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Colorado officials say COVID-19 vaccine to arrive next week

Colorado officials say COVID-19 vaccine to arrive next week

The state is expecting 46,800 doses of the Pfizer vaccine the week of Dec. 13 and 95,600 doses of the Moderna vaccine the following week of Dec. 20, according to Scott Bookman, COVID-19 incident commander for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 
Skunk found near Roger’s Grove Park in Longmont tests positive for rabies

Skunk found near Roger’s Grove Park in Longmont tests positive for rabies

The skunk was spotted near the walking path at St. Vrain Creek, west of Hover Road, according to a Boulder County news release.
Getting crafty during COVID: Firehouse Art Center holding virtual ugly sweater-making party

Getting crafty during COVID: Firehouse Art Center holding virtual ugly sweater-making party

Elaine Waterman, executive director at Firehouse, will host a virtual ugly sweater class on the art center’s Facebook page on Thursday. Sweater-making kits also are available for purchase.
City council on board with proposed passenger rail line

City council on board with proposed passenger rail line

The planned route drew praise from council members who noted Longmont has long been promised and then denied the Northwest Rail line between Boulder and Longmont by the Regional Transportation District.
Hundreds of thousands are behind on utility bills. Now they have extra help

Hundreds of thousands are behind on utility bills. Now they have extra help

New Colorado law supplies $5 million in relief for gas and electricity payments
Commissioners could vote Thursday on new Boulder County oil and gas regs

Commissioners could vote Thursday on new Boulder County oil and gas regs

No additional public testimony will be taken during the hearing. The commissioners will either adopt or request staff members make additional changes, according to the county’s oil and gas webpage.
Longmont police report Dec. 8, 2020

Longmont police report Dec. 8, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Coloradans must wear face coverings for at least another 30 days, Polis orders

Coloradans must wear face coverings for at least another 30 days, Polis orders

Everyone over 10 years old must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth while inside public indoor spaces, including businesses, and while waiting for public transportation.
Virtual event: Tell us what stories you want to read

Virtual event: Tell us what stories you want to read

On Monday, December 14th at 6 pm. we’re hosting a free, virtual event to hear from readers about how we’re doing, what you’d like to read more (or less) from us, and offer a chance to pitch us your story ideas!
Longmont City Council explores ways to encourage COVID testing in underserved communities

Longmont City Council explores ways to encourage COVID testing in underserved communities

City staff looks to change communication efforts to spread more information on the importance of COVID testing.