The Go-Tober Regional Challenge is here! 🍂 What’s Go-Tober? It’s a way to trade single-passenger driving for a cleaner way to get around. Swap your solo car ride for a cleaner, greener route through autumn. The North Front Range Metro Planning Organization [MPO] nfrmpo.org/ is hosting the challenge to reduce traffic, improve air quality, and encourage sustainable travel here in Northern Colorado. Join the MPO and create a Ride NoCo Trip Planning account at mywaytogo.org/#/ to sign up for Go-Tober. • Then, use alternatives to driving alone: walk, bike, roll, carpool, vanpool, telework, or ride transit. • Log/track your qualifying trips using the RideNoCo Trip Planning Tool.  • Earn opportunities to win local prizes and grand prize drawings throughout October!  #LarimerCounty #NFRMPO

Larimer County CSU Extension Your November just got more interesting. From hands-on workshops to online webinars and civic leadership, there’s something for everyone this month. Whether you want to build skills, make a difference in your community, or bring a little nature indoors, we have a way for you to get involved. Learn more and register for events at larimer.gov/extension/events

Larimer County's 2027 Proposed Budget 💰 available  The Larimer County 2027 Proposed Budget is now available online on the county’s budget website. The budget proposes $746.0 million in total expenditure, supported by $660.2 million in revenues and $85.8 million in use of available fund balance. More here: larimer.gov/spotlights/2026/…

Larimer County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally attended the Colorado Environmental Film Festival on Tuesday at Odell’s Brewing in Fort Collins and took a pic with the Coalition for the Poudre Watershed, Nat. Forsest Foundation, and NoCo Fireshed.

Clerk and Recorder Vehicle Licensing and Recording: More than just paperwork! What happens when I register my vehicle? How is a document recorded, and what happens to that record? Can I get a passport? Can I get a marriage license?  Find the answers to these questions and much more at the next Larimer Unlocked: Recording and Vehicle Licensing. It’s a part of what your Larimer County Clerk and Recorder does every day.   Plus, explore the trove of unique historical records and artifacts, and learn what happens behind the counter.  Important note: Elections will not be a focus of this event, but stay tuned for another Larimer Unlocked with the Elections Department in 2027!  🕰️ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  📆 Oct. 29, 2026  📍200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins [Administrative Services Bldg.] Hearing Room # 155. Food will be provided. All community members are welcome [must be 12 and older]. Seating is limited; register to reserve a spot here: forms.gle/5YthKYTbDt1gTY6z6  Questions? Email us at [email protected] #LarimerCounty #LarimerClerk

Backyard Boost! What is it? Find out! 🏠 The Larimer County Office of Housing Stability is offering a workshop and resource fair on Accessory Living Areas, or ALAs --- also known as Accessory Dwelling Units --- to provide practical guidance on how to plan, permit, finance, and contract to build an ALA. The workshop will also cover the Backyard Boost program. Interested? The workshop will be held in October at the Larimer County campus in Loveland.  📍200 Peridot Ave. in the Big Thompson Conference Room  🕰️ 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.   📆Oct. 20, 2026 To register and reserve a spot, click here: eventbrite.com/e/accessory-l…

Vote Larimer ✔️✔️✔️ Help us make sure that your community has accurate information for the upcoming election by inviting your friends to like our Facebook page. 1. Click on our profile and visit our page at facebook.com/LarimerCountyEl… 2. Click the button with three dots on the right side of the page 3. Select ‘Invite Friends’ from the drop down menu Once you select ‘Invite Friends’, a window will pop up that will allow you to select individual friends by checking them off one by one, or 4. Select all of them by using the ‘Select all’ button in the top-right corner of the window. 5. Click the big blue ‘Send Invites’ button at the bottom of the window and you’re all set. Our office is the trusted, authoritative source for accurate information about the upcoming election. If you have any questions or observe any inaccurate information in the community, call our office at (970) 498-7820 or send us an email at [email protected] #election #elections #election2026 #democracy #vote #larimervotes

Looking to level up your recycling habits and stay ahead of local waste diversion updates? Join Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins for a free program to learn recycling best practices and hear insights into regional waste initiatives! What we’ll cover: ✔️ The Dos & Don’ts of Recycling: What actually belongs in your bin and how to avoid top contaminants like plastic bags, tanglers, and food debris. ✔️ Larimer County Facility Updates: The latest news on recent local solid waste projects. ✔️ Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility Program: How new state legislation will shift recycling costs to producers of paper and packaging.   After the presentation, join us to get creative with an upcycled craft project. Everything’s provided, including snacks! 📅 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | October 20  📍Harmony Library (4616 S Shields St, Fort Collins) 🎟️️ Register for free: eventbrite.com/.../sort-it-o…...

