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Boulder County looks to address disparities in COVID vaccination rates

Boulder County looks to address disparities in COVID vaccination rates

Strategies for vaccine distribution do not account for people who lack English proficiency, lack access to transportation and technology, lack documentation or those who do not trust medical organizations, said Sheila Davis, Boulder County Public Health health equity coordinator.
Carbon Valley Academy charter renewed for a two-year term as enrollment concerns loom large

Carbon Valley Academy charter renewed for a two-year term as enrollment concerns loom large

Carbon Valley Academy's enrollment has declined over the last five years.
City council taps into contingency fund to keep Ice Pavilion open

City council taps into contingency fund to keep Ice Pavilion open

In a 6-1 vote, council approved using $32,000 to keep rink running into mid-March. It was slated to close next week because COVID-19 restrictions have cut the number of skaters allowed at the facility.
Stronger building codes and other rules can save homes from wildfires. Why doesn’t Colorado have a statewide law mandating them?

Stronger building codes and other rules can save homes from wildfires. Why doesn’t Colorado have a statewide law mandating them?

In a local-control state, it's hard to pass statewide laws — even when they would save homes.
Ziggi’s Coffee adds franchise in Wellington

Ziggi’s Coffee adds franchise in Wellington

The Longmont-based coffee franchise will celebrate hold a grand opening celebration Feb. 6.
Effort underway to broaden the reach of public art in Longmont

Effort underway to broaden the reach of public art in Longmont

The Art in Public Places Commission, a group that includes a city staff member, community volunteers and a city council member, plans to diversify plaques on public art across Longmont by printing them in Spanish and English.
Vaccinated Colorado teachers won’t have to quarantine, governor says

Vaccinated Colorado teachers won’t have to quarantine, governor says

Not requiring vaccinated teachers to quarantine would have limited impact this school year, as most teachers won’t have full immunity until sometime in April and most Colorado schools end the academic year in May.
Longmont police report Jan. 26, 2021

Longmont police report Jan. 26, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
SVVSD nets $2.79M grant to expand its summer literacy program to partner districts across the state

SVVSD nets $2.79M grant to expand its summer literacy program to partner districts across the state

The funding, announced Monday, is part of the second round of grants awarded by the RISE Fund, which was launched in September and distributed its first awards in November. In addition to expanding the program across the state, the RISE grant will pay for St. Vrain’s Project Launch summer program at six of 14 district sites.
Biden administration unveils boost to state COVID-19 vaccine shipments

Biden administration unveils boost to state COVID-19 vaccine shipments

Distribution of minimum 10 million doses per week expected