Category: Larimer County Latest News

Senior Law Day Is August 5

Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado presents its 13th annual Senior Law Day on Saturday, August 5th. Registration opens at 8:00 AM. The event will take place at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The Keynote Speaker is Susie Germany who will be presenting …

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Fort Collins Foothills Rotary Club Launches “Fort Collins Ale Trail”

For the first time, a local Rotary club has partnered with 19 area breweries to combine the city’s love of beer and philanthropy. Through an app designed by the Fort Collins Foothills Rotary Club, people buying beer around town can direct the net proceeds to local charities. Here’s how it works: People download the free …

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Larimer County Sponsors World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

  Larimer County Sponsors World Elder Abuse Awareness Day In June, Larimer County Human Services Department sponsored their second annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at The Ranch Fairgrounds. The half-day seminar began with an introduction by County Commissioner Steve Johnson followed by HSD Deputy Director Heather O’Hayre and keynote speaker AARP Regional Director Amy …

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County Presents Senior Volunteer Awards

In celebration of Older Americans month in May, Larimer County Human Services Department presented awards to several outstanding senior volunteers for their efforts and achievements. They all received the Stan Ulrich Awards at the May ceremony held at county offices. County Commissioner Steve Johnson with Human Services Director Laura Walker presented the awards to the …

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Larimer County Celebrates In-House Innovation 2017

The Board of Larimer County Commissioners today honored employees who have shown ingenuity, creativity, and improved processes at Larimer County with the 2017 Innovation Awards. A Grand Prize, one runner-up, and two Honorable Mentions were awarded in this sixth year of the Innovation Awards program. The awards were chosen based on resourceful, groundbreaking or novel …

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Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village Receives National Embracing Quality Awards

Following a 5-Star Rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, as well as a zero-deficiency state survey in 2016, the Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village has now also received Providigm’s Embracing Excellence Award for 2016. This independent, national accrediting agency oversees that nursing homes are meeting or exceeding federal regulations regarding quality of …

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Larimer County Department of Natural Resources

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources has a new online registration system. Visit offero.larimer.org to view and sign up for programs. Direct questions to Andy at (970) 619-4565. Guided Hikes and Events • Fri, Jun 2, 10–11:30 a.m. “Geology Simplified Hike” Devil’s Backbone Open Space, west of Loveland off of Hwy. 34. Learn about the …

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Relay For Life of Loveland 2017

June 24, 2017: a day of celebration fun for the whole family! The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. on the track at Mountain View High School, 3500 Mountain Lion Dr., Loveland. Join us at 6 p.m. for our Opening Ceremony. Then stick around for fun, food, music, games, and …

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Painter Larry Tucci Selected as 2017 Visual Artist

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources has selected Fort Collins-based painter and illustrator Larry Tucci as its 2017 Visual Artist. Tucci will spend the next year exploring Larimer County’s parks and open spaces and creating a piece inspired by these scenic, protected places. His piece will be unveiled at a reception in early 2018 and …

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An Old Safe Returns Home

A Fort Collins realtor Sean Dougherty discovered a very old safe built into a wall with the words “Larimer County Treasurer’s Office” painted above the door in a home he was touring in 2016. The realtor sent a photo of the 2500 pound Moser safe to the Larimer County Treasurer, Irene Josey. After researching the …

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Veterans Plaza Salutes Vietnam Veterans

Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins honors our Vietnam War Veterans during its annual Memorial Day Weekend celebration. The event celebrates the service, and accomplishments of our Vietnam War era veterans, both living and deceased, and honors their sacrifices given for our country, its citizens, and each other. Highlights of the celebration include …

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Columbine Health Systems Expands in Fort Collins and Windsor

Columbine Health Systems announces the construction of Columbine Patio Homes, in Fort Collins and The Westwood Independent Living, and a 60- bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Windsor. Columbine Patio Homes, located on the Fort Collins Campus at Shields Street and Drake Road offers 34 patio homes. The five floor-plan options offer universal design including; step-free …

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