They know the code but do so much more … Code compliance is more than just enforcing rules and codes. It’s also about forging relationships with our community. The Board of Larimer County Commissioners proclaimed October as Code Compliance Month in Larimer County. “I appreciate the fact that you resolve disputes between neighbors and know that the work you do isn’t easy. There is the enforcement part, but really, it’s about relationship-building with people to work through sometimes difficult issues. I know it’s deeply personal with people and their property,” said Larimer County Commissioner Kristin Stephens. Larimer County Code Compliance staff are always out in our community meeting directly with property owners and residents and use their amazing skills to help folks navigate processes to bring property owners into compliance --- often voluntarily. “One of my most memorable experiences was when I got to do a ride-along with one of our code compliance officers,” said Larimer County Commissioner John Kefalas. “I saw how it’s all about relationships and building some trust and helping people understand we’re here to help folks.” “It’s not just about enforcement --- it’s about how we can help people understand enforcement and the ‘why’ behind it. We want to preserve the health, safety, and welfare and eliminate hazards in our community,” said Larimer County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally.

All things budget! 💸💰 Hi, Estes folks! Join #LarimerCounty Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally at her #EstesPark Common Grounds meeting at 12 noon, Oct. 15, 2026, at Kind Coffee, 470 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, CO The topic is the 2027 Larimer County Budget. The Larimer County Budget is the foundation for all the county services our community gets and what it means to your family, local services, and household. #Tahosa Don’t forget --- you can see other Common Grounds with your commissioner and other civic engagement opportunities by visiting our website. Visit anytime! larimer.gov/bocc/civic-engag…

Assessor to host community booth at Fort Collins Moves Open Streets  The Larimer County Assessor’s Office is hosting an informational booth at the upcoming Fort Collins Moves Open Streets on Sunday. Larimer County Assessor Bob Overbeck and staff will be available for community members to ask questions and get information about the property 🏠 valuation process, public records, 📁 and public search tools.  "Open Streets provides a wonderful opportunity to step outside our traditional office setting and meet residents right in our community," said Larimer County Assessor Bob Overbeck. "We look forward to enjoying a fun, car-free Sunday along Laurel Street while answering questions about property valuations, available exemptions, and the resources our office provides." Open Streets, fortcollins.gov/Event-Folder… now in its eleventh year, transforms Laurel Street into a temporary vehicle-free space featuring live music, 🎵 local food 🌭 trucks, and interactive community booths. It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2026, is free, and open to the public.  It connects our community with ways to design streets that support other modes of transportation: walking, biking, rolling, and other forms of mobility.  Learn about exemption programs such as the Senior Property Tax 💰 Exemption, the Disabled Veteran Exemption, and other programs designed to help keep taxes as low as possible. Staff will be available to answer questions about property value matters and other valuation issues, too.  Questions? Reach out to us at the Larimer County Assessor. larimer.gov/assessor

The Board of Larimer County Commissioners proclaimed October as Community Planning Month at their regular Administrative Matters meeting, coinciding with National Community Planning Month in our nation. Community Planning Month recognizes the long-range planning process that sets the stage for how our community grows, helping ensure #LarimerCounty remains a great place to live. “You help us work through and wrestle with issues in our community so we can preserve our agricultural land, our rural spaces, open spaces, around water, data centers, and oil and gas, said Larimer County Commissioner Kristin Stephens. Stephens continued, “These are hard issues where we really rely on our planning staff to give us good answers and solutions. We live in a beautiful community because it was intentionally planned that way.” Their work is put into action through codes, development, and what we want to protect, giving high value to the community we live in. “I am grateful we have such an extraordinary staff who look long-term and create some sense of order to maintain and preserve what is special about Larimer County,” said Larimer County Commissioner John Kefalas. Larimer County has a long history of forward-thinking, proactive planning for the present and into the future. We all benefit from that in our county. “I am grateful that we try to balance growth, code compliance, safety, and livability, while protecting our natural resources and our rural character,” said Larimer County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally.

Clerk and Recorder Vehicle Licensing and Recording: More than just paperwork! What happens when I register my vehicle? How is a document recorded, and what happens to that record? Can I get a passport? Can I get a marriage license?  Find the answers to these questions and much more at the next Larimer Unlocked: Recording and Vehicle Licensing. It’s a part of what your Larimer County Clerk and Recorder does every day.  Plus, explore the trove of unique historical records and artifacts, and learn what happens behind the counter.   Important note: Elections will not be a focus of this event, but stay tuned for another Larimer Unlocked with the Elections Department in 2027!  🕰️Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  📆Date: Oct. 29, 2026  📍Place: 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins [Administrative Services Bldg.] Hearing Room # 155. Food will be provided. All community members are welcome [must be 12 and older]. Seating is limited; register to reserve a spot here: forms.gle/5YthKYTbDt1gTY6z6  Questions? Email us at [email protected] #LarimerCounty #LarimerClerk

