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“Over 1.6 million Coloradans voted in this year’s state primary election, which set a turnout record even in the midst of a global pandemic,” Secretary of State Jena Griswold stated in a news release. 

A third and final community survey on the future of the city-owned Preserve west of Lyons is available through Friday. The survey is seeking input on parking, limiting the number of visitors, dogs, and eliminating fishing permits and fees at the popular recreation area.

A daily crime report in Longmont.

Clinics and hospitals report huge jumps in the use of telemedicine, which allows doctors and nurses to diagnose and treat patients through telephone or computer. Telemedicine is part of the broader range of services offered under the umbrella of telehealth.

A tug-o-war between moisture plumes and dry westerlies will result in on and off again monsoon-like weather followed by more hot and dry weather in the long term.

RTD in an email sent last week announced the northbound and southbound stops at Pike Road and Main Street will be closed Friday through Sunday. The closures affect route 324, according to RTD. 

"Well-paid telework is a quality of life benefit that is unavailable for many, especially those who are among the bottom half of U.S. wage earners or who lack a college degree."

Longmont Art in Public Places took submissions from artists and it now is up to the community to pick their favorites designs to transform utility switchgear boxes into masterpieces.

To mitigate the risk posed by coronavirus, the Boy Scouts of America Longs Peak Council has made the event a “drive-in” and participants will stay in their vehicles for the ceremony, dinner and a movie to conclude the night.

The Boulder County Home Wanted initiative is offering free admission to an online affordable housing conference in August.