Category: Larimer County Latest News

Fort Collins Transformer Cabinet Mural Project

Sixteen artists will be painting a total of 23 utility transformer cabinets this year as part of the 2022 Transformer Cabinet Mural Project. The project started in 2004 as a collaborative effort between The City of Fort Collins Utilities Light and Power and the Art in Public Places Program to help mitigate graffiti on transformer …

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Larimer Sheriff’s Citizens Academy

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the fall citizens academy. The academy will start September 8 and run through December 1. Classes will meet from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday nights for 12 classes and one Saturday field day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No classes are scheduled …

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Medical Center of the Rockies Becomes Level One Trauma Center

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has designated UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR) as a Level I Trauma Center, making it the first and only hospital in Northern Colorado with the highest classification for adult trauma care. Level I recognizes the hospital can treat severe and complex injuries, giving residents of …

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Larimer County Hires New County Manager!

The Board of Larimer County Commissioners has approved Lorenda Volker as the new Larimer County Manager. In July, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners voted to approve her employment contract. Volker was selected to serve in the position by the board after an extensive search and interview process over the last few months. She has …

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Kelly DiMartino Becomes New Fort Collins City Manager!

Kelly DiMartino was sworn in as the City of Fort Collins’ new city manager in July following City Council’s approval of an employment contract. “Fort Collins is near and dear to my heart, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue serving as the city manager,” said DiMartino. “It is a true privilege …

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Amy Phillips Chosen as Loveland’s Public Library Director

The City of Loveland hired accomplished public library professional and current Loveland Public Library (library) Adult Services Manager Amy Phillips as the library’s new director. Phillips was selected among four highly qualified finalists following a national search. Loveland City Manager Steve Adams explained “Since joining the library nine years ago, Amy has consistently demonstrated leadership …

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National Night Out Enhances Collaboration with Local Law Enforcement

National Night Out (NNO) for unincorporated Larimer County and the Towns of Wellington and Berthoud is set for Tuesday, August 2, 2022. NNO is a community-building campaign started by the National Association of Town Watch that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. NNO enhances relationships …

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Larimer County Celebrates Employee Innovation

Larimer County employees were recognized for finding better, innovative, and groundbreaking ways to better serve our community. Larimer County’s greatest asset is its employees and in June, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners honored employees that have shown ingenuity, creativity, innovation, and hard work to improve the way services are delivered to Larimer County residents …

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Larimer County Natural Resources Opens New Sky View Campground at Carter Lake!

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is excited to announce the official opening of Sky View Campground, a new six-acre recreation development at Carter Lake reservoir, located along County Road 31 in Berthoud. Larimer County, Great Outdoors Colorado, Colorado Airstream Club, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, alongside other project partners marked the occasion …

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Larimer County Provides Annual Volunteers Awards at Ceremony

Larimer County Office on Aging held its annual volunteer awards ceremony during the Older Americans Month in May. Larimer County Commissioners Jody Shadduck-McNally and John Kefalas along with other county dignitaries and over 50 visitors attended the annual ceremony. Cyndy Luzinski, owner of Dementia Together (pictured far left), presented the Outstanding Senior Volunteer of the …

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Get to Know Loveland’s Trails!

Loveland residents and visitors looking to hit the trails this spring can learn about new trails and access trail conditions, bike routes and more, with newly updated resources available online and at locations throughout the community. The City’s 26 miles of paved recreation trails and 30 miles of natural-surface trails offer a multitude of options …

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Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board May Meeting Summary

In May, the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board hosted several speakers on the housing issue during their monthly Zoom meeting. Chair Myles Crane introduced Partnership for Age Friendly Communities Exec Director Lorye McLeod, who discussed the housing projects in Fort Collins. Several council representatives attended the May meeting. Deanna O’Connell with UCHealth discussed the health …

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