Longmont Leader

12/31/2025

https://www.longmontleader.com/colorado-news/president-trump-vetoes-boebert-sponsored-act-to-modify-repayment-terms-of-colorado-water-pipeline-11685559

President Donald Trump vetoed the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which was introduced by Colorado House Representatives Lauren Boebert and Jeff Hurd in January.

12/31/2025

https://www.longmontleader.com/local-news/2-million-in-emergency-services-grants-awarded-to-rural-and-mountain-communities-in-boulder-county-11684395

The grants will be used by local fire protection agencies for medical and firefighting equipment, personal protective gear, emergency vehicles, communications upgrades, and outdated fire station improvements.

12/31/2025

https://www.longmontleader.com/local-news/alex-kalkhofer-elected-to-ward-3-longmont-city-council-seat-11684354

The City of Longmont announced yesterday that Alex Kalkhofer was declared elected to the Ward 3 City Council seat, which was vacated by Susie Hidalgo-Fahring. Kalkhofer was elected by acclamation.

12/30/2025

https://www.longmontleader.com/local-news/city-of-boulder-advises-tree-watering-every-few-weeks-during-winter-drought-conditions-11682235

The city said damage from the dry conditions might not be noticeable until spring, but could include branch dieback, reduced leaf size, chlorosis, or tree death.

12/30/2025

https://www.longmontleader.com/colorado-news/colorado-on-track-for-16000-dui-arrests-in-2025-dui-increased-enforcement-through-new-years-day-11682186

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) shared year-to-date statistics on DUI arrests statewide and said they are on track to surpass 16,000 arrests for the year.

12/30/2025

https://www.longmontleader.com/local-news/hazmat-team-responds-to-tanner-gas-leak-in-longmont-driver-transported-to-hospital-11681568

Longmont Fire and the Boulder County Hazardous Materials team responded to a gas leak in Longmont on December 29; Longmont Public Safety said that there is no health risk to citizens in the area.

12/30/2025

UPDATE: Great news! The Longmont Ice Rink will re-open today, Monday, Dec 29 at noon. Thanks to the hard work of the Ice Rink team, all necessary repairs have been completed. Visit https://longmontcolorado.gov/ice-skating for hours and information about the Noon Year’s Eve Ice Skating Party on Wednesday.

Longmont Ice Rink Closed Sunday, Dec 28. Due to an unfortunate incident of vandalism, the Longmont Ice Rink will be closed on Sunday, Dec 28 for repairs. The team is hopeful to reopen on Monday or Tuesday. Please check the website for updates. https://longmontcolorado.gov/recreation-services/activities/ice-skating/

12/29/2025

https://www.longmontleader.com/local-news/boulder-police-issue-notice-homeless-sexually-violent-predator-released-without-supervisionparole-11676285

The Boulder Police Department issued a public safety alert regarding a sexually violent predator (SVP) who is houseless in Boulder and is known to stay in the U.S. Highway 36 and Baseline Road area.

12/29/2025

https://www.longmontleader.com/local-news/longmont-ice-skating-rink-vandalized-closed-for-repairs-11676095

A vandal reportedly damaged the ice by repeatedly kicking it on December 27. The rink is being repaired and should reopen on December 30.

12/29/2025

https://www.longmontleader.com/local-news/winners-announced-for-2025-boulder-st-vrain-watershed-art-contest-for-students-11675956

The fourth annual art contest was hosted by the Keep it Clean Partnership and judged by five local artists.