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Colorado reaches $2.2 billion in total unemployment payments

Colorado reaches $2.2 billion in total unemployment payments

Some 12,941 people filed unemployment claims during the week ending June 6 — slightly higher than 12,149 claims filed the previous week.
Longmont police report: June 10, 2020

Longmont police report: June 10, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Community Foundation Boulder County announces new CEO

Community Foundation Boulder County announces new CEO

“The search committee has worked since January to identify someone who would passionately carry forward the foundation’s strategic plan and our vision and values. We unanimously selected Tatiana Hernandez who brings experience both in Boulder County and with national funders. She is committed to building strong communities, engaging everyone in philanthropy, and furthering equity in our community."
Frank Alexander resigns from Boulder County to work on national child well-being system

Frank Alexander resigns from Boulder County to work on national child well-being system

Boulder County Department of Housing and Human Services (BCDHHS) Director Frank Alexander will conclude his 22-year career with the county in July to join
Real-time Longmont air quality reports can be viewed online

Real-time Longmont air quality reports can be viewed online

Monitoring stations at Union Reservoir and Vance Brand Municipal Airport collect data around the clock and send information to be displayed in real-time on a website dashboard. The collected data is later compiled and analyzed to monitor longer-term trends in local air quality.
Longmont July 4 fireworks show moves a step closer to a go

Longmont July 4 fireworks show moves a step closer to a go

The show is still tentative, though. A determination on a final permit for the event won’t be made until city staff works through guidance from Boulder County Public Health and finalizes details of the traffic plan.
Longmont Museum summer concerts going virtual starting next week

Longmont Museum summer concerts going virtual starting next week

This year’s lineup ranges from up-and-coming local bands to established regional and national musicians. The concerts will be broadcast live from the museum’s Stewart Auditorium direct to attendees phones or computers. 
Longmont cancels July 4 concert, Rhythm on the River

Longmont cancels July 4 concert, Rhythm on the River

Citing the extension of the statewide safer-at-home order — including the continued prohibition of gatherings of more than 10 people — through July 1, the city stated uncertainty surrounding events later in the month prompted the “difficult decision” to cancel the events. 
Amid national calls for reform, Longmont public safety chief, officials explain local approach

Amid national calls for reform, Longmont public safety chief, officials explain local approach

Longmont public safety chief and city officials highlight local approach as law enforcement faces increased scrutiny nationwide.
Energy assessment completed on cannabis cultivation facilities in unincorporated Boulder County

Energy assessment completed on cannabis cultivation facilities in unincorporated Boulder County

The report was able to offer recommendations to increase cost savings, lower carbon footprints, and maximize production yields in cannabis cultivation facilities.