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A father’s gift of humor: surreal artwork for the times

A father’s gift of humor: surreal artwork for the times

Niwot artist David Bjorkman is just trying to make it through the pandemic like everyone else but hopes his artwork will help bring meaning — and laughter — to these times.
Boulder County grant will help city create tool to map, respond to climate risk

Boulder County grant will help city create tool to map, respond to climate risk

The city’s climate vulnerability and risk mapping project is among the 2021 recipients of money from the county’s Environmental Sustainability Matching Grant Program.
Light in the darkness on the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Light in the darkness on the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

After a difficult year, Longmont residents celebrate and learn more about diversity.
Small grass fire contained near Hygiene

Small grass fire contained near Hygiene

Quarter-acre fire result of target shooting
HOPE SafeLot to expand to two more churches next month, doubling capacity

HOPE SafeLot to expand to two more churches next month, doubling capacity

HOPE opened SafeLot in a church parking lot in June to create a place for people to live in their cars while they look for a permanent residence. The lot is limited to nine vehicles, but adding two more churches on Feb. 1 will increase SafeLot capacity to 19 spaces.
The scent of sickness: 5 questions answered about using dogs — and mice and ferrets — to detect disease

The scent of sickness: 5 questions answered about using dogs — and mice and ferrets — to detect disease

Research scientist Glen Golden, who has trained dogs and ferrets to detect avian flu in birds, explains why certain animals are well suited to sniff out sickness.
Longmont City Council to hear resolution calling for peace during Tuesday night's open forum

Longmont City Council to hear resolution calling for peace during Tuesday night's open forum

Councilmember Tim Waters calls for Longmont residents to search for common ground on issues and reject civic discourse that has become strident and volatile. 
Longmont church steps up to help community members hard-hit by pandemic

Longmont church steps up to help community members hard-hit by pandemic

As the pandemic hit in March, Faith Community Lutheran Church embraced its focus on giving to the community by starting a Pandemic Relief Fund, originally helping non-essential workers furloughed or laid off get through the pandemic.
Longmont police report: January 17, 2021

Longmont police report: January 17, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Longmont Local: Front Range Mercantile is home of trinkets, unexpected treasures

Longmont Local: Front Range Mercantile is home of trinkets, unexpected treasures

The indoor flea market has been part of the community for more than three decades. Through the years, it’s been a haven for nostalgia lovers, history buffs and anyone who appreciates a good deal.