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Colorado Primary Results: Weiser Advances, Kirkmeyer Leads Tight GOP Governor Race
16+ hour, 28+ min ago (433+ words) longmontleader. com Colorado Primary Results: Weiser Advances, Kirkmeyer Leads Tight GOP Governor Race Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic Party gubernatorial primary over Senator Michael Bennet 56% to 44%, while waiting for the full GOP results in a race that hasn't…...
Painting Begins on Landmark Mural Beside Hotel Longmont
16+ hour, 13+ min ago (409+ words) A new public art project is taking shape in downtown Longmont as work has begun on a 5, 000-square-foot mural that will wrap around the city's newest parking deck next to Hotel Longmont, creating one of the largest public artworks in…...
Boulder County Commissioners Vote Down Trail Restriction Pilot Program After Strong Opposition
19+ hour, 4+ min ago (352+ words) longmontleader. com Boulder County Commissioners Vote Down Trail Restriction Pilot Program After Strong Opposition The Boulder County Commissioners struck down the proposal to add restrictions to Boulder trail systems on a rotating schedule to avoid potential "conflicts" between hikers and…...
Best Colorado Mountain Towns to Visit in Summer
23+ hour, 6+ min ago (1825+ words) This guide covers ten towns worth visiting, specifically in summer, chosen on four practical criteria: how easy each one is to reach, how much there is to do once the snow melts, how much genuine character the place holds, and…...
Longmont to Use Drone Near Lykins Pond to Help Combat Invasive Weeds
23+ hour, 24+ min ago (313+ words) The City of Longmont will conduct a drone flight Thursday over wetlands near Lykins Pond as officials work to identify and manage invasive plant species that state law requires to be aggressively controlled. The flight, scheduled from 11 a. m. to noon July…...
Summer in Colorado: Best Activities, Events & Day Trips Guide
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (850+ words) Summer in Colorado is when the state truly comes alive. Snow melts from the highest mountain passes, wildflowers blanket alpine meadows, and long sunny days create endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Whether you're planning to hike in Rocky Mountain National…...
Letter: Voters Should Demand Accountability
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (138+ words) Letters to the Editor reflect the views of the author and not the Longmont Leader. Factual claims have not been independently verified by the Longmont Leader. Meanwhile, while average Americans are suffering under Trump, he and his family are raking…...
City of Longmont Now Accepting 2027 Human Service Agency Funding Applications
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (208+ words) Applications are now being accepted for Human Service Agency Funding grants from the City of Longmont. The city is accepting applications from nonprofit, nongovernmental, and governmental agencies that serve Longmont residents until the deadline of 4 p. m. on August 12, 2026. Late applications will…...
303 Boards Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Closing Boulder Store
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (314+ words) One of Colorado's best-known independent skateboard retailers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection weeks after closing its Boulder location, marking another challenge for locally owned specialty retailers facing mounting financial pressures. Denver-based 303 Boards, founded in 1997, filed for Subchapter V Chapter…...
Man Accused of Killing Chicken, Assaulting Deputies During Weld County Arrest
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (377+ words) longmontleader. com Man Accused of Killing Chicken, Assaulting Deputies During Weld County Arrest A 31-year-old suspect was arrested Friday night by Weld County patrol deputies for second degree assault of a police officer, obstructing police, resisting arrest, animal cruelty, and…...