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City council unanimously OKs renewal of air monitoring contract

City council unanimously OKs renewal of air monitoring contract

Under the new contract, Longmont will pay Boulder AIR nearly $465,000 to continue air monitoring at Vance Brand Municipal Airport and at a site near Union Reservoir through Dec. 31, 2021.
‘Desperate’ need for more federal COVID-19 aid, Colorado advocates say

‘Desperate’ need for more federal COVID-19 aid, Colorado advocates say

“We are at a moment right now where Congress is the only governmental entity that can really provide the relief that’s needed for Colorado families and people across the country,” said Eliot Goldbaum, director of strategic communications for the Colorado Fiscal Institute. “The scope and scale of what we’re seeing is something we’ve never seen before.”
Longmont police report: Aug. 25, 2020

Longmont police report: Aug. 25, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Longmont library to expand hours starting Sept. 8

Longmont library to expand hours starting Sept. 8

Starting Sept. 8, the library will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The children’s and teen’s sections, which currently are open three hours a day Monday through Saturday, will be open the same hours.
Ruby Bowman letter to the editor: Prairie dogs were here first

Ruby Bowman letter to the editor: Prairie dogs were here first

"The truth is that prairie dogs and other native wildlife were here first, before the advent of farming, ranching and recreation," said Bowman.
Paid family and medical leave qualifies for Colorado ballot

Paid family and medical leave qualifies for Colorado ballot

Initiative 283 would provide 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave. Businesses with 10 or more employees would pay a premium equal to about 0.9% of an employee’s wages into a state-run insurance program, up to half of which could be taken out of the employee’s paycheck.
Mosquito spraying planned Thursday in four Longmont 'hotspot' zones

Mosquito spraying planned Thursday in four Longmont 'hotspot' zones

The spraying will take place at Jim Hamm Park, Union Reservoir,  Great Western/Mill Village and Stoney Ridge/ Alpine Elementary, according to a city news release.
Longmont residents participate in #SaveThePostOffice movement Tuesday

Longmont residents participate in #SaveThePostOffice movement Tuesday

Longmont residents voice concerns for an underfunded postal service and the President's criticism of voting by mail.
Longmont City Council approves new protective measures during COVID-19 outbreak

Longmont City Council approves new protective measures during COVID-19 outbreak

Measures are aimed at protecting police officers and the public.
Longmont Weather Forecast 8/26-27/2020

Longmont Weather Forecast 8/26-27/2020

We have two more hot smoky days (with afternoon thunderstorms thrown in) before a cool down arrives just in time for September.