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Opinion: Denver Post Owners Are Not Just Laying Off Employees, They’re Looting The Public Trust

Opinion: Denver Post Owners Are Not Just Laying Off Employees, They’re Looting The Public Trust

This is an opinion piece by a columnist at the Colorado Independent . It does not necessarily represent the opinion of the Longmont Observer. Note: The Longmont Times-Call is owned by the same company as the Denver Post.
"Oh my god" "heartbreaking news': Denver Post Layoffs Hit One-Third Of Newsroom

"Oh my god" "heartbreaking news': Denver Post Layoffs Hit One-Third Of Newsroom

By Corey Hutchins The tremors rippled out of the newsroom around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon. In a staff meeting, the @DenverPost editor just told us that we are cutting 30 positions in the newsroom. There are some sobs in the room.
Legislative Recap: March 2018

Legislative Recap: March 2018

Legislative Recap is an ongoing series of articles focused on actions in the Colorado Legislature that may be of interest to the people of Longmont.
Denver Post Lays Off One-Third Of Newsroom Staff

Denver Post Lays Off One-Third Of Newsroom Staff

According to multiple sources, the Denver Post, owned by Digital First Media (the same people who own the Longmont Times-Call, The Boulder Daily Camera, and almost a hundred other local community newspapers ) announced 'layoffs' of thirty employees.
Ken Buck Praises Passage of Bill to Steward Colorado’s Water Resources

Ken Buck Praises Passage of Bill to Steward Colorado’s Water Resources

The following is a news release issued by U.S. Congressman Ken Buck to the Longmont Observer. U.S. Congressman Ken Buck represents Colorado’s 4th Congressional district, which includes Longmont, CO.
Video: Interview With Boulder County's New District Attorney- Michael T. Dougherty

Video: Interview With Boulder County's New District Attorney- Michael T. Dougherty

Longmont has a new D.A.- Michael Dougherty. He stopped by the Longmont Observer offices at TinkerMill and agreed to an impromptu interview with our Publisher, Scott Converse.
Lawmakers — Again — Consider Subjecting Colorado’s Judicial Branch To Open Records Laws

Lawmakers — Again — Consider Subjecting Colorado’s Judicial Branch To Open Records Laws

By Jeff Roberts, Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition For the third consecutive year, a committee of lawmakers discussed whether the administrative records of the state’s judicial branch should be subject to the Colorado Open Records Act.
Longmont Food Rescue Invites You to Forward Food Summit Held on April 28, 2018

Longmont Food Rescue Invites You to Forward Food Summit Held on April 28, 2018

Forward Food Summit is a food justice un-conference with a focus on race and class equity, and community-based solutions. The summit will be held on April 28, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
District Attorney Michael Dougherty Hosts Open House on March 20, 2018

District Attorney Michael Dougherty Hosts Open House on March 20, 2018

**Correction: Michael Dougherty was appointed the Boulder County District Attorney position, not elected. Boulder County District Attorney, Michael Dougherty, is hosting an open house on March 20, 2018 from 3-5 p.m.
Democrats Choose Cary Kennedy In Colorado Caucus

Democrats Choose Cary Kennedy In Colorado Caucus

Cary Kennedy won the Democratic caucus for governor with 50 percent of the vote. According to preliminary totals reported Wednesday by the state Democratic Party from 96 percent of the precincts.U.S. Rep.