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Longmont is again seeing scammers who are able to make it appear as if they are calling from a legitimate number, including the City of Longmont.

Many of the scams being used on unsuspecting local residents have been used throughout the United States. However, from time to time we do get those that are unique to the area.

If you receive a call from ANYONE in which you did not initiate a call:

DO NOT give out any personal, credit card or bank information to the caller.

If there is some question that this call could be from a company you have a relationship with, tell the caller you are hanging up the phone and contacting the company directly. Look up the phone number yourself and place a separate call to that place of business. Do not rely on the caller to provide the phone number to you.

Boulder County DA Moving on from Old Marijuana Convictions

Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty is introducing a new initiative called “Moving On from Marijuana”, and as a result of the new initiative, the District Attorney’s office will file motions to vacate old marijuana convictions on behalf of qualifying defendants.

Things to Do in Longmont This Weekend

Want to know what is going on in Longmont the weekend before Christmas? Check out this list.

Review: Centennial State Ballet Performs the Nutcracker

This past Thursday evening, I attended the dress rehearsal of the 18th annual performance of The Nutcracker by the Centennial State Ballet. Under the supervision of Executive Artistic Director, Kristen Kingsley, the classic tale of Clara and her dream of a Nutcracker King came to life in a lively and joyous dance performance.