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The Colorado Cider Guild (formerly Rocky Mountain Cider Association) will kick off their 3rd Annual Colorado Cider Week in Longmont on Saturday, June 9. The cider and perry trade association will host their annual Pressed Fest in Longmont’s Thompson Park, 420 Bross St., from 2-6 p.m. Pressed Fest is one of the largest gatherings of […]
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Now that the legislature has adjourned for the year, I sat down with one of Longmont’s representatives in the House, Jonathan Singer, to find out how things went this session and related topics. How long have you represented a House district eleven? I have represented District 11 since January 2012. My predecessor Deb Gardiner resigned […]
The post Giving Foster Kids a “Fair Shake” and other issues: an Interview with Representative Singer. appeared first on Longmont Observer.
On March 20, 2018 City staff presented information to the City Council on prairie dogs, heir management and the current City regulations governing the animal. After discussing the topic, the City Council directed staff to undertake revisions to the existing regulations pertaining to prairie dogs. The City of Longmont is considering changes to its regulations […]
The post Morning Brief: City of Longmont Seeks Public Comments Concerning Prairie Dog Regulations appeared first on Longmont Observer.
Mojomama recently released their new album, Red White and Blues on May 24, 2018. Mojomama is a Longmont band who combines Old School R&B and Funk influences. The band won the Colorado Blues Challenge, recently, and will attend the International Blues Challenge for a second year in a row as the representative from the Colorado […]
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The Barrio E’ and the Latino Chamber present the 3rd Colorado Latino Festival. This year the festival has grown from one day to an entire week, June 18-24. The event will be held in downtown Boulder, CO, with the main event taking place on Sunday, June 24 at Boulder Central Park from 11 a.m. to 8 […]
The post Morning Brief: Colorado Latino Festival Week, June 18-24 appeared first on Longmont Observer.
Written by Al Pace Al Pace is a resident of Longmont and attends the writing group at the Longmont Public Library. His friend Steven Weber told him the story about the house where he grew up and Al decided that it was a great story to share. The seemingly ordinary shell of a white farmhouse […]
The post Requiem For A Farmstead appeared first on Longmont Observer.
The Longmont Housing Authority (LHA) is opening the waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program on Wednesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 7, 2018. Applications for the waiting list will be available at the LHA Administrative office, located at 1228 Main St., Longmont, or the LHA website. Applications will only be available […]
The post Morning Brief: Longmont Housing Authority Opens Section 8 Housing Waiting List June 6-7, 2018 appeared first on Longmont Observer.
The Dougherty Museum opens for the summer season on Friday, June 1, and is open weekends throughout the summer. The museum houses a collection of beautifully restored antique automobiles, including models powered by steam, electricity and early internal combustion types. The Dougherty Museum houses a collection of beautifully restored antique automobiles, including models powered by steam, electricity and early […]
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Sumo Sushi & Grill, located at 225 Ken Pratt Blvd Ste. 140, Longmont, is hosting their Grand Opening Debut on Thursday, May 31. The hours are from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Poly Sim, the general manager of Sumo Sushi & Grill, is donating all the proceeds from the day to Wild Plum Center. “Wild […]
The post Morning Brief: Sumo Sushi & Grill Grand Opening and Charity Event appeared first on Longmont Observer.
One of the most common birds at ponds and parks is the mallard. The mallard has given rise to specific populations that are now considered a subspecies or a species in its own right, such as the Hawaiian Duck. This duck is the ancestor of all the domestic ducks except for the Muscovy duck. This […]
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The Longmont Museum will open their new exhibit, Treehouses: Look Who’s Living in the Trees, on Satuday, June 2, 2018 and will run until January 6, 2019. According to a press release, the “exhibition focuses on responsible forestation, wildlife ecology, and tree habitats,” and “ “Visitors will roam from tree to tree as they discover […]
The post Morning Brief: Hands-on Treehouses Exhibit Opens at Longmont Museum on Saturday, June 2, 2018 appeared first on Longmont Observer.
Derick Hewlett is passionate about three things in life: fishing, playing music and giving back to his community. But when the fishing season starts, his passion for catching fish takes precedence over everything else. When Hewlett isn’t working, he is scouting for the perfect “honey” spot and casting a line. “Fishing for me is not […]
The post A Longmont “Reel” Fisherman appeared first on Longmont Observer.
The League of Women Voters Boulder County is hosting a District Attorney Candidate Forum on Wednesday, May 30 at 6-7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church Boulder, located at 5001 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80303. Candidates for Boulder County District Attorney will speak and answer audience questions. The forum is held in conjunction […]
The post Morning Brief: League of Women Voters Hosts DA Candidate Forum appeared first on Longmont Observer.
Public Education – Empowering the Future Public education is one of the most powerful systems for driving positive change in our society. Across the United States, approximately 90 percent of our children attend a public school – and in the St. Vrain Valley, that percentage is even higher. With the future success of our community and […]
The post St. Vrain Valley School District Superintendent’s Update – Class of 2018 appeared first on Longmont Observer.
Wibby Brewing released a new beer on Thursday, May 17, called Pura Vida Lager. “Pura Vida Lager is a wheat lager that has some caramel chewiness with a pungent hop aroma derived from Simcoe, Glacier, and Horizon hops. This beer is 6% ABV with 35 IBU’s which makes it a perfect beer for summer. It […]
The post Morning Brief: Wibby Brewing Releases New Brew: Pura Vida Lager appeared first on Longmont Observer.
Written By: Shirley Bruns Shirley Bruns is a stroke survivor, a member of the Longmont community and a Longmont Observer reader. She submitted this piece as an opinion in order to raise awareness and spread information about strokes. The Longmont Observer thought her work was worth a feature article. “May is National Stroke Awareness Month.” […]
The post May is Stroke Awareness Month appeared first on Longmont Observer.
“Longmont Power & Communications customers enjoy some of the most reliable electric service in the country, with far fewer and shorter outages than the vast majority of utilities, according to the American Public Power Association (APPA). The achievement places LPC in the top quartile of electric utilities nationwide,” states a press release from LPC. Established […]
The post Morning Brief: LPC Recognized for Outstanding Electric Reliability: APPA Praises Utility for Dependable Power, Speedy Crews appeared first on Longmont Observer.
Longmont City Council voted 6-1 to approve the oil and gas agreement between the City of Longmont and TOP Operation Company and Cub Creek Energy. Councilmember Joan Peck abstained from voting. She stated that she voted to pass the first reading of the ordinance due to being approached by residents that wanted the wells removed […]
The post Longmont City Council Approve $3M Oil & Gas Agreement appeared first on Longmont Observer.
Longmont City Council will ultimately decide during Tuesday’s city council meeting whether or not to sign an agreement with two oil and gas companies to prohibit drilling within city limits. If passed, the City of Longmont will lease 516 acres of mineral rights, owned by the city, to Cub Creek Energy and pay TOP Operating […]
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One of my favorite sights this time of year is of a male western meadowlark sitting on top of a fence post, head thrown back, singing for all he’s worth. I love listening to the melodic songs. Despite its name, the western meadowlark isn’t related to larks at all, but to blackbirds. The explorers Lewis […]
The post Longmont Weekly Wild: The Lark That Wasn’t A Lark appeared first on Longmont Observer.
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