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Longmont police report Sept. 15, 2020

Longmont police report Sept. 15, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
As Boulder County COVID cases spike, CU Boulder students asked to self-quarantine

As Boulder County COVID cases spike, CU Boulder students asked to self-quarantine

"Most transmission seems to be coming from large off-campus gatherings, particularly among sororities, fraternities and other students living in the Hill neighborhood, along with failure to wear face coverings and practice physical distancing."
Longmont weather forecast: Hot and dry

Longmont weather forecast: Hot and dry

Above normal (but not extreme) heat and increasing smoke levels continue through the weekend with no precipitation.
Increased setbacks a ‘ban’ on drilling? New study shows otherwise.

Increased setbacks a ‘ban’ on drilling? New study shows otherwise.

The setbacks study, conducted by economists Sean Ericson and Daniel Kaffine of the University of Colorado Boulder and Peter Maniloff of the Colorado School of Mines, evaluated the potential impacts of Proposition 112’s 2,500-foot buffer and a hypothetical 1,500-foot alternative, taking into account operators’ ability to employ horizontally-drilled oil and gas wells.
High school softball: Mead rolls Trojans 21-0 to remain undefeated

High school softball: Mead rolls Trojans 21-0 to remain undefeated

While Mead is 10-0, has multiple junior college commits and is poised to make a deep postseason run, the less experienced Longmont Trojans dropped to 4-4 on the season with several errors in the field.
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center moves Wild Night for Wildlife fundraiser to virtual format

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center moves Wild Night for Wildlife fundraiser to virtual format

The online auction opens on Wednesday and closes Sept. 22. The live Zoom event from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Saturday will feature auctioneer Don Martin auctioning off bigger-ticket items like vacation (and “staycation”) packages, including one to Vail and one to Delray Beach, Florida.
Longmont CIty Council against RTD dipping into northwest corridor funds

Longmont CIty Council against RTD dipping into northwest corridor funds

“It might be time to do something,” Bagley said.
Conversation to look back, ahead on race, social justice in Longmont

Conversation to look back, ahead on race, social justice in Longmont

‘We want to spark interest to do work locally for the community you work or live in … we want people to know that there is work to be done and that there is a seat at the table for them to be a voice, to be engaged and take action.’
Want to join RTD board? Boulder County commissioners appointing member to represent Longmont

Want to join RTD board? Boulder County commissioners appointing member to represent Longmont

Commissioners are charged with filling the soon-to-be-vacant District I board position held by Judy Lubow, whose second four-year term expires at year’s end.
Longmont Restaurant Week returns Friday with COVID-related tweaks

Longmont Restaurant Week returns Friday with COVID-related tweaks

The year’s event has found ways to address coronavirus pandemic challenges and support Longmont’s restaurant community.