2020 Year in Photos by Cliff Grassmick
Chalk Art Festival
LONGMONT, CO - September 5, 2020: Jennifer Chaparro creates chalk art on Main Street. The Chalk Art Festival was in downtown Longmont on September 5, 2020 as part of the ArtWalk series.
(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
NOAA Ozone Balloons
SUPERIOR, CO - JANUARY 9, 2020: Patrick Cullis and Lizzy Asher launch the research instruments in a strong wind. Patrick Cullis, a researcher for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Earth System Research Laboratory Global Monitoring Division, launches one of the ozone balloons south of Superior on January 9, 2020. Work is being done out of NOAA in Boulder to show why the lower part of the ozone might not be healing so well. It involves sending balloons, known as ozonesondes, way up into the atmosphere, and then retrieving them, and the data that they have collected.
(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Colorado San Diego State NCAA Football
BOULDER, CO - November 28, 2020: Isaiah Lewis, left, and Akil Jones, of CU, tackles BJ Busbee, of SDSU, for a loss during the Colorado San Diego State game at Folsom Field in Boulder on November 28, 2020. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Isaac Crane
BERTHOUD, CO - JANUARY 4, 2020: Natalie Crane, 7, hugs her brother Isaac in their Berthoud home. Their parents, Jenna and Jeremiah are also in the photo. Isaac Crane, a young boy with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and his family, will be getting a remodeled home in Mead that is handicap accessible.
(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Centaurus High School graduation
BOULDER, CO - JULY 21, 2020: Graduate, Ahnna Rom, is embarrassed with the behavior of her mother Natalia Rom, and friend, Mary Meis, during the Centaurus High School graduation at Recht Field at Boulder High School on July 22, 2020.
(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Ryan Elementary 1st Day In-person
LAFAYETTE, CO - September 29, 2020: Grace Percival kisses her daughter, Clara, as she enters his first-grade classroom at Ryan Elementary in Lafayette on September 29,2020. BVSD started in-person learning with kindergarten through second grade and hopes to phase in more grades over the next two months. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Ryan Elementary 1st Day In-person
LAFAYETTE, CO - September 29, 2020: Katie Farrell kisses her daughter, Emily, as she enters his first-grade classroom at Ryan Elementary in Lafayette on September 29,2020. BVSD started in-person learning with kindergarten through second grade and hopes to phase in more grades over the next two months. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Roses for Seniors on Valentines Day
BEST 1 LONGMONT, CO - FEBRUARY 14, 2020: Marge Mraz, right, enjoys the rose she received from Mackenzie Bueschen, 8, during the celebration. Members of the The First Baptist Church of Longmont handed out Valentine's Day roses to residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Longmont on February 14, 2020.
(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch
LONGMONT, CO -October 8, 2020: Harrison Sinsheiner, left, and his brothers, Brantley and JT, play inside the giant pumpkin at the Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch on Highway 66 on the north side of Longmont on October 8, 2020. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Washington State at Colorado MBB
BOULDER, CO - JANUARY 23, 2020: Colorado's D'Shawn Schwartz drives between Washington State's Noah Williams and CJ Elleby during the January 23, 2020 game in Boulder. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Adjustments
BOULDER, CO - APRIL 10, 2020: Father Jose Chicas listens to a confession on April 10, 2020 in the parking lot of the church and catholic school. Members of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Boulder have had to find creative ways to have their Easter Services and conduct confessions because of the COVID-19 virus. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Lyons High School Graduation Parade
LYONS CO - May 21, 2020: Lyons graduate, C.J. Pierce, acknowledges the crowd as he parades through Lyons. Lyons High School seniors celebrated graduation safely in a caravan parade through the town of Lyons on May 21, 2020.
(CLIFF GRASSMICK/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Izaak Walton Nature Area Fishing for Kids
LONGMONT, CO - MAY 27, 2020: Xiu Xiu Miller, and her father, Louis, catch a fish at Izaak Walton Nature Area on May 27, 2020. Fishing is restricted ti kids under 15-years-old. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
St Vrain Creek Rescue in Lyons
LYONS, CO - JUNE 18, 2020:
Elizabeth Fernandez, 16, of Lafayette, was rescued in the St Vrain Creek in Lyons on June 18, 2020.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Chainsaws and Chuckwagons
FREDERICK, CO - JULY 17, 2020: Kyle Thomas talks about his "Fast Food" creation. The Chainsaws and Chuckwagons woodcarving competition was held in Centennial Park in Frederick on July 17, 2020. The event continues on Saturday with food, live entertainment , and an auction at 630 Eighth Street in Frederick
(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Monarch High School Graduation
BOULDER, CO - JULY 24, 2020: Naomi Cornell, wearing a "plague doctor" mask, gets a selfie with her mother, Kendra Dushane, during the Monarch High School Graduation in Boulder on July 24, 2020.
(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Frederick High School graduation
FREDERICK, CO - JULY 25, 2020: Graduate, Kayla Coursy, left, is hugged by her mother, Pam Parton, during the Frederick High School graduation on July 25, 2020.
(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
SVVSD First Day of Remote Learning
LONGMONT, CO - AUGUST 18, 2020 : Third-grade teacher, Heather Staples, begins her class during the first day of remote learning at Fall River Elementary School in Longmont on August 18, 2020. (Cliff Grassmick/ Staff Photographer)
Twin Peaks Academy First Day
LONGMONT, CO - AUGUST 20, 2020 : Maddie Manzanares, gives her mother Chelsea, a huge hug at the drop off during the first day of school at Twin Peaks Charter Academy in Longmont on August 20, 2020. (Cliff Grassmick/ Staff Photographer)
Holy Family and D'Evelyn Semifinals
AURORA, CO -October 10, 2020: Mia Riebe, of D'Evelyn, is safe at home after the ball gets away from Abby Edwards, of Holy Family, during the 4A semifinals of the State Softball Championships in Aurora on October 10, 2020. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Holy Family and Mead Championship Game
AURORA, CO -October 10, 2020: Abby Edwards, of Holy Family, celebrated her grand slam as she rounds second. Holy Family High School wins the 4A State Softball Championship game over Mead in Aurora on October 10, 2020. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Holy Family and Mead Championship Game
AURORA, CO -October 10, 2020: Veronica Elsis, left, Delaney Wilson, Tayler Brown and Savanna Griebling, become emotional while posing with the runner-up trophy. Holy Family High School wins the 4A State Softball Championship game over Mead in Aurora on October 10, 2020. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Colorado State Cross Country Championships
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -October 17, 2020: Kailer Smith, of Centaurus, collapses after finishing the 4A Colorado State Cross Country Championships at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs on October 17, 2020. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
TRU COMMUNITY CARE Hug Tent
LONGMONT, CO - November 13, 2020: Aida Belansky, inside tent, was able to hug and talk to her family member, Elaine Belansky, on November 13, 2020. Some families have not been able to hug their loved ones in seven months because of the virus. TRU COMMUNITY CARE in Longmont, hosted a hug tent in the courtyard of the Katherine and Charles Hover Green Houses. The tent is approximately 8 square feet, made of plastic with arm holes. Family members can come and hug their loved ones for 5 minutes through the plastic. The plastic is cleaned between hugs.
(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Colorado San Diego State NCAA Football
BOULDER, CO - November 28, 2020: Jesse Matthews, of SDSU, flies over Derrion Rakestraw, of Colorado, during the Colorado San Diego State game at Folsom Field in Boulder on November 28, 2020. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)