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St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District tax increase carrying with swell of Boulder County support

St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District tax increase carrying with swell of Boulder County support

The mill levy increase, Ballot Issue 7A, passed by a margin of 71% to 29% in Boulder County, according to unofficial election results posted at 12:36 a.m. Wednesday. That was more than enough pro votes to counter the opposite sentiments of the majority of 5,810 Weld County voters, who were against the measure 51% to 48%, according to results posted at 12:46 a.m. 
Just a reminder; late start days moved to first Friday of the month for SVVSD students

Just a reminder; late start days moved to first Friday of the month for SVVSD students

Students begin asynchronous learning 2.5 hours later on Friday
Loachamin, Levy win Boulder County commissioner races

Loachamin, Levy win Boulder County commissioner races

Boulder County voters are choosing two new commissioners this year with incumbents Deb Gardner and Elise Jones term-limited.
How to use COVID-19 testing and quarantining to safely travel for the holidays

How to use COVID-19 testing and quarantining to safely travel for the holidays

With the holidays approaching, many people are considering whether to visit relatives or friends in the coming weeks. At the same time, cases of COVID-19 are surging toward the highest levels since the beginning of the pandemic.
Race for the statehouse: Dems Jaquez Lewis, McCormick and Bernett poised to win big in Senate District 17, House Disricts 11 and 12

Race for the statehouse: Dems Jaquez Lewis, McCormick and Bernett poised to win big in Senate District 17, House Disricts 11 and 12

Voters in Longmont and beyond are choosing a new state senator and two new state representatives.
'Things were awesome. It was quick and easy:' In-person voting goes smoothly at polling places around Longmont

'Things were awesome. It was quick and easy:' In-person voting goes smoothly at polling places around Longmont

As of 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, 82% of active Boulder County voters and 76% of active Colorado voters had already cast their ballots, according to data from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. That made voting during Election Day a lot quieter than usual, Boulder County Clerk and Recorder Molly Fitzpatrick said.
How to take advantage of discounted RTD fares

How to take advantage of discounted RTD fares

Mobility for All is offering 60 free RTD LiVE passes to Boulder County residents who sign up and qualify for RTD LiVE Program.
What's for lunch? New restaurant opens in the former Jonny’s of Longmont space

What's for lunch? New restaurant opens in the former Jonny’s of Longmont space

 A Thai Sticky Rice will serve a range of expected Thai dishes such as noodles, curries, stir-fries and fried rice. There also are some specialties such as a spicy papaya salad and a take on coconut milk soup.
We may not know election results tonight — and that's normal

We may not know election results tonight — and that's normal

There is an excellent chance that Americans will go to bed tonight without knowing the winner of the 2020 presidential election – and that is OK. Here's why.
Judge rules against reinstating 2012 voter-approved ban on fracking in Longmont

Judge rules against reinstating 2012 voter-approved ban on fracking in Longmont

Grassroots groups Colorado Rising for Communities and Our Longmont stated an appeal is “imminent." President and CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association said the ruling affirms that local fracking bans are not in compliance with state law.