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Dry Land Distillery's annual Nog Off is still on

Dry Land Distillery's annual Nog Off is still on

Judging spots for the distiller’s annual contest are filled, but to-go versions of the holiday specialty are available from the Main Street tasting room.
Eco-friendly mixed use development near airport gets nod from planning commission

Eco-friendly mixed use development near airport gets nod from planning commission

Modern West call for a combination of high-density homes and workspaces, along with an emphasis on solar power and urban farming, according to a city staff report. Plan now heads to city council for vote in January.
Full-time historic preservation planner not in cards for Longmont this year, despite resident's pleas for position

Full-time historic preservation planner not in cards for Longmont this year, despite resident's pleas for position

Sharon O’Leary, co-chair of the Historic Eastside Neighborhood Association, on Tuesday lobbied city council to make historic preservation a top priority in 2021, which marks 150 years since Longmont’s founding. 
St. Vrain students will return to in-person learning in January

St. Vrain students will return to in-person learning in January

Elementary students head back to schools on Jan. 6, with middle schoolers going back on Jan. 11 and high schoolers on Jan. 19
Longmont police report Dec. 18, 2020

Longmont police report Dec. 18, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Liquor license fees waiver approved by Longmont City Council

Liquor license fees waiver approved by Longmont City Council

The state and the city of Longmont look to find new ways to help local businesses.
Early coal retirements reversed after pressure from utilities, Polis administration

Early coal retirements reversed after pressure from utilities, Polis administration

Commission member: ‘It seems like we’ve had a pretty good relationship with the utilities, and I want to maintain that’
What to do with 5,000 drilling applications? That's the question as new oil, gas rules set to take effect Jan. 15

What to do with 5,000 drilling applications? That's the question as new oil, gas rules set to take effect Jan. 15

A big question is the fate of a little over 5,000 permits already in the pipeline, about 4,300 to drill wells and about 740 for the location of well sites. In 2019, the COGCC approved 2,111 permits to drill wells and 256 well-location permits. 11 this year, the state has approved 1,350 to drill wells and 155 location permits.
Skyline QB Silva named to 4A All-State team; RB Bridwell makes second team

Skyline QB Silva named to 4A All-State team; RB Bridwell makes second team

Also earning CHSAA honors were Skyline guard Oscar Aranday and defensive lineman Joel Hesse, Longmont quarterback Keegan Patterson, receiver Caleb Johnson and defensive tackle Aiden Gaddis, Silver Creek receiver Eli Hubert and Mead QB Gavin Garrettson, and Niwot QB Ayden Bartko and wide receiver Craig Wright.
Hundreds sign a petition asking Colorado to skip tests for English learners

Hundreds sign a petition asking Colorado to skip tests for English learners

It’s inequitable, they say, to ask English learners, most of whom are students of color, to return to school buildings and sit for exams when the same might not be asked of their English-speaking peers.