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Longmont Leader candidate Q&As and more primary election info

Longmont Leader candidate Q&As and more primary election info

Candidates line out their vision in response our questionnaires, plus info on how to cast your ballots between now and June 30.
Platte River Power to retire Rawhide Unit 1 coal plant by 2030

Platte River Power to retire Rawhide Unit 1 coal plant by 2030

Plans for the non-carbon switch are on hold, since the authority cannot hold public hearings because of the COVID-19 outbreak, officials said. But PRPA decided to move ahead with Rawhide Unit 1’s retirement to adhere to state regulatory timelines.
Boulder County reports spike in COVID cases in past week

Boulder County reports spike in COVID cases in past week

The majority, but not all, of new cases are among college-age people living in the University Hill neighborhood in Boulder. Some of those newly infected report recent out-of-state travel as well as attending large gatherings in Boulder, according to the health department.
Three-day series of Juneteenth events planned to explore race reconciliation

Three-day series of Juneteenth events planned to explore race reconciliation

“Over these three days, we will come together at the table of brotherhood and mend the beloved community.” Events start Friday and run through Sunday.
Capitol Letters: A historic session in more ways than one

Capitol Letters: A historic session in more ways than one

"The lesson of Longmont is that it takes time and intention to build a less violent community police force, no matter how you name it and no matter how you govern it."
ArtWalk Strongmont Virtual Market series will provide insider's view of artists's studios

ArtWalk Strongmont Virtual Market series will provide insider's view of artists's studios

Viewers are invited to visit each artist’s studio to watch them create art live, as well as purchase from their online shop, all from the comfort and safety of their homes. The first event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20.
Longmont police report: June 16, 2020

Longmont police report: June 16, 2020

Daily crime report in Longmont
Pandemic, then riots lead to surge in firearms sales at Grandpa's Pawn and Gun

Pandemic, then riots lead to surge in firearms sales at Grandpa's Pawn and Gun

Sales at Grandpa’s Pawn and Gun have tripled since the onset of the pandemic. Sales were starting to slow, but a second surge began after riots broke out across the country amid protests over the death of George Floyd during an arrest in Minneapolis on May 25.
Program aims to help Longmont employees achieve homeownership, employers attract workforce

Program aims to help Longmont employees achieve homeownership, employers attract workforce

Start to Home, launched less than a month ago by the Longmont Economic Development Partnership and Cornerstone Home Lending Inc., draws on a network of national and local partners to help ease the way to home ownership. The program offers a number of incentives to those seeking to move to Longmont, as well as those seeking to stay in Longmont.
Utility customers can still find help as disconnection moratorium is lifted

Utility customers can still find help as disconnection moratorium is lifted

Customers needing help encouraged to make payment arrangements or apply for assistance