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Letter: Lyons community seeks compliance at CEMEX
The Longmont Leader received a letter to the editor from Good Neighbors of Lyons Sarah Lorang about CEMEX Lyons Cement Plant compliance. In response to the letter by Mr. Erik Estrada, Cemex Lyons Plant Manager, we, the Good Neighbors of Lyons, wish to present a different perspective—one that recognizes the well-being of CEMEX employees, but also recognizes the broader community's right to a safe and healthy environment.
What you should do if you find a baby animal in the wild
DENVER — With summer almost here, comes an influx of babies — for wildlife that is. That means your chances of seeing baby wildlife are higher than normal. The most important thing you should know is, that a baby animal alone out in the wild does not necessarily mean that they're orphaned. Wildlife animal parents are usually never too far away.
Powerful winds tear down trees and knock out power along the Front Range
Powerful winds raked across Boulder County Monday evening, blowing down trees and knocking out power. Parts of the towns at higher elevations were hit with not only powerful winds but snow squalls.Power remained out at Nederland Elementary School and Nederland Middle-Senior High School on Tuesday morning. Both schools had a two-hour delayed start for Tuesday. There were about 3,000 Xcel Energy customers without power as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Power was expected to be restored by 11:15 a.m. The brutal winds started causing bigger problems in the evening hours. Along Highway 7 in Allenspark, about 10 miles south of Estes Park, a...
Ranger Corps seeking volunteers
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. - Boulder County Parks & Open Space needs volunteers for its Volunteer Ranger Corps. If you enjoy hiking, biking, or horseback riding in Boulder County parks, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Volunteer Ranger Corps is great for people who want to give back...
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