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Local comedian hosts bilingual comedy festival
Ricky Ramos, comedian and CEO of Side Splitting Entertainment in Longmont, grew up in two worlds near 38th and Federal streets in Denver. The first was a straight A student who wanted to make his father and grandmother proud; the other was a life of crime and addiction encouraged by peer pressure. Comedy changed Ramos’ life and inspired him to create the Vatos Locos Festival in northern Colorado.
Local author uses book to process grief
Maikel Wise, worked in the tech industry but always enjoyed expressing himself through writing. In his youth he enjoyed writing poetry, short stories and news articles. During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wise secluded himself from others in order to avoid getting sick but was faced with a new challenge; finding something to do. He turned to writing and in the process discovered a way to grieve for his mother.
Longmont woman celebrates 100th birthday
Arlene Davis, a long time Longmont resident, is celebrating her 100th birthday. Davis was born in Iowa but moved to Longmont after her late husband sold their tobacco and candy business. The couple moved their two boys, Jeff and Greg to Colorado in hopes of providing their children with more opportunities.
Johnson’s Station opens in Prospect
Johnson’s Station, located at 1111 Neon Forest Circle, in Longmont opens at 5 p.m. Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. The iconic 150-year-old building mentioned in Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road,” was moved to Longmont in the 1930s is now home to a restaurant and bar with co-working spaces for daytime patrons.
Turning trivia into a party
Inspiration is often found in unusual places. For Martin Soederhamn, it was discovered during a trivia game in Turkey. Fifteen years later, his first board game, Hexaquest was developed and produced with the help of a Kickstarter launch. Less than a year later, he is rolling out his second game, Hexaquest Party.
Best dispensaries in Longmont
Cannabis culture is thriving in Colorado, and Longmont has become a popular destination for enthusiasts. Whether you're a longtime consumer or just starting to explore, the dispensaries in Longmont offer a wide variety of quality products, friendly service, and unique experiences that cater to all tastes. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at some of the top cannabis shops in Longmont and what makes each one special. But first, a little history.
“Say It Again”
Tessa Hatfield, a Longmont resident for the past two years, found herself in a rural Georgia courtroom five years ago. Sitting beside her friend who was nervously waiting for her name to be called so she could file a restraining order, Hatfield found herself listening to the pleas of the cases before her friend’s.
Ballooning over Longmont
Before Jeff Powell, owner of Rocky Mountain Balloon Rides, sips his morning coffee, he is searching a number of websites checking for the smallest of details in the day’s weather pattern. This is a crucial step for a hot air balloonist who refuses to take risk with his passengers.
Twin Peaks Rotary hosts chile fundraiser
Longmont Twin Peaks Rotary Club is hosting a chile fundraiser on Saturday Left Hand Brewery's Beer Garden at 1245 Boston Ave. from 1-5 p.m. The proceeds of the fundraiser support first-generation students at Front Range Community College. The event will feature the Riley J Band and a dance performance by...
Longmont Air Show returns Saturday
Prior to 2020, Vance Brand Airport at 229 Airport Rd. hosted a biennial air show. It was put on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions for social gatherings. It is returning this year more robust than ever. The show will take place at Vance Brand Airport from 7 a.m. to...
SVVSD recognizes library “Dream Team”
Four St. Vrain Valley staff were awarded the Colorado’s Department of Education’s Highley Effective Schools Through Libraries, or HESTL, designation this week. The award was granted to Lesha Baker, Coal Ridge Middle School librarian, Kristin Holtz, librarian at Silver Creek High School. Holtz and Baker are among only 20 librarians in the state of Colorado to earn this distinction. They join Helen Robbins, Julie Singh, Jamie Nesbitt and LeAnne Kelly at SVVSD to earn the distinction.
Longmont considers water rate increase
On Tuesday night, the Longmont City Council heard a presentation by Lance Smith, business enablement officer for the city of Longmont, concerning a proposal for future water rate increases. Smith offered two options to city council members. Option A included a five-year plan and Option B would consider a three-year...
Senior Center offers help with utility portal
Last week the city of Longmont announced the launch of its new website. Along with the launch was the adoption of a new software that manages the city’s utility payments. Residents who manage their utility accounts online were asked to create a new account. Volunteers at the Longmont Senior Center are offering in-person assistance for those who may need further help.
SVVSD students explore pre-law pathway
Two courses that introduced St. Vrain Valley School District students to a career in law launched in 2022 at the Career and Technical Education Center, or CETC. Since its beginning the program has doubled in size and now offers more courses. “We are thrilled to see the growth and enthusiasm...
Market at ARTWalk displays youth entrepreneurial skills
Sixty-eight booths at this year’s ArtWalk will show off the skills of youth business owners between the ages of 5 and 17. The Children’s Entrepreneur Market began in Utah, helping nearly 10,000 kids learn the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. The market has expanded to 24 other states.
Discover the Best things to do in Longmont, Colorado This Summer
Longmont, Colorado is one of my favorite places in the world. Not only is it home, but it is a place I have been fortunate enough to write about for almost a decade. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be much happening in Longmont but that is because you just aren’t looking hard enough. Longmont is filled with activities throughout the year, but for now, we will focus on summer activities.
Longmont transforms city website
Ten years have passed since the last time the city of Longmont has updated its website. Recently the city of Longmont site launched, providing a simpler way to navigate and search on mobile and PC devices, providing a new utility portal, ADA accessible and Spanish content. “Our website is often...
Longmont City Council supports RTD TABOR exemption on Nov. ballot
On Tuesday, Longmont City Council voted to support the Regional Transportation District, or RTD, as it asks voters to extend its TABOR exemption in perpetuity. Erik Davidson, chair of the RTD board and District I representative, spoke to the city council in a personal capacity on Tuesday to advocate for support on an upcoming debrucing measure that will appear on the November ballot. District I represents Longmont, Broomfield, Lafayette, Erie and a small portion of Thorton.
Longmont City Council hears study on minimum wage increases
In 2019, the state of Colorado passed HB19-1210 which allows municipalities the ability to set their own minimum wage for employees. Last year, Boulder County opted to raise its minimum wage and invited its municipalities to join it. However, Longmont, Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville and the town of Erie opted not to increase the minimum wage until further information was gathered. On Tuesday night, the Longmont City Council heard the findings of a study on the economic impacts of raising the minimum wage.
SVVSD showcases public education in a parade
An idea to showcase St. Vrain Valley School District’s many programs began in Berlin and has morphed into a parade that will march down Main Street on Sept. 7. The first Public Education parade idea was born after Carrie Adams, program director at Silver Creek Leadership Academy, attended the Global Leadership Summit in Berlin a few years ago. She was there with a group of students and ran into Superintendent Don Haddad. The two took the opportunity to brainstorm on some ways to highlight student leadership and the many programs within the district.
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