Category: Larimer County Latest News

Bounty & Brews Harvests the Best of Fort Collins Food and Brew

After a two-year hiatus, Fortified Collaborations is pleased to present Bounty & Brews, their premiere Farm to Table dining event on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 5- 9pm at Fossil Creek Nursery, 7029 South College, Fort Collins. The dinner, now in its 9th year, pairs local craft breweries and restaurants for a multi-course family style …

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Art Tour in Downtown Loveland

Enjoy free, family fun and learn more about art in Downtown Loveland. Loveland’s Art in Public Places Program, part of the Cultural Services Department for the City of Loveland, launched a tour through Loveland’s public art highlighting 2022 TAAP 3D installations along 4th Street, the Foundry Plaza, and several sculptures within the Civic Center. You …

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Loveland Museum Features Colorado Artist James Disney

The Loveland Museum’s upcoming main gallery exhibits include James Disney & Erik Stensland: Double Vision as well as James Disney: Legacy. A complimentary Dunning Gallery exhibit will feature Climbing Mountains: The Life and Work of James Disney. For over 50 years, James Disney’s paintings and photographs have explored various schools of artistic expression. His major …

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Larimer County Dedicates Fallen Firefighter Memorial

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources dedicated a Fallen Firefighter Memorial in August at Hermit Park Open Space (HPOS) in Estes Park. The permanent memorial honors five aerial firefighters who lost their lives fighting Colorado wildfires. The Larimer County Board of County Commissioner Chair, Kristin Stephens and Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith provided remarks. The …

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Larimer County Announces Annual Judge Conrad Ball Award Winner

The annual Judge Conrad L. Ball Award honors Lieutenant Staci Shaffer with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is selected as the 44th award recipient. With over 27 years of experience in the criminal justice system, she has exhibited a dedication to significantly improving criminal justice in our community. Each spring, the Conrad L. Ball Award …

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Northern Colorado Will Never Forget

“Where were you? What were you doing? Who were you with? on September 11th, 2001, impacted every American. While these acts of terrorism were intended to divide and conquer, Americans came together, united in a commitment to NEVER FORGET. In this spirit, Poudre Fire Authority and The City of Fort Collins are collaborating to construct …

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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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