Category: Larimer County Latest News

Fonay Family Donates 800-Acre Ranch

In partnership with local landowner Gary Fonay, Larimer County Natural Resources has conserved an 800-acre ranch via conservation easement in northern Larimer County. The conservation easement acquisition is made possible due to a generous donation from the Fonay family. The Fonay Ranch boasts high quality, intact native foothills grassland, shrubland and ponderosa pine woodlands, rimrock …

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View the Sky Inside Rocky Mountain National Park!

There are countless precious natural resources and species in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) that NPS staff prioritize for preservation. An essential time for park rangers, volunteers, and visitors to protect these resources and species takes place after dark. Supported in part by the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, RMNP runs numerous night sky and astronomy ranger-led …

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Loveland Marks Completion of Festival of Lights

The Festival of Lights ceremony started on Friday, Nov. 21, from 5–8 p.m. on 4th Street between Washington and Railroad Avenues, as well as the Foundry Plaza. Parking is available at 5th Street and Railroad Avenue lots and the Foundry Parking Garage. On-street parking is also available throughout downtown. A map of the festival area …

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Fort Collins Utilities Recognized Nationally for Energy Innovation!

Fort Collins Utilities has received national recognition for its innovative and resourceful approach to managing grid resources to help meet affordability and climate goals, earning the Excellence in Resourcefulness – Energy award from Frost & Sullivan. This award highlights the utility’s leadership in creating a smarter, cleaner, and more cost-effective energy future for the Fort …

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Holiday Lights Sparkles Downtown Fort Collins!

The annual Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony, sponsored this year by Fort Collins Connexion, is set to kick off the holidays in Old Town Square on Friday, November 7 when the light display will illuminate for the first time this season. Live music will be performed by Guerilla Fanfare Brass Band on the stage in Old …

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Answers on Aging Resource Guide Available Online!

A new, updated, and online Answers on Aging Resources Guide from the Larimer County Officeon Aging is available in both English and Spanish. The change to an online guide, available inGoogle Doc format, increases online community access from any online device and allows real-time updates to the guide as they happen instead of a yearly …

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Loveland Public Library Celebrates 120 Years of Community Service!

Several people walking in and out of the library. The Loveland Public Library is marking a major milestone—120 years of enriching our community. Check it out. On a little-known technicality, the library was first established in 1901. But, in 1905, the Loveland Town Board accepted responsibility for funding the library, making it an official Loveland …

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Professionals For Seniors Hold Monthly Meeting!

The team made up of Medicare Insurance Services and Remember and Honor and Desk Chair hosted a recent Professionals For Seniors gathering. The event was held at the Loveland, Colorado Desk Chair office location. They outdid themselves by hosting a splendid and very much appreciated event. A brunch was served! Nearly 75 P4S were in …

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Reaching Out in Kindness

That is the mission of Lin Schultze and Gracie her Therapy Dog. They belong to the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. A national organization headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Lin and Gracie visit various facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, schools and libraries sharing smiles and joys with whom they come in contact. Gentle and loving equals GRACIE… …

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Exploring Local Public Art at the Lincoln Center

The public is invited to a special evening celebrating local creativity and community engagement through art on Friday, October 10, 2025, at The Lincoln Center. The event features an Artist Reception from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, including an Artist Panel Discussion from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in The Lincoln Center Columbine Room, highlighting the exhibiting …

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VA Creative Arts Festival Has Another Successful Annual Show!

The Veterans Affairs (VA) held their annual VA Creative Arts Festival on August 18 to 20 in Cheyenne, WY and Loveland , CO/ The Awards Ceremony for the award finalists were chosen on August 20 at the VA Clinic in Loveland in oil and water paintings, drawings, carvings, pottery, beads, musicians, dancers, and actors or …

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Aging and Engaging with Loveland’s Chilson Senior Center

At The City of Loveland’s Chilson Senior Center, being an older adult isn’t marked by age, it’s marked by opportunity. By providing a space for socialization, fitness, learning, health, creativity, travel, and more, Loveland’s dedicated facility empowers seniors to stay active and involved, and it’s an example of one way the City of Loveland supports …

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