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Hey Longmont, hope your week’s off to a good start! In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Glenwood Canyon recovery documentary, mexican rodeo fiesta, and cats and coffee with adoptable floofs + lots of fun things to do for free.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Recovery behind the scenes: CDOT released a six-part mini-documentary on the Glenwood Canyon recovery, marking five years since 2021 landslides buried I-70 and cost an estimated $1 million per hour, highlighting crews and partners -- watch the full mini-documentary.
Birkenstock’s retail expansion continues: Birkenstock opened a new store in Boulder, one of two U.S. additions that bring its company-owned total to 22. More sandals and clogs just down the road -- read the full story.
Safety work expands in Boulder: Xcel began burying a 1.7-mile power line along North 75th Street in Boulder as wildfire mitigation expanded, to cut shutoffs. Two more undergrounding projects are expected by year-end -- see what Xcel is planning.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade*. Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh hair energy: Need a color refresh or a big change, Honeycomb Hair Salon LLC nails lived-in blonding, bold hues, and natural-looking extensions, plus a luxe Treatment Bar for sun-dried or heat-frazzled ends. Friendly, skilled stylists keep it warm and easy, right in Prospect New Town.
Cats, coffee, community: Need a cozy reset this week? Elevated Communities Cat Cafe pairs latte-sipping with legit cuddle time among adoptable floofs, and your visit supports a local 501(c)(3) providing job skill training and employment opportunities for neurodiverse adults. Sip, decompress, maybe meet your new coworker who sleeps on keyboards.
Sweet slice of history: Skip the same-old weekend and pop into Broomfield Depot Museum for the new Moments that Made US exhibit from History Colorado, packed with state milestones and Broomfield stories. Then explore the Crawford Honey House's interactive beehive and the Crawford family's early 1900s apiary that shipped honey across Colorado.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Free events worth checking outFree things to do in the coming days and weeks. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐂 2026 Boulder County Fair Livestock Show & Rodeo @ Boulder County Fairgrounds Campground | Wednesday (8/5) at 5:00 PM – Longmont’s fairgrounds are in full nostalgia mode as the Boulder County Fair rolls in, serving blue-ribbon livestock, a rowdy rodeo, carnival rides, live music, and dangerous amounts of fried dough. Free to park, free to attend, and the people-watching alone is worth it.
💘 Singles Night @ Bricks on Main | Wednesday (8/5) at 6:00 PM – If your group chat keeps playing matchmaker, let Wednesday Singles Night at Bricks handle it. Think complimentary charcuterie, dinner or snacks, proper drinks, quiet corners or the dance floor, and name tags so you remember who you just charmed. Free, friendly, refreshingly low-pressure.
🥫 Senior Center Free Food Distribution - Alimentos para Personas Mayores 55+ @ Longmont Senior Center | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – Second Saturday’s looking good at the Longmont Senior Center, farmers market vibes for neighbors 55+, with fresh fruit, veg, deli, dairy, and bakery, no questions asked. Bring a reusable bag, one basket per household, circle back if you want more, supplies permitting. Se habla español.
🥕 Produce in the Parking Lot - Mercado en el Estacionamiento @ Longmont YMCA | Sunday (8/9) at 1:00 PM – Second and fourth Sundays mean free, drive-up groceries, no forms, no prying. Roll along the south side by 9th Ave, stay in your car, and volunteers load you up with fresh produce, dairy, deli, and bakery goods, sized to your household, until it’s gone.
🎤 Silly Gooses: Mixed Comedy Mic @ Pelo's Deli and Provisions | Sunday (8/9) at 6:00 PM – Longmont’s silliest gaggle just migrated to Pelo’s Deli on Main, serving free laughs with sandwiches and zero attitude. A mixed mic that’s truly supportive, with first Sundays for improv, third Sundays for a free writer’s workshop, and an earlier start that won’t wreck your Monday.
📖 Bilingual Storytime @ City of Longmont Public Library | Monday (8/10) at 10:00 AM – Wrangle the toddlers and head to bilingual storytime for tales, songs, and wiggles in English and Spanish. It builds language, early literacy, and biliteracy, and tires them out enough that nap time happens. Ideal for birth to five, and you might learn a few palabras.
🎨 Artist Circle @ Firehouse Art Center | Monday (8/10) at 12:30 PM – Second Monday means the Firehouse Artist Circle, a bring-your-own-project hangout where we share ideas, a bite, and light gossip. No fee, donations welcome, and if your muse overslept, come anyway for low-pressure creativity with people who actually show up.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Longmont report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 13%
Patchy smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Patchy smoke before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 84°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 4%
Sunny, with a high near 84. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. This house is wildThis beautiful home on the links in northwest Longmont’s Greens neighborhood pairs peaceful golf course views with rich custom woodwork throughout. A bright sunroom with vaulted ceilings doubles as a cheerful home office, while two fireplaces, a jetted tub, and a sauna bring easy-end-of-day comfort. With a new roof and A/C in 2024, plus McIntosh Lake close by, it shines inside and out.
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