ABOUT

INSIDE LONGMONT, a captivating bi-montly magazine, aims to inform and entertain its readers through creative storytelling, insider perspectives, valuable topics, and detailed visuals. Each issue shares the stories of the people, places, and happenings in Longmont, leaving readers with new insights about the Front Range community.

LOCAL LIVING

Community, nonprofits, health
and wellness, business

HOSPITALITY

Restaurants, food, cocktails, bars,
hotels, lodging

ARTS & CULTURE

Books, movies, exhibits, artists, art, music, fashion, architecture

ADVENTURE

Trails, recreation, athletes, events,
sports and fitness

AGRICULTURE

Farm, garden, agriculture, environment

FEATURES

Profiles, homes, nonprofits, environment, history, lifestyle, guides

TEAM

KATY
IBSEN

PUBLISHER

Katy has spent over 20 years creating print magazines for communities, tourism, universities, and cannabis. Having served on both the editorial and business sides, she’s become passionate about creating print and online publications that unite people. She grew up in Boulder County and moved to Longmont in 2022 with her husband and their daughter. When she’s not piecing a magazine together, Katy and her family will be playing in the mountains, cycling on the Greenway, or enjoying a beer on any sunny patio.

BARBARA
PLATTS

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Barbara has more than a decade of experience in the communications industry, working in different forms of media, from public radio and podcasts to newspapers, magazines, and websites. She grew up in Boulder and moved to Longmont in 2020 after stints in Boston, Aspen, and Los Angeles. When she’s not working, Barbara can be found spending time with her husband, three adorable pups, and new baby girl. She loves hiking and skiing the steeps in the Colorado mountains, reading an intriguing memoir or news article, or spending time with loved ones.

DAVE
POMEROY

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Dave has grown roots in Longmont; he and his wife moved here in
2001 and immediately got to work raising six wonderful daughters in their
adopted hometown. Along the way, Dave has eaten at (just about) every
restaurant, stopped at every brewpub and distillery, and visited every
playground, park and trail in town. Dave is a magazine publishing veteran
with over thirty years of experience in magazines, digital media and events.
In his spare time, Dave is a drummer, an avid cyclist and runner.