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Council agrees to give Longmont's public access TV channel a boost in 2021

Council agrees to give Longmont's public access TV channel a boost in 2021

Council agreed to give LPM a one-time hike in funds to offset the impacts of the pandemic.
Love and caffeine: From first date to Ziggi's franchisees

Love and caffeine: From first date to Ziggi's franchisees

Couple who grew up in Longmont and reconnected decades later signs agreement for three new Ziggi's coffee shops.
Platte River Power Authority seeks input as it works toward noncarbon energy mix by 2030

Platte River Power Authority seeks input as it works toward noncarbon energy mix by 2030

PRPA and member communities want feedback on variety of distributed energy resources topics including electric vehicle charging, rooftop solar and storage.
Senior Center bringing History Colorado lectures to a screen near you

Senior Center bringing History Colorado lectures to a screen near you

Two lectures can be viewed via Zoom; first is Thursday.
Boulder County seeing rise in COVID cases in all age groups

Boulder County seeing rise in COVID cases in all age groups

“While the number of new cases in each age group remain low, this increase is concerning. I want to stress how critically important it is for each and every individual in the community to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by socially distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting gatherings, and staying home when sick.”
Q&A: Eric Davila, candidate for State Representative for Colorado's House District 12

Q&A: Eric Davila, candidate for State Representative for Colorado's House District 12

The Longmont Leader reached out to candidates of the races listed in our voter’s guide with a list of questions. Each response will be published as it is received and may be edited for clarity and/or length.
Polis encourages school enrollment amid decline

Polis encourages school enrollment amid decline

At a news conference Tuesday, governor and other officials warned children who return to school after taking time off may face a "major deficit."
Mapping out climate risks: Advisory board says project should be priority for county grant

Mapping out climate risks: Advisory board says project should be priority for county grant

Citywide mapping project would provide residents with on-the-ground information about the best way to spend time and resources to help sustainability efforts, and could spur efforts such as the planting of community gardens, according to members of the Sustainability Advisory Board. 
Run, walk or nap for the animals during Humane Society's annual Paws in the Park furndraiser

Run, walk or nap for the animals during Humane Society's annual Paws in the Park furndraiser

Like many events this year, Paws in the Park has gone virtual and anyone with online access and a love of animals can participate.
Q&A: James Crowder, candidate for Boulder County commissioner District 2

Q&A: James Crowder, candidate for Boulder County commissioner District 2

The Longmont Leader reached out to candidates of the races listed in the voter’s guide with a list of questions. Each response will be published as it is received and may be edited for clarity and/or length.