Feb 02 2026
Boulder County Commissioners have approved $540,510 in Environmental Sustainability Municipal Matching Grants to eight cities and towns across the county. These funds will support local governments in advancing climate action through residential energy efficiency and electrification, climate resilient landscaping, tree planting, solar and improved streetlighting. Municipalities committed an additional $135,128 in matching funds. “The sustainability …
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Jan 19 2026
The City of Boulder is one of 10 cities nationwide participating in a new three-year initiative supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and led by Harvard Kennedy School’s Data-Smart City Solutions. The $3 million initiative will help cities explore potential applications generative artificial intelligence (AI) to improve how local governments deliver …
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Jan 12 2026
Pardon the musical interlude. But for NextLight customers, there’s been a lot to sing about this year and more than a few blessings to count. So, with the holidays coming close and 2025 almost at an end, here’s a few numbers to unwrap. 83 percent of our NextLight customers have speeds of one gigabit or …
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Jan 05 2026
The City of Boulder and Boulder County are celebrating the completion of Boulder’s first Community Assembly. Forty-three randomly selected members of the Boulder community met over seven Saturdays between May and October to examine and discuss 15-minute neighborhoods in the Boulder Valley. A Community Assembly is a structured public process in which a randomly selected …
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Dec 29 2025
The City of Boulder and Boulder County are celebrating the completion of Boulder’s first Community Assembly. Forty-three randomly selected members of the Boulder community met over seven Saturdays between May and October to examine and discuss 15-minute neighborhoods in the Boulder Valley. A Community Assembly is a structured public process in which a randomly selected …
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Dec 22 2025
In response to the National Weather Service’s unprecedented forecast of dangerously high winds and extreme fire conditions that has caused widespread power outages and disrupted business operations across the community, the City of Boulder is offering a free ‘parking holiday’