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Longmont is home to nearly a dozen thrift and consignment stores, from locally owned shops like Hidden Treasure and Hope’s Storehouse, to larger nonprofits like Goodwill and ARC.

The pandemic is amplifying the role that appearance-based services play in people’s lives as interactions move online.

A daily crime report in Longmont.

Teachers and staff working on-site “better ensures consistent schedules, access to teaching materials and/or work schedules, and a focused environment for instruction,” said Kerri McDermid, spokeswoman for the district.

The Centers for Disease Control in a new survey released earlier this month stated that almost 41% of respondents are fighting with mental-health challenges related to the pandemic.

"As children go through this crisis, they don’t have to be afraid. But as parents, we must lead the way. We must teach them to embrace the power all of us have — and then use it to make choices that create better outcomes."

Dry smoky heat holds through Tuesday then moisture returns with a small chance of afternoon storms (and a slight cool down).

"Ralph and Fred, who are in their 70s and 80s, respectively, have had incredible success in educating Longmont’s local business owners about the importance of completing the U.S. Census, leaving educational material behind in an effort to inform the community as a whole."

Boulder County, in partnership with the city of Boulder and town of Erie, is evaluating options for the creation of a new soft-surface regional trail (known as the RTD Rail Regional Trail) connection along a rail corridor linking the city of Boulder and Erie.

The Leader is hoping to compile your pics of the first day of school in a gallery on our site and we would love to include your pics.