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City watching closely to see if money will be on the way from latest federal COVID relief package

City watching closely to see if money will be on the way from latest federal COVID relief package

“As far as the next round of possible funds from the federal government, there is no carve-out for municipalities at this time,” city spokesman Rigo Leal said in an email. “So we will be closely watching the details of how the funds will be distributed from the state.” 
Colorado teachers move up on COVID-19 vaccine priority list

Colorado teachers move up on COVID-19 vaccine priority list

The new plan places teachers in Tier 1B, along with people 70 and older, health care workers who don’t work directly with COVID patients, and first responders like police, firefighters, and funeral workers. People with pre-existing conditions remain in Tier 2.
Welcome 2021 with a walk: Longmonters invited to join pledge to move at 1 p.m. on New Year’s Day

Welcome 2021 with a walk: Longmonters invited to join pledge to move at 1 p.m. on New Year’s Day

Dozens of people across the Denver-metro region have made a pledge to take a walk at 1 p.m. New Year’s Day, according to Ana Lucaci, a Longmont resident and a walk2connect owner. 
First reported US case of virus variant confrmed in Colorado Guardsman

First reported US case of virus variant confrmed in Colorado Guardsman

A second case is suspected in another Colorado National Guard member, health officials said Wednesday. A state laboratory detected the cases after it began looking for signs of the variant after its spread was announced in England earlier this month, said Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state's epidemiologist. 
Courts cut jobs statewide to address COVID-caused budget strain

Courts cut jobs statewide to address COVID-caused budget strain

In the 20th Judicial District in Boulder County, the cuts add up the equivalent of 12.9 full-time employees.
Longmont police report Dec. 29, 2020

Longmont police report Dec. 29, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
New Longmont nonprofit launching in new year to offer addiction counseling to families

New Longmont nonprofit launching in new year to offer addiction counseling to families

A Way Forward is working to eliminate financial barriers for families struggling with addiction through counseling services.
Longmont library partners with The Learning Source to offer free ESL and GED courses

Longmont library partners with The Learning Source to offer free ESL and GED courses

The free classes are set to begin in January
New Year's Eve Update: Longmont Weather Forecast: Dry normal weather with mountain snows all week

New Year's Eve Update: Longmont Weather Forecast: Dry normal weather with mountain snows all week

Temperatures remain normal for the next 10 days with very low chances of snow along Interstate 25 and out on the plains.
Live free or die if you must, say Colorado urbanites — but not in my hospital

Live free or die if you must, say Colorado urbanites — but not in my hospital

The dispute is not just liberal and conservative politics clashing. But it is an example of how the virus is tapping into long-standing Western strife.