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Amid a pandemic economy and record wildfires, is it time for a 21st-century Civilian Conservation Corps?

Amid a pandemic economy and record wildfires, is it time for a 21st-century Civilian Conservation Corps?

The original CCC might be nearly 90 years old, but the general concept still appears to have deep public support.
Second Boulder County fire, the Lefthand Fire, burning 303 acres, Ward evacauted

Second Boulder County fire, the Lefthand Fire, burning 303 acres, Ward evacauted

An evacuation point is set up at Nederland Community Center and livestock is being taken at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds in Black Hawk.
Longmont not under fire evacuation orders

Longmont not under fire evacuation orders

Alerts for Longmont evacuation were sent in error.
CalWood fire grows to 8,700 acres, now largest in Boulder County history

CalWood fire grows to 8,700 acres, now largest in Boulder County history

As of Sunday evening, the fire had consumed 8,788 acres, according to a map posted by emergency officials, but cooler, wetter weather was helping and the fire was 15% contained as of 7:15 p.m. The fire is the largest in Boulder County history by acreage, according to Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Division Chief Mike Wagner.
Longmont turning to pot tax proceeds to prop up 2021 budget

Longmont turning to pot tax proceeds to prop up 2021 budget

City officials are eyeing ways to use unspent revenue from Longmont’s retail marijuana trade to help fill gaps in a budget strained by COVID-19 cutbacks.
Longmont craft beer community rallies around one of its own

Longmont craft beer community rallies around one of its own

A pair of benefit brews will raise money for Grossen Bart Brewery’s Walter Bourque who is fighting cancer.
Longtime Longmont Museum employee pens book on city’s first 150 years

Longtime Longmont Museum employee pens book on city’s first 150 years

While the city won’t officially mark 150 years since its founding until 2021, Erik Mason’s book can be preordered now and will be available for mid-November shipping or pickup at the museum.
Chamber token program aims to lift up families, restaurants struggling during pandemic

Chamber token program aims to lift up families, restaurants struggling during pandemic

59 restaurants and food trucks accepting the $25 tokens that were distributed to 400 families.
Longmont police report Oct. 17, 2020

Longmont police report Oct. 17, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Boulder County handed out $4.4M to help organizations respond during first 5 months of pandemic

Boulder County handed out $4.4M to help organizations respond during first 5 months of pandemic

Boulder County is using both the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES, Act and county dollars to fund critical services, Commissioner Matt Jones stated in a news release.