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Opinion: Stress In Saint Vrain Valley Schools

Opinion: Stress In Saint Vrain Valley Schools

It's fairly common to see high school students struggling with stressful situations, whether in school or outside of it. In numerous cases, high school students are clinically diagnosed with either anxiety or depression, in some cases even both.
Top Stories: Jan. 7-13

Top Stories: Jan. 7-13

These were the most popular Longmont Observer stories for the week of Jan. 7-13.
The Longmont Police Department Beat Map - Know Your Police Officers

The Longmont Police Department Beat Map - Know Your Police Officers

Do you know who the police officers that patrol your neighborhood are? How about around your business or when you're out shopping at your regular grocery store? Now you can look it up. Download BeatMap12016.
Who’s That Hooting? A Great-Horned Owl!

Who’s That Hooting? A Great-Horned Owl!

I’ve been seeing reports of people hearing owls calling in their backyards, so I thought it might be a good time to write about owls.
City of Longmont, Colorado: This Week in Longmont - January 12, 2018

City of Longmont, Colorado: This Week in Longmont - January 12, 2018

This Week in Longmont - January 12, 2018 See the latest news and events happening in Longmont.
School Board Approves Lease to Vinelife Community Church for APEX Home School Enrichment Program

School Board Approves Lease to Vinelife Community Church for APEX Home School Enrichment Program

On Wednesday evening , the St. Vrain Valley School Board unanimously approved a $311,000 lease to Vinelife Community Church for the 2018-2019 school year.
Police Report: January 11, 2018

Police Report: January 11, 2018

FOLLOW UP For the past several months, the Longmont Police Department have fielded a number of unfounded complaints that were reported in the 1600 block of Ironhorse Dr. This report is for information only and the case is closed.
Library Asks Young Adults, “Are You Ready to Launch?”

Library Asks Young Adults, “Are You Ready to Launch?”

LONGMONT, Colo. – Moving through your teens and early twenties can be tough. Sometimes it seems like everyone else has their life figured out while you’re still deciding what to have for lunch.
Things To Do In Longmont This Weekend

Things To Do In Longmont This Weekend

Free Community Cardio-Kickboxing Fitness, Saturday, January 13, 2018, 9:15-10 a.m.
Letter to the Editor: Green Light Radio Responds to FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly's Letter

Letter to the Editor: Green Light Radio Responds to FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly's Letter

The radio frequency spectrum, which the FCC considers its ward, is a very large and complicated communication system to manage. At no point do we want to belittle the scope, or the ability of the FCC, to do its job.