North Metro Fire crews train for wildfire response amid dry conditions
In a grassy field in Broomfield, firefighters with the North Metro Fire Rescue District are preparing for what could be another dangerous wildfire season.
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In a grassy field in Broomfield, firefighters with the North Metro Fire Rescue District are preparing for what could be another dangerous wildfire season.
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In Longmont, the local YMCA is closing down at the end of the month for financial reasons, even as residents say it stays busy.
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