around longmont
People and Happenings around Longmont, Colorado
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Where Does My Recycling Go? A Longmont Guide to Recycling Right
Every recycling day in Longmont is an opportunity to turn yesterday’s waste into tomorrow’s resources. What goes into your curbside bin makes a bigger difference than many imagine. Recycling works, but only when we recycle it right. A handful of thoughtful actions at home helps keep materials clean, protect the people who sort them, and…
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Historic Preservation and Practical Compromise: The Future of Bo Prairie Farms (Nishida Property)
The conversation about Bo Prairie Farms number two—often referred to by its historic name, the Nishida property—brings together history, engineering realities, and the question of how a city preserves memory when the physical fabric is failing. Longstanding agricultural roots and important cultural ties to Japanese immigrant farming families meet modern drainage maps, sewer easements, and…
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Art in Public Places Commission Meeting Notes and Practical Guide — Nov. 20, 2025
The Art in Public Places (AIPP) Commission continues to shape how public art interacts with Longmont’s neighborhoods, parks, and streets. This update captures the November meeting’s decisions, clarifies an active bus shelter commission, and provides practical guidance for artists, panel members, and community partners involved in public-art procurement and installation. Table of Contents What this…
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Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting — Longmont Update (Nov. 19, 2025)
This report summarizes the technical, financial, and community-focused updates presented to Longmont’s Sustainability Advisory Board on November 19, 2025. It focuses on the regional wholesale utility Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) and Longmont Power & Communications (LPC), covering governance, the resource diversification strategy, the role of distributed energy resources and a virtual power plant,…
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Senior Citizens Advisory Board – December 2025
Table of Contents Overview Bylaws and Governance: Clear language, fewer surprises Budget realities and where the board can make a difference Outreach: moving from ideas to a plan Cultural exchange and community building Technology and facilities: an investment to expand access Programs, volunteers, and operations Board recruitment and structure Action items and next steps FAQ…
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Longmont Song Swap – October 2025
Table of Contents Overview The three-round format that makes the night sing Spotlight on the songwriters Songs and stories worth studying How these performers work — practical takeaways Getting involved in the song swap community FAQ Final notes Overview Longmont Song Swap brings singer-songwriters from the Front Range together for a rich evening of originals,…
