Apr 22 2024
In a recent survey by Agency directory DesignRush, Fort Collins is ranked seventh with a remote working suitability index of 70.4. Cheap fiber internet in Colorado, at an average of $71.88 per month for 300mbps download speed fiber plans, and a high percentage of remote workers, at 15.4%, see Fort Collins score well. Average housing …
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Mar 25 2024
In partnership with Fort Collins Connexion and Loveland’s Pulse Fiber Internet, the Larimer County community has been awarded $14 million in grant awards to enhance and expand its broadband infrastructure to an additional 1,935 locations, including areas in Rist Canyon, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Mountain Campus, Poudre Canyon/Poudre Park, Pole Mountain, Hidden Valley Estate, and …
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Mar 18 2024
Who maintains the road and bridge I drive on every day? Where does my trash go? Is the restaurant I’m going to eat at safe? Find answers to how these and other vital public services are provided to all Larimer County residents in our free, 10-week class, Larimer County 101. Whether you live within a …
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Jan 22 2024
Ranger Brendan Unitt Community Service Award recipient named Lori Hodges, Director of the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, is the recipient of the 2023 Ranger Brendan Unitt Service Community Service Award. Hodges gives selflessly every day inside and outside of her day-to-day duties at Larimer County. In addition to her duties as Larimer County …
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Sep 18 2023
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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Jul 17 2023
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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Feb 20 2023
The mission of the Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) is to empower older adults, adults living with disabilities, and caregivers to achieve their highest quality of life. LCOA can provide a roadmap to resources and services in the community. LCOA staff are knowledgeable about community resources and can assist with information and education so …
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Nov 14 2022
A federal program announced in May to help Colorado households afford internet service and connect is now available to eligible households in Larimer County. The Affordable Connectivity Program [ACP] is a program administered by the Federal Communications Commission [FCC]. Many Internet Service Providers, including those that offer landline and wireless internet service, are participating in …
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Sep 19 2022
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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Aug 22 2022
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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Aug 08 2022
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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Jul 11 2022
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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