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Erie High student diagnosed with COVID

Erie High student diagnosed with COVID

Those with close contact to the student are being asked to quarantine and the school has undergone a deep sanitization and cleaning, according to a letter to parents from Principal Matt Buchler.
City seeking way to create short-term RV living option at Boulder County Fairgrounds

City seeking way to create short-term RV living option at Boulder County Fairgrounds

The proposal would give RV users three to six months to find a more permanent housing solution in advance of passage for a proposed ordinance that would ban RVs and other sleeper vehicles from parking long-term on Longmont streets, city council members said Tuesday night.
Colorado residents struggle against energy inequities

Colorado residents struggle against energy inequities

Luke Ilderton, deputy director for Energy Outreach Colorado said this year's unusually hot summer and high number of air quality alert days due to wildfires have put additional strain on the state's most vulnerable residents.
Silver Creek softball wins playoff opener. Another Holy Family battle awaits

Silver Creek softball wins playoff opener. Another Holy Family battle awaits

A 3-0 opening-round playoff win over Pueblo Central on Tuesday set up a third and final 2020 matchup with Holy Family in the Class 4A state quarterfinals.
Longmont police report Oct. 6, 2020

Longmont police report Oct. 6, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
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.