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Longmont
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Longmont. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Carlos Alonso Ytuarte-Quinones, 37, was sentenced on Friday to up to 51 years in prison for drug, kidnapping and organized crime charges linked to Operation Blue Steal, which seized nearly 100 pounds of narcotics and tracked drug sales in Longmont and other areas. Longmont Times-Call
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders and transit board members will meet at the Longmont Museum Auditorium from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday to discuss the Northwest rail project and Front Range Passenger Rail’s role. Officials—including RTD board members, mayors, and council members—will talk about project background, funding and next steps as the free meeting welcomes all who attend. Longmont Times-Call
- ➤ On Tuesday evening, the Longmont City Council reviewed economic data and planned a community feedback event scheduled for August that will gather input from business owners—workers affected by a proposed minimum wage increase. The council will use the event to hear voices from both sides before any decision is made. Longmont Times-Call
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New research from CU Boulder shows that about 44% of marijuana flower products in Colorado are mislabeled for THC content, with many products overstating potency (the study tested 178 products from 52 dispensaries). The Colorado Department of Revenue will discuss the findings at a public forum on Aug. 1 to help improve labeling accuracy and protect consumer trust. Longmont Times-Call
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A national report shows first-time home buyers now make up only 24% of the market and are older—median age 38 compared to 35 last year—while typical buyers average 56 and repeat buyers 61. In Boulder County, single-family home sales dropped 2.7% in May as inventory rose over 29%, with the median sale price nearing $900,000. Longmont Times-Call
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado quarterbacks JuJu Lewis and Kaidon Salter have built a strong bond as they prepare to compete for the starting role at preseason camp later this month—each learning from the other during training. The duo, who joined the team in December, are focused on earning coach Deion Sanders’ trust for the upcoming season. Longmont Times-Call
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Experience a meditative journey of balance and healing through gentle yoga and chakra alignment.
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Life Drawing Session
6-8 p.m. — Firehouse Art Center — Cost varies — Explore your creativity with a night of life drawing at the Firehouse Art Center.
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Longmont Area TableTop Networking
7:45-10 a.m. — Crossroads School — Registration required — Network effectively with a unique format designed to break the ice and expand your business connections.
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The Grable Howie Band Performance
6-9 p.m. — cBrIks on Main — No cover — Enjoy vivid storytelling and captivating folk/pop music in a cozy setting.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Experience a calming class focusing on chakra balance through gentle asanas and meditation.
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Next Step Golf Lessons
10-11:30 a.m. — Ute Creek Golf Course — $20 for lesson, $15 for optional golf, $4 for lunch special — Engage in youth drop-in golf instruction tailored for ages 10-18.
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Mis Pininos
4-5 p.m. — Collyer Park — Free — Practice Spanish through fun games and songs with native speakers in an engaging environment for families.
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Summer Concert Series: The Delta Sonics
7-8:30 p.m. — Longmont Museum — Free entry — Enjoy Chicago Blues with The Delta Sonics and local food in a beautiful courtyard setting.
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Brehm Prep School and OPTIONS Alumni Gathering
6-8 p.m. — Longmont Community Center — Free entry — Reconnect with fellow alumni over good food and great memories.
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Next Step Golf Lessons
10-11:30 a.m. — Ute Creek Golf Course — $20 per week — Drop-in golf lessons for youth ages 10-18 with equipment available.
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~ Charles Wadsworth
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