Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and it’s a chance for every eligible voter to make their voice heard. Whether you’re a first-time voter or have cast ballots for decades, participating in elections is one of the most direct ways to take part in our community and our democracy. Every ballot counts and every voice matters.
In Colorado, voting is easy. Every registered voter receives a ballot by mail, so you can fill it out at your kitchen table and take your time researching the issues. Ballots must be received by 7 pm on Election Day. Postmarks don’t count. So if it’s getting close, skip the mailbox and use a drop box instead. Don’t forget to sign your envelope.
Longmont residents have five convenient drop box locations:
St. Vrain Community Hub, 529 Coffman St., on the north side near 6th Avenue and Coffman Street
Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, on Fairground Lane near the south parking lot (drive-up available)
Front Range Community College, 2121 Miller Drive, near the C1 door on Pike Road
Garden Acres Park, 18th Avenue, on the south side between Sunset and Juniper Streets
YMCA, 950 Lashley St.
Fill it, sign it, drop it and make your voice count.
PS: Find additional voter resources in the LET’S CLEAR THAT UP section below!
Visit the Longmont Museum for an evening of live performances in celebration of Día de Muertos. The experience will span the ages, from ancient Aztecan dance with Grupo Azteca Tlahuitzcalli to the genre-bending rock and roll of iZCALLi. This annual community celebration of a centuries-old Mexican tradition has become part of the cultural fabric of Longmont.
Friday, Oct. 30 7 pm Reserved seating: $23, $20 members
Dress up in your costume, walk down Main Street and visit participating downtown
businesses for Trick or Treat Street. Kids and adults of all ages can be a part of Longmont’s annual free costume foot parade. Parade line-up begins at 9:30 am (10 am start) at Roosevelt Park. No registration is required. Strollers or wagons are recommended for tiny feet. No motorized vehicles are allowed. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed, and no large animals please. See the parade map.
Join your neighbors for Longmont’s World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This evening of remembrance and reflection will honor those who have been tragically impacted by road crashes and reaffirm our shared commitment to safer streets for everyone. Please RSVP to let organizers know you’re coming.
Each year, both single-family homes and other types of multi-family developments are built in Longmont. Limited land, growth boundaries and open space protections mean that Longmont must use the limited land we have to house future residents. Learn more about growth in Longmont.
Get NextLight’s WiFi: All Treats, No Tricks
Don’t let your home be haunted by WiFi “dead spots” that slow down your devices. With Longmont’s award-winning NextLight internet, you can add WiFi service that sends fiber-optic speed and reliability to every device in your home. (And WiFi-based calling can give you great in-home cell phone service, too!) Add mesh units to fit any home size. No gotchas. No hidden fees. Just great connections backed by amazing local support. Learn more about NextLight WiFi.
Visit Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights in 2027!
Join the Longmont Senior Center in November 2027 for six days in Iceland. Experience the “land of fire and ice” and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland. Spend your days surrounded by natural wonders and your nights in search of the elusive dancing lights. For trip highlights and price information, contact Terri Calvin at terri.calvin@longmontcolorado.gov.
Be Snow Savvy
Before flakes start flying, our crews are already out to keep you moving. Longmont plows more than 140 miles of busy through streets and neighborhood connectors, like Main and Francis. Learn where we plow on our snow routes map. You can help, too. Once snow stops falling, clear your sidewalk within 24 hours and pile it in your yard instead of on the street. Find more winter tips in the City’s Snow Savvy Guide.
“Like Water for Chocolate” (1992, R) at the Museum
Set in revolutionary-era Mexico, Like Water for Chocolate follows a young woman whose forbidden desires find expression through the transformative power of food. Blending romance, magical realism and visual splendor, it explores themes of passion, creativity and female self-determination. Tickets are on sale now for the Thursday, Nov. 5 show, a great complement to the current exhibit “Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Portrait.”
Hold the Date for the Longmont Senior Center’s 50th
The Longmont Senior Center will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, November 17. Make plans to join the day-long open house event that will include lunch, presentations, displays, door prizes, a short film screening, an ice cream social (with cake and music) and a drone show finale!
LET’S CLEAR THAT UP
Q: Where can I learn more about the four Longmont-specific items on the November 3 ballot?
A: To see complete Longmont ballot items, summary descriptions, answers to frequently asked questions and pros and cons, visit LongmontColorado.gov/ballot.
Q. What voting resources does the Longmont Library offer?
A. The Library is a trusted source for election information. Visit the second-floor display for resources about elections and Colorado ballot measures or use a Library computer with free internet access to register to vote and find reliable voter information online. Staff can help you find the information you’re looking for, and printing is available.
Lots of things are scary this time of year. But not composting. This 2023 video is a reminder. It includes a bit of the classic Halloween song, “Spooky, Scary Skeletons.” Fans of 1970s pop might be surprised to learn the song is by Andrew Gold, better known for less seasonal hits like “Thank You for Being a Friend” and “Lonely Boy.”
