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Last Tuesday (August 6) Longmont Power and Communications (LPC) brought to the City Council the first results of its rate study for 2020 and 2021. It was more of a preview of coming attractions -- the Council has to approve the utility’s rates. But the staff presented some numbers about how much revenue LPC will need to bring in over the next two years to keep the lights on. And those numbers need some explanation.

Aug 12, 2019 7:38 AM Read more >

EforAll Hosts Pitch Contest

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), a nonprofit that supports individuals who want to launch a small business or startup, is hosting their first Pitch Contest in Longmont on August 28.

Aug 9, 2019 4:00 PM Read more >

FRCC Students Complete First Innovate Campus Program

The first group of Front Range Community College (FRCC) student celebrated the completion of the first Innovate Campus program on July 12, 2019.

Aug 8, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Longmont Homeowners Forego Dream House After Learning What Will Be Next Door

Imagine settling on the location and style of your dream home. After submitting the deposit and celebrating with your pregnant wife, you'd feel overjoyed, correct? Well, not for one Longmont family who completed these steps then learned that their "forever" home would be located next door to a gravel mining pit.

Aug 7, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Smuckers Manufacturing Facility in Longmont Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

On July 31, the Smuckers Manufacturing Facility, located at 2900 Peak Ave., Longmont, celebrated its ribbon cutting.

Aug 2, 2019 3:00 PM Read more >

Longmont's Left Hand Brewing Releases A CBD Infused Sparkling Water

Longmont's own Left Hand Brewery, working with Northern Colorado CBD, and organic CBD producer, is entering a rapidly growing market of CBD products from supplements to coffee to beauty products with a unique product called "Present."

Aug 2, 2019 1:43 PM Read more >

Visit Longmont Launches New Website

Visit Longmont, Longmont's visitor's center, launched a new website on Monday, July 29.

Jul 31, 2019 6:25 AM Read more >

Applications Now Open for Longmont's Innovate Accelerator

Entrepreneurs in Longmont looking for help to build, launch, and grow their early-stage innovative startups are now in luck as the Innovate Longmont accelerator program is now accepting applications.

Jul 30, 2019 3:00 PM Read more >

Aplicaciones Abiertas para el Innovador Acelerador de Longmont

Los empresarios de Longmont que buscan ayuda para construir, lanzar y hacer crecer sus nuevas empresas innovadoras en etapa inicial ahora tienen suerte, ya que el programa de aceleración Innovate Longmont está aceptando solicitudes.

Jul 30, 2019 3:00 PM Read more >

5th Annual Longmont Startup Week Brings in Record Attendance

The 5th annual Longmont Startup Week brought in record attendance. This is good news for the community and local businesses.

Jul 30, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Today's Poll

Informal Reader Poll: Who Will You Vote For in Longmont’s At-Large City Council Race?

Results > Archives >

This informal reader poll is for engagement purposes only and is not affiliated with any candidate or campaign. Candidates are listed alphabetically to ensure neutrality. Candidates included are those who have officially filed candidate affidavits as of July 25.

This poll is not a scientific survey and should not be interpreted as a prediction of the election outcome. It is hosted by the Longmont Leader as a neutral, informational engagement tool. The cost of this poll does not exceed Colorado’s campaign finance thresholds and no candidate or campaign paid for its placement. Responses are limited to one per person, but online polls can be manipulated and may not reflect the community as a whole.

*Note: Former candidate Patrick Dillon announced on July 26 that he will be suspending his campaign for Longmont City Council.

Two at-large seats will be up for election in November.