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25 years strong: College friends keep bond alive by annually exchanging same Christmas card

25 years strong: College friends keep bond alive by annually exchanging same Christmas card

One of the most difficult things about the tradition is finding a special place to store the card for the year. Both women said they always feel like they will be the one who forgets to send the card or lose it.
Why we're so bad at counting the calories we eat, drink or burn

Why we're so bad at counting the calories we eat, drink or burn

A common way to avoid putting on extra weight is by choosing healthier options with fewer calories per serving. One problem with this strategy is that people tend to eat more of something if they think it’s healthier.
Longmont police report: December 24, 2020

Longmont police report: December 24, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont
How holiday cards help us cope with a not-so-merry year, according to a professor of comedy

How holiday cards help us cope with a not-so-merry year, according to a professor of comedy

"Lately, I’ve been curious to see how recent holiday cards have dealt with the tensions of the year – and how greeting cards during other eras of struggle handled the holidays. From a cursory review, it’s clear other difficult times have revealed a similar instinct to acknowledge the incongruence of strife mixed with the season of joy."
'Stories of Our Longmont Parks' reveals some hidden gems

'Stories of Our Longmont Parks' reveals some hidden gems

The book is a historical look at Longmont's parks over the last 150 years.
Squeezed by two megafires: Northern Water’s race to save Grand Lake

Squeezed by two megafires: Northern Water’s race to save Grand Lake

As hurricane force winds blew fire toward Grand Lake and Lake Granby, Northern Water upended its operations to save its water system.
New wheels in time for new year: Longmont resident receives car from Willie B. Foundation

New wheels in time for new year: Longmont resident receives car from Willie B. Foundation

Over the last 13 years, Willie B., a local radio talent and a self-proclaimed wrench turner in his free time, has bought and fixed cars for his annual Cars for Christmas project.
Outside: Ski resorts work to stay open as COVID cases snowball

Outside: Ski resorts work to stay open as COVID cases snowball

How to stay open amid the pandemic is an issue resorts across the U.S. are facing. Mandatory face coverings have become the norm, but other COVID mitigation efforts vary by site.
Faith, family and food: Mexican American families in Longmont share the meaning of Christmas

Faith, family and food: Mexican American families in Longmont share the meaning of Christmas

Five families opened the doors to their homes and traditions to share with the community their take on Christmas.
Advocates urge state to prioritize homeless shelter workers in COVID vaccination plan

Advocates urge state to prioritize homeless shelter workers in COVID vaccination plan

“The worry is that the homeless population is transient, and you have different populations moving in and out of shelters, and that could increase exposure for workers in the shelter and for those who are coming in for the night,” said Cathy Alderman, spokeswoman for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.