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Larimer County
Larimer County is located in North central Colorado. It is the seventh largest county in Colorado based on population. The county extends to the Continental Divide and includes several mountain communities and Rocky Mountain National Park. The County encompasses 2,640 square miles that include some of the finest irrigated farmland in the state, as well as vast stretches of scenic ranch lands, forests and high mountain peaks. Over 50 percent of Larimer County is publicly owned, most of which is land within the Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park.
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The Community of Fort Collins
Fort Collins is the fifth largest city in the State of Colorado with a population of about 140,000. It is located in the North central region of the state situated along the "Rocky Mountain Front Range" nestled against the foothills and alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River, approximately 60 miles North of Denver. Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University with a student population of about 25,000. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity, Fort Collins experiences pleasant weather year-round great for out door activities. In addition there is hiking, rafting, year-round tennis, fishing, and camping. With a vibrant economy, thriving real estate market, a multitude of recreational activities and amenities, and a breathtaking natural setting, Fort Collins has all the ingredients for outstanding living and business opportunities, as well as a relaxed and informal lifestyle. Resorts like Keystone, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, Aspen, and Vail are all within a half-day's drive or less from Fort Collins.

Fort Collins is a thriving, hometown community with big-city amenities and small-town atmospheres, an educated workforce, vibrant economy and enviable quality of life. The people of Fort Collins are without big city hassles. There are no long commutes, few crowds and minimal crime. Many people who have the ability to choose thier residence anywhere in the US have chosen Fort Collins because of the high quality of life. The city of Fort Collins has been named one of the best places to live in America by a number of national trend sources due to its attractive amenities, good weather, location, and all around liveability. In 2006 alone Fort Collins was ranked Number 1 Best Places to Live in the nation by Money Magazine, 4th among College Towns with Great Golf (Business Week Online/Golf Digest) 9th on Business 2.0 magazine's list of "Where to Buy Now", 23rd among 63 Hot Mid-Sized Cities for Entrepreneurs by Entrepeneur magazine, 6th Best Places for Business and Careers by Forbes magazine, one of hte 5 0 Best Places to Live by Kiplinger's magazine, and 6th most Affordable Communities/Best Places to Raise Your Family by Frommer's. Fort Collins was ranced number 6 by Money Magazine's Best Places to Live, 2010, which is easy to see when visitng the welcoming and flourishing community.

Fort Collins population is well educated with an average median family income of $54,000. Approximately 48.4 percent of the population has completed 4 or more years of college. The largest employer in Fort Collins is Colorado State University. Other major employers in Fort Collins include Hewlett Packard, Intel, Anheuser-Busch, Poudre Valley Hospital, Poudre School District, and Agilent Technologies.

The Community of Loveland
Loveland is a vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty where you belong! There are many attributes of our community that you will enjoy. Loveland is a beautiful community that fosters creative expression, compassion, healthy living, diversity, and participation. There are opportunities to be as engaged as you would like in a variety of festivals, events, clubs, business organizations, government boards and commissions, personal interest classes, volunteer organizations, and higher education. It is also a peaceful, safe, nurturing environment to escape the stresses of our hectic lives, raise a family and enjoy friends.

The mayor of the City of Loveland says, "The City of Loveland is one of many organizations that come together to sustain this type of community. It is our intent to provide excellent customer service and make governmental leadership a function of the people we serve. Feel free to contact us personally at City Hall, by telephone, through electronic messages, or by mail. All the contact information is available to you on this website. Let us know how we can make your Loveland experience positive and memorable."

The Community of Longmont
Longmont is conveniently located 16 miles from Boulder and 30 miles from the scenic Trail Ridge Road. Longmont was named one of the "Best Places to Live" in 2006 and 2008. Longmont was also awarded "All-America City" in 2006. Longmont sits at an elevation of 4,979 feet above sea level and has spectacular views of the Rockies. With over 1,500 acres of parks and open space, Longmont is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Longmont is home to several high-tech companies and a vibrant restaurant scene. The population of Longmont is about 84,636.

The Community of Wellington

The Community of Estes Park

The Community of Windsor

The Community of Greeley