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Collection assembled by longtime Longmont art collector being auctioned to benefit the LUH Foundation

Collection assembled by longtime Longmont art collector being auctioned to benefit the LUH Foundation

The 30 pieces being sold include works by 13 local artists.
Longmont police report March 18, 2021

Longmont police report March 18, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
High school basketball: Longmont's run at title ends in Final Four home loss to Montrose

High school basketball: Longmont's run at title ends in Final Four home loss to Montrose

Among the familiar blue surroundings, Longmont’s season concluded Thursday night in the Class 4A state semifinals against No. 3 Montrose (18-0, 7-0). The undefeated Indians ended the No. 2 seed Trojans’ (13-4, 9-4) two-month scramble for the title in a 48-33 win.
HOPE for Longmont takes SafeLot on the road, opening fourth location in Boulder

HOPE for Longmont takes SafeLot on the road, opening fourth location in Boulder

HOPE developed the SafeLot program to allow homeless families to safely live in their vehicles while they work and look for permanent homes.
What's in the water? Council approves Longmont's continued participation in monitoring program

What's in the water? Council approves Longmont's continued participation in monitoring program

By a unanimous vote Tuesday night, city council agreed to an amendment to a pact with the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District to gauge the presence and concentrations of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, hormones and pesticides in water sources.
Lawmakers unveil public-run health insurance bill

Lawmakers unveil public-run health insurance bill

The legislation would ask private insurance companies to reduce their premium rates for individual plans by 20% of what they are now by the end of 2024. If they don't meet that target, a nonprofit state-administered plan that sets price limits would kick in.
Outside: Always important, avalanche safety takes on added weight as pandemic sends more into the backcountry

Outside: Always important, avalanche safety takes on added weight as pandemic sends more into the backcountry

Warmer weather has brought some relief to concerns, but many remain on high alert this year after 11 people have been killed this winter. That’s just one death away from the record set in 1993. Experts say there are multiple reasons for the uptick, but many in the outdoor industry think it could be caused by more people in the backcountry.
Facing competing pressures, CDC weighs relaxing 6 feet rule in schools

Facing competing pressures, CDC weighs relaxing 6 feet rule in schools

Pressure on the CDC has come from advocates and some experts who argue that any benefit of the 6-foot requirement is far outweighed by the resulting downsides of remote instruction for students. Pressure is already coming from the other side, too, with a prominent teachers union leader warning against revamping the guidance.
Women's wage gap linked to retirement insecurity

Women's wage gap linked to retirement insecurity

Jennifer Norr, president of the Women in Pensions Network, said women more often work part-time jobs than men, making them less likely to have a retirement plan through the workplace. Women also are more likely than men to leave the workforce to care for children or other family members, which Norr said impacts their ability to save for retirement.
Sesión virtual en español compartirá, recopilará información, acerca del preescolar universal

Sesión virtual en español compartirá, recopilará información, acerca del preescolar universal

Padres de familia de habla hispana podrán aprender y dar sus opiniones acerca del futuro del preescolar universal en Colorado durante una sesión informativa comunitaria el viernes.