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Second reading for the ordinance set for Dec. 1

The newly created red status brings with it a host of more stringent health guidelines and is just a step away from a new purple status that calls for another shutdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus. 

“I’ll be asking the General Assembly to take up critical legislation that will help Colorado families and Colorado businesses survive these challenging winter months ahead to bridge us to the vaccine.”

"... Research projects and inventories provide valuable data to monitor management practices and improve resources and park visitor experiences."

"As we celebrate the progress that cities and towns around the state have made towards expanding access to recycling, we also use this week to focus on the work ahead to make Colorado a true leader in recycling and reuse.”

All month long, the community is invited to virtually view and purchase art to help a local nonprofit provide continuing care for seniors.

“While the collective impact model is commonly used for social impact organizations, we aren’t aware of any other communities applying this model to an economic development strategy,” said Jessica Erickson, president and CEO of Longmont EDP.

SolSmart communities have been recognized for their work in reducing the “soft costs” of installing a solar energy system, such as permitting, financing, and other non-hardware expenses.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Bridges becoming the first African American child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana in 1960, an act that is honored each year on Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.

A 20-year-old male from Tampa, Florida, went hiking during the day but was unable to find his vehicle after dark.