Backyard Boost! What is it? Find out! 🏠 The Larimer County Office of Housing Stability is offering a workshop and resource fair on Accessory Living Areas, or ALAs --- also known as Accessory Dwelling Units --- to provide practical guidance on how to plan, permit, finance, and contract to build an ALA. The workshop will also cover the Backyard Boost program. Interested? The workshop will be held in October at the Larimer County campus in Loveland.  📍200 Peridot Ave. in the Big Thompson Conference Room  🕰️ 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.   📆Oct. 20, 2026 To register and reserve a spot, click here: eventbrite.com/e/accessory-l…

The Go-Tober Regional Challenge is here! 🍂 What’s Go-Tober? It’s a way to trade single-passenger driving for a cleaner way to get around. Swap your solo car ride for a cleaner, greener route through autumn. The North Front Range Metro Planning Organization [MPO] nfrmpo.org/ is hosting the challenge to reduce traffic, improve air quality, and encourage sustainable travel here in Northern Colorado. Join the MPO and create a Ride NoCo Trip Planning account at mywaytogo.org/#/ to sign up for Go-Tober. • Then, use alternatives to driving alone: walk, bike, roll, carpool, vanpool, telework, or ride transit. • Log/track your qualifying trips using the RideNoCo Trip Planning Tool.  • Earn opportunities to win local prizes and grand prize drawings throughout October!  #LarimerCounty #NFRMPO

Vote Larimer ✔️✔️✔️ Help us make sure that your community has accurate information for the upcoming election by inviting your friends to like our Facebook page. 1. Click on our profile and visit our page at facebook.com/LarimerCountyEl… 2. Click the button with three dots on the right side of the page 3. Select ‘Invite Friends’ from the drop down menu Once you select ‘Invite Friends’, a window will pop up that will allow you to select individual friends by checking them off one by one, or 4. Select all of them by using the ‘Select all’ button in the top-right corner of the window. 5. Click the big blue ‘Send Invites’ button at the bottom of the window and you’re all set. Our office is the trusted, authoritative source for accurate information about the upcoming election. If you have any questions or observe any inaccurate information in the community, call our office at (970) 498-7820 or send us an email at [email protected] #election #elections #election2026 #democracy #vote #larimervotes

All things budget! 💸💰 Hi, Estes folks! Join #LarimerCounty Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally at her #EstesPark Common Grounds meeting at 12 noon, Oct. 15, 2026, at Kind Coffee, 470 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, CO The topic is the 2027 Larimer County Budget. The Larimer County Budget is the foundation for all the county services our community gets and what it means to your family, local services, and household. #Tahosa Don’t forget --- you can see other Common Grounds with your commissioner and other civic engagement opportunities by visiting our website. Visit anytime! larimer.gov/bocc/civic-engag…

Looking to level up your recycling habits and stay ahead of local waste diversion updates? Join Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins for a free program to learn recycling best practices and hear insights into regional waste initiatives! What we’ll cover: ✔️ The Dos & Don’ts of Recycling: What actually belongs in your bin and how to avoid top contaminants like plastic bags, tanglers, and food debris. ✔️ Larimer County Facility Updates: The latest news on recent local solid waste projects. ✔️ Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility Program: How new state legislation will shift recycling costs to producers of paper and packaging.  After the presentation, join us to get creative with an upcycled craft project. Everything’s provided, including snacks! 📅 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | October 20  📍Harmony Library (4616 S Shields St, Fort Collins) 🎟️️ Register for free: eventbrite.com/e/sort-it-out…

Backyard Boost! What is it? Find out!  🏠 The Larimer County Office of Housing Stability is offering a workshop and resource fair on Accessory Living Areas, or ALAs --- also known as Accessory Dwelling Units --- to provide practical guidance on how to plan, permit, finance, and contract to build an ALA. The workshop will also cover the Backyard Boost program. Interested? The workshop will be held in October at the Larimer County campus in Loveland.  📍200 Peridot Ave. in the Big Thompson Conference Room  🕰️ 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.   📆Oct. 20, 2026 To register and reserve a spot, click here: eventbrite.com/e/accessory-l…

Looking to level up your recycling habits and stay ahead of local waste diversion updates? Join Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins for a free program to learn recycling best practices and hear insights into regional waste initiatives! What we’ll cover: ✔️ The Dos & Don’ts of Recycling: What actually belongs in your bin and how to avoid top contaminants like plastic bags, tanglers, and food debris. ✔️ Larimer County Facility Updates: The latest news on recent local solid waste projects. ✔️ Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility Program: How new state legislation will shift recycling costs to producers of paper and packaging.  After the presentation, join us to get creative with an upcycled craft project. Everything’s provided, including snacks! 📅 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | October 20  📍Harmony Library (4616 S Shields St, Fort Collins) 🎟️️ Register for free: bit.ly/knowledge_breaks