Longmont Compass

NextLight And Netflix Hook Up, Take A Load Off

There’s a wondrous place called the future, and we live in it. Because now that NextLight and Netflix have decided that since they’re always hanging out, it makes sense, financially-speaking, to live together, and hey, y’know, maybe one day, I’m just sayin’, be open to the idea of having little NextFlix running around the place… That’s right. Your future self sees NextLight and Netflix, sitting…

Longmont Marijuana Growth Question: An Epplertorial

Having already denied Longmont any tax revenue from sales of cannabis by banning sales in the city, Council is now preparing to vote on a slew of new regulations that go far beyond what the state requires and far beyond what I personally think is reasonable. I’ll try and explain it as quickly and clearly as I can but I recommend reading these documents for yourselves before it comes to a vote on…

The Museum Scot Everything You Need This Summer

Tonight, it’s Ewan McGregor. Next week, it’s Sean Connery. And next month, a live Celtic invasion (but without Mel Gibson’s arse, which is actually a stunt double for his personality). Yes, it’s another convoluted Compass introduction to what should be a simple and informative post. Because in case you forgot, tonight the Longmont Museum is having a Cocktails and Cult Classics movie night! A…

Four Things to Do On 2nd Friday

On the 2nd Friday of every month the Longmont Creative District holds an Opening Reception for the artists they’re showcasing.  Checking out some sweet, local art is the first thing you should consider doing this Friday.  The second best thing to do on the 2nd Friday of June is get outside and enjoy what Downtown Longmont has to offer. A Glass Act – Opening Reception We’re glass-half-full kind of…

Longmont Garden Tour Continues To Grow

There’s something for everyone in the Longmont Garden Tour, an annual favorite in town. This year, one of the five selected homes is a “shout-out” to inspire folks that “You don’t have to have a big yard to create a great garden, even enjoy fresh tomatoes into December.” It’s also going to inspire enthusiasts of all ages, to discover ways to continue gardening, well into our 80s and 90s! (Yes,…

Longmont is a Ghost Town.

Every town has its own urban legends, and Longmont is no exception. We enjoy speculation, and we really enjoy things that go bump in the night. We’re much too impatient to wait for Halloween and spooky things.  So we present to you: Halloween in June.  Instead of carving pumpkins, we’ll carve watermelons, and swimsuits and sunglasses are our new Halloween costumes. In celebration of our June…

Longmont Tattoo Parlors Last Forever

Businesses come and go, but Longmont tattoo parlors seem to have incredible longevity. So, I wondered, what makes a tattoo parlor in Longmont stick around for more than ten years? Why do people love getting tattooed in Longmont?   I sat down with new business owner, Raul Regaldo of Skinhouse Studio, to gain perspective on the challenges of breaking ground in Longmont. And to contrast with his…

Longmont Startup Week Reboots

During the course of the inaugural Longmont Startup Week last year, one of the questions that was asked of the organizers most often was “Why Longmont?” The unstated assumption appeared to be that our town isn’t yet the hotbed of entrepreneurial activity that has characterized towns like Boulder, Palo Alto, Cambridge or other big names in the world of tech. But that was precisely why Longmont was…

The 5 Best Summer Reading Spots in Longmont

It’s time to turn off the artificial lights and opt for some sunshine for your summer reading. Nothing beats the comfort of reading in your own home, but we at The Longmont Compass urge you to get some sun.  It’s okay, sunscreen is a thing. Vitamin D is a thing.  A little bit of solitude in the beauty of Colorado is also a thing. Here are five places with sunshine and a little bit of privacy; so…

Three Great Runs in Longmont (Plus A Bonus)

Whether you’re a marathon runner or a 5k warrior, Longmont offers many convenient and beautiful routes to run. Every run in Longmont is a reason to be thankful for what our town has.  Sometimes it’s lakeside views and the sunset over the Twin Peaks, and other times it’s a relaxing pace through beautiful, thick trees in Old Town.  Every run is different, but here are three great runs to be had in…

A Memorial Editorial: 6 Things to Do This Weekend

It’s memorial weekend , and the official start of summer! This means most of us don’t have work. This also means that many of us, big and small, are out of school for the summer. Longmont however, is not taking the weekend off. Although we don’t quite yet have sunburn weather here, there are a few ways to kick of the first weekend of summer:   Camping at Union Reservoir The Reservoir is now open…

Mr. Coombs, Tear Down This Sugar Mill!

Today we have compiled five well-researched and logical reasons as to why the sugar mill is still standing. The sugar mill is the dried, dusty backbone of Longmont.  It’s the factory that practically built the town. Here’s my question: why is such a historically important building overlooked?  I think there’s a reason behind this. I think it’s time to start asking the real questions.   1.…

Can We Build It? Yes We Kanemoto

Longmont is continuing to rebound from devastating floods nearly two and a half years ago. Standing tall and proud, the Tower of Compassion at Kanemoto Park signals this fact. The Kanemoto family holds a rich history in Longmont, and the park itself represents the generosity and work ethic of the Kanemoto brothers.  Jim and George Kanemoto were Longmont natives, farm boys, and sons of their proud…

Sunshine and Stories: Longmont Library Gears Up for Summer

The Longmont Library is stretching its arms out to further include and involve all members of our community.  Starting this summer there will be more opportunities for everyone to utilize their local library, without even going! Our library runs a fantastic program called “Children’s Storytime,”  where books and poems that highlight various themes and topics are read to children and their…

Sun to Rise on New Sunset Bridge

On Friday morning, the sun will rise on a fully-functional, ready-for-traffic Sunset Street Bridge. Built wider and longer to withstand a 100-year flood and to incorporate walking and cycling paths, the new bridge contributes to the City of Longmont’s efforts to reinforce the St. Vrain Creek. The new bridge was an intergovernmental effort, requiring cooperation from the City of Longmont, County…

Rotary Club Announces Slick Haley Award Winners

On Tuesday, May 3, the Longmont Rotary Club welcomed some very special guests, as the annual Slick Haley Senior Student Awards were presented to four area high school seniors. There are over 34,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide, comprising more than 1.2 million members. Founded over 100 years ago in Chicago, Rotary (the name is taken from the practice of rotating meetings among the original…

Mother’s Ode Leads To Motherlode For Longmont Poet

By day, Longmont poet Carolyn Oxley makes Bloody Marys. Dozens of them. Hundreds, thousands perhaps. Generously, she then bids farewell to (almost) every one. Carolyn is one-half of the team that creates Motherlode Provisions‘ devilishly impressive Bloody Mary mix, a concoction of such spicy richness that it could keep Grey Goose in business forever. After her family spent ten days waiting out…