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Local Lawmakers Mourn Colorado Senator Faith Winter After Fatal Crash Colorado lawmakers from in and around Longmont took to social media over the holiday weekend to share their grief and admiration for state Senator Faith Winter, who passed away in a multi-vehicle cras...

Colorado lawmakers from in and around Longmont took to social media over the holiday weekend to share their grief and admiration for state Senator Faith Winter.

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Progressive Lawyer Karen Breslin Launches 2026 Colorado Democratic Primary Bid Karen Breslin, a political science professor, lawyer at University of Colorado Denver, and former federal policy adviser, is mounting a pointed challenge to U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper in Colorado’...

Primary Profile: Progressive Karen Breslin is asking Colorado voters to stop “worshipping candidates who have lots of money” and support her over Hickenlooper.

Read the full profile to see how she’s making her case. #copolitics

Colorado Polling Institute Finds 61% of Coloradans Are Cutting Spending; Concerns About Political Violence Are Growing A new survey from the Colorado Polling Institute shows that a majority of Colorado voters are tightening their budgets and are increasingly worried about political violence.

DATA: The latest from Colorado Polling Institute shows that a majority of Colorado voters are tightening their budgets and are increasingly worried about political violence. #copolitics

HOPE Extends Shelter Operations as Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Longmont A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of the Front Range from December 1 through December 3. A local organization that provides shelter to houseless individuals will extend their overnig...

NEWS: HOPE Extends Shelter Operations as Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Longmont

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Donate to Warmth for Foster Youth: Holiday Blanket Drive, organized by EveryBody Covered EveryBody Covered Colorado is proud to announce the launch of our 202… EveryBody Covered needs your support for Warmth for Foster Youth: Holiday Blanket Drive

You can make an impact too #Colorado! 💚

Donate: gofund.me/bc80d92c7
Contact: everybodycoveredco@gmail.com

A huge thank-you to Valerie for creating this amazing Grinch blanket for our blanket drive!

It will soon bring comfort to one of the many foster youth across Boulder County. Thank you so much for your kindness, Valerie — love you! 💚

New Mayor, New Members, New Election: December Brings Change to Longmont City Council On Tuesday, December 2, the council will hold an organizational meeting to swear in two newly elected at-large members, Jake Marsing and Crystal Prieto, along with Matthew Popkin, who will continue re...

What's Next: New Mayor, New Members, New Election: December Brings Change to Longmont City Council

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Business and Labor Clash as Boulder County Approves Minimum Wage Rollback The Boulder County Commissioners adopted lower minimum wage increases for workers in unincorporated areas of the county on Thursday, following a public hearing.

NEWS: By 2030, full-time minimum wage workers could see $6.07 less per hour, accumulating to more than $33,000 less over five years compared with the earlier ordinance. #copolitics

Blanket Drive Aims to Warm Every Foster Youth in Boulder County Everybody Covered Colorado hopes to collect at least 200 blankets for children in foster care as community support becomes more vital after county program changes.

NEW: Everybody Covered Colorado hopes to collect at least 200 blankets for children in foster care as community support becomes more vital after county program changes. #copolitics

Discharge Petition Pushes Epstein Files Bill to Passage in the House Democrats and a small group of Republicans, including Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert, bypassed leadership through a discharge petition to secure a 427–1 vote compelling the DOJ to release all ...

Democrats and a small group of Republicans, including Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert, bypassed leadership through a discharge petition to secure a 427–1 vote compelling the DOJ to release all #EpsteinFiles.

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Boulder County Approves $850K Emergency Funding for Food Assistance The Boulder County Commissioners approved an $850,000 emergency contract with Community Food Share on November 13.

New: Boulder County Commissioners approved an emergency contract with Community Food Share on Thursday, which aims to support residents affected by the recent federal government shutdown, which temporarily suspended federal food assistance. #copolitics

Boulder Won’t Appeal Ruling on Federal Airport Lawsuit The city accepted the federal court’s dismissal in the dispute over long-term airport obligations as the debate over future land use continues.

