Longmont
Coverage of Longmont in the Nexus archive.
- Longmont domestic violence shelter faces closure after nearly 50 years
The Longmont domestic violence shelter, Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, faces potential closure after nearly 50 years of operation due to severe funding issues. Many victim service agencies rely on federal funds from the Victims of Crime Act, and statewide cuts have left a significant financial gap. The organization requires $295,000 to remain open while dealing with rising utility and insurance costs.
- Police concerned for safety of mother and daughter from Longmont last seen Saturday
A mother and her adult daughter from Longmont have not been seen since Saturday. Law enforcement is concerned for their safety.
- Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state
HorseAlert, a non-profit evacuation resource for animals described as 'Uber for horses,' is expanding in Colorado as wildfires persist. The service connects people needing to evacuate equine animals with volunteer drivers, as demonstrated during the 2024 Quarry fire when it helped a family evacuate their donkeys. The organization's CEO emphasizes the need for greater awareness in wildfire-impacted areas.