Longmont began in an unusual way. In 1870, a group of prominent men in Chicago decided to start a new town in Colorado. To do this, they sold membership in the new town, called "The Chicago-Colorado Colony," and used the money to buy 60,000 acres of land in a carefully chosen site in northern Colorado. They brought people, lumber, and building materials to the barren site, and by 1871, a new town was built. They named it "Longmont," after nearby Long's Peak.  Longmont has approximately 300 mostly sunny days a year and annual precipitation of just under 13 inches annually.  They also offer almost 40 parks for your enjoyment.  (http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/planning/demographics/documents/other.pdf)
As a real estate professional, Diane is considered an expert on the Longmont area.  She will share her knowledge and expertise to make your relocation process as easy as possible.