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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. 

To submit a contribution, email [email protected]. Publication will be at the discretion of the editor and published opinions do not represent the views of The Longmont Leader or its staff.

Creative Corner: "Don't look into the light"

Creative Corner: "Don't look into the light"

Local metalsmith shares the value of objects through art
Get Growing: Time to harvest radishes and greens

Get Growing: Time to harvest radishes and greens

It’s the most joyous time of year when salad season is here.
Colorful Characters: John H. Buckley, a WWI war hero

Colorful Characters: John H. Buckley, a WWI war hero

He was one of 79 Longmont residents to serve overseas.
Longmont Local: Traveling pet nursing care helps Longmont pet owners

Longmont Local: Traveling pet nursing care helps Longmont pet owners

Peak to Peak Pet Services offers in-home veterinary nursing care.
Get Growing: Building your own trellis

Get Growing: Building your own trellis

An easy, how-to guide to building a pvc trellis
Real estate record in April, do they bring good news?

Real estate record in April, do they bring good news?

If you think Boulder’s high prices aren’t creeping this way, think again.
Longmont Local: Noa Noa Fitness Club a place where different is welcomed

Longmont Local: Noa Noa Fitness Club a place where different is welcomed

“This is a place with an environment where everything is different,” is the line of a song that inspired the environment of the studio.
Guest Column: Mother’s love never dies

Guest Column: Mother’s love never dies

A mother’s love is always present in our hearts.
Get Growing: Gardening in May

Get Growing: Gardening in May

While the weather is generally nice during May, cold weather can still surprise you
Alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic

Alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Longmont Leader accepts contributions, photos, and op-eds for publication from community members, business leaders and public officials on local topics.