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Longmont Recreation Offers Exclusive Workout Hours for Adults 55+
Longmont Recreation’s St. Vrain Memorial Building facility at Roosevelt Park will open the weight room to older adults ages 55 and up on a reservation-only basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 11am.
06/18/2020 4:00 PM
Sunset Pool Reopens Monday, June 22 on Reservation-Only Basis
Sunset Pool will reopen its doors on Monday, June 22, on a reservation-only basis. As with the phased reopening of the Recreation Center and Centennial Pool, Sunset Pool guests will be asked to follow the general COVID-19 best practices as well as additional facility-specific guidelines.
06/17/2020 3:00 PM
Longmont’s NextLight ranks among nation’s fastest, leads region
For the third straight year, Longmont’s NextLight internet service is among the top performers in PCMag’s speed index, leading its seven-state region and ranking among the fastest in the nation.
06/12/2020 4:39 PM
Dickens Farm Pedestrian Bridge Closed Due to Unsafe, Illegal Jumping
The easternmost pedestrian bridge has been closed. Jumping from the bridge is a safety issue, as water levels in the St. Vrain can fluctuate hourly, especially during spring snow melt and runoff. Jumping from the bridge also violates Longmont Municipal Code.
06/12/2020 11:20 AM
This Week in Longmont - June 12, 2020
See the latest news and events happening in Longmont.
06/12/2020 9:54 AM
Recreation Center and Centennial Pool to Open June 15
Longmont Recreation will be welcoming patrons back to the Longmont Recreation Center and Centennial Pool on Monday, June 15, 2020 on a reservation-only basis.
06/12/2020 7:30 AM
City of Longmont Job Alerts as of 06/11/2020
View the latest regular, temporary, and seasonal job openings.
06/11/2020 11:49 AM
Local Air Quality Data Available to Residents in Real-Time
Did you know that Longmont has an air quality monitoring program and residents can view the preliminary Longmont air quality data in real-time? The program was developed under the direction of City Council and falls under the Air Quality objectives of the City’s Sustainability Plan.
06/10/2020 4:00 PM
Rhythm on the River, July 4th Concert Canceled
Based on current COVID guidelines and uncertainty surrounding possible extensions or amendments of public health orders during the month of July, the City has made the difficult decision to cancel the July 4th Concert in Thompson Park and the Rhythm on the River Music Festival at Roger's Grove.
06/10/2020 3:00 PM
Longmont Playgrounds and Park Shelters Reopen Today, June 8
Social distancing guidelines remain in place, and visitors are encouraged to sanitize high-touch areas before using.
06/08/2020
This Week in Longmont - June 5, 2020
See the latest news and events happening in Longmont.
06/05/2020 8:23 AM
Longmont City Council Issues Statement of Solidarity
In response to the killing of George Floyd and the protests that have followed, the Longmont City Council issued a statement of solidarity recognizing the need for racial equity in our society and in support of peaceful demonstrators.
06/04/2020 5:26 PM
Declaración de Solidaridad del Concejo Municipal de Longmont
En respuesta al asesinato de George Floyd y las protestas que siguieron, el Consejo de la Ciudad de Longmont emitió una declaración de solidaridad reconociendo la necesidad de equidad racial en nuestra sociedad y en apoyo de los manifestantes pacíficos.
06/04/2020 5:00 PM
Friends of Longmont Youth Awarded $25,000 to Fund Local Hunger Relief
Friends of Longmont Youth (FLY) was recently awarded $25,000 for the Summer Meals Program by the Colorado COVID Relief Fund to help respond to increased food insecurity in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
06/04/2020 12:30 PM
Longmont Museum Announces Summer Season
Although the Longmont Museum’s building remains closed to the public at this time due to COVID- 19, the Museum’s summer programming is in full swing. The Museum officially announced their summer season today with the release of their Summer 2020 Newsletter.
06/03/2020 4:35 PM
Police Presence in the 1200 Block of Hunter (NW Longmont)
Longmont Police responded to a report of a possible shooting on Wednesday, June 3 at 4:15. Police seeking witnesses and information regarding at large suspects.
06/03/2020 11:06 AM
Longmont Library Offers Summer Full of Virtual Programing
Longmont librarians donned their creative thinking caps and devised a plethora of virtual programs for kids, teens, and adults to provide entertainment, connection, and fight the summer learning loss.
06/03/2020 10:00 AM
Zagster Discontinues Pace Bike Share Program in Longmont
Zagster has recently announced the end of its Pace bike share program in Longmont due to impacts of COVID-19.
06/01/2020 2:42 PM
Transfort FLEX Resumes Normal Service on June 1
Beginning Monday, June 1, Transfort is resuming normal FLEX service between Ft. Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Longmont and Boulder, except for the first and last Boulder Express roundtrips.
05/29/2020 1:20 PM
This Week in Longmont - May 29, 2020
See the latest news and events happening in Longmont.
05/29/2020 8:57 AM