This is just getting nasty. Longmont and Firestone are once again in a land battle, and it appears now that LifeBridge Christian Church is at the center of it all. (more…)

May 2008

by Nickey Hernadez

A Longmont man gave local potheads a bad name recently after cops busted him for growing weed—and for killing his wife’s cat. Authorities found Bootsie’s bullet-ridden body near a pond. Evidence suggested the calico mix was murdered inside the wife’s home. Cops contend Paul John Vickers sought vengeance against his wife by offing the cat. (more…)

May 2008

It’s funny how things come around to bite in the end. Last year, Longmont scoffed at the idea of joining an effort to pool sales tax within Boulder County in an effort to stop towns from luring commercial development to borders to help pad sales tax coffers. Now Longmont is peeved at its Weld County counterpart Firestone for extending its borders too aggressively. Firestone extended its planning area to Longmont’s eastern border. Working with Boulder County governments wouldn’t have stopped this—but have you ever heard of karma?

What’s Next: Firestone will continue to map out the development it wants along the Longmont border while Longmont fumes.

April 2008

New Sushi Restaurant a Rousing Success in Longmont

by Rob Peaslee, photo by Jessica Grenier

In this space I have previously disparaged New Urbanism as a conceit. For the uninitiated, this is the name given to housing developments that are designed with their own town square, “distinctive” houses and apartments, and ample retail space. (more…)

April 2008

One Ingredient; 24 Hours

by Jacob Harkins

While reading our first crack at Challenging Elements last month, Moncia Smetena-Hertrich breathed a sigh of relief. The owner and chef at Longmont’s Praha Restaurant figured she was safe from having to work with pinto beans (March’s ingredient) during this month’s challenge. (more…)

April 2008