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Planning a Sustainable Future for the Boulder Valley!

Developed and adopted together by the City of Boulder and Boulder County, the plan reflects Boulder’s deep commitment to working collaboratively, thinking ahead and making choices that support people and the planet. It is rooted in the understanding that the decisions we make today will shape the Boulder Valley for generations. Living our Values One …

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Boulder Fire-Rescue Community Academy Accepting Applications

The Community Academy turns curious community members into informed, prepared partners in public safety, while giving you a firsthand look at the people and work behind every 911 call. The BFR Community Academy is a unique hands on learning experience designed to give community members an inside look at how Boulder Fire-Rescue keeps our city …

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Boulder County Announces 2026 Circular Economy Fund Awards!

Boulder County recently awarded a total of $50,000 to five organizations to support their circular economy work. The program is funded by the County’s Sustainability Tax, which was re-approved by voters in 2019. The Circular Economy Funding Program has been in place for the past 28 years and has provided over $1.5 million to local …

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Boulder Arts Week Celebrates City’s Creative Community!

Boulder Arts Week returns April 3 – 12, 2026, as an annual celebration of the artists, nonprofits, businesses, theaters, and galleries that help make Boulder’s arts and culture scene vibrant. Throughout the week, community members can explore a wide range of events, including mural tours, theater performances, dance workshops, poetry readings, pottery classes, and more …

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Why Picking up After Your Dog Matters More Than You Think!

The environmental damage begins with water. When dog waste is left on the ground, rain carries it untreated into storm drains and nearby waterways. The resulting bacterial load is dangerous for people who recreate in those waters, but equally harmful to aquatic life. It can fuel algal blooms that block sunlight and deplete the oxygen …

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Keep Your Dog Safe This Spring!

With the melting ice and snow come some things to keep in mind when on your outdoor adventures with your dogs. It’s time to walk your dog and get exercise for you and your pet! However, the Spring weather provides several surprises for you and your dog to be aware of during this period! Below …

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Boulder Women in Architecture and Design

Architecture has historically been a male-dominated field – today, only about a quarter of architects in the United States are women. This Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the women who left their mark on Boulder’s buildings and distinguished themselves in the field of architecture. Margaret W. Read: Boulder’s first woman architect Margaret Williams Read …

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Longmont Museum Hosts Longmont Symphony Orchestra

Join the Longmont Symphony Orchestra and the Museum in a celebration of the birth of American classical music Thursday, March 12 at 7 pm. Dvořák’s American Quartet (1893) inspired American composers to create music reflecting their own culture. Gershwin’s “Lullaby” (1919) was an earliest attempt, while Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” expressed the country’s simplicity and optimism …

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Longmont Celebrates 155 Years During our Colorado 150th Anniversary!

In 2026, Longmont will mark 155 years since its founding. The anniversary coincides with two other significant milestones: Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood and the United States’ 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To mark the occasion, Longmont is launching a year-long celebration of the people, places and moments that have …

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Longmont Museum to Celebrate Colorado’s 150th Anniversary!

Join Longmont Museum Curator of History Elizabeth Beaudoin as she explores photographs and artifacts from the Museum’s historic collection. This free talk highlights Longmont’s anniversary commemorations as we celebrate both the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado and the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. Friday, Feb. 27 at 2:30 pm. Learn …

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Boulder City Parks Announces 2025 Annual Achievements!

A new year’s tradition we hold tightly here at the City of Boulder is celebrating and sharing the accomplishments of the past year while also sharing all that we have planned for the year ahead. One of our proudest moments happened in September 2025 when we earned national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of …

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Valentine’s Day “First Date” Musical in Longmont

Join the Longmont Museum for an unforgettable evening to celebrate Valentine’s Day Friday, Feb 13, Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15! Start things off with complementary chocolate, a cash bar and live piano music in our Swan Atrium. Then enjoy the musical comedy “First Date” with :11 After Theatre Company. Learn more and buy …

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