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The pandemic has posed a big challenge for everyone’s health and well-being, however, it is doubly concerning for older adults who are among the groups at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19. Local groups and organizations have responded by ramping up efforts to ensure Longmont’s aging population is receiving necessary basic and emotional health services. 

A daily crime report in Longmont.

"By some estimates, 44% to 77% of people with COVID-19 lose their sense of smell. But many are unaware they have lost their sense of smell until they actively try to smell something that should have an odor, like scented candles. This is why we are encouraging people to actively try to smell something each day."

Presented by LeftHand Artist Group, the event paid tribute to those lost in 2020 and workers on the frontline of COVID pandemic.

On Nov. 22, a BNSF crew helped the South Park Rail Society load 450 standard ties and 15 crossing ties that will be part of the Como Depot restoration project.

Up to $305,000 will be awarded; deadline to apply is Jan. 6

The program has allowed health care workers to feel heard, while measurably reducing their stress levels.

Originally open to restaurants, gyms, nonprofits, hotels/motels and the hospitality industry, and personal services businesses, on Friday the county announced that limited health care services also could apply to receive care packages of personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies and sanitizers.

Snow Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, again Monday into Tuesday, then cool and dry.

“A sample taken today will give us some indication of the number of cases we may anticipate in Longmont a week from now,” Deputy City Manager Dale Rademacher told city council. “At this point, we are not seeing a surge from Thanksgiving. We’re looking at the next several days to see if there is any spike ...”