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Juneteenth celebration scheduled for June 22
Juneteenth is the annual celebration of the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. The holiday began in Galveston, Texas in 1865. Slaves were declared free in 1862, however, those in Texas did not receive word for three years. Longmont hosts an annual event that will take place on June...
Robert Crifasi took on the challenge to untangle Western water issues
Bob Crifasi has over 25 years of water resources management experience in Colorado. Crifasi’s interest in Colorado history, landscape, and water led him to complete a book about water and landscape change on the Front Range, “A Land Made from Water,” published in 2015. Additionally, Crifasi is an award-winning photographer with deep ties to the Boulder community, including serving as the board president of Studio Arts Boulder, a nonprofit art educational organization.
Broomfield police warn residents of recent outstanding warrant scam
Broomfield police warned community members about scammers who are posing as officers and demanding payment for outstanding warrants. According to the Broomfield Police Department’s Facebook post, several residents have received phone calls recently from a person pretending to be an employee with the “Broomfield Sheriff’s Office.”. During...
Broomfield police blotter for April 22 to 28
11:40 a.m.: Criminal trespass to vehicle reported on a highway/road/alley on the 1900 Midway Boulevard. 6:14 p.m.: Theft reported on a highway/road/alley on the11400 block of Broomfield Lane. 10:08 p.m.: Theft reported at a grocery/supermarket on the 12100 block of Sheridan Boulevard. April 23. Midnight: Theft reported at a residence/home...
Letter: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Women’s Health
The Longmont Leader received a letter to the editor from Antoinette DaSilva-Fausto, MA, LPC about women's mental health. May is National Women’s Health Month. Women face a unique set of medical challenges further complicated by a medical field historically focused on the symptoms, side effects, needs, and outcomes of male patients. As a woman growing up in a period when discrepancies are being identified and inadequacies defined, I have found myself asking “how on earth do women continue to thrive in this world? What leads us to overcome?” The most consistent underlying factor is community.
Letter: Our employers need talent. Occupational licensing reform is a solution.
The Longmont Leader received a letter to editor from Eric Miller about occupational licensing. Colorado is at a job vacancy crossroad. The Centennial State is in many ways a great place to do business – and our legislature has demonstrated time and again a commitment to supporting employers and employees from Denver to Durango.
Broomfield Photo Club: Wildlife through the lens of locals
The Broomfield Photo Club’s April meeting featured a presentation from club members and sisters — Lonnie Mercer and Alicia Hoegh — who discussed their African photography safari. The photo club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. The next...
Shock Art applications open
Each year the city of Longmont’s Art in Public Places program reached out to the community for “Shock Art” submissions. Shock Art is a collective effort between AIPP and Longmont Power and Communications to decorate electrical boxes with local art. Artists who wish to participate are asked...
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