Happy Monday, Longmont! As it turns out, Lionel Messi is human, after all. The soccer legend was held scoreless in yesterday’s World Cup final as Spain shut out Argentina, 1-0. The loss ends Argentina’s pursuit to become the first nation to win back-to-back World Cups since Pele and Brazil did it in 1962. So…I guess we’ll start watching the Rockies now?

Today, we’re taking a look at the next step forward for an affordable housing project, a local brewery wins big, and a downtown Longmont assault is making the rounds on social media.

Let’s dive in.

If you want to sound smart for your next social function, this story is a good place to start.

As the Atwood Commons affordable housing project nears its groundbreaking, the Longmont Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet tomorrow to decide whether to approve a resolution to help finance the project.

What to know:

Brikwell Olive Grove Housing Solutions will begin building 72 affordable housing units at 130 3rd Avenue on August 10. The homes will be restricted to those earning between 20-80% of the area’s average income. But — like us all — the project is looking for money.

The resolution will “authorize LHA to issue multi-family revenue bonds [to Brikwell] at closing and loan the proceeds thereof to support the financing of the project,” according to an LHA agenda packet.

English, please…

In addition to the loan, Brikwell has a big tab to pay. When the dust clears, Brikwell owes…

Bonds…Revenue Bonds:

These are typical funding methods used by government entities to kickstart projects beneficial to a community. Other examples include airport expansions, water systems, hospitals, and toll roads. They’re an especially unique tool for governments who don’t want to risk taxpayer money for substantial investments and for companies to more easily afford big projects.

The meeting will take place tomorrow at 8 p.m. Learn more here.

High heat continues to scorch Longmont: After Longmont spent the last several days enduring temperatures in the upper 90s, the National Weather Service has issued another heat advisory for the area until 9 p.m. tonight. NWS expects temperatures to peak at 100 degrees. But, relief looks to be on the way — there’s a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, while each day through Thursday has at least a 50% chance.

The Pumphouse medals at U.S. Open Beer Championships: Downtown Longmont cornerstone, The Pumphouse Brewery, won a bronze medal in the “Foreign Stout” category for its Spotted Dog Stout. Hundreds of breweries around the world submitted beers to the third-largest beer competition in the United States. Third Eye Brewing of Ohio won the event’s top prize as they scored nine total medals. Denver’s River North Brewery placed second overall, while Longmont-adjacent brewery, Liquid Mechanics of Lafayette, took home three medals including one gold.

Longmont’s record-breaking Bike to Work day: About 200 riders attended Longmont’s Bike to Work Day event in late June. That’s the most ever recorded by the city and a substantial increase from 2025 when roughly 165 participated. The Transportation Advisory Board announced the statistics during last week’s July board meeting. The city hosted a breakfast station at the Longmont Civic Center where visiting riders could eat free pancakes and sausages, win prizes, and receive free bike maintenance. The city has hosted similar celebrations since the 2000s.

Longmont Public Safety announced Saturday that an investigation is underway, and a suspect has been identified after a video of an assault near Longs Peak Avenue and Coffman Street spread across social media.

LPS appeared to be referencing a video posted to a local community Facebook group which showed a confrontation between three people, two of whom were seen throwing punches and kicks at a suspected victim.

What happened?

On Thursday, Longmont Police received a report from an anonymous caller about an assault in progress near 5th Avenue and Coffman Street at about 5:40 p.m.

No city council meeting, but plenty of local government action: Longmont City Council’s next regular session won’t be until July 28, but a bevy of city entities are meeting this week: The Water and Library boards, Longmont Urban Renewal Authority, Planning and Zoning Commission, a special meeting for the Longmont Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (as seen above), and the biggest, a town hall discussing the future of passenger rail in Longmont. Speaking of passenger rail, it will be the topic of most note at the aforementioned Urban Renewal Authority Board meeting. Members will discuss whether to submit a letter of support for the ambitous transportation project.

Mostly free fishing clinic: Shake up your Mondays by taking the family out for an evening on the water. Tonight, learn the basics of fishing with lures for warm water species at St. Vrain State Park. Equipment and expert instruction are free, although attendees will still need to have a fishing license and pass to the park. Meet at the Pintail parking lot.

Live music at the Peaks, Museum: Catch a duo of live acts this week when classic rock/R&B band, Tunisia, hits the stage at the Village at the Peaks, while Zimbabwean musician, Blessing Bled Chimanga, electrifies the crowd at the Longmont Museum. The summer concert series for both venues is wrapping up next week so be sure to catch these unique acts while you have the chance. Tunisia begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Village lawn. BRC takes the mic at 7 p.m. in the Stewart Family Courtyard. Both concerts are free.