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Local Gymnasts Compete in Lakewood
2013 Judges Cup Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies By Wendy Kenner October 12, 2013 Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies competed in the 2013 Judges Cup in Lakewood, Colorado on October 5, 2013. All three teams did well, with the Level 3 and 5 teams placing 2nd, and the Level 4 team placing 3rd in the team competitions. There were several gymnasts placing in the top 5 for individual events and the All-Around competition for the Level 3 team. The placements were as follows: Level 3 Child A ... Full Story
Larimer Sheriff assumes command of Berthoud police
investigates allegations against officers Unspecified allegations made against police officers in Berthoud have the sheriff’s office running the department and investigating the accusations. A Larimer County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has assumed the duties of Berthoud Police Chief Glenn Johnson, and an unspecified number of the town’s seven police officers is on administrative leave, according to Town Administrator Mike Hart. Hart declined to say what’s been alleged against ... Full Story
SWAT Call Out in Lyons, Colorado
At approximately 11:30 am today, Sunday, October 13, 2013, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Deputies assigned to the Estes Park area were dispatched to a disturbance at 3500 block of Colard Lane in unincorporated Larimer County near Lyons, Colorado. A subject identified as an Hispanic male approximately 54 years of age was alleged to have discharged a firearm during the disturbance and had barricaded himself inside his home. No one was injured during the disturbance with everyone ... Full Story
Rain forces closure of trail to Storm Mountain
Subject: Temporary Closure of Powerline Trail (Bobcat Ridge area) Date: 9/27/2013 NEW INFORMATION FOR AFFECTED RESIDENTS ONLY as of 09/27/2013 Rain has forced the temporary closure of the access route known as Powerline Trail, between Bobcat Ridge Open Space and Storm Mountain area neighborhoods isolated due to flooding. Wet conditions are quickly degrading the trail in conjunction with the increased traffic of residents affected by the recent ... Full Story
FEMA: Summary of announcements
Steps to Applying for FEMA Assistance DENVER – Colorado residents in designated counties recovering from the damage caused by recent severe storms, flooding, landslides, or mudslides can now register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Colorado Office of Emergency Management. The major federal disaster declaration, signed by President Obama Sept. 14, offers Individual Assistance in the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Clear ... Full Story
Sheriff’s final flood update
LATEST INFORMATION This will be the last daily flood update as operations enter the recovery phase; however, we will continue to publish information as needed. The National Guard completed their assignments in Larimer County as of today. The checkpoints they have been staffing were turned over to the Sheriff's office. Checkpoints will be staffed by deputies and/or there will be active patrols in the area. The Sheriff's office extends their thanks and gratitude to the National Guard for ... Full Story
Additional Storm Mountain Access
September 26, 2013 The Larimer County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the City of Fort Collins is providing residents of Storm Mountain access to Power Line Trail via the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. This area will only be accessible with specialized vehicles designed to handle the extremely rough terrain or by horseback or hiking in. Storm Mountain residents may obtain credentials for this access at the Larimer County Sheriff's Office at 2501 Midpoint Drive in Fort Collins Monday ... Full Story
Larimer County Flood 2013 website update
The Larimer County Flood 2013 website (http://larimer.org/flooding2013/) has been updated with the following information: ******* Estes Park Disaster Assistance Center The Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) in Estes Park is now open at the Conference Center at Rocky Mountain Park Inn, 101 S. Saint Vrain Ave. The DAC hours: - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24 - Friday, Sept. 27 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 See the Disaster Assistance Centers/Distribution Center section of the ... Full Story
Flood Update for September 23
LARIMER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Justin E. Smith, Sheriff One Agency One Mission Public Safety Contact: Larimer County Sheriff's Office John Schulz Public Information Officer Public Information Office - 970-980-2501 Subject: Larimer County Flooding Information Update Date: 9/23/2013 The first confirmed fatality of the flood was found on Saturday, ... Full Story
Larimer Sheriff: Sept 18 Flood Update
Favorable weather allowed for targeted rescue operations yesterday out the areas of Storm Mountain, Glen Haven at The Retreat, Fish Creek, Idlewild, Waltonia and Pinewood Springs. 81 people were rescued by air and another 33 rescued by ground crews, for a total number of 114 rescued on September 17th. Rescue operations remain a top priority; however, we are now gradually transitioning into an assessment/recovery mode for long term planning. Weather today is expected to be good ... Full Story
