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The Longmont Leader accepts letters to the editor and op-eds for publication from community members, business leaders and public officials on local topics. Publication will be at the discretion of the editor and published opinions do not represent the views of The Longmont Leader or its staff. To submit a contribution, email [email protected].
Letter to the editor: Taking care of our future

Letter to the editor: Taking care of our future

Being a parent is hard.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Carbon capture and storage is key to avoiding the worst effects of the climate emergency

BEYOND LOCAL: Carbon capture and storage is key to avoiding the worst effects of the climate emergency

Some industries, including steel and cement, emit carbon dioxide as part of the manufacturing process, and could benefit from carbon capture technologies
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Longmont officer share insight on local beats

Longmont officer share insight on local beats

Longmont Police Officers patrol eight beats within four districts throughout Longmont.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Our emotions and identity can affect how we use grammar

BEYOND LOCAL: Our emotions and identity can affect how we use grammar

Human language is governed by a grammatical system but a sentence can be grammatical without meaning.
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Longmont Local: Longmont's The Inn Between give a hand up

Longmont Local: Longmont's The Inn Between give a hand up

“The end goal is really to find a permanent or sustainable housing situation whether it's subsidized or unsubsidized,” Rakow said.
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Longmont real estate: Is the market flattening?

Longmont real estate: Is the market flattening?

The “feeling” or idea that prices were flattening came from a combination of data inputs.
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Creative Corner: Finding a career through a new attitude on art

Creative Corner: Finding a career through a new attitude on art

Jillian Benedict has a no-consequence mindset when creating art.
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Creative Corner: Sensory art helps one Longmont preschool class prepare for the future

Creative Corner: Sensory art helps one Longmont preschool class prepare for the future

Preschools play with art that is meant to sooth and educate
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Are You Prepared to Select a Health Plan During Open Enrollment?

Are You Prepared to Select a Health Plan During Open Enrollment?

Most Americans consider themselves prepared to select a health plan during this year’s open enrollment season
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Creative Corner: Art works as therapy

Creative Corner: Art works as therapy

Clients describe their emotions by creating art
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