Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Longmont.
🏘️ Community
Today, the only total solar eclipse of 2026 will darken skies in parts of northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, while Longmont and most of North America will see a partial view that requires solar eclipse glasses for safe watching (a full two-minute total eclipse is available in select locations).
🚧 Accidents
Three dogs were bitten by a rattlesnake over the weekend at Westminster Hills Open Space as hot weather + increased snake activity contributed to the incident.
🎓 Education
Saturday’s Sunrise Stampede 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. at Fall River Elementary School (1400 Deerwood Drive in Longmont) with a 1-mile option at 8 a.m. The event supports educator grants from the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation and encourages online registration this week for a lower price.
🎉 Longmont Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Longmont Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Longmont Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Longmont Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Longmont.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.