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Groups press for stronger wildlife habitat protections as new oil and gas rules weighed

Groups press for stronger wildlife habitat protections as new oil and gas rules weighed

Industry groups have argued that current rules already provide wildlife protections, and warn that additional setbacks could hurt smaller operators.
Q&A: Matthew Menza, candidate for senator Colorado’s Senate District 17

Q&A: Matthew Menza, candidate for senator Colorado’s Senate District 17

The Longmont Leader reached out to candidates of the races listed in our 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.
Why friendships are falling apart over politics

Why friendships are falling apart over politics

A recent Pew study found that roughly 40% of registered voters said that they do not have a single close friend backing a different presidential candidate.
RTD holding virtual meetings on planned service changes

RTD holding virtual meetings on planned service changes

Since April, RTD has operated under the COVID-19 service plan due to the significant drop in ridership. RTD is proposing to make adjustments to that service plan by adding service to routes which carry a high volume of riders, and decreasing or suspending service on routes with very low ridership.
City council reconsiders public access TV funding

City council reconsiders public access TV funding

Council reconsidered last week's vote after Marcia Martin asked to give LPM's plan a chance.
Se buscan 5 miembros de la comunidad para el panel de revisión ciudadana

Se buscan 5 miembros de la comunidad para el panel de revisión ciudadana

El panel investiga denuncias de mala conducta de cualquier miembro del Departamento de Seguridad Pública, incluyendo empleados de la policía, de acuerdo al oficial de información pública de la ciudad, Rigo Leal.
Secretary of State warns of election disinformation threat in congressional testimony

Secretary of State warns of election disinformation threat in congressional testimony

“When voters doubt the process, they are less likely to participate, which weakens the very nature of our democracy,” Griswold said in virtual testimony before a House of Representatives elections subcommittee. “The biggest threat facing our democracy right now is Americans losing faith that it works.”
Alegría y miedo: El regreso a las clases en persona provoca reacciones variadas en el distrito escolar de St. Vrain Valley

Alegría y miedo: El regreso a las clases en persona provoca reacciones variadas en el distrito escolar de St. Vrain Valley

“Lo que vi ayer (fue) a los niños muy entusiastas, los maestros muy contentos, maestros que lloraron de alegría por que es como si hubiera entrado un rayito de sol a la escuela… fue una experiencia bonita”
Energize Colorado Gap Fund taking applications through Oct. 26

Energize Colorado Gap Fund taking applications through Oct. 26

The Gap Fund will provide more than $25 million in small business loans and grants to boost small business enterprises that are the economic engines throughout the state.
Why Colorado students are still taking the SAT, even though it’s now voluntary

Why Colorado students are still taking the SAT, even though it’s now voluntary

In Colorado, at least for the foreseeable future, the privately administered SAT isn’t going anywhere, despite longstanding criticisms that it hurts the prospects of low-income students of color. However, the unusual circumstances this year can allow Colorado’s college leaders and policy makers an opportunity to reflect on the use of the test, especially for admissions.