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Police Report: January 7, 2018

Police Report: January 7, 2018

SEX ASSAULT On January 6, 2018, the Longmont Police Department responded to the 1400 block of Coffman Street on a report of a possible sex assault. This case is closed.
Little Robin Red-Breast

Little Robin Red-Breast

Long considered harbingers of spring, most people are familiar with the American robin. Immortalized in a child’s nursery rhyme, these birds are easily recognizable by their reddish-orange breast.
Citywide News -This Week in Longmont

Citywide News -This Week in Longmont

City Council Open Forum The January 16 city council meeting, beginning at 7 pm in the Council Chambers at 350 Kimbark Street, will be an Open Forum for residents to talk for 5 minutes each to council members about any topic on their minds.
Police Report: January 4, 2018

Police Report: January 4, 2018

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF On 1/4/17, a Longmont resident in the 4000 block of Da Vinci Dr., reported an unknown person put a rubber chicken on their front porch with fake blood. The case status is closed due to lack of suspect information.
Police Report: January 3, 2018

Police Report: January 3, 2018

THEFT On Wednesday, 01/03/18, a report was taken reference a theft which occurred in the 300 Blk. of Main St. The case is under investigation.
The Overhead Bin: Red Sock, Green Sock, Blue Sock - “Go, Sock!”

The Overhead Bin: Red Sock, Green Sock, Blue Sock - “Go, Sock!”

Approaching the new year, husband and I looked around the house with an objective eye, evaluating the potential contents of our upcoming 12 months’ “Apocalist.
First baby of 2018 born at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital

First baby of 2018 born at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital

LONGMONT (Jan. 3, 2018) -- A baby girl born at 9:19 p.m. Tuesday was the first baby born in 2018 at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont. Raegan Conner is the daughter of Jessica and Logan Conner of Windsor.
City of Longmont Launches New Employment Opportunities Website

City of Longmont Launches New Employment Opportunities Website

This is a press release from the City of Longmont and is published here as a public service by the Longmont Observer. Check out the latest regular, temporary, and seasonal job openings using the new online portal.
Police Report: January 2, 2018

Police Report: January 2, 2018

SEX ASSAULT On 11/30/2017, officers were contacted by Boulder County Housing and Human Services reference at potential sexual assault which had occurred approximately 6 years ago in the area of Elizabeth Court and 1st Avenue.
Letter To The Editor From FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly: CO Pirate Radio is Illegal & Harmful

Letter To The Editor From FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly: CO Pirate Radio is Illegal & Harmful

By FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly I write to register my concerns with what seemed to be the Longmont Observer's tacit support earlier this month in favor of a new pirate radio "station" reportedly operating in town boundaries.