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Mapping out climate risks: Advisory board says project should be priority for county grant

Mapping out climate risks: Advisory board says project should be priority for county grant

Citywide mapping project would provide residents with on-the-ground information about the best way to spend time and resources to help sustainability efforts, and could spur efforts such as the planting of community gardens, according to members of the Sustainability Advisory Board. 
Run, walk or nap for the animals during Humane Society's annual Paws in the Park furndraiser

Run, walk or nap for the animals during Humane Society's annual Paws in the Park furndraiser

Like many events this year, Paws in the Park has gone virtual and anyone with online access and a love of animals can participate.
Q&A: James Crowder, candidate for Boulder County commissioner District 2

Q&A: James Crowder, candidate for Boulder County commissioner District 2

The Longmont Leader reached out to candidates of the races listed in the voter’s guide with a list of questions. Each response will be published as it is received and may be edited for clarity and/or length.
Weighed down: Week aims to end stigma tied to body size

Weighed down: Week aims to end stigma tied to body size

“End Weight Hate” is this year’s slogan for Weight Stigma Awareness week, which began Monday.
Does Colorado have enough face masks, gowns and other PPE to handle another coronavirus spike?

Does Colorado have enough face masks, gowns and other PPE to handle another coronavirus spike?

Colorado officials said the state and local hospitals have made progress in increasing their stores of PPE, but Kevin Klein, Colorado’s director for the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management acknowledged that it remains very difficult to get N95 masks and gowns at the volume the state needs. 
Longmont police report Sept. 28, 2020

Longmont police report Sept. 28, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Boulder County ballot, equipment testing slated for next week

Boulder County ballot, equipment testing slated for next week

The testing is open to the public but because of COVID-19, the county is encouraging people to observe the process via remote video. In-person space is limited. 
City council to discuss ordinance putting freeze on late fees for renters

City council to discuss ordinance putting freeze on late fees for renters

An ordinance is scheduled to be placed before council for a vote on Oct. 13.
Beer: Good for or the cause of what ails us?

Beer: Good for or the cause of what ails us?

In virtual event presented by Longmont Library, popular speaker to describe how beer was considered both a remedy and a cause of illness
Demands for climate questions, answers at presidential debates

Demands for climate questions, answers at presidential debates

In 2016, just one question referenced climate change during a town hall event.