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Marta Loachamin Boulder County’s first Latina commissioner, hoping not to be the last

Marta Loachamin Boulder County’s first Latina commissioner, hoping not to be the last

Loachamin, who will be sworn in as county commissioner on Tuesday, hopes her time in office will encourage other Latinos and Latinas to run: “To figure out a pipeline of Latinos who can run for office and who will know how to do that.”
Economic Development Partnership launching virtual ELEVATE Longmont survey

Economic Development Partnership launching virtual ELEVATE Longmont survey

The annual ELEVATE Longmont primary industry survey, which has been conducted for the past 30 years, aims to “identify trends, gather strategic intelligence, understand challenges, and offer support to Longmont-area businesses,” according to a news release from the Longmont EDP.
With emissions ‘off track,’ Colorado environmental advocates call for stronger climate enforcement

With emissions ‘off track,’ Colorado environmental advocates call for stronger climate enforcement

Groups push regulators for strict greenhouse gas limits ahead of key 2021 rulemakings.
Longmont police report Jan. 10, 2021

Longmont police report Jan. 10, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Longmont Local: A chiropractic practice extends to another generation — and into Longmont

Longmont Local: A chiropractic practice extends to another generation — and into Longmont

The Chiropractic Center of Erie, first opened in 1993 as the expansion of a Boulder-based practice, has expanded again to Terry Street as the Chiropractic Center of Longmont. In addition, owner David Ehrmantraut is welcoming his son, Josh Ehrmantraut, to the new location.
What does the school board do? A Q&A with SVVSD board President Joie Siegrist

What does the school board do? A Q&A with SVVSD board President Joie Siegrist

Today marks the first installment of an eight-part series focused on what the St. Vrain Valley board does and getting to know its members. 
Stretch of 15th Avenue closed through Jan. 26 for utility work

Stretch of 15th Avenue closed through Jan. 26 for utility work

The closure will be in place between Alta and Terry streets.
Representation outdoors: What Boulder County is doing to bring diversity and inclusion to parks and open spaces

Representation outdoors: What Boulder County is doing to bring diversity and inclusion to parks and open spaces

One of the key steps in its effort to make a mountain corner of the county a welcoming space for Latinx community members is hiring Juan Ocampo as a bilingual resident ranger at Betasso Preserve.
Longmont homeless shelter Agape Safe Haven receives surprise donation to close 2020

Longmont homeless shelter Agape Safe Haven receives surprise donation to close 2020

Jessica Bennet, communications director of Agape Safe Haven, said she checked email on Dec. 15 and was surprised to see the $2,500 donation and was even more shocked when she noticed it came from Michigan. And although it was a great act of kindness, it wasn’t random. 
Newly released data sheds light on rate of traumatic injuries at Colorado ski resorts

Newly released data sheds light on rate of traumatic injuries at Colorado ski resorts

Russ Rizzo, statewide coordinator of Safe Slopes Colorado, called the number of accidents “unacceptable” for Colorado’s ski areas.