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Patrick Dillon Suspends Campaign for Longmont City Council

Patrick Dillon Suspends Campaign for Longmont City Council

Due to ongoing health challenges and a recent layoff from employment, Patrick Dillon announced this past weekend that he is withdrawing from the race for an at-large seat on Longmont City Council.
CU Boulder ranked No. 2 nationally for Peace Corps volunteers

CU Boulder ranked No. 2 nationally for Peace Corps volunteers

Press release: The University of Colorado Boulder has been named the No. 2 volunteer-producing university in the nation by the Peace Corps, with 39 alumni currently serving in 28 countries around the world.
Union Reservoir Swim Beach to Open Monday, July 28

Union Reservoir Swim Beach to Open Monday, July 28

The City of Longmont announced that the Union Reservoir Swim Beach will open on Monday, July 28 at 10 a.m. after delays related to low water levels and staffing shortages.
Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination, Safety Violations, and Retaliation at JBS Foods in Greeley

Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination, Safety Violations, and Retaliation at JBS Foods in Greeley

A lawsuit filed last month against JBS Foods in Greeley alleges regular workplace safety violations, religious and ethnic discrimination, wrongful termination and retaliation.
Letter: Niwot Business Owner Warns of Minimum Wage Policy Impacts

Letter: Niwot Business Owner Warns of Minimum Wage Policy Impacts

"I’ve owned The Garden Gate Café in Niwot for 25 years.... The voices of actual workers in our town have been drowned out. Ironically, most of them don’t support these changes—because their hours have been cut, their jobs eliminated, or their tips reduced as restaurants shift to service charges or close altogether."
Longmont’s Oskar Blues Has Successful 28th Anniversary Celebration; New Menu Rollout

Longmont’s Oskar Blues Has Successful 28th Anniversary Celebration; New Menu Rollout

Oskar Blues Fooderies in Longmont celebrated its 28th anniversary last month with 700 people in attendance, live music performances from three bands, and $2.80 drink specials.
Boulder County Coroner Affirms Megan Trussell’s Death as Suicide; Trussell’s Family Responds

Boulder County Coroner Affirms Megan Trussell’s Death as Suicide; Trussell’s Family Responds

The Boulder County Coroner’s Office reaffirmed CU Boulder student Megan Trussell’s death as a suicide last week, but the ruling only raises more questions for the family of the deceased.
Longmont Residents Express Concerns About Land-Swap Proposal; Composting Facility

Longmont Residents Express Concerns About Land-Swap Proposal; Composting Facility

The Longmont City Council's August 12 vote on swapping the Distel open-space parcel for the Tull utility property has ignited debate over open-space tax promises and environmental risks tied to a possible composting facility.
Colorado Park and Wildlife Responds to Another Longmont Bear Sighting

Colorado Park and Wildlife Responds to Another Longmont Bear Sighting

The City of Longmont advised citizens to stay away from the area of 100 Year Party Ct. on Friday due to a bear sighting; Colorado Parks and Wildlife “hazed” it out of the area.
Longmont to Host Minimum Wage “Fishbowl” Discussion Amid Calls for Worker Representation

Longmont to Host Minimum Wage “Fishbowl” Discussion Amid Calls for Worker Representation

The City of Longmont will hold a roundtable-style conversation on August 14 to explore potentially raising the minimum wage, but labor advocates say the proposed “fishbowl” format leaves low-wage workers without a meaningful voice.