During the final days of the Longmont YMCA, more than 100 residents have spoken to the city council and packed meetings to try and keep it open. As CBS Colorado first reported, the Northern Colorado YMCA decided to close the branch earlier this month.
Northern Colorado YMCA says 75 other YMCA associations are considering closures across the country right now, citing concerns around federal funding.
Northern Colorado CEO Chris Coker says about 3,000 members visit the Longmont YMCA, with a large majority of the population being older adults. The closure of this YMCA means members may have to drive further or lose their classes altogether…