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Larimer County ranks 44th highest in Colorado for per capita government transfer income at $9,605 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Larimer County received an average of $9,605 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st lowest in Colorado.

By Larimer News | Mar 10, 2025

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Larimer County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Larimer County, providing an average of $1,071 per capita to residents.

By Larimer News | Mar 1, 2025

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EDA awards over $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Larimer County in 2023

By Larimer News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $2,132,577 in grants for economic development projects in Larimer County, Colorado.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Larimer County rise or fall in 2021?

By Larimer News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Larimer County received $6.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Larimer County farmers in 2021 reached $8,843,819

By Larimer News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Larimer County received $8,843,819 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Weld County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Larimer News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Weld County received $27,302,369 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Councilmember Peel to Host Listening Session July 22

By Larimer News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Fort Collins City Councilmember Shirley Peel will host an informal community listening session from 10 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22 at the Harmony Library Community Room, 4616 S. Shields Street Fort Collins, CO 80526.

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Fort Collins Safe Futures, Investing in Community Safety

By Larimer News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) is excited to announce the creation of a Criminalist position that will be working full time on child exploitation and sex trafficking.

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Annual Contemporary Art Quilt Exhibit at The Lincoln Center

By Larimer News Report | Jul 12, 2023

The 39th Annual New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts exhibit is on view at The Lincoln Center Art Gallery through August 5.

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Building Efficiency, Sustainability, Food Trucks and Fun – July 15

By Larimer News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Community members are invited to Building Forward, an event focusing on building efficiency, electrification and sustainability.

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Asphalt work to cause full directional closures on South Timberline Road starting July 10

By Larimer News Report | Jul 7, 2023

The City of Fort Collins Streets Department will begin an asphalt overlay project on South Timberline Road from just south of Harmony Road to south of Battlecreek Drive/ Stetson Creek Drive beginning Monday, July 10, weather permitting.

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Councilmember Ohlson to Host Listening Session July 15

By Larimer News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Fort Collins City Councilmember Kelly Ohlson will host an informal community listening session from 12 – 2 p.m. during NoCo Pride in the Park on Saturday, July 15 at Civic Center Park.

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Fort Collins closes on purchase of Hughes Stadium site

By Larimer News Report | Jul 5, 2023

The City of Fort Collins has completed the purchase of the former Hughes Stadium property from Colorado State University following a citizen-initiated ballot measure passed in April 2021.

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New Artwork Features Student Artwork to Celebrate Pollinators

By Larimer News Report | Jul 4, 2023

The recent Art in Public Places (APP) project Pollinator Salad Days was created with a collaboration between APP, Stormwater Utilities, Artist Lisa Cameron Russell, and Polaris Expeditionary Learning School.

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USDOT grant to fund design, construction of new transit center in west Fort Collins

By Larimer News Report | Jul 3, 2023

The City of Fort Collins has received a $10.7 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for design and construction of the Foothills Transit Center on the west side of Fort Collins as a result of a collaborative effort among the City, Colorado State University, and community partners.

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Celebrate Independence Day in Fort Collins this July 4, Sponsored by Elevations Credit Union

By Larimer News Report | Jun 30, 2023

The City of Fort Collins, in partnership with Elevations Credit Union, will be hosting a full slate of Independence Day festivities on Tuesday, July 4.

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City to host Council candidate information session July 11

By Larimer News Report | Jun 29, 2023

The City of Fort Collins will host an information session for anyone considering running for a City elected office on Tuesday, July 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave.

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Police Investigate Crash Involving Police Interceptor

By Larimer News Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 27, 2023, at approximately 7:38 pm, a Fort Collins Police Sergeant in a marked Police Ford Interceptor SUV, was responding to a robbery in progress call with his emergency lights and sirens activated.

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City of Fort Collins Independence Day Closures

By Larimer News Report | Jun 27, 2023

In honor of Independence Day, all City offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery will also be closed. 

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Fort Collins begins pilot program for on-street bike and scooter parking

By Larimer News Report | Jun 26, 2023

The City of Fort Collins has designated several new on-street parking areas for bicycles and scooters as part of a pilot program designed to reduce conflicts between pedestrians and improperly parked devices.