Category: Larimer County Latest News

Fort Collins Lincoln Center Art Gallery Announces Printmaking Exhibit

The Lincoln Center Art Gallery will participate in Colorado’s Month of Printmaking (Mo’Print), March 6–April 24, 2026, by presenting Under Pressure: 2026 National Printmaking Exhibition, a nationally juried exhibition of artworks consisting of any printmaking media. Our Guest artist, Johnny Plastini, has selected 41 artworks for this exhibition. During our upcoming opening reception on Saturday, …

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Larimer County Offers Free Caregiving Classes!

The Larimer County Office on Aging has a variety of classes throughout the year to help caregivers. The classes can help you focus on your well-being while caring for someone else. Classes are free, but registration is required. Check out the schedule below for dates and locations. In this six-week, Powerful Tools for Caregivers evidence-based …

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Transformer Cabinet Mural Program Seeks New Artists

The City of Fort Collins’ Art in Public Places (APP) Program is celebrating 20 years since completing its first Transformer Cabinet Murals in Tenney Court. To celebrate this anniversary, APP would like to introduce new artists to the opportunity of painting murals on cabinets in Fort Collins. For 2026, the APP Program is looking for …

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Fort Collins Museum of Art Hosts 3 Exhibitions

Fort Collins Museum of Art will host three new exhibitions through March 15. The museum will feature Installation Nation in the main gallery and Lynnette Jung-Springberg Gallery. Installation Nation features the work of five regional artists: Nicole Banowetz (Denver), Ashley Hope Carlisle (Laramie, WY), Chelsea Gilmore (Fort Collins), Katelynn Mai-Fusco (Greeley), & Abbie Powers (Loveland). …

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Loveland Is Hosting Their 80th Annual Valentine’s Event!

Loveland is known as the Sweetheart City! The Loveland Chamber of Commerce, Visit Loveland, and their partners are hosting their 80th annual Valentine season. The festivities include the Valentine Re-Mailing Program, the Sweetheart Festival, exclusive offerings such as Valentine-themed wine, beer, cupcake, and coffee, the Loveland Sweetheart Classic race, Valentine Group Wedding, and the new …

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Estes Park’s Wine & Chocolate Festival on February 7

The 2026 Wine & Chocolate Festival returns to Estes Park on Saturday, Feb. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, offering a full day of indulgence, entertainment, and community celebration. This all-ages premier event brings together fine wines, decadent chocolates, beer options, gourmet vendors, and local businesses, …

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City of Fort Collins Earns National Reaccreditation in Parks and Recreation

The City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Department has earned reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The reaccreditation was awarded during the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation program for park and …

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Third Annual First Peoples Festival in Estes Park

The First Peoples Festival will return to Estes Park on January 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way. This annual event brings together Indigenous communities, residents, and visitors to celebrate and honor Native American cultures through art, music, dance, film, fashion, and storytelling. This …

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Larimer County Announces 2025 Brendan Unitt Community Service Award!

Larimer County Office of Emergency Management coordinator Ricardo Perez is the recipient of the 2025 Brendan Unitt Community Service Award. The Board of Larimer County Commissioners celebrated Perez’s work in the community, particularly in underserved communities, finding ways to help improve their lives. With his bilingual language skills, Perez has been able to reach out …

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Larimer County Harvest Farm Recovery Program

Turning east onto dusty County Road 66 in Wellington, Colorado, Jorda didn’t know what to expect of his first experience in a recovery program. What he found at Harvest Farm surprised him. Participants graduating at record rates; 93% remain in stable housing a year later. As part of the New Life Program, men focus on …

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Larimer County Deputy District Attorneys Win State and Regional Awards

In the final quarter of the year, two of our Deputy District Attorneys were honored for their outstanding prosecution of two recent cases. The first is Deputy District Attorney Brianna Bowker. She was selected as the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Law Officer of the Year. She was chosen for her efforts in People v. Michael Lee …

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Loveland Tops Colorado in Residential Recycling

The City of Loveland is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized as the top residential recycling program in Colorado, marking its ninth consecutive year at the top of the State of Recycling and Composting ranking. The honor comes in the newly released 9th annual “State of Recycling & Composting in Colorado” …

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