Skip to content

Columns

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.

Money Monday: Retirement accounts, what's the difference?

Money Monday: Retirement accounts, what's the difference?

What is the difference between a regular IRA and a ROTH IRA?
Read more >
Centura Health on health: Early detection of breast cancer can save your life

Centura Health on health: Early detection of breast cancer can save your life

"A mammogram can detect cancer sometimes as much as two years before it can be felt as a lump. Catching cancer at the earliest stage offers more treatment options, most notably women with early stage breast cancer are much less likely to need chemotherapy. "
Read more >
Inside the Ballot Box: C is for charity

Inside the Ballot Box: C is for charity

Constitutional Amendment C, which was referred to the ballot by the state Legislature, would change the age requirements for charities able to conduct charitable gaming and would allow them to pay those who help with such games.
Read more >
Money Monday: Emergency funds

Money Monday: Emergency funds

Should I have an emergency fund? If so, how much and what are good places to invest?
Read more >
Ask the Introvert: Exploring your questions about introvert life, work and happiness

Ask the Introvert: Exploring your questions about introvert life, work and happiness

"Even if you don’t think of yourself as introverted, you may find some helpful info here. Why? Because, to paraphrase Ben Franklin, we assume our differences divide us only to find we share common ground."
Read more >
Longmont Wild: Fires can help an ecosystem

Longmont Wild: Fires can help an ecosystem

The National Park Service estimates that about 85% of forest fires are started by humans, usually by carelessness.
Read more >
Centura Health on health: Your health and safety is our top priority

Centura Health on health: Your health and safety is our top priority

"The team at Longmont United Hospital appreciates that fears around contracting COVID-19 are real for many. Still, my colleagues and I are equally fearful of the risks associated with ignoring other medical complaints."
Read more >
Inside the Ballot Box: Reducing tax rate will do great harm to state economy

Inside the Ballot Box: Reducing tax rate will do great harm to state economy

Proposition 116: State income tax rate reduction has qualified for the ballot.
Read more >
Money Monday: How to use your inheritance wisely

Money Monday: How to use your inheritance wisely

I just received a large inheritance, what should I do?
Read more >
Longmont United Hospital on health: Wildfire smoke can impact your health

Longmont United Hospital on health: Wildfire smoke can impact your health

"Compounds in the smoke put stress on our bodies and can release potentially dangerous molecules into the bloodstream — increasing the chances of blood clots, heart attacks and strokes."
Read more >