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First gentleman Reis taken to hospital after COVID symptoms worsen, per Polis' office

First gentleman Reis taken to hospital after COVID symptoms worsen, per Polis' office

Reis “started to experience a slightly worsening cough and shortness of breath on day eight after being diagnosed with COVID,” according to a statement from the governor’s office . “The Governor drove the First Gentleman in his personal vehicle to the hospital.”
Three vehicles involved in Main Street collision

Three vehicles involved in Main Street collision

Parties from all three vehicles were taken to a nearby hospital.
City mulling universal recycling, other changes to waste services

City mulling universal recycling, other changes to waste services

Proposed ordinance would spark analysis of the economic impacts of bolstering trash and recycling services in an era in which budget restraints are not meeting the demands of the public, Bob Allen, Longmont’s director of operations for Public Works and Natural Resources, told city council last week.
Ask the Introvert: Seeking calm for the holiday season? Get outside

Ask the Introvert: Seeking calm for the holiday season? Get outside

Researchers at Harvard University, among others, have found that the more we walk in nature, the less we overthink. Technically? Natural stimulus reduces activity in our prefrontal cortex. That’s the area devoted to abstract thought, which introvert brains seem to favor. 
John Hickenlooper spent $41 million to win Colorado’s U.S. Senate race, far surpassing Cory Gardner

John Hickenlooper spent $41 million to win Colorado’s U.S. Senate race, far surpassing Cory Gardner

The candidates’ combined fundraising more than doubled the previous record in a U.S. Senate race in Colorado, which was set in 2014. In fact, the spending even far exceeded the $36 million that super PACs and other committees reported in campaign expenditures this year. 
Demand outpacing Longmont real estate inventory

Demand outpacing Longmont real estate inventory

At the end of November only 97 homes were on the market in Longmont.
Latino pioneer remembered in memorial service today

Latino pioneer remembered in memorial service today

A long time supporter and pioneer in the Latino community and Longmont resident, Nino Eugenio Gallo, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 1. 
Stranger than fiction: Sci-fi themed Outworld Brewing finding its way after opening just before pandemic hit

Stranger than fiction: Sci-fi themed Outworld Brewing finding its way after opening just before pandemic hit

“At the beginning, this was more of an adventure,” manager Sean Fuller said. “Now it’s more of a business. We’ve just tried to hang in there. Adjusting the staff, the hours and we’ve been doing OK."
Longmont police report: December 5, 2020

Longmont police report: December 5, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont
Not just any Tuesday: Local nonprofits hoping Colorado Gives Day can boost fundraising as COVID continues to take toll

Not just any Tuesday: Local nonprofits hoping Colorado Gives Day can boost fundraising as COVID continues to take toll

"Colorado Gives day is really an opportunity to donate to Longmont nonprofits. It's a chance for the community to recognize the wealth of great people doing a lot of great work," said Matt Eldred, executive director of nonprofit TLC Learning Center. "Everybody cares about something. You'll be able to give to something that speaks to you."