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Get Growing: Bountiful urban farm starts from the ground up

Get Growing: Bountiful urban farm starts from the ground up

In Longmont, we largely have a type of clay soil that tends to be very hard and compact. For plants and vegetables to grow properly, you want this soil to be loose, not hard.
Longmont Humane Society Pet of the Week: Koda is a love bug

Longmont Humane Society Pet of the Week: Koda is a love bug

Koda will need to meet any resident dogs prior to adoption and is looking for a home with no kitties
Why being stuck at home — and unable to hang out in cafes and bars — drains our creativity

Why being stuck at home — and unable to hang out in cafes and bars — drains our creativity

Researchers have shown how creative thinking can be cultivated by simple habits like exercise, sleep and reading. But another catalyst is unplanned interactions with close friends, casual acquaintances and complete strangers. With the closure of coffee shops — not to mention places like bars, libraries, gyms and museums — these opportunities vanish.
Making the holidays bright: Boulder County seeking donations to help program participants

Making the holidays bright: Boulder County seeking donations to help program participants

A group of county programs is in need of donations this holiday season to help enrolled families provide gifts for their children and to help older adults who are struggling with isolation from friends and family, and other stresses brought on by COVID-19.
Biscuits at Mike’s cooking up delicious food and giving back to the community on Christmas Day

Biscuits at Mike’s cooking up delicious food and giving back to the community on Christmas Day

Food truck is becoming a hometown favorite with its biscuit sandwiches and jam, too.
‘Of course, it feels unsafe’: Colorado prisons face staffing crisis as hundreds of guards, inmates sickened

‘Of course, it feels unsafe’: Colorado prisons face staffing crisis as hundreds of guards, inmates sickened

This week, there are almost 400 prison guards out sick with COVID-19 and more than 1,100 prisoners with active infections across the state.
This week in Longmont: Holiday closures, recycling and more

This week in Longmont: Holiday closures, recycling and more

A recap of news and events happening in Longmont as provided by the city.
Doc who received first COVID vaccine in Longmont urging all to get shot to stop virus from punishing her hometown

Doc who received first COVID vaccine in Longmont urging all to get shot to stop virus from punishing her hometown

On heels of Longmont United Hospital administering vaccine on Wednesday, Longs Peak Hospital started vaccinating workers on Thursday. Weld County also opened a new drive-thru testing site in city this week.
Rising rents, stagnant wages leave many Colorado tenants struggling to meet basic needs

Rising rents, stagnant wages leave many Colorado tenants struggling to meet basic needs

Colorado ranks No. 9 for gap between renter’s income and housing cost. Housing advocates see rent stabilization as one solution.
Colorado receiving fewer COVID-19 vaccines than expected

Colorado receiving fewer COVID-19 vaccines than expected

Colorado had expected to receive 56,550 Pfizer doses on Friday after getting an initial 46,800 doses on Monday. Operation Warp Speed officials informed the state that Colorado's next Pfizer allocation is expected to be 39,780 doses, a difference of 16,720, the Department of Health and Environment said in a statement.