Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Longmont. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Thunder Valley K-8 in Frederick sampled pork raised on a school farm and met local farmers to learn how their food is grown—at Casey Middle School in Boulder, kids enjoyed tamales and viewed a map showing local produce sources. Both events are part of Colorado Proud School Meal Day designed to connect students with their food system. Longmont Times-Call
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced cuts of $7.56B that include a $550M reduction in Colorado climate research funds; Colorado State University lost a $326M grant for methane emission research. Award recipients must appeal within 30 days as officials review a move that state leaders have called politically motivated — the decision affects research and local contracts. Longmont Times-Call
- ➤ On Thursday night, at-large candidates met at Left Hand Brewing Company to discuss Longmont’s growth and housing future, with several calling for an overhaul of the outdated Envision Longmont plan. They debated affordable homes for working families and higher-paying jobs—points that will likely shape upcoming City Council forums on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11 leading into the Nov. 4 election. Longmont Times-Call
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, BuffZone’s Brian Howell and Pat Rooney talked about the CU football team trying to win at TCU—set to play in Fort Worth, Texas at 5:30 p.m. MT on Fox. Longmont Times-Call
- ➤ Felix Kossaras is set to begin his second season with the CU Buffs, letting his play speak for him as he works to improve his shooting after a challenging rookie year. The team faces strong competition—coach Tad Boyle is counting on returning players and fresh talent to boost performance. Longmont Times-Call
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Sacred Corn Dance
3:30 PM — West Longmont — Free entry — Celebrate the essence of life through dance and community with the blessings of Mother Corn.
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Historic Main Street Walking Tour
10 a.m. — Longmont Museum — $12 — Discover the fascinating history of Longmont through guided walking tours and engaging talks.
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Taylor Swift Trivia Night
6-9 p.m. — Winner's Circle, Inc. — Free to play — Test your Taylor Swift knowledge at an exciting trivia extravaganza.
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Fireside Collective Concert at Left Hand Brewing
6-9:45 p.m. — Left Hand Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy bluegrass with your family while supporting music education at this community concert.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Experience a serene journey through gentle yoga focusing on chakra alignment and holistic self-care.
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