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🌱 See where Longmont police responded to crashes, theft, and assault Monday

Longmont, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Longmont! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where Longmont police responded to crashes, theft, and assault Monday
  • Ready for Colorado’s first pizza festival to take over downtown Longmont?
  • Want to help design Longmont’s next official city flag?

Also on today's calendar: Get air trampoline park summer camp.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Friday: Warmer; a strong p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Assault reported on Denver Way in Longmont (Police notes) (timescall.com) — Longmont police reported an assault Monday night in the 0 block of Denver Way, along with several crashes and a disturbance arrest around town. Officers also handled auto theft and hit-and-run cases on streets including 14th Avenue, Spencer Street, South Hover Street, and Coffman Street. Residents can review more detailed recent police logs through the Times-Call’s police notes page.
   

2. 🍕 Colorado Pizza Festival Serves Up Pizza, Music & Purpose (macaronikid.com) — Downtown Longmont will host the inaugural Colorado Pizza Festival on Saturday, September 5, 2026, bringing 20-plus pizzerias, live music, and family activities to town. The event doubles as a fundraiser for hunger-relief groups, including Longmont Food Rescue, led by local pizzerias through the Pizza With Purpose nonprofit. Attendees can enjoy pizza, drinks, and bands like The Motet while supporting neighbors in need.
   

3. Longmont seeks community designers for city flag redesign (dailycamera.com) — Longmont is inviting residents and Native community members with ancestral ties to the area to help redesign the city’s official flag, which has flown since 1974. A panel will select three semifinalists, each earning $1,000, with the winning designer receiving an additional $1,500. Applications are open now through July 20 on the city website or by phone request.
   

4. Pilot and Passenger Fatally Injured in Crash Following In-Flight Engine Issues (generalaviationnews.com) — A twin‑engine Cessna that departed Longmont’s Vance Brand Airport experienced engine trouble en route to Utah and ultimately crashed near Steamboat Springs, killing both pilot and passenger. Investigators say the pilot failed to maintain enough airspeed after losing power, causing a stall and spin, and are examining engine damage and maintenance history for contributing factors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • At peace I sit, cliffside, as the horizon exudes apricot and orange, turning the ocean into a rolling dark melting pot, while tin the distant, raucous barking of sea lions echoes from the cliffs.
    ​Past the break, surfers sit as sharp silhouettes against the glow, rising and falling in slow unison with the water's heavy breathing. Above them, a… (Nextdoor Renaissance)
  • Mera is a looking for a forever home.
    She is being fostered in Colorado and is around 5 years old. She was saved just in time from euthanasia from a CA shelter. Mera would do best with an… (Nextdoor Horseshoe Park)
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Only Natural Pet Distribution Center - Supervisor in Longmont. Apply here.
  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Now Hiring - Security Officer 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: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Longmont

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Longmont

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