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Longmont moving ahead on $930K purchase of land adjacent to water treatment plant

Longmont moving ahead on $930K purchase of land adjacent to water treatment plant

The parcel, a little more than 19 acres adjacent to Nelson Flanders Water Treatment Plant, would provide a security buffer for the city’s water supply while also preserving a group of historical buildings.
Longmont police report Feb. 17, 2021

Longmont police report Feb. 17, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
From starvation to overdose, coronavirus’ hidden toll emerges in Colorado’s death data

From starvation to overdose, coronavirus’ hidden toll emerges in Colorado’s death data

In 2020, 46,808 people died in Colorado, the most ever recorded in one year in the state, and a 21% increase over the average number of deaths for the three prior years.
Bringing Mars rocks back to Earth: Perseverance Rover lands on Thursday, a lead scientist explains the tech and goals

Bringing Mars rocks back to Earth: Perseverance Rover lands on Thursday, a lead scientist explains the tech and goals

On Thursday, NASA’s Mars 2020 mission will be arriving at the red planet, and hopefully will place the Perseverance Rover on the surface.
Longmont police nixed ketamine use in 2020 after using since 2018 with 'no adverse effects'

Longmont police nixed ketamine use in 2020 after using since 2018 with 'no adverse effects'

Media scrutiny on the uses of ketamine on suspects prompted Longmont to shelve its use, acting Public Safety Chief Rob Spendlow told city council Tuesday. The decision was praised by Councilwoman Polly Christensen, who called for council review of police use of force policies because she wanted the community to be reassured police "are thoughtful and careful.”
Colorado barrels ahead with redistricting efforts as fate of the once-in-a-decade process remains in limbo

Colorado barrels ahead with redistricting efforts as fate of the once-in-a-decade process remains in limbo

Diversity goals for new commissions so far have yet to be achieved.
4 things to know about Ash Wednesday

4 things to know about Ash Wednesday

The day that begins the Lenten season is called Ash Wednesday. Here are four things to know about it.
Longmont police report Feb. 16, 2021

Longmont police report Feb. 16, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
From the editor: Ownership of The Longmont Leader is changing but focus remains on community

From the editor: Ownership of The Longmont Leader is changing but focus remains on community

The ownership of The Longmont Leader will change on March 1. Changes seen by the public should only be positive, with the potential for more local coverage as more resources and support become available from the Village Media network.
New Text-a-Librarian service launches in Longmont

New Text-a-Librarian service launches in Longmont

Users can text questions to Library staff at any time during business hours