Larimer County
Coverage of Larimer County in the Nexus archive.
- Pedestrian hit after running into traffic on I-25 in Larimer County: CSP
A pedestrian was hit after running into traffic on Interstate 25 in Larimer County on Friday morning, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
- Larimer County to extend fire restrictions
Larimer County has extended fire restrictions. Officials attribute this to ongoing drought conditions and high temperatures.
- Horsetooth Reservoir sees heavier boat traffic as drought prompts boat ramp closures at state lakes
Horsetooth Reservoir in Colorado is experiencing increased boat traffic due to drought-related closures at other state lakes, such as Boyd Lake State Park. Larimer County reports earlier and longer capacity limits at Horsetooth, prompting adjustments in staffing and visitor management.
- Planned power outage to impact roughly 2,000 Xcel Energy customers in Larimer County
A planned power outage will affect approximately 2,000 Xcel Energy customers in Larimer County starting Wednesday evening and lasting until 6 a.m. Thursday. The outage is due to another power provider's work on the transmission system, with affected areas including specific locations south of Highway 34, west of Interstate 25 near Boyd Lake, and north of East County Road 16.
- Fire briefly forced evacuations east of Horsetooth Reservoir near Fort Collins
A fire near Fort Collins prompted brief evacuations east of Horsetooth Reservoir on Monday, with all mandatory orders lifted by 1:37 p.m. Voluntary evacuations for specific areas were also issued but later lifted. The cause remains unknown.
- Health officials confirm measles case in Larimer County teenager
Health officials confirmed a measles case in a Larimer County teenager who had not received the MMR vaccine. The individual was likely exposed during recent travel abroad.
- Boating season to end early at Boyd Lake State Park due to low water levels
Boating season at Boyd Lake State Park in Larimer County will end earlier than usual this year due to low water levels. The park, a popular destination, is closing its boating activities prematurely as a result of the current water conditions.
- Officials confirm Larimer County's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026
Larimer County health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in 2026. This marks the initial reported instance of the disease in the county for the year.
- Officials urge contact reports after bat found at Creedmore Lake
A bat was found at Creedmore Lake during a free fishing day in Larimer County, prompting officials to urge contact reports due to uncertainty about its rabies status.
- DA drops arson charge for man accused of starting destructive wildfire west of Loveland
The DA dropped an arson charge against a man accused of starting the Alexander Mountain fire, which burned nearly 10,000 acres and destroyed 50 structures in Larimer County in August 2024. No other arrests have been made in connection to the fire.
- Larimer County to test AI sound detection technology to catch wildfires early
Larimer County in Colorado is testing AI-powered sound detection technology developed by Israeli startup FireWave to identify wildfires early by recognizing unique fire sounds before smoke becomes visible. The system aims to provide faster detection and location accuracy for first responders, with initial installations at high-risk areas like a summer camp.