Feb 20 2023
The mission of the Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) is to empower older adults, adults living with disabilities, and caregivers to achieve their highest quality of life. LCOA can provide a roadmap to resources and services in the community. LCOA staff are knowledgeable about community resources and can assist with information and education so …
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Feb 06 2023
The Poudre Wilderness Volunteers (PWV) is a wilderness trail stewardship organization, who “Hike and Ride with Purpose”. Their members serve as volunteer wilderness rangers and host hiking and horseback riding trails in support of the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the US Forest Service. They patrol the trails through hiking, riding, and backpacking. They assist …
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Jan 23 2023
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the spring 2023 citizens academy. The academy will start February 21 and run through May 16. Classes will meet from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday nights for 12 classes and one Saturday field day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No classes are …
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Jan 01 2023
The annual “Healthcare In Your Future Summit” hosted by UC Health and Larimer and Weld county local Chamber of Commerce offices in November, consisted of major presentations by various healthcare industry leaders. Over 300 people attended the hybrid event. Jonas McKinley with UC Health provided opening remarks followed by Nikki Caputo (UC Health) and Shawna …
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Dec 26 2022
Carolina and Tomas Quinonez, both Larimer County Human Services Department employees, are the recipients of the 2022 Ranger Brendan Unitt Community Service Award. Brendan Unitt was a Larimer County Natural Resources Ranger who gave back to our community in countless ways. He lost his life in August 2020 rescuing distressed swimmers during a storm at …
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Dec 19 2022
The City of Fort Collins was recently designated a Bird City for actions that support avian species and their habitats. Environment for the Americas and the American Bird Conservancy gave the award to Mayor Jeni Arndt on October 18, 2022. The City of Fort Collins and its partners are the third official Bird City in …
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Dec 12 2022
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners proclaimed the week of November 7 – 13 as Operation Green Light for Veterans who have earned our gratitude and support for their service to our nation. Operation Green Light is a national collaborative spearheaded by the National Association of Counties or NACo. According to Larimer County Veteran Services …
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Dec 05 2022
The City of Loveland announced that following a six-month, nationwide recruitment process, Tim Doran has been named as chief of police for the Loveland Police Department (LPD). Doran takes the helm on January 3, 2023 and will report to Loveland City Manager Steve Adams. Chief Tim Doran is a 32-year veteran of law enforcement, who …
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Nov 28 2022
The Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce’s annual Healthcare in Your Future Summit will be held in the First National Bank Pavilion at The Ranch in Loveland on November 30 from 7:30 am to noon. A myriad of healthcare presentations and over 25 exhibitors will be featured at this year’s hybrid event. Professional healthcare workers and …
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Nov 14 2022
A federal program announced in May to help Colorado households afford internet service and connect is now available to eligible households in Larimer County. The Affordable Connectivity Program [ACP] is a program administered by the Federal Communications Commission [FCC]. Many Internet Service Providers, including those that offer landline and wireless internet service, are participating in …
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Nov 07 2022
In August, WWII Veteran Jerry Ravenscroft celebrated his 100th birthday at the Crossroads Church in Loveland with the help of his family, author Brad Hoopes, and friends. In his honor, a parade was given at the church by the City of Loveland first responders, several veterans, and friends. Jerry had quite the story to tell …
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Oct 31 2022
In September, former Astronaut Vance Brand, his family, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Rocky Mountain Conservancy officials celebrated the donation of the Brand’s 40-acre parcel of land to Rocky Mountain National Park. The family donated the land to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, the nonprofit partner to Rocky in 2019. In January 2021, Congress authorized the …
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