Category: Larimer County Latest News

Rocky Mountain National Park Road Closure Update

Old Fall River Road will be closing for the season to vehicles beginning Tuesday, October 3. The road will be closed to all uses through Friday, October 6, for park staff to conduct road maintenance. Old Fall River Road will reopen temporarily to bicycles, leashed pets, and walkers from Saturday October 7, through Monday, October …

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Law Day for Older Adults Provided Lots of Beneficial Information!

Colorado Legal Services with Senior Access Points of Larimer County and Poudre Libraries hosted a half day of classes on elder law issues at the Fort Collins Senior Center in August. Magistrate Kandace Majoros welcomed the audience with introductions followed by several elder law classes. Local attorney Kristine Callahan presented the first class on Estate …

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Veterans Affairs Sponsors Local Arts Festrival

In August, the Veterans Outpatient Clinic in Loveland sponsored a local competition for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Over 50 entries by different artists across Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming entered the arts contest. This contest is for veterans who have showcased their artistic works throughout the area. Finalists can enter the national finals …

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Kate Perrill Wins 45th Judge Conrad L. Ball Award

Kate Perrill has been selected as the 45th Judge Conrad L. Ball Award recipient. Perrill has been the Victim Witness Division Manager for the Larimer County District Attorney’s Victim Witness Division, since 2017. She began work with the DA’s Office as a Victim Advocate and was promoted to manager of that unit in 2018, supervising …

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Captivating!

This exceptional new assisted living and memory care community in Loveland recently hosted an amazing Grand Opening attended by current residents, families, friends, business associates, employees, company personnel and government officials – local, state and federal. The Capstone at Centerra is recognized as a leader in providing the finest in senior living. If you or …

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Veterans Honoring Veterans Statue Presentations

Veterans Honoring Veterans (VHV) is an organization of veterans and supporters whose mission is to honor US military veterans in Northern Colorado and beyond by presenting them with a commemorative statue of their branch of service. Presentation of statues are made on the first and third Saturday at the PAMVET (Proud American Veteran) breakfast at …

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Rocky Mountain National Park Has New Superintendant!

The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Gary Ingram as superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park. Ingram will begin his new assignment in August. As superintendent, Ingram will oversee 150 permanent staff and approximately 250 seasonal staff and will work to continue to address complex challenges such as climate change and wildland fire; ecosystem restoration; …

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Dementia Together Receives BBB Nonprofit Torch Award!

In April, the Better Business Bureau serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming recognized Dementia Together as the BBB 2023 Nonprofit Torch Award for Ethics winner! The Torch Award for Ethics is the most prestigious award BBB can present to a business and nonprofit. This program honors organizations whose leaders demonstrate a high level of personal character; …

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Larimer County Awards Two Outstanding Volunteers

In May on celebrating Older Americans Month, the Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) held its annual ceremony for recognizing two outstanding volunteers. Senior Advisory Education Committee Chair Colleen Conway made introductions with emphasis on the Stan Ulrich volunteer awards and his many past achievements. The three county commissioners: John Kefalas, Jody Shadduck-McNally, and Kristin …

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PAMVET Breakfast Club Meets Every Saturday

In 2008, two WWII Navy veteran’s, Virgil Horton, and Ron Garretson, created a weekly breakfast gathering of local veterans every Saturday in Loveland. The veterans’ group has outgrown several locations and currently meets at the Golden Corral at 1360 Sculptor Drive off of Highway 34 (East Eisenhower Blvd). The PAMVET (Proud American Military Veteran) group …

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WWII Veterans’ Reunion

WWII Veterans were recently honored at a special gathering at Northern Colorado Regional Airport arranged by Brad Hoopes. Brad is the owner of Remember and Honor, which leads the way in recognizing and honoring Veterans for their service to our country. WWII Veterans were the major focus of the recent gathering. A major feature of …

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Northern Colorado CA Super Clinic Celebrates One Year Anniversary

In May, the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) celebrated their one year anniversary at their Northern Colorado Outpatient Clinic in Loveland. Located on 4575 Byrd Drive behind the Harley Davidson Motorcycle building along Interstate 25 in Loveland, it has a staff of over 350 personnel. As part of the VA Cheyenne Health Care System, this …

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