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Longmont police report: June 25, 2020

Longmont police report: June 25, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Longmont Pride motorcade hits streets Saturday; registration closes Friday morning

Longmont Pride motorcade hits streets Saturday; registration closes Friday morning

The motorcade "will allow the LGBTQ population and its allies to feel the love and camaraderie of Pride Week while still maintaining physical distance."
Project to add bike lanes, other improvements to Ninth Avenue to start Monday

Project to add bike lanes, other improvements to Ninth Avenue to start Monday

Work, which is slated to last until September depending on weather, will include widening a section of the road, adding bike lanes and a turn lane, and installing traffic calming features. 
SVVSD outlines plans for students to return to school for in-person learning

SVVSD outlines plans for students to return to school for in-person learning

Superintendent Don Haddad unveiled the district’s preliminary plan for a return to classes during Wednesday’s school board meeting. He is meeting with Boulder County health officials to review the proposal, saying it could be altered if the spread of COVID-19 changes.
The Longmont Leader is a month old. Here's how you can participate

The Longmont Leader is a month old. Here's how you can participate

Today we are officially one month old.
Platte River Power's Roundhouse wind farm begins commercial operations

Platte River Power's Roundhouse wind farm begins commercial operations

With the wind farm fully operational, nearly 50% of energy delivered to Platte River Power Authority’s owner communities, which include Longmont, comes from noncarbon sources, according to PRPA.
Planning board recommends annexation of Hover Road property

Planning board recommends annexation of Hover Road property

The planning board recommended the annexation after city planners and a representative of the Boettcher family said the property at 201-203 Hover Road fits in well with Longmont’s future plans for the area. The annexation is not official until a vote by city council.
State highlights resources for those struggling to pay utility bills

State highlights resources for those struggling to pay utility bills

The Colorado Department of Human Services provides payment assistance to low-income customers through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, or LEAP. Through LEAP, customers can apply for payment assistance which is provided through federal funding.
Longmont Library 'Trashion Show' launches Monday

Longmont Library 'Trashion Show' launches Monday

In all-ages program, the Longmont Library is challenging participants to create haute couture from recycled materials such as bubble wrap, plastic and cardboard.
Latino Chamber holding county commissioner candidate forum on Latinx business community

Latino Chamber holding county commissioner candidate forum on Latinx business community

Virtual forum will be at 3 p.m. Friday and will focus on initiatives to support Latinx business community.