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Congressmen Ken Buck and Jared Polis At Samples World Bistro At Lunch Today 8-1-17

Congressmen Ken Buck and Jared Polis At Samples World Bistro At Lunch Today 8-1-17

Congressman Jared Polis Congressman Ken Buck Jared Polis (D), Ken Buck (R) and possibly Governor John Hickenlooper (D) are attending a lunch time meeting at Longmont's Samples World Bistro at 370 Main Street.
Suspected Arson Arrested After Allegedly Setting 7 Grass Fires

Suspected Arson Arrested After Allegedly Setting 7 Grass Fires

A string of fires was intentionally set along the St. Vrain Greenway on Sunday night. They were north of Rogers Grove and east along a path near Ken Pratt Boulevard. Some of the fires grew to 75 square feet before being put out.
Longmont's Success Leads To Dozens Of Followers: When Is 'Crazy Fast' Internet Coming To Your Town?

Longmont's Success Leads To Dozens Of Followers: When Is 'Crazy Fast' Internet Coming To Your Town?

It's 40 times faster than broadband. It's cheaper than the cable company. And it could be coming to a city near you. "Crazy fast" and municipally-owned internet is already in Longmont.
"Hallelujah" - Skanson & Hansen - live in the park!

"Hallelujah" - Skanson & Hansen - live in the park!

Duo fingerstyle guitarists Gregg Hansen & Darren Skanson play their arrangement of "Hallelujah" (Leonard Cohen, 1984)
The City Of Longmont Wants Your Input On Short Term Rentals- Online Survey

The City Of Longmont Wants Your Input On Short Term Rentals- Online Survey

Do you own property in Longmont? If so, you should be versed in what's happening right now to modify and update Longmont's Code. The last update was in 2001 and the city is looking for input.
Vacation Of Easements Generally Located In The West Grange Ordinance Passed

Vacation Of Easements Generally Located In The West Grange Ordinance Passed

Coming in 2018, Markel Homes will begin construction on 75th and Nelson. During the city council meeting on July 25th, 2017, the second reading of O-2017-41 was held and city council members voted to pass the ordinance 7-0.
Police Report: July 30, 2017

Police Report: July 30, 2017

WARRANT ARREST On Saturday, July 29, 2017 at approximately 2223 hours, the Longmont Police Department initiated a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Sumner St.
Working With Gangs in Longmont – Part 2

Working With Gangs in Longmont – Part 2

There are two programs in Longmont that work to help keep kids out of gangs. One of these is the Gang Response and Intervention Program, or GRIP, run by Louie Lopez. Louie is the Community Coordinator with the City of Longmont.
Unhappy with the World? Make it Better! Find Out How at the Library’s Adult Volunteer Fair

Unhappy with the World? Make it Better! Find Out How at the Library’s Adult Volunteer Fair

Margaret Mead once reminded us that the only thing that has ever changed the world was “a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens.
Families Can Get a World View by Hosting an Exchange Student

Families Can Get a World View by Hosting an Exchange Student

Longmont, CO – Academic Year in America (AYA) is looking for families to host an exchange student this August. AYA, a non-profit organization, is bringing hundreds of high school students to the U.S.