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We prayed for rain during the last drought in 2013, and it was double trouble
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Welcome to the New Lyons Recorder. In addition to your favorites, you can look forward to more local news. Come join our team!
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Latest Statistics for Boulder and Larimer County COVID-19 cases
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Face covering order extended to help region get to next reopening phase.
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Portraits, plans, and awards.
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A local graduating student's reflections on life during the pandemic.
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Your guide to dining, retail, and services in Lyons during the pandemic
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Deadline to change party affiliation is June 1.
MoreThe highlights of the 2020 high school graduates' year.
MoreIncreased testing capacity for Boulder and Larimer counties
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A caravan of Lyons' Class of 2020 students drove through town for a bittersweet celebration.
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Outdoor Games, Good Ol' Day canceled; no decision on Sandstone Park concerts
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The CEMEX Foundation donates $15,000 to LEAF.
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Extensive discussion about herbicides and more.
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-Fears and anxieties abound. This time is more stressful than we allow ourselves to admit, and to counter that, we need connection to others, and the connection to ourselves that being with others brings. But we can’t get physically close to others to share those connections. How do we get
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Food and friendship were offered to Lyons graduating teens at The River Church this week.
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Family memories from the 1918 Pandemic.
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Local Oskar Blues, famous for its Canjun food, live Blues music, and crafted beers, is again helping out the community with a 2-day fundraiser.
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LEAF is now creatively adjusting programs to help meet the surge in demand for services.
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Even young poets' feelings come out when those feelings are strong enough.
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The Lyons Fire Protection District has five candidates running for three seats on the Board of Directors this year. Voters can choose to vote in person for the May 5 election or can obtain an absentee ballot if voting in person is something you can’t or don’t want to do.
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The Lyons Volunteers (LoV) Board of Directors has announced that LoV will become a new program under the Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund (LEAF) umbrella. The organizational change should be completed within the next few months, but LoV and LEAF are already coordinating to provide volunteer help in response to
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Town businesses can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 from “The Lyons Share,” a venture of the Lyons Community Foundation and the St. Vrain Market. The two have teamed up to provide $20,000 in grants. Channel 4 in Denver featured the effort on a broadcast this past Tuesday.
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Do you have no health insurance and now wish you did? Connect for Health Colorado, which is Colorado’s health insurance marketplace, has opened a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through April 30 so that people can get health insurance if they don’t have it.
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Similar to most Colorado towns, now commercial and industrial customers must reduce pollutant levels before putting their waste into the Lyons wastewater system.
MoreThe official date for the census is April 1. But not really. That’s the date we’re supposed to count every person in the household. Toksook Bay in Alaska was the start of the 2020 census on January 21 for some reason.
MoreOn Tuesday, voters returned former mayor Nicholas Angelo to a new two-year term in a close race over Jocelyn Farrell. The 485 to 448 tally (all numbers in this article are preliminary) put Angelo over the top.
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Blood banks across the country are seeing fewer donations as blood drives are forced to cancel to slow the spread of COVID-19. Chase the Music traditionally hosts the annual Lyons Easter Blood Drive. This year, we are forced to cancel the drive, but the need for blood donations is as great
MoreNow through April 7 at 7 p.m. you can use the drive-up ballot drop off available at Lyons Town Hall.
MoreThe Town of Lyons Board of Trustees approved an extension to a March 13 local disaster emergency proclamation made by Mayor Connie Sullivan in reaction to the COVID-19 health crisis at a special meeting held Monday, March 24, via conference call.
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Jonelle Tucker received the Outstanding Service award from the Lyons Lions Club for helping them start the Leo Lyons teen volunteer group. Club president Jerry Tabor presented the award on March 10. The Club is an active group of outstanding young people, grades nine through 12, who have been involved
MoreThe Town of Lyons Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, March 23, at 5 p.m. via remote conference call to ratify a resolution that will extend the March 13 proclamation made by Mayor Connie Sullivan declaring a local disaster emergency for the Town of Lyons because of
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One of the greatest things about the new Lyons Community Library is how the programs and meeting rooms and resources combine to serve as a central gathering place for the people of Lyons. Unfortunately, during this unprecedented public health emergency, the library is closed and will remain so at least
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Spirit Hound Distillery and Green Goo, two local businesses, have teamed up to help out during the Covid-19 pandemic. With hand sanitizer in short supply for the past few weeks, the distillery has produced and bottled a 100% ethyl alcohol grain-neutral spirit, perfect for use as a hand sanitizer.
MoreThe Town of Lyons Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Advisory Committee has announced that approximately $85,000 is available at favorable terms for licensed Lyons businesses whose principal office is in the Town of Lyons or the Lyons planning area.
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The Lyons Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) is offering two venues to help Lyons businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
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A brisk and informative forum of the candidates for Lyons Trustees and Mayor took place on March 9, at the Lyons Community Library. More than 80 people attended the standing-room-only event. The evening started off with each candidate giving a brief introduction of themselves and why they wanted to run
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Students, families, and staff can receive lunch and breakfast food items at Lyons High School, 12-12:30 pm the week of March 16-20 and resuming on March 30 if schools remain closed after Spring Break.
MoreLyons Community Food Pantry will continue to operate as usual unless directed otherwise. Meals on Wheels clients will continue to receive meals.
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In a major agreement during the week, the Town of Lyons closed with developer Paul Tamburello for his purchase of land in the eastern corridor for $851,000. These funds will go back into the Town's water and sanitation fund. Also at Monday's meeting, the trustees unanimously approved a resolution
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This three-part series dives into the reality of eating disorders in high school, and how the curriculum of high schools needs to adapt in order to provide a stronger education about eating disorders for teens.
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LEAF (Lyons Emergency and Assistance Fund) held its Donor Appreciation night this past Thursday. The program, funded by the Lyons Community Foundation, recognized its volunteers at the Lyons Valley Village Community Room.
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There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases,
MoreAt a Monday, March 2, workshop, the Lyons Board of Trustees will learn more information about a draft for a pre-treatment ordinance, preparing for future consideration of a vote to change Town of Lyons code.
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Controlled hunting to reduce the elk herd at the Ron Stewart Preserve on Rabbit Mountain just east of Lyons was approved in 2017. But according to Boulder County Parks & Open Space, the herd hasn’t been culled sufficiently. Another large herd, the Red Hill herd, is located between Heil Valley
MoreTwo resolutions passed by the Lyons Board of Trustees at the regular meeting held last Tuesday could be the first step in possible lower speed limits east of downtown. At the Lyons Board of Trustees meeting, an access control plan, including changes to access points and speed limits on Highway
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The Lyons boys won two big road games, both upsets, to climb up in the standings heading into the final week of the regular season. At Dayspring on Friday versus a 10-4 Eagles team, a shorthanded Lyons team earned a hard-fought 55-51 victory. What made this win special were contributions
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The Lyons girls and boys basketball teams hosted a doubleheader with Twin Peaks Charter School for senior night on Tuesday. The girls were up first, and treated another good-sized home crowd to a 46-21 win. Regular starters for the Lions, Alora Cross and Hannah Paton, welcomed fellow senior Estella Percarpio
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The official Democratic ballot must be returned by March 3.
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Last Wednesday, seven eighth grade band students from Lyons Middle Senior High School participated in the Saint Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) Honor Band Concert. This event is a special opportunity for eighth grade band students who attend middle schools in the district. Rehearsals took place at both Longs Peak
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The community rallied last Friday night at Lyons Den Restaurant and Taphouse to help support local Cody Allen Sciro, victim in a New Year’s Day roll-over car accident.
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On Tuesday of last week, the Lyons Girls Basketball team was back on the road with a short trip to Dawson School in Longmont. The girls at Dawson came into the game at 10-3 and ranked as high as 12th in the 2A state classification. The Lions had upset on
MoreFollowing a public hearing and second reading during the regular meeting of the Town of Lyons, an ordinance that will require businesses to be tested and monitored for use of the town’s wastewater services was passed 6-0. Mayor Connie Sullivan recused herself from the vote citing family business conflicts of
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Jonathan Singer will be holding a Town Hall on mental health this Saturday from 10am to 12pm at the Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Avenue.
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On Thursday, the Lyons boys traveled up the canyon to face rival Estes Park on the Bobcats' Senior Night. Due to some open weight classes, not every Lion would have the opportunity to wrestle, but those that did compete certainly made their presence felt. In front of a large contingent
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The Lyons boys basketball team returned home for a league match up with the Clear Creek Golddiggers on Friday evening. Hoping to build on their momentum from last week's dramatic comeback win in Longmont, the boys welcomed back some much needed help. Junior center Jordan Valente returned from an
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Lyons Wins Two Home Games
MoreThe Lyons Board of Trustees approved a settlement agreement between the Town of Lyons and Lyons Properties LLC, the owners of the River Bend property.
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The Lyons Housing & Human Services Commission has a vacant seat and needs your help.
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Lyons Girls Basketball traveled to Denver Christian on Tuesday, January 21, at less than full strength. Senior Starter Hannah Paton was ill and could not make the trip. Her absence proved difficult to overcome.
Throughout the close affair, the Lions played solid half-court defense against the Warriors, limiting them to difficult
A lively crowd of about 40 mostly Apple Valley Road residents met with Town Planner Paul Glasgow on Wednesday night to hear the options for 10 buyout properties totaling about 27 acres. The properties are located on Apple Valley Road and on the other side of the Saint Vrain river
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The message to town and nearby residents was, “Whenever it can rain, it can flood,” even if you’re not in a flood plain. A team of Boulder County, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and local officials met January 23 at the library meeting room, with about 60 residents in attendance.
MoreOn Jan. 27, Lyons Town Clerk Dolores Vasquez verified two candidates for mayor ballot and eight for the trustees ballot for the April 7 regular mail ballot election.
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Lyons can look forward to two major stormwater mitigation projects this spring, thanks to funds from the Boulder County Collaborative.
In her report to the Town of Lyons Board of Trustees at the regular meeting held Tuesday, Jan. 21, town administrator Victoria Simonsen outlined how Lyons is set to receive
The Lyons boys basketball team played two conference games last week. The Lions split the pair, beating Gilpin High School at home on Tuesday night and dropping a close one against seventh-ranked Heritage Christian on Thursday in Fort Collins.
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The Lyons High Girls Basketball team sits at 4-6 (1-2 Mile High League). The team features senior captains and starters Alora Cross and Hannah Paton, along with returning all-conference guard junior Avery Joy, junior point guard Jazmyn Enny, and returning starter, junior Hannah Schweiger.
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Aside from it being National Soup Month, National CBD Month, and National Oatmeal Month, among others, January is also National Radon Action Month. While you may want to indulge in soup, CBD, and/or oatmeal, you definitely don't want radon on your plate or in the house. The month of January
MoreAt the beginning of April, Town of Lyons registered voters will elect six members of the Lyons Board of Trustees and one mayor. Do you live in the town limits of Lyons? Have you thought you might like to serve your community in this capacity? Or, have you ever thought,
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We all tell stories all the time. Nearly every time we get together with other people, we tell them stories. Think of every time you or someone else has started a conversation by saying, "You won't believe what happened to me today," or "I saw the weirdest thing today!"
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MoreTrue or false: You can't vote in a primary election until you turn 18. This is not a trick question.
Starting this year, you can vote in a primary at 17 years of age--if you will be 18 by Election Day, November 3. That includes the Presidential primary, which takes place
The Town of Lyons Board of Trustees voted unanimously at Monday night’s regular meeting against the first reading of an ordinance that would require a vote of approval for a single-hauler company for residential trash pick-up. The move means the ordinance, which emerged from a citizens petition initiative, will be
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With the 2020 track season just a few months away, it is impossible not to feel the excitement building at Lyons High School. Athletes are already hitting the weight room every day after school to train for the upcoming season. It was in the weight room where I overheard Katie
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If you find a hangtag on your door in the next week or so, you are likely in the floodway of the North or South St. Vrain rivers. The notifications are to let homeowners know that there will be an important meeting regarding changes to the flood mappings due to
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