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The Longmont Leader accepts op-eds for publication from community members, business leaders and public officials on local topics. Do you have something you would like to share about the community? Is there a topic that you are particularly passionate about? Let us know. 

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January offers surprises in local real estate market

January offers surprises in local real estate market

Although data reporting requires some nuance
Small Changes During Heart Health Awareness Month Can Put Colorado Seniors on Path to Better Health

Small Changes During Heart Health Awareness Month Can Put Colorado Seniors on Path to Better Health

February is Heart Health Awareness month
Red Cross offers steps to help you avoid a cooking fire on Thanksgiving

Red Cross offers steps to help you avoid a cooking fire on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the top days for home cooking fires in the U.S.
The Kids Are Home For the Holidays. How’s Their Mental Health?

The Kids Are Home For the Holidays. How’s Their Mental Health?

Mental health is a sensitive subject that your child might not want to discuss.
COLUMN: We all need a little optimism

COLUMN: We all need a little optimism

Real estate market conditions are not good ... but they will be, says columnist Kyle Snyder
Tips to help protect your child’s mental health from harmful social media use

Tips to help protect your child’s mental health from harmful social media use

Teens who spend more than three hours a day on social media face twice the risk of experiencing mental health issues
Colorado’s Tiny Dragons

Colorado’s Tiny Dragons

People can aid dragonflies by participating in community science initiatives and recording sightings of them
Fireflies are Colorado’s Hidden Stars

Fireflies are Colorado’s Hidden Stars

Little is known about Colorado’s fireflies
Beyond Extraordinary

Beyond Extraordinary

Our outstanding staff of nurses, counselors, teachers, and more provide multiple levels of support so that all students can be successful.
Longmont and Surrounding Areas Residential Statistics for April 2023

Longmont and Surrounding Areas Residential Statistics for April 2023

Interest rates aren't going up over 10% as predicted by some experts