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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.

Dec 30, 2020 1:05 PM Read more >

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.

Dec 30, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

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.

Dec 30, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Longmont police report Dec. 29, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.

Dec 30, 2020 9:07 AM Read more >

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.

Dec 30, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

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

The free classes are set to begin in January

Dec 30, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

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.

Dec 30, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

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.

Dec 29, 2020 2:40 PM Read more >

Boulder County invites health care providers to take vaccine survey

When additional vaccine doses become available during Phases 2 and 3 in the spring and summer, local health care providers will be invited to enroll in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Dec 29, 2020 2:37 PM Read more >

Ollin Farms' pandemic-related pivots to help feed kids, community earn national praise

The Longmont farm this year was honored as a Community Food Champion by the National Farm to School Network, and also received a Good Food Farmer & Purveyor of the Year award from Good Food 100 Restaurants,

Dec 29, 2020 1:00 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.