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Colorado Secretary of State launches website listing federal, state candidates

Colorado Secretary of State launches website listing federal, state candidates

Candidates will continue to be added and removed as the Secretary of State’s Office completes the processing of paperwork and candidates withdraw and are replaced. The list will be finalized and the candidates certified to the ballot on Sept. 4.
Longmont-born Ziggi's Coffee makes Inc. 5000 list

Longmont-born Ziggi's Coffee makes Inc. 5000 list

Founded on Main Street in Longmont, the franchise can now be found in Iowa, Arizona, Colorado, and California, with more states on the horizon
Matching pledge could help Strongmont 2 reach $100k goal for grants to minority-owned businesses

Matching pledge could help Strongmont 2 reach $100k goal for grants to minority-owned businesses

Through Friday, donations to the Strongmont 2 Fund— the second iteration of the fund and campaign developed by the Advance Longmont Economic Partners to support small businesses and help mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic — will be matched thanks to Deborah and Wayne Simmons. The Simmonses have pledged to match up to $10,000 in contributions.
Thank a First Responder basket delivered to Longmont police officer

Thank a First Responder basket delivered to Longmont police officer

One first responder family's desire to show appreciation grew into a regional effort.
Divided Longmont City Council reinstates ordinance limiting creation of metro districts

Divided Longmont City Council reinstates ordinance limiting creation of metro districts

The council vote rescinded an ordinance passed in 2019 that placed no limits on special districts composed exclusively of residential development. The ordinance passed Tuesday reinstates one written and amended in 2012 that restricts the number of residential units in mixed-use developments to no more than 50% of square footage. 
RTD board board rejects resolution to replace security

RTD board board rejects resolution to replace security

The resolution, introduced by board member Shontel Lewis, sought to terminate RTD's contracts with the security company, Allied Universal, and area police departments by the end of the year and reallocate the funds. 
Longmont police report: Aug. 11, 2020

Longmont police report: Aug. 11, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Longmont Weather Forecast 8/12-13/2020

Longmont Weather Forecast 8/12-13/2020

Very hot dry weather will hold into the weekend when a subtle cool down and return of moisture begins.
FRCC child care program helps single mother reach for master's degree

FRCC child care program helps single mother reach for master's degree

Danielle Holmes felt herself teetering toward emotional collapse while trying to attend classes at Front Range Community in Longmont and raise her special-needs teenage daughter. “I was on decline,” said 39-year-old Holmes.
Mosquito spraying planned Thursday in six Longmont 'hotspot' zones

Mosquito spraying planned Thursday in six Longmont 'hotspot' zones

Spraying occurs when the number of mosquitos in area traps exceeds 150 and when West Nile virus has been detected in the Longmont area, according to the city.