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RTD board to talk long-delayed Longmont rail line at Tuesday study session

RTD board to talk long-delayed Longmont rail line at Tuesday study session

“It is my understanding that this conversation will be more about where we stand and how we got here,” Erik Davidson, newly appointed to the RTD board to represent Boulder County, said in an email. “I do not expect alternative solutions to Northwest Rail will be discussed.”
Police seek suspect who smashed car windows at Roger's Grove, tried to use stolen credit card at local store

Police seek suspect who smashed car windows at Roger's Grove, tried to use stolen credit card at local store

Police in a Facebook post also warned of many recent smash-and-grab thefts taking place during daylight hours and urged people to leave their valuables at home rather than in their vehicles. 
Boulder County DA joins nationwide effort calling for federal action to reduce gun violence

Boulder County DA joins nationwide effort calling for federal action to reduce gun violence

Additionally, the District Attorney’s Office is partnering with the Attorney General’s Office and law enforcement agencies to encourage safe gun storage
Longmont police report Feb. 7, 2021

Longmont police report Feb. 7, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Virtual meeting Wednesday to discuss permanent flood recovery repairs for Colo. 7

Virtual meeting Wednesday to discuss permanent flood recovery repairs for Colo. 7

An emergency repair project reestablished traffic and operations quickly but did not complete repairs to final grades or restore the highway to appropriate transportation safety standards. Permanent repairs are slated to begin in August.
Longmont Local: Old T-shirts get fashion-forward makeover thanks to Graphic Revival

Longmont Local: Old T-shirts get fashion-forward makeover thanks to Graphic Revival

Through careful cutting and resewing, the company is upcycling shirts into interesting and fashionable new designs. There are five patterns available, and each one-of-a-kind finished shirt contains graphics from multiple sources.
Platte River Power offering $3,000 scholarship

Platte River Power offering $3,000 scholarship

Applicants must be either a current high school senior, attending a four-year university or working toward an associate degree. Applicants must also have a permanent home address within Platte River’s four owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont or Loveland.
It's complicated: Sustainability impacts of working from home

It's complicated: Sustainability impacts of working from home

The number of people working from home across the nation and the state has increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. This has pushed sustainability leaders to look at how telecommuting could decrease overall emissions.
Art everywhere: Eclectic collection of murals add colorful community touch across city

Art everywhere: Eclectic collection of murals add colorful community touch across city

Scattered around town, the art includes a mix of privately sponsored works, as well as those by independent artists and those part of the Art in Public Places program.
COVID can't sour sweet sentiment of Valentine's Day gift-giving

COVID can't sour sweet sentiment of Valentine's Day gift-giving

Nearly three-quarters, 73%, “of consumers celebrating Valentine’s Day this year feel it is important to do so given the current state of the pandemic,” the National Retail Federation stated in a Jan. 28 web post announcing the results of an annual survey conducted in partnership with Prosper Insights & Analytics.