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Longmont
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Longmont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Longmont police arrested four drivers for DUI in the past two days — two arrests on Monday at 2:13 a.m. on South Hover Street and 9:59 p.m. near 10th Avenue and Coffman Street — and also took reports for assault and trespassing. Longmont Times-Call
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Longmont Museum will host its second annual gala, Sunset Soirée, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at 400 Quail Road—tickets cost $100 and include a three-course meal, an open bar, and live music by Denver’s 18-piece Flatirons Jazz Orchestra as all proceeds support a major expansion project. Longmont Times-Call
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Vrain Valley School District was named Forbes Magazine's top K-12 employer in Colorado after a survey of over 160,000 workers, ranking highest among school districts on the Best-in-State Employers list. This recognition comes as the list marks its seventh year of highlighting exceptional workplaces. Longmont Times-Call
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday evening, Longmont held a fishbowl discussion at the Senior Center where business owners and advocates debated a potential minimum wage increase for 2026; Mayor Joan Peck said city staff is gathering feedback to balance worker pay with the tight profit margins of small businesses—some owners warned that rising costs could hinder operations. City staff could not recruit enough minimum-wage workers despite incentives, and the council will review the input before making any changes. Longmont Times-Call
- ➤ Colorado’s legislature filled about a third of the projected state budget shortfall by ending tax breaks and generating roughly $253 million in revenue during a six-day special session that ended Tuesday afternoon. Governor Polis will address the remaining gap with spending cuts and reserve funds as debates continue—reflecting partisan differences over the measures. Longmont Times-Call
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CU head coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday that the Buffaloes will honor legendary coach Bill McCartney with a special uniform set—gold helmets, black jerseys, gold pants, white socks, and black shoes—for their season opener against Georgia Tech Friday night. Players will also wear a patch reading Mac 82-94—marking his impressive record and national championship run in 1990—to pay tribute to his legacy. Longmont Times-Call
WELLNESS NEWS
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QMAP In Person Course in Longmont, Colorado
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Colorado QMAP Training — Registration fee required — Enhance your skills with expert-led training in medication administration.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18 drop-in — A peaceful class aimed at balancing body and mind through soft asana and pranayama techniques.
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Lanyon Park Historic Walking Tour
10–11 a.m. — Lanyon Park — Free entry — Explore Longmont’s history and architecture on this informative walking tour.
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Ghost Tea Light Holder Make-Along
4-5:30 p.m. — Fettle & Fire — Registration required — Create glowing ghost tea light holders in this fun, hands-on workshop with no prior clay experience needed.
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2nd Annual Sunset Soiree
6-9 p.m. — Longmont Museum — Tickets required — Celebrate with cocktails, a three-course meal, and live big band music under the sunset for a good cause.
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Free Fitness in the Park
12-1 p.m. — Lanyon Park — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing Pilyoga workout in the great outdoors at Lanyon Park.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Experience a peaceful, meditative class designed for chakra alignment and healing self-care.
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