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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].
Outgoing Public Safety Chief Butler outlines qualities needed in next department leader

Outgoing Public Safety Chief Butler outlines qualities needed in next department leader

"This list of attributes takes into consideration what is believed would best serve our city, a community that is diverse and growing in complexity. They were designed in consideration of our history, our present and our hopeful destiny."
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Community Conversation: A discussion about race, policing and human rights

Community Conversation: A discussion about race, policing and human rights

On Monday afternoon, join us for a timely conversation about race, policing and human rights.
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Longmont mom whose daughters also took pageant crowns to vie for Miss Colorado for America

Longmont mom whose daughters also took pageant crowns to vie for Miss Colorado for America

Longmont resident Jaime Gaston will compete in the Miss Colorado for America pageant on July 15. She said she not only hopes to make her hometown proud, but also to inspire her two pageant-winning daughters to follow their dreams.
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The Longmont Leader is a month old. Here's how you can participate

The Longmont Leader is a month old. Here's how you can participate

Today we are officially one month old.
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Leading the way: Our report to readers

Leading the way: Our report to readers

Well, we did it. We’ve completed our first month as your community news source and we have a lot of people to thank and that includes the people of Longmont. Why? Because we asked you to talk to us and you did. And we listened.
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Longmont United Hospital Foundation supports healthcare education and training

Longmont United Hospital Foundation supports healthcare education and training

The focus of the scholarship is to improve the skill set of the clinical staff at the hospital.
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A modern look at Father's Day

A modern look at Father's Day

“Father’s Day,” Armour said. “Doesn’t get the same play.”
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Museum’s summer camps go online

Museum’s summer camps go online

The camps include making paper sculptures or graphic novels, how to build a compass or a light saber, understanding the science of movement and even mastering the hula hoop.
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Dear ol' dad: A tribute to Jim Ehrlich, a man who can do it all and taught daughter to do the same

Dear ol' dad: A tribute to Jim Ehrlich, a man who can do it all and taught daughter to do the same

Dad, you've taught me how to be an amazing mother and also how to be “the man of the house.” I can make a mean steak on the grill, mow my yard, pull weeds, shovel snow and hang pictures up.
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Longmont Humane Society pet of the week

Longmont Humane Society pet of the week

She is looking for a home with no kitties, but may do well with another dog
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