New Story: The City of Boulder announced on Friday that it will not appeal a federal court ruling in its lawsuit over the long-term operation of Boulder Municipal Airport. #copolitics

Longmont City Council to Revisit Airport Landing Fees Tuesday The measure, up for a second reading, aims to help the airport become more financially self-sustaining.

New Story: “This is not about airport traffic or noise, it’s about [General Aviation] airport having the right to add landing and other fees without FAA approval,” Longmont Mayor Joan Peck said during the October 28 Longmont City Council meeting. #copolitics

After Six-Week Shutdown, Boulder County Residents See SNAP Restored Congress reached a temporary funding agreement late Thursday, securing government operations through Jan. 30, 2026 — and fully funding SNAP through September 30, 2026.

Congress reached a temporary funding agreement late Thursday, securing government operations through Jan. 30, 2026 — and fully funding SNAP through September 30, 2026. #copolitics

Jake Marsing to Host Virtual Office Hours Ahead of City Council Term The informal session will allow residents to share ideas, ask questions and offer feedback on city issues, and is designed by Marsing to help him better understand community priorities as he prepares ...

#Longmont News: Jake Marsing to Host Virtual Office Hours Ahead of City Council Term

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5 Questions with Longmont Councilman-Elect Matthew Popkin Matthew Popkin was elected to represent Ward 2 on Longmont City Council last Tuesday night. We asked him and other candidates five questions about the election and the future of Longmont.

New Story: 5 Questions with Longmont Councilman-Elect Matthew Popkin

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The northern lights over McIntosh Lake in #Longmont, Colorado. 📷

5 Questions with Longmont Councilwoman-Elect Crystal Prieto Crystal Prieto is one of two candidates who won a seat as an at-large city councilmember last Tuesday night. We asked her and other candidates five questions about the election and the future of Longm...

#Longmont News: 5 Questions with Longmont Councilwoman-Elect Crystal Prieto

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Bennet, Hickenlooper Vote No on Bipartisan Deal to End Government Shutdown The senators said that the deal failed to address rising health care premiums for Colorado families.

New Story: Bennet, Hickenlooper Vote No on Bipartisan Deal to End Government Shutdown

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Colorado Lawmakers Split on Legislative Activity Amid Government Shutdown Data from Congress.gov highlights differences in how Colorado’s lawmakers are introducing bills as the government shutdown continues.

As the federal government endures its longest shutdown in history, Colorado’s congressional delegation has shown sharp contrasts in activity — some members have continued to introduce new bills, while others have not proposed legislation in months. #copolitics

5 Questions with Longmont Councilman-Elect Jake Marsing Jake Marsing is one of two candidates who won a seat as an at-large city councilmember on Tuesday night. We asked him and other candidates five questions about the election and the future of Longmont.

Jake Marsing is one of two candidates who won a seat as an at-large city councilmember on Tuesday night. We asked him and other candidates five questions about the election and the future of Longmont. #copolitics

“We Wish We Could Do More”: Longmont Food Bank Sees Surge in Need Amid SNAP Delays St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is seeing as many new applicants each week as it would normally see in an entire month for access to its food bank, according to coordinators.

As delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ripple across Colorado — affecting more than 19,000 recipients in Boulder County alone — Longmont food banks are seeing a sharp rise in residents seeking local aid. #copolitics

Longmont Votes 2025: Hidalgo-Fahring to be Mayor, Marsing, Prieto, and Popkins on City Council Yesterday was Election Day in Longmont and voters decided who will represent them as mayor and be their voices on the city council.

Tuesday was Election Day in #Longmont and voters decided who will represent them as mayor and be their voices on the city council. #copolitics

Some personal news: I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be joining the Longmont Leader as an intern, where I’ll be covering local government and politics. 🖊📰 #copolitics

Find Longmont news here: www.longmontleader.com

The Dirty, Messy Work of Cleaning Up After Oil & Gas in Colorado - Yellow Scene Magazine There's something about the words “rules-making process” that almost instinctively causes the vast majority of people's eyes to glaze over. However,

From abandoned wells leaking toxins to communities bearing the brunt of environmental neglect, the aftermath of extraction leaves scars. Who's responsible for the cleanup? And at what cost? We talk to Ean Tafoya & Patricia Garica-Nelson to get those answers. @greenlatinos.org

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