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Steven Middendorp

Steven Middendorp is a reporter with 20 years of freelance writing experience. He lives and reports from Montrose, Colorado and is an online music teacher.

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Longmont Moves Forward With Ordinance Limiting Housing for Sex Offenders Near Schools and Parks

Longmont Moves Forward With Ordinance Limiting Housing for Sex Offenders Near Schools and Parks

City Council votes in favor of new housing limits for certain sex offenders, including a 500-foot buffer zone and a cap of three unrelated offenders per residence; final vote set for May 20 after public comment.
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Boulder Teacher and Students with Knife

Woman Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Boulder Teacher and Students with Knife

Alyssa F. Barger was arrested for felony menacing after reportedly waving a knife and threatening to kill a teacher and children near 17th and Broadway; police say the investigation is ongoing.
Fort Collins Animal Research Lab Cited for 11 Federal Violations Involving Dogs and Cats

Fort Collins Animal Research Lab Cited for 11 Federal Violations Involving Dogs and Cats

USDA inspectors found incomplete medical records, delayed treatments, and unsanitary conditions at Red Beast Enterprises, a lab reportedly linked to Colorado State University.
Longmont City Council to Hold First Reading May 6 on Sex Offender Housing Ordinance Amid Outcry Over Sober Living Home Near School

Longmont City Council to Hold First Reading May 6 on Sex Offender Housing Ordinance Amid Outcry Over Sober Living Home Near School

Residents are urging Longmont City Council to act as a home operated by Mobarez Solutions — housing multiple sex offenders near a school and park — sparks debate ahead of a May 6 ordinance reading. The for-profit operator says its mission is to support safe reintegration and that it is a state-certified recovery residence.
3 Dead After Suspect Fleeing Weld County Traffic Stop Crashes Head-On Into Driver

3 Dead After Suspect Fleeing Weld County Traffic Stop Crashes Head-On Into Driver

A driver fleeing a traffic stop on Highway 85 led to a head-on crash that killed three people, including the suspect. The Weld County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing.
Longmont to Begin Issuing Speeding and Red-Light Camera Tickets Starting May 29

Longmont to Begin Issuing Speeding and Red-Light Camera Tickets Starting May 29

Automated traffic enforcement systems are now active in Longmont, with city officials citing safety and Vision Zero goals.
Longmont Unveils Safety Upgrades for 21st and Main Intersection After Community Feedback

Longmont Unveils Safety Upgrades for 21st and Main Intersection After Community Feedback

Raised medians, new bike crossings, and pedestrian protections are part of a $8 million redesign set to begin construction in 2027, aimed at making the intersection safer for all users.
Longmont Sober Living Home for Sex Offenders to Host Open House Amid Community Concerns

Longmont Sober Living Home for Sex Offenders to Host Open House Amid Community Concerns

Mobarez Solutions invites residents to tour its sober living home and learn more about sex offender reintegration efforts as the City Council weighs new residential restrictions.
Two Arrested in Disturbing Poudre Canyon Homicide; Victim Found Burned After Alleged Murder

Two Arrested in Disturbing Poudre Canyon Homicide; Victim Found Burned After Alleged Murder

Larimer and Weld County authorities say the suspects, now charged with first-degree murder, attempted to conceal the crime by setting the victim’s body on fire in a remote picnic area.
City of Longmont to Begin Annual Water Line Flushing on April 28

City of Longmont to Begin Annual Water Line Flushing on April 28

Residents may experience temporary low water pressure and discoloration during the maintenance program, which runs through May 30.
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