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Five questions with Joie Seigrist, St. Vrain Valley school board president

Today marks the second installment of an eight-part series focused on what the St. Vrain Valley board does and getting to know its members.

Jan 12, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

As gasoline tax revenues fall, Polis and legislative leaders eye new fees to shore up Colorado’s transportation funding

Gov. Jared Polis and legislative leaders are working toward a long-sought fix to the state’s transportation funding system.

Jan 11, 2021 4:03 PM Read more >

Marta Loachamin Boulder County’s first Latina commissioner, hoping not to be the last

Loachamin, who will be sworn in as county commissioner on Tuesday, hopes her time in office will encourage other Latinos and Latinas to run: “To figure out a pipeline of Latinos who can run for office and who will know how to do that.”

Jan 11, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Economic Development Partnership launching virtual ELEVATE Longmont survey

The annual ELEVATE Longmont primary industry survey, which has been conducted for the past 30 years, aims to “identify trends, gather strategic intelligence, understand challenges, and offer support to Longmont-area businesses,” according to a news release from the Longmont EDP.

Jan 11, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

With emissions ‘off track,’ Colorado environmental advocates call for stronger climate enforcement

Groups push regulators for strict greenhouse gas limits ahead of key 2021 rulemakings.

Jan 11, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Longmont police report Jan. 10, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.

Jan 11, 2021 9:06 AM Read more >

Longmont Local: A chiropractic practice extends to another generation — and into Longmont

The Chiropractic Center of Erie, first opened in 1993 as the expansion of a Boulder-based practice, has expanded again to Terry Street as the Chiropractic Center of Longmont. In addition, owner David Ehrmantraut is welcoming his son, Josh Ehrmantraut, to the new location.

Jan 11, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

What does the school board do? A Q&A with SVVSD board President Joie Siegrist

Today marks the first installment of an eight-part series focused on what the St. Vrain Valley board does and getting to know its members.

Jan 11, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Stretch of 15th Avenue closed through Jan. 26 for utility work

The closure will be in place between Alta and Terry streets.

Jan 11, 2021 7:19 AM Read more >

Representation outdoors: What Boulder County is doing to bring diversity and inclusion to parks and open spaces

One of the key steps in its effort to make a mountain corner of the county a welcoming space for Latinx community members is hiring Juan Ocampo as a bilingual resident ranger at Betasso Preserve.

Jan 10, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Today's Poll

Informal Reader Poll: Who Will You Vote For in Longmont’s At-Large City Council Race?

Results > Archives >

This informal reader poll is for engagement purposes only and is not affiliated with any candidate or campaign. Candidates are listed alphabetically to ensure neutrality. Candidates included are those who have officially filed candidate affidavits as of July 25.

This poll is not a scientific survey and should not be interpreted as a prediction of the election outcome. It is hosted by the Longmont Leader as a neutral, informational engagement tool. The cost of this poll does not exceed Colorado’s campaign finance thresholds and no candidate or campaign paid for its placement. Responses are limited to one per person, but online polls can be manipulated and may not reflect the community as a whole.

*Note: Former candidate Patrick Dillon announced on July 26 that he will be suspending his campaign for Longmont City Council.

Two at-large seats will be up for election in November.