Welcome to our summer edition, where we celebrate a milestone: Longmont at 155. Our city – named for the majestic Longs Peak – boasts a surprising origin story, and we sit down with Erik Mason, the man who has spent thirty years preserving our local memories and expanding our museum. This issue also honors out four-legged residents; we explore everything from high-octane “Longmont Flyers” to pet-friendly hangouts, flooring solutions, and the ultimate “bark-pack” essentials for a day hiking with your pup.

As we head into spring, we are thrilled to welcome you to our Home and Garden edition. This season, we’re moving beyond “cookie-cutter” standards to embrace personalized design that reflects who you truly are. Inside we explore how to turn you backyard into a functional “outdoor room,” from the initial napkin sketch of a custom deck to water-wise landscaping strategies for our Colorado climate. We also tackle the practical side of home ownership – whether that’s defending your roof against spring hail or simplifying a flooring remodel to keep your sanity intact.

Happy New Year, Longmont! As we enter 2026, we embrace the “New Year, Best You” spirit with a curated look at the people and places that make our town home. This season is about evolution. We sit down with Dr. Jackie Kapushion, superintendent at St. Vrain Valley School District, to discuss her vision for our schools and explore how Habitat for Humanity is building fresh starts through homeownership. If you’re seeking personal growth, we’ve gathered 12 months of resolutions, 30-day fitness challenges from local studios, and even palm reading for those looking for deeper introspection.

There’s something unmistakably magical about the holidays in Longmont – the way the city seems to glow a little brighter, the smiles a little warmer and the air a little crisper. Each corner of our community shines with a unique blend of small-town charm and vibrant holiday spirit, making it the perfect place to shop, stroll and celebrate the season.

As the first crisp mornings of fall settle over Longmont, the season feels like an invitation – to slow down, to savor and to celebrate the flavors and traditions that make our community unique. Autumn in Colorado is more than a shift in temperature; it’s a season that brings people together around tables, markets, breweries and events that highlight the best of local life.

If you’ve ever been greeted at the door by a wagging tail or woken up to the gentle nudge of a furry paw, you already understand the profound joy that pets bring to our lives. This special Pets Edition of Longmont Magazine is a celebration of that love – of the countless ways animals enrich our days here in Longmont, from tail-wagging workouts to peaceful purrs of comfort.