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Transportation battle looms at Colorado Capitol

Transportation battle looms at Colorado Capitol

Proposal could involve new fees on gas purchases, ride-sharing apps and delivery services
Longmont police report Feb. 25, 2021

Longmont police report Feb. 25, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Small art, big dreams: Square Foot art show opens today at Inspiration Gallery

Small art, big dreams: Square Foot art show opens today at Inspiration Gallery

An opening reception for the show, which as the name implies features works that can fit in a 12-by-12-inch space, is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the gallery, which last year took up residence in the Longmont Downtown Development Authority’s offices at 320 Main St. 
This year’s state test results will be tough to make sense of, experts warn

This year’s state test results will be tough to make sense of, experts warn

This year there’s a good chance a big chunk of students will opt out of the exams, among other potential changes. Experts say that means the tests likely won’t be able to offer the kind of complete or comparable data policymakers rely on in a typical year. 
Game-changing one-dose vaccine could be in states’ hands shortly

Game-changing one-dose vaccine could be in states’ hands shortly

Johnson & Johnson vaccine shows 72% efficacy rate in the U.S.
Public Health Career Pathways launched by state

Public Health Career Pathways launched by state

Three pathways within the public health field were developed — public health, environmental health, and administration -- and together they encompass more than 100 occupations within the field including entry- to advanced-level positions.
Report: Medical aid-in-dying law works as intended for terminally iIl Coloradans

Report: Medical aid-in-dying law works as intended for terminally iIl Coloradans

Last year, 188 Coloradans requested prescriptions for aid-in-dying medications, a 10% increase over the previous year, and 145 went on to obtain the medication.
City stepped up to help providers hit hard by pandemic, coalition now asking community to join efforts to ensure quality care well beyond COVID

City stepped up to help providers hit hard by pandemic, coalition now asking community to join efforts to ensure quality care well beyond COVID

The Longmont Early Childhood Coalition is seeking community members ranging from company executives to care providers to parents to join its effort to turn its goals into data and action.
Outside: Kids going stir crazy? Make a plan, strap some snowshoes on their (or your) feet and get out there

Outside: Kids going stir crazy? Make a plan, strap some snowshoes on their (or your) feet and get out there

Here are some tips on how to ensure all ages enjoy exploring the outdoors via snowshoes.
In Colorado, it’s a race between COVID-19 variants and the COVID vaccine

In Colorado, it’s a race between COVID-19 variants and the COVID vaccine

Colorado is headed in the right direction — but the COVID variants are worrisome.