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In nod to needs of county's ag producers, commissioners OK code change to allow on-site meat processing

In nod to needs of county's ag producers, commissioners OK code change to allow on-site meat processing

Commissioner Elise Jones called the land use code changes “the beginning of the journey, not the end” toward additional opportunities to foster sustainable agriculture in the county. 
How you can help veterans every day

How you can help veterans every day

"It’s not only medical professionals who can help a veteran who is dealing with despair and contemplating death by suicide. You also can help."
Sheriff's office lifts fire restrictions for unincorporated areas of eastern Boulder County

Sheriff's office lifts fire restrictions for unincorporated areas of eastern Boulder County

Restrictions remain in place in mountainous areas of western Boulder County because of continued high fire danger caused by low humidity levels and above normal daytime temperatures.
Longmont police report Nov. 10, 2020

Longmont police report Nov. 10, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
No charges against officer who shot suspect in Longmont hotel room explosion

No charges against officer who shot suspect in Longmont hotel room explosion

Officer Daniel Kilian was “legally justified in his use of reasonable and appropriate physical force to effect a felony arrest and in response to the imminent risk of death or great bodily injury to numerous individuals,”  according to the DA's office.
Want to support veterans? 4 tips for finding good charities

Want to support veterans? 4 tips for finding good charities

"As a professor who researches nonprofit organizations and teaches about their finances, I have observed that while some veterans’ charities do squander donors’ dollars, others make the most of donations in meeting their mission. Fortunately, a little research goes a long way toward spotting the difference between a good cause and a lost cause."
Letter to the editor: Tim Waters: Addition by subtraction

Letter to the editor: Tim Waters: Addition by subtraction

I support their efforts. I oppose, however, Executive Director and Chief Litigator, Joe Salazar’s pursuit of this mission through an “addition by subtraction” strategy.
Cub Scouts carry on tradition of saluting veterans with flag planting at local cemetery

Cub Scouts carry on tradition of saluting veterans with flag planting at local cemetery

The service project, which the pack does for Veterans Day and Memorial Day, aims not only to honor those who have served the nation, but also to emphasize the sacrifices of veterans.
New doubts arise over Gardner’s public lands bill after missed deadline on election eve

New doubts arise over Gardner’s public lands bill after missed deadline on election eve

A little-noticed development on the eve of last week’s election has created new doubts about the implementation of Gardner’s bill and alarmed the public-lands advocates who championed its passage.
Longmont police report Nov. 9, 2020

Longmont police report Nov. 9, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.