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Longmont library moves annual author event to virtual realm, presenting Jamie Ford on March 31

Longmont library moves annual author event to virtual realm, presenting Jamie Ford on March 31

"The library’s annual major author event is usually held at the Longmont Museum, but the pandemic restrictions have moved it online. Although the venue will be different, the engaging and interesting content remains the same."
Longmont police report March 17, 2021

Longmont police report March 17, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Virtual Spanish-language session will share information, collect input on universal preschool

Virtual Spanish-language session will share information, collect input on universal preschool

“The point of this (session) is to talk to families to say, ‘Here is what the voters approved in November’ and ask ‘How should it look for it to be the most supportive for you?,’” said Melissa Mares, event facilitator and early childhood policy fellow at the Colorado Children’s Campaign.
‘Vaccine passports’ that show you’re inoculated are on the way

‘Vaccine passports’ that show you’re inoculated are on the way

Colorado bill would prohibit discrimination against people based on vaccine status
Three years missing: Today marks anniversary of Longmont woman's disappearance. Police still seeking information

Three years missing: Today marks anniversary of Longmont woman's disappearance. Police still seeking information

Rita Gutierrez-Garcia had been out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with loved ones when she went missing. She texted a friend that she had found a ride home for the evening and was last seen leaving 3’s Bar, 333 Main St., between 2:15 and 3:15 a.m. March 18, 2018, and has not been seen since. 
Xcel Engergy fuel riders effective April 1

Xcel Engergy fuel riders effective April 1

Customer bills in April, May and June won’t reflect costs of the recent extreme weather event over the President’s Day holiday weekend in February.
Charting COVID-19’s unequal impact on Colorado workers, one year later

Charting COVID-19’s unequal impact on Colorado workers, one year later

Low-wage industries continue to lag far behind pre-pandemic levels.
Final 6 of the 24 Coloradans tasked with redrawing the state’s political maps selected

Final 6 of the 24 Coloradans tasked with redrawing the state’s political maps selected

Two Longmont residents are part of independent redistricting commissions
City council gives initial nod to ordinance requiring its OK for development near parks, open space

City council gives initial nod to ordinance requiring its OK for development near parks, open space

Another vote on move aimed at adding "layer of accountability" slated for March 30.
The truth about St. Patrick's Day: Still religiously, culturally important even as it has become excuse to wear green, drink heavily

The truth about St. Patrick's Day: Still religiously, culturally important even as it has become excuse to wear green, drink heavily

Americans have in some years spent $6.16 billion celebrating, with 13 million pints of Guinness consumed. Some parts of the country have even held a pre-celebration on Sept. 17 – or, as they call it, “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day.”