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The closure, which is slated to last through Aug. 14, is necessary as part of the ongoing Ninth Avenue Improvements project, the city stated in a Wednesday news release. 

“We did not make it a requirement in our face covering order that children younger than 12 wear a mask because they cannot form the requisite intent to violate the law in the same way that an adult can,” said Jeff Zayach, Boulder County Public Health executive director. “But that doesn’t mean we don’t recommend it."

The slowing of case increases is good news, particularly given that senior communities are tasked with protecting a segment of the population particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus, were among the earliest facilities impacted by the pandemic, and were hit hard. 

“Educators want nothing more than to return to their schools and classrooms, knowing in-person instruction is preferred, but it must be done in a thoughtful, safe and responsible way, taking into account not only the recommendations and guidelines of public health officials, but also the voices of parents, students and educators.”

A daily crime report in Longmont.

Owners OF NIghthawk Equestrian Center want to expand or replace several of the existing structures on the property, which has been training and holding horse events for over 30 years.

No criminal charges will be filed against a Colorado State Patrol trooper in connection with a fatal crash in Longmont that stemmed from an April vehicle pursuit, the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday.

Vandals caused as much as $67,000 in damage at the city’s outdoor recreation areas.

The risk of transmission is low on porous objects such as mail, but Boulder County Public Health does recommend residents wash their hands after handling their mail, per spokesperson.

Cooling the home can account for more than half of the summertime energy bill, according to Xcel