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Alexander Mountain Fire 100% contained
The U.S. Forest Service declared the Alexander Mountain Fire fully contained on Saturday, Aug. 17, nearly three weeks after it was first reported north of U.S. Highway 34 and west of Loveland. After igniting on Monday, July 29, the fire burned 9,668 acres between Drake and Loveland in Roosevelt National...
Woman shot, injured after pursuit with deputies
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — Deputies with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office shot a woman who led deputies on a chase early Tuesday morning. At about 1:30 a.m., a deputy found a vehicle near Highway 402 and the East Frontage Road whose registered owner, a woman, had a warrant and a revoked license, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.
Jude and Jim Mattoon: Good things happen when voters choose to choose
It is because of our city’s forward thinking that Together Colorado Larimer County wants urgently to share our perspective regarding the 1% tax increase. There is such a short time available before this vitally important decision is made. We hope our perspectives may help inform your decisions. Good things...
The state's lawsuit against Prospect Energy, explained
In recent weeks, Prospect Energy has been facing pressure from multiple levels of government to shut its operations. Through a July agreement with Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins, the company is closing its oil and gas well in the county. A separate agreement with Colorado Energy and...
Woman shot by Larimer County Sheriff deputies following early Tuesday morning vehicle pursuit
A woman was shot by Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and exiting her vehicle with a gun early Tuesday morning. Just after 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, a sheriff’s office deputy located a vehicle at Colo. 402 and the East Frontage Road. Records indicated that the registered owner of the vehicle, an unidentified adult woman, had a warrant and a revoked license, according to a Tuesday release.
Armed woman shot by Larimer County sheriff’s deputies after high-speed chase
An armed woman was shot and injured by Larimer County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday after a high-speed chase through Loveland, sheriff’s officials said. Just after 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, a Larimer County sheriff’s deputy attempted to pull over a car whose registered owner — an adult woman — had a warrant out for her arrest and a revoked license, according to a new release from the sheriff’s office.
Larimer County receives application to expand Halligan Reservoir
Larimer County has received an application for a 1041 permit from the city of Fort Collins for the expansion of Halligan Reservoir, an existing water-storage reservoir located about 25 miles northwest of Fort Collins on the North Fork of the Poudre River. The permit would allow for increasing the height...
Colorado oil and gas operator won't pay millions in fines if it agrees to cease operations in the state
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — Prospect Energy, an oil and gas operator that owes $1.7 million fines, will not have to pay, partly because the company told state regulators it can't afford it. In exchange for payment, the Highlands Ranch-based company has agreed to stop doing business in Colorado. The...
Energy company shut down after years of violations
FORT COLLINS — A Colorado oil and gas company doing business in Larimer County has been shut down after years of concerns with leaks, violations, fines and neighborhood complaints. According to the Colorado Sun, Prospect Energy as a result has lost its right to do business in Colorado. According...
Alexander Mountain fire in northern Colorado now 100% contained
The Alexander Mountain fire, which forced evacuations and destroyed 28 homes and 21 outbuildings, is now officially contained, according to fire officials. The fire, which ignited west of Loveland in Larimer County on July 29, burned a total of 9,668 acres. It shut down U.S. 34 between Loveland and Estes Park until August 8; evacuation orders were lifted on August 12.
Veteran receives Purple Heart 54 years after he was injured in Vietnam
More than 50 years after being injured in the Vietnam War, a Larimer County veteran received one of the armed service's most distinguished medals -- the Purple Heart. U.S. House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse presented the veteran with the long overdue honor at an emotional ceremony.For Carl Smith, it is the final leg of a decades-long journey that took him to the jungles of Vietnam, where he was injured twice by explosives, making him eligible for the Purple Heart. It is an honor he should have received 54 years ago but, the military couldn't find his medical records. Congressman Neguse...
Alexander Mountain fire fully contained after burning for nearly 3 weeks west of Loveland
Nearly three weeks after the Alexander Mountain fire started west of Loveland, U.S. Forest Service officials have declared the wildfire to be 100% contained. The fire, which started July 29 and is being investigated as human-caused, was completely contained Saturday, the Forest Service said on social media. At the peak,...
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