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Paddleboarder dies after accident at Carter Lake
A paddleboarder pulled from Carter Lake on Saturday afternoon has died, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office reported. “This incident impacts so many people, from the victim’s family and friends to witnesses and first responders,” LCSO Investigations Division Captain Bobby Moll stated in a release. “Weather conditions can go from calm to chaos quickly this time of year. Having safety gear on your boat or board is crucial to preventing tragedy. Our hearts are with everyone grieving this heartbreaking loss.”
Fireflies Are Thriving at a Northern Colorado Marsh
While fireflies do exist in Colorado, they are not seen as frequently as in other places in the eastern part of the country. Researchers currently know of at least one native species of lightning bug in the Centennial State, but it's a non-glowing kind, which explains why they're rarely observed.
What Exactly Caused 2024’s Alexander Mountain Fire in Colorado?
With nearly 10,000 acres burned, 26 homes destroyed, and thousands of people evacuated for more than a week, the Alexander Mountain Fire, west of Loveland, Colorado, is one of the state's biggest wildfires of record this year. While investigators dig into what the exact cause of the fire was, many...
Investigators announce Alexander Mountain Fire was human caused
Investigators in Northern Colorado on Friday announced that the Alexander Mountain Fire was human caused. They say they are now looking for more help from the public in determining exactly how the destructive wildfire that burned more than 25 homes started. The U.S. Forest Service and Larimer County Sheriff's Office say they have gotten lots of tips since they put out a request a few days after the Alexander Mountain Fire started on July 29 west of Loveland. They thanked the public for those contributions in and news release and say they now have a more specific request: They would...
Volunteers fill hundreds of sandbags in preparation for Alexander Mountain Fire burn scar flooding
LOVELAND, Colo. — Volunteers spent Saturday morning filling hundreds of bags with sand outside a Loveland church, as officials warn of anticipated flooding following the Alexander Mountain Fire. The Christian service group “Serve 6.8” loaded gravel into bags and then onto pallets, finishing hundreds of bags in just a...
The Alexander Mountain Fire is Nearly at Full Containment
A week and a half after the Alexander Mountain Fire started, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office informed the public that the Northern Colorado wildfire was almost fully contained. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook on Thursday that the Alexander Mountain Fire efforts continue and the community recovery phase...
Poudre River Fest supports forest regeneration in High Park Fire burn area
It's been more than a decade since the High Park Fire burned more than 87,200 acres in Larimer County. The efforts to regenerate the forest continue in part thanks to the Poudre RiverFest. Poudre RiverFest is a celebration, educational and fundraiser all wrapped up in one event. The money raised helps protect and restore the Poudre River, and it all starts in the canyon. "I'm seeing a lot of primary growth, a lot of grasses, a lot of shrubs," said Cory Dick with the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed. "Ponderosa are having a tough time coming back on their own."The Coalition...
Colorado wildfire that destroyed 27 homes was human-caused, officials say
The Colorado wildfire that tore through 15 square miles (39 square kilometers) and destroyed 48 buildings, over half of which were homes, was human-caused, investigators said Friday.The Alexander Mountain Fire burning near Loveland, about an hour's drive north of Denver, was one of several conflagrations that started up late last month and threatened urban areas north and south of the state's capitol city. Most of the wildfires have now been contained. One person was found dead in a burned building.U.S. Forest Service investigators, working alongside the local sheriff's office, did not provide more information on whether they believe the...
Loveland, Berthoud law enforcement calls: Police investigating a call about shots fired
• Noon. Criminal mischief, Boise Avenue and Eisenhower Boulevard. • 1 p.m. Shoplifting, Home Depot, 1100 Nickel Drive. • 1 p.m. Suspected drunken driver, 37th Street and Monroe Avenue. • 1 p.m. Trespassing, 900 block North Lincoln Avenue. • 2 p.m. Fraud, 3100 block Allison Drive. • 3 p.m. Vehicle...
This week in Loveland history for Aug. 11-17, 2024
• The Larimer County commissioners expressed support for asking voters in November 2014 to extend a 0.15% sales tax for operations of the Larimer County Jail. The county had planned to let the tax expire at the end of 2014, but because of the 2012 High Park Fire and the 2013 floods, the county was unable to fund operations of the jail with the loss of up to $8 million in revenue.
Alexander Mountain Fire cause determined, agencies seek additional information
The Alexander Mountain Fire, which was first detected at 10:39 a.m. July 29, was determined to be human caused, according to the U.S. Forest Service. It was initially reported there were five lightning strikes in the area of Alexander Mountain, which was also suspected as a possible cause. As investigators visited the point...
Fireflies Are Thriving at a Northern Colorado Marsh
While fireflies do exist in Colorado, they are not seen as frequently as in other places in the eastern part of the country. Researchers currently know of at least one native species of lightning bug in the Centennial State, but it's a non-glowing kind, which explains why they're rarely observed.
Here’s What Started the Alexander Mountain Fire in Larimer County
As of Friday, August 9, Larimer County's Alexander Mountain Fire remains at 91 percent containment with 9,668 acres burned. The Northern Colorado wildfire started on Monday, July 29, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The Alexander Mountain Fire is one of the largest Colorado wildfires with nearly 10,000 acres burned....
The Alexander Mountain Fire is Nearly at Full Containment
A week and a half after the Alexander Mountain Fire started, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office informed the public that the Northern Colorado wildfire was almost fully contained. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook on Thursday that the Alexander Mountain Fire efforts continue and the community recovery phase...
Alexander Mountain Fire determined to be human-caused
Investigators said on Friday they have determined the Alexander Mountain fire was human-caused. The wildfire started burning in Larimer County, just west of Loveland, on July 29. As of Friday, the fire has burned 9,668 acres and is currently 91% contained. Officials confirmed that a total of 51 structures were affected: 26 homes lost and four others damaged, and 21 outbuildings destroyed. Only minor injuries have been reported. ...
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