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Outside: Colorado backcountry hut trips are still happening, but with pandemic precautions

Outside: Colorado backcountry hut trips are still happening, but with pandemic precautions

The 10th Mountain Division Hut Association closed its huts last March and cancelled remaining reservations for the winter during the original spate of coronavirus lockdowns. They reopened to the public this summer, and have been taking reservations for the current winter season, albeit with new restrictions in accordance with local health protocols.
Xcel Energy announces energy increases in first quarter of 2021

Xcel Energy announces energy increases in first quarter of 2021

Customers to see increase in both electric and natural gas fuel costs
Colorado nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths rising

Colorado nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths rising

Data from October through November marked increases in infection rates and deaths, along with shortages of staff and personal protection equipment.
Longmont police report Dec. 16, 2020

Longmont police report Dec. 16, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Colorado food pantries must apply for special grants by Sunday

Colorado food pantries must apply for special grants by Sunday

The Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program passed with strong bipartisan support in a special session and should help at least 150 food pantries and Colorado's five food banks.
SVVSD to announce plans for spring semester on Friday

SVVSD to announce plans for spring semester on Friday

A final decision will be made this evening, after school board members share their thoughts or modifications to the plan with Superintendent Don Haddad. A letter will be sent to parents Friday detailing what the spring semester will look like for their students.
Interactive video series to discuss a post-pandemic Longmont launching in early 2021

Interactive video series to discuss a post-pandemic Longmont launching in early 2021

A new season of Longmont Voices and Vision is to premiere Jan. 13, 2021.
Longmont ER doctor among the first to get COVID vaccine

Longmont ER doctor among the first to get COVID vaccine

Longmont United will distribute 275 vaccines to hospital worker through Friday.
Colorado inmates facing big virus risks not near top of vaccine lists

Colorado inmates facing big virus risks not near top of vaccine lists

In Colorado and most other states, prisoners aren't near the front of the line for initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine now being distributed. Health care workers and nursing home residents are getting the first wave of shots, and many argue that those who break the law — despite living in conditions that put them at risk — shouldn't be a priority when many others are vulnerable.
Four new members join Sustainable Resilient Longmont board

Four new members join Sustainable Resilient Longmont board

As a “hub for education, advocacy and action,” SRL supports the three pillars of sustainability: environmental protection, responsible economic growth and social equity,” according to its website.