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Out Boulder County survey finds 17% of LGBTQ respondents hesitant to receive COVID vaccine

Out Boulder County survey finds 17% of LGBTQ respondents hesitant to receive COVID vaccine

Studies around the U.S. have examined the reluctance among Black, Hispanic, and other people of color, as well as by political affiliation, but Out Boulder County in a news release stated its effort could be the nation’s first to gauge COVID-19 vaccine reluctance among LGBTQ people.
Recent methane and VOC spikes near Union Reservoir have not exceeded EPA guidelines

Recent methane and VOC spikes near Union Reservoir have not exceeded EPA guidelines

Air pollution spikes are short term, with elevated pollutant levels lasting only 5 to 15 minutes.
With Boulder County 5 Star Certification ready to launch, organizations put out call for program volunteers

With Boulder County 5 Star Certification ready to launch, organizations put out call for program volunteers

“In order to make this program possible and keep the costs down for businesses, Boulder County is seeking volunteers to help administer the program. Volunteers can either be direct unpaid volunteers from the community or employees of businesses/organizations willing to volunteer the employees’ time for the program,” the Longmont Chamber stated in an email.
Recovery Cafe open again for in-person support for those struggling with addiction, other crises

Recovery Cafe open again for in-person support for those struggling with addiction, other crises

With Boulder County in orange level status on the state’s COVID dial dashboard and new COVID-19 protocols in place, Recovery Café today is reopening its doors for face-to-face sessions. 
Girl Scouts turn to tech to keep cookie sales from crumbling in time of COVID

Girl Scouts turn to tech to keep cookie sales from crumbling in time of COVID

Need your Thin Mints and Samoas? There's an app — and a website —for that.
Longmont police looking for 'sexually violent predator'

Longmont police looking for 'sexually violent predator'

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, police stated Nathaniel Kyle Stark, 25, “was last known to be transient, and his current whereabouts are unknown.”
Colorado health department prepares to overhaul COVID-19 dial

Colorado health department prepares to overhaul COVID-19 dial

State’s coronavirus transmission steadily slowing since mid-January
Panel to talk drug reform, systemic challenges during Friday HOPE event

Panel to talk drug reform, systemic challenges during Friday HOPE event

“The main focus is on systems and the challenges that come about when a system reinforces discrimination and makes it difficult for all move forward once they make a mistake,” said Kimberly Braun, development director for HOPE for Longmont, adding drug reform is only one example of a whole array of interrelated issues. “We are letting it be the place to open the discussion.” 
Longmont police report Feb. 1, 2021

Longmont police report Feb. 1, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
City council to talk air quality, oil and gas operations during tonight's study session

City council to talk air quality, oil and gas operations during tonight's study session

A city staff report states Union Reservoir monitors last month recorded the highest levels of VOCs since monitoring began in 2019. Winds were from the east/northeast when levels of methane and other VOCs increased markedly for about 10 minutes before the air quality returned to normal, the report states.