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Sam Lounsberry

Sam Lounsberry covers Longmont and the Carbon Valley.

Friends and families of 41 northern Colorado residents from 21 countries erupted into cheers and applause and waved star-spangled banners in celebration of their loved ones earning U.S. citizenship status at a ceremony at the Boulder library on Wednesday.

41 receive citizenship at event at Boulder library

May 22, 2019 at 7:00 pm

Friends and families of 41 northern Colorado residents from 21 countries erupted into cheers and applause and waved star-spangled banners in celebration of their loved ones earning U.S. citizenship status...

Since it opened its doors in 2014, 1175 Lee Hill has generated zero neighbor calls to police, zero complaints to Boulder Housing Partners and accounted for zero police arrests during the period, Boulder County and Boulder Housing Partners staff told county commissioners on Tuesday. Commissioners' reactions consisted of one word: "Wow."

Boulder County Commissioners see permanent supportive housing as potential homelessness solution

May 21, 2019 at 7:55 pm

Since it opened its doors in 2014, 1175 Lee Hill has generated zero neighbor calls to police, zero complaints to Boulder Housing Partners and accounted for zero police arrests during...

The director of the state oil and gas oversight body on Thursday released final criteria dictating which drilling applications will come under his direct decision-making purview until further rules are developed to implement a new sweeping regulatory law for the fossil fuel industry passed this year.

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission releases criteria for scrutinizing drilling applications

May 16, 2019 at 7:49 pm

The director of the state oil and gas oversight body on Thursday released final criteria dictating which drilling applications will come under his direct decision-making purview until further rules are...

Longmont's recent move to again allow marijuana sales within city limits isn't only sparing pot users the trips to Louisville, Boulder, Lafayette or stores in unincorporated Boulder County.

Longmont smoke shops seeing benefits of pot dispensaries’ return to city

May 9, 2019 at 5:41 pm

Longmont's recent move to again allow marijuana sales within city limits isn't only sparing pot users the trips to Louisville, Boulder, Lafayette or stores in unincorporated Boulder County.

Losing two grandparents on separate sides of her family to Parkinson's disease pushed University of Colorado academic advisor Makenna Schluter to commit to helping find a cure.

CU Boulder advisor running London Marathon Sunday to fight disease that hit close to home

April 26, 2019 at 8:04 pm

Losing two grandparents on separate sides of her family to Parkinson's disease pushed University of Colorado academic advisor Makenna Schluter to commit to helping find a cure.

More than slopes: 5 things to do in winter that aren’t skiing

January 15, 2019 at 12:17 pm

Typical Colorado snobbery in the wintertime involves prodding interrogations of the residents and students who don't ski or snowboard by those who spend their weekends seeking fresh powder and groomed...

Preble’s mouse, fish populations rebounding along St. Vrain Creek

August 31, 2018 at 8:55 pm

Boulder County biologists studying Preble's meadow jumping mouse and fish populations along the St. Vrain Creek have been encouraged this summer by signs of species rejuvenating since their habitats were...

Breathtaking mountain views: A guide to climbing Colorado’s fourteeners

August 23, 2018 at 10:09 pm

Colorado's fourteenersFront Range Grays Peak 14,270' Torreys Peak 14,267' Mt. Evans 14,264' Longs Peak 14,255' Pikes Peak 14,110' Mt. Bierstadt 14,060' Tenmile Range Quandary Peak 14,265' Mosquito Range Mt. Lincoln...

Skiing & snowboarding near Boulder: Fresh tracks without hassle

August 23, 2018 at 9:55 pm

Skiing resourcesColorado Department of Tourism: coloradoski.com Boulder Freeride: boulderfreeride.org Eldora Mountain Resort: eldora.com Epic Passes: epicpass.com Ikon Passes: ikonpass.com/en/the-max-pass CU Ski BusThe ski bus is a fun way to hit...

Longmont woman to follow father’s footsteps

August 10, 2018 at 6:51 pm

Longmont resident Jane Hanlon still hears her father's voice when her nerves surface, despite the man's tragic death last year on a motorcycle trip in Mexico. It is a voice...