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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].
Boulder County is helping more veterans exit homelessness

Boulder County is helping more veterans exit homelessness

The county said it counted 17 former service members experiencing homelessness in April, with the number continuing to decrease.
A sold-out performance by The Tim Ostdiek Band at new release show

A sold-out performance by The Tim Ostdiek Band at new release show

Held in a rustic, gussied-up barn on an old back country road outside of Longmont, the setting perfectly captured the heart and soul of the music
A symphony of culture at the Longmont Cinco de Mayo Celebration

A symphony of culture at the Longmont Cinco de Mayo Celebration

The 20th annual celebration brought together community at Roosevelt Park.
YWCA celebrates 10 years of Reading to End Racism

YWCA celebrates 10 years of Reading to End Racism

“We are really committed to doing this work in our community."
A Woman’s Work celebrates 20th anniversary

A Woman’s Work celebrates 20th anniversary

The Longmont organization has given nearly $2.5 million to women in need over the past two decades.
Local artist’s exhibition drops and drags mental health across impermanent paper

Local artist’s exhibition drops and drags mental health across impermanent paper

Stiner's art is deeply personal, drawing inspiration from his experiences with mental illness.
Police officer delivers food order after driver involved in crash

Police officer delivers food order after driver involved in crash

A Longmont police officer went out of his way to help a delivery person and their customer after a crash.
An evening of philosophical journey in a time out of time

An evening of philosophical journey in a time out of time

Hosted by Longmont Public Media, the event’s objectives are to foster a sense of connection and engagement between authors and their audience
Longmont commits $21K to youth survey on Broncos money

Longmont commits $21K to youth survey on Broncos money

Staff wants a demographically representative survey of Longmont residents ages 10-18
Local teens advance to world competition in whitewater slalom

Local teens advance to world competition in whitewater slalom

After the undeniable achievement of training and mastering the waters, the teenagers have become two out of 12 under-18 racers on the national team.