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Longmont, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Longmont! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Longmont streets saw arrests in Tuesday’s police activity?
  • Where Longmont police searched next in the Loomiller Park shooting case
  • See how a 5,000-square-foot mural is reshaping downtown Longmont

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Erie and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 98, low: 57.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 92 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suspicious situation arrest on Emery Way in Longmont (Police notes) (timescall.com) — Longmont residents may notice increased police activity after officers arrested a person in a suspicious situation Tuesday night on Emery Way, along with five other arrests around town. Incidents included shoplifting, domestic disturbance, and restraining order violations on streets many locals use daily. Police share these daily logs to keep the community informed about safety trends.
   

2. Police serve search warrants around Longmont in search for Loomiller Park shooting suspect (timescall.com) — Longmont police executed multiple search warrants across the city Wednesday as they continue investigating the Loomiller Park shooting that critically injured a 25-year-old man in May. Officers say the locations are secure and there’s no ongoing threat, but investigators may remain on scene for hours. Residents with information are urged to contact Detective Sonia Bragulla and reference report 26-5378.
   

3. Painting Begins on Landmark Mural Beside Hotel Longmont (longmontleader.com) — Downtown Longmont’s newest parking deck next to Hotel Longmont is getting transformed by a 5,000-square-foot mural, Architecture of Time, now being painted on all four sides. Commissioned by Longmont Art in Public Places and the Downtown Development Authority, the $85,000 project is expected to take just over a month and aims to become a signature landmark in the city’s Creative District.
   

4. Best Colorado Mountain Towns to Visit in Summer (longmontleader.com) — Planning to escape the heat? This guide lays out the Colorado mountain towns Longmont locals actually drive to in summer, from quick day trips to Nederland and Estes Park to longer getaways like Telluride and Ouray. You’ll find drive times from Longmont, family-friendly picks, hot springs spots, and practical tips on reservations, altitude, and packing for high-country weather.
   

5. Neighbors find 1 boy unresponsive after e-bike hit by truck in Boulder (dailycamera.com) — A serious e-bike crash in north Boulder that critically injured two boys is prompting safety concerns from both Boulder and Longmont residents, who say they regularly see kids riding fast and helmetless. Neighbors are urging stricter enforcement, better parental oversight, and possibly new rules for youth e-bike and e-moto use before another child is badly hurt.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Some cuteness to brighten your day.
    Baby sea otters and mama. Taken on a recent trip to CA. (Nextdoor Renaissance)
  • I finally installed a tiny library in front of my house.
    I wanted to do it for years. I don’t want to call it a lending library because I don’t want people to think they have to bring something before they… (Nextdoor Idaho Creek)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Longmont. Apply here.
  • PetSmart posted a job opening for Only Natural Pet Distribution Center - Supervisor in Longmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longmont here.

Ok Longmont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Longmont

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.