Longmont

Hotel Horror: Victims Awarded $4 Million After Assault Due to Security Lapse at Longmont Econo Lodge

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Longmont, Colorado — A mother and daughter were violently attacked in a hotel room after a man gained access to them using a key mistakenly issued by the front desk, according to a civil lawsuit stemming from the incident. The case, which has drawn significant attention, highlights concerns about hotel security as a jury awarded the victims over $4 million in damages. On January 3, 2023, Carol Gonzales and her daughter were staying at the Econo Lodge. Unbeknownst to them, Cody Czichos, a man not registered at the hotel, had asked for and received a … Read more

Boulder Court Backs Decision to End Longmont Conservation Easement, Dismisses Local Group’s Appeal

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Longmont, CO — A recent ruling by a Boulder District Court judge reaffirmed the decision to conditionally terminate a conservation easement in Longmont, marking the culmination of a heated legal battle. In November, Judge Michael T. Kotlarczyk endorsed the controversial decision originally made by the Board of County Commissioners in August 2023. This judicial approval dismissed an appeal from the local advocacy group Keep Airport Road Environmental and Safe, which has vehemently opposed the termination of this easement. Members of the group have voiced concerns over the potential environmental and community impacts of the decision. … Read more

Longmont Homicide Case Awaits Re-Trial in October After Jury Deadlock

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Longmont, CO — A hung jury has led to the declaration of a mistrial in the trial regarding a Longmont man accused of murder, sending shockwaves through the local community and prolonging a painful chapter for all involved parties. The deadlock was announced this week after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision on the guilt of the defendant, who stands accused in the 2018 killing of a local woman. The complexities of the case have been a focal point, with both sides presenting compelling narratives that have evidently divided the jury. Such outcomes, while … Read more