week

Over 100 people gathered to celebrate their ‘blessings of liberty’ in September at the Pelican Lakes Resort & Golf Club. The multi-generational crowd came together to honor Constitution Day, the day the United States Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado hosted the event based upon …

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Fort Collins Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Boards and Commissions

Applications are open for City of Fort Collins residents interested in serving on the City’s 25 boards or commissions and are due Sunday, October 10 by midnight. Board and commission members advise Council on issues related to housing, the environment, transportation, planning and development, human resources, utilities, and cultural and recreational services. The Boards and …

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Larimer Sheriff’s Scambusters Alert!

I don’t know what is in the air but there are more scammers buzzing around looking for free money than there are mosquitos! Since last time, in addition to the “usual” scams we see, there have been new scams and new twists to old ones. Here is a run-down. As always, periodically check the website …

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RMNP Implements Mask Requirement

Following the latest science and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Park Service (NPS) is immediately requiring visitors, employees and contractors to wear a mask inside all NPS buildings and in crowded outdoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status or community transmission levels. This includes Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). “Visitors …

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Northern Colorado Water Sustainability Efforts Receive Grant Awards!

Northern Colorado Water provided about $145,000 in funding this year through its Collaborative Water Efficient Landscape Grant Program For a third consecutive year Northern Water has partnered with municipalities, homeowners associations and other entities to bring more sustainable landscapes and water-efficiency education opportunities to the region. Northern Water provided about $145,000 in funding this year …

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Larimer County Natural Resources Launches Discover Pack!

Exploring the outdoors in Larimer County just got a bit easier. Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) in partnership with five library systems presents the Discover Pack, a new community outreach tool working to make Larimer County parks and open spaces more accessible for those looking to “try-on” the outdoors. The program officially launches …

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Fort Collins Radon Information Webinar Sessions

The City of Fort Collins, in partnership with the Larimer County Extension Office, invite residents of Larimer County to join a free virtual informational session next month to learn more about radon, how it can impact health, and actions that can be taken to mitigate radon in homes. Radon gas enters homes and other buildings …

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Larimer County Opens New Emergency Operations Center!

In July, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Larimer County Emergency Operations Center [EOC] facility in Johnstown. The result of a cooperative effort by Larimer County, the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority [LETA], the city of Loveland, and many other local partners, the new EOC was built for …

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