‘Larimer County’ Archives
Scales Installation Project to Begin at Landfill
Larimer County, Colorado—Beginning January 1, 2011, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations require us to report the weight of trash being dumped at the Larimer County Landfill. Incoming vehicles will be required to weigh in as they enter and weigh out as they exit. This requires us to install scales, and will bring us into compliance with EPA regulations. The installation of scales at the Larimer County Landfill will begin Monday, August 30, 2010, and is estimated to take two ... Full Story
The Title is Sheriff – Not King
By Jim Alderden Larimer County Sheriff I am a firm believer that the sheriff is the highest law enforcement authority in the land and I have previously published my views on this esteemed Office. The Office of Sheriff has a long and valued history as the "protector of the shire" and is the only elected law enforcement officer making him directly accountable to the people. However, there are limitations on the powers and authority granted to the sheriff. A certain former Arizona sheriff ... Full Story
Budget 101 with Sheriff Alderden
Larimer County Sheriff, Jim Alderden, presented “Sheriff’s Budget 101” to an interested audience on Friday evening. Alderden was pleasantly surprised at the number of people who showed up. Last year’s attendance was three he said, this year two dozen people showed up including department employees and of course the five candidates for the Sheriff’s job. In last week’s Bulls-eye the sheriff said, “It has been painfully obvious from listening to the campaign rhetoric that most of ... Full Story
Sheriff’s office explains wildland fire role
Wildland Fires Several newspaper articles and anonymous comments in "RH Line" of the Reporter Herald regarding the Round Mountain Fire in the Big Thompson Canyon prompt me to write this. It is obvious that the sheriff's role and responsibility for wildland fire suppression is generally not understood. Recent statutory changes further muddied the waters on the jurisdictional issues involved. By Colorado statute, the sheriff has always been the "fire warden" for the unincorporated areas of ... Full Story
Beware door-to-door con artists
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office would like to caution residents against door-to-door con artists. These itinerant criminals known as “Travelers” and “Gypsies,” generally appear in the summertime and are often members of one family. Annually these professionals collectively make millions of dollars off the vulnerability of older or unsuspecting Coloradoans. A FRAUD ALERT! supplied by the State of Colorado Office of the District Attorney offers these observations on ... Full Story
Larimer County Parks Advisory Board, July 13
AGENDA Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Bison Visitor Center, 1800 South County Road 31, Loveland, CO 5:30 REGULAR MEETING OPENING – 5 minutes Meeting called to order by Chair Approve minutes of last meeting Review Agenda and enclosures 5:35 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS–if any 5:40 PUBLIC COMMENT: Items not on the agenda 5:45 GENERAL INFORMATION: (Questions – 5 min.) § Natural Resource Events for July. See website ... Full Story
Appointments to Larimer County Boards
Larimer County, Colorado - The Board of Larimer County Commissioners this week made several appointments to citizen Boards. They are: Board of Adjustment: Paul Devenny, Jeffrey – Fort Collins Carol Dowding – Loveland Board of Health: Christopher McKinney – Loveland Environmental Advisory Board: Ryan McShane, Kate Muldoon, Jarrett Tishmack - Fort Collins Earlie Thomas – LaPorte Evelyn King – Loveland Extension Advisory Committee: Trena Anastasia, Valerie Clark, Jessie ... Full Story
Blue Sky Trail Head Opens to the Public on July 25
Larimer County Natural Resources is proud to announce the opening of the Blue Sky Trail Head on Friday, June 25, 2010. The new trail head will be a jumping off point to over 75 miles of regional trails, including Lory State Park, Coyote Ridge Natural Area, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Blue Sky Trail, and Devils Backbone Open Space. The amenities at the new trail head include vehicle and horse trailer parking, drinking water, restroom, and picnic shelter. The Blue Sky Trailhead will be ... Full Story
Armed Robbery Suspect in Custody
Press release from Larimer County Sheriff's Department On June 23, 2010, in a joint effort investigators from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office along with detectives from the Thornton Police Department and in conjunction with the Johnstown Police Department and the Weld County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team arrested Jason Edward Sisler, a 35-year-old Johnstown man, on a charge of Aggravated Robbery, a class three felony. This arrest is in connection with a robbery that occurred June 17, 2010, at ... Full Story
Larimer County Open Lands Advisory Board June Meeting
The Larimer County Open Lands Advisory Board meeting, scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2010, has been cancelled. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Loveland Municipal Building at 500 East Third St. in Loveland. All meetings are open to the public.
