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Longmont nonprofit honored for completing 3-year program

Longmont nonprofit honored for completing 3-year program

Longmont Community Justice Partnership completed the Catapult Program with Social Venture Partners of Boulder County
Dios de los Muertos celebration begins in Longmont

Dios de los Muertos celebration begins in Longmont

Saturday’s celebration was an outdoor festival that included dancing and musical performances
Guest column: Seven tips for choosing health benefits in 2024

Guest column: Seven tips for choosing health benefits in 2024

It’s Open Enrollment time, which means more than 5 million people in Colorado will have the opportunity to select or switch their health insurance plan for the coming year
Students return from camp

Students return from camp

“Do you wonder what creating hope in the world looks like? It’s right here,” said Tim Waters co-president of the Rotary Club of Longmont. 
Skate for a cause event rolls with a purpose to combat addiction

Skate for a cause event rolls with a purpose to combat addiction

Mandy Martin and Melissa Blumenshine, have channeled the loss of a sister to drug addiction into a powerful movement of hope, joy and remembrance
Longmont Veterans Community Project needs help closing the gap

Longmont Veterans Community Project needs help closing the gap

The gap is caused by construction costs that have varied over time.
Can’d Aid opens up a can of 10th-anniversary celebration

Can’d Aid opens up a can of 10th-anniversary celebration

Can’d Aid has grown into a nationally known organization that encourages community spirit and resilience
Longmont Local wins award for horticulture documentary

Longmont Local wins award for horticulture documentary

“Joel’s Garden Academy” won the Outstanding Achievement in Instructional/Training Video Production for its innovation, creativity and educational value.
Roberta’s Legacy receives donated car

Roberta’s Legacy receives donated car

Each year Eight Black donates vans that it wants to retire. This year, because of its commitment, it donated a van to Roberta’s Legacy. 
Butterfly pavilion celebrates 25-year partnership with Ciudad Guzmán

Butterfly pavilion celebrates 25-year partnership with Ciudad Guzmán

El Pabellón de las Mariposas, or the Butterfly Pavilion, sits at Flanders Park overlooking McIntosh Lake.