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On Edge: Colorado’s behavioral health chief opens up about his own severe depression

On Edge: Colorado’s behavioral health chief opens up about his own severe depression

Robert Werthwein, director of Colorado’s Behavioral Health Office who has battled depression most of his adult life, said he can see that COVID has put Coloradans on edge more than ever.
Guest column: Rituals and traditions make us who we are

Guest column: Rituals and traditions make us who we are

"Rituals and traditions that play a vital role in our personal and professional lives, and consequently, they create who we are and who we are yet to become." 
'Spirit Elk' still making herself at home at Longmont farm

'Spirit Elk' still making herself at home at Longmont farm

Spirit Elk arrived in January 2017 looking for a way to get in and has hung around the farm ever since.
Short pursuit of a stolen vehicle ends in crash near Ken Pratt Blvd./3rd Ave.

Short pursuit of a stolen vehicle ends in crash near Ken Pratt Blvd./3rd Ave.

The driver and passenger were injured and transported to an area hospital
Longmont Weather Forecast: Very mild weather briefly interrupted mid-week by a touch of snow

Longmont Weather Forecast: Very mild weather briefly interrupted mid-week by a touch of snow

Moving ridges and troughs mean bouncing, but primarily warm weather; except for a chance of snow on Wednesday.
Longmont police report: December 18, 2020

Longmont police report: December 18, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont
Get Growing: Bountiful urban farm starts from the ground up

Get Growing: Bountiful urban farm starts from the ground up

In Longmont, we largely have a type of clay soil that tends to be very hard and compact. For plants and vegetables to grow properly, you want this soil to be loose, not hard.
Longmont Humane Society Pet of the Week: Koda is a love bug

Longmont Humane Society Pet of the Week: Koda is a love bug

Koda will need to meet any resident dogs prior to adoption and is looking for a home with no kitties
Why being stuck at home — and unable to hang out in cafes and bars — drains our creativity

Why being stuck at home — and unable to hang out in cafes and bars — drains our creativity

Researchers have shown how creative thinking can be cultivated by simple habits like exercise, sleep and reading. But another catalyst is unplanned interactions with close friends, casual acquaintances and complete strangers. With the closure of coffee shops — not to mention places like bars, libraries, gyms and museums — these opportunities vanish.
Making the holidays bright: Boulder County seeking donations to help program participants

Making the holidays bright: Boulder County seeking donations to help program participants

A group of county programs is in need of donations this holiday season to help enrolled families provide gifts for their children and to help older adults who are struggling with isolation from friends and family, and other stresses brought on by COVID-19.