Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

The pool will be open by reservation only, and because of capacity limits reservations must be made for all ages, including small children, the city announced Wednesday afternoon.

The majority, but not all, of new cases are among college-age people living in the University Hill neighborhood in Boulder. Some of those newly infected report recent out-of-state travel as well as attending large gatherings in Boulder, according to the health department.

Sales at Grandpa’s Pawn and Gun have tripled since the onset of the pandemic. Sales were starting to slow, but a second surge began after riots broke out across the country amid protests over the death of George Floyd during an arrest in Minneapolis on May 25.

Customers needing help encouraged to make payment arrangements or apply for assistance

Fair organizers on June 1 announced this year’s fair is canceled because of continuing concerns over the novel coronavirus, and the easing of statewide restrictions have not changed that plan. 

Clients, both responsible and harmed parties, have reported high levels of satisfaction with the virtual process, particularly because their cases were not put on “pause” by COVID restrictions, said Longmont Community Justice Partnership Executive Director Kathleen McGoey.

A Black Lives Matter protest wasn’t held in Longmont until June 5, but residents who traveled to Boulder the day prior for a demonstration in the University Hill area are being advised a participant recently tested positive for COVID-19.

The mother-daughter duo that owns Hidden Treasures 2, with help from community members, have made 23,750-and-counting masks for the community.

In an email newsletter sent this week, OUR Center stated financial needs for its Homelessness Prevention Program, which assists clients with rent and utilities, are 2 ½  times greater than normal and it anticipates the critical needs to continue for the foreseeable future.

City of Longmont announces plan for reopening recreation facilities.