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Longmont City Council softens resolution asking Weld County to support temporary COVID restrictions

Longmont City Council softens resolution asking Weld County to support temporary COVID restrictions

The original letter and resolution was aimed at Weld County for not adhering to mandated restrictions under the state’s red level status, aimed at minimizing the COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado.
Colorado groups urge climate action on fifth anniversary of Paris Agreement

Colorado groups urge climate action on fifth anniversary of Paris Agreement

Colorado is part of the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of governors from 25 states striving to fulfill the goals of the Paris Accords, regardless of whether the nation is technically part of it.
Colorado lawmakers clash over election integrity hearing

Colorado lawmakers clash over election integrity hearing

The reason for and timing of the Legislative Audit Committee hearing, called by Republican committee chair Rep. Lori Saine of Weld County, befuddled many, coming a day after the Electoral College certified Joe Biden's presidential win. Saine told fellow lawmakers its goal was to put to rest "any doubt" about election irregularities in the state.
UCHealth workers to form union, citing COVID-19 ‘crisis within a crisis’

UCHealth workers to form union, citing COVID-19 ‘crisis within a crisis’

UCHealth Workers United says it will organize staff members across all job titles and locations in the UCHealth system, which employs more than 25,000 people at seven major hospitals and dozens of clinics across the state, including Longs Peak Hospital and clinics in Longmont.
Colorado schools missing 29,900 students as pandemic disrupts education

Colorado schools missing 29,900 students as pandemic disrupts education

Reflecting a trend seen nationally during the pandemic, the biggest drops came in the early grades, with kindergarten enrollment declining more than 9%.
Colorado mitigation “bank” to offset wetland damage, meet Clean Water Act rules

Colorado mitigation “bank” to offset wetland damage, meet Clean Water Act rules

For the first time in 20 years, a new Clean Water Act mitigation bank breaks ground on the Front Range
Longmont Economic Development Partnership hires new economic development specialist

Longmont Economic Development Partnership hires new economic development specialist

As Longmont EDP’s economic development specialist, Stephanie Pitts-Noggle will be responsible for bringing new ideas and creative approaches to the long-term retention and growth of Longmont's existing primary industry base.
Boulder County weekly virtual community COVID updates continue Wednesday

Boulder County weekly virtual community COVID updates continue Wednesday

This week's update  will focus on the current COVID-19 disease status in our communities, possibilities to move to a less restrictive level on the state COVID-19 dial, and updates on COVID-19 vaccine.
Police: Homeless sexually violent predator staying in Longmont

Police: Homeless sexually violent predator staying in Longmont

Colorado law requires police departments to publicly share information about parties determined to be sexually violent predators
Justices order review of Colorado virus rules for churches

Justices order review of Colorado virus rules for churches

Three dissenting justices noted that the state already had lifted the challenged restrictions.