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States just one step away from COVID-19 vaccine rollout after federal panel OK

States just one step away from COVID-19 vaccine rollout after federal panel OK

Nearly 3 million doses will begin shipping within 24 hours of final approval.
Commissioners approve new Boulder County oil and gas regulations

Commissioners approve new Boulder County oil and gas regulations

The new rules companies will have to follow to drill were unanimously approved by the commissioners, who said the updates were needed to protect residents and the environment from drilling activity.
Longmont Theatre Company's new seats offer fitting — and comfy — tribute to longtime volunteer

Longmont Theatre Company's new seats offer fitting — and comfy — tribute to longtime volunteer

When volunteer and member Tracy Cravens died in January, Longmont Theatre Company members could not think of a better way to honor her memory than to redo the seats. They immediately began a GoFundMe campaign and raised more than $50,000 for the project. 
Sticking it out through COVID: Boulder County divorce rates not seeing pandemic spike

Sticking it out through COVID: Boulder County divorce rates not seeing pandemic spike

Divorce rates across the county have decreased in 2020, however, the number of couples seeking counseling has risen.
New unemployment claims top 36,000 as COVID-19 economic fallout deepens

New unemployment claims top 36,000 as COVID-19 economic fallout deepens

Workers in the food-service sector continue to suffer the worst of the latest wave of joblessness.
Federal judge dismisses suit challenging Windy Gap Firming Project

Federal judge dismisses suit challenging Windy Gap Firming Project

In his ruling, Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich found federal agencies complied with the law in authorizing the project that will provide water for 12 municipalities and entities, including Longmont.
Boulder County opens two more Heil Valley trails closed due to CalWood fire

Boulder County opens two more Heil Valley trails closed due to CalWood fire

A portion of the Wild Turkey trail and the entire Ponderosa Loop are now open, Boulder County announced in a Thursday news release. The Picture Rock Trail reopened on Friday.
Evidence of learning loss is piling up. Here’s how the U.S. could design a tutoring program to help

Evidence of learning loss is piling up. Here’s how the U.S. could design a tutoring program to help

A blueprint, released Wednesday by Brown Univeristy researchers, lays out how millions of students could get access to small-group tutoring, a concept with a strong research backing.
City council drafts letter taking aim at Weld County's lack of compliance with state COVID restrictions

City council drafts letter taking aim at Weld County's lack of compliance with state COVID restrictions

The letter, along with a resolution that encourages neighboring counties to adhere to health orders, will be reviewed by council on Tuesday. 
LeftHand Artist Group calling community to help light the night

LeftHand Artist Group calling community to help light the night

On Saturday, the group will hold a live public art installation — a human luminaria or “humanaria” — that aims to add some glow to Main Street. It is inviting people to make their own oversized luminarias and gather to line and light Main from 5 to 6 p.m.