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Secretary of state: Starting today, drop off or return ballots in person

Secretary of state: Starting today, drop off or return ballots in person

To find the nearest drop box or voter service and polling center, voters can use a search tool located on the Colorado Secretary of State’s website. There are 20 such centers in Boulder County and 14 in Weld County.
Longmont police report Oct. 26, 2020

Longmont police report Oct. 26, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Community rallies around couple who lost apartment in CalWood fire

Community rallies around couple who lost apartment in CalWood fire

With significant community support, GoFundMe exceeded its goal within the first week.
Introducing The Leader’s bilingual community correspondent, Silvia Romero Solís

Introducing The Leader’s bilingual community correspondent, Silvia Romero Solís

My role goes beyond simple storytelling, I am a cultural broker between local media and the community that surrounds me. I hope to elevate local stories; to be a listening ear and to help convey an idea of what the people in this community are all about.
Presentando a la corresponsal comunitaria bilingüe del Leader, Silvia Romero Solís

Presentando a la corresponsal comunitaria bilingüe del Leader, Silvia Romero Solís

Mi rol va más allá de contar historias, soy un puente entre los medios locales y la comunidad que me rodea. Mi deseo es escuchar cuidadosamente lo que ustedes quieran compartir para poder elevar voces locales, y expresar y reflejar todo lo que es esta comunidad.
Sick of COVID-19? Here's why you might have pandemic fatigue

Sick of COVID-19? Here's why you might have pandemic fatigue

"As a public health researcher who investigates health behaviors, I know there are several psychological reasons for why fatigue sets in. Luckily the research also suggests some tactics to help you stay safe as well as protect your mental health and well-being."
Boulder County opens Disaster Assistance Center to help those impacted by wildfires

Boulder County opens Disaster Assistance Center to help those impacted by wildfires

The bilingual Disaster Assistance Center, which opened Friday, will operate virtually each weekday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents who were evacuated because of the fires can call 303-441-1206 and leave a message.
DA's Office receives state grant to hire staff to address COVID-related backlogs

DA's Office receives state grant to hire staff to address COVID-related backlogs

The District Attorney’s Office has been awarded grant funding under the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (CESF) from the state.
Boulder County Public Health warns rising COVID cases could force more restrictions on gatherings, activities

Boulder County Public Health warns rising COVID cases could force more restrictions on gatherings, activities

“The five-day rolling average of daily cases among county residents is 52.6 cases per day, which is higher than any other time except during the height of the surge of new cases among young adults,” Boulder County Public Health stated in the release.
What poll watchers can — and can’t — do at voting sites in Colorado

What poll watchers can — and can’t — do at voting sites in Colorado

Poll watchers, also referred to election watchers, are volunteers who are certified and trained to observe election activities and report back to their affiliated political party if any issues arise. They can be present at any part of the process, including at polling sites and during signature verification and ballot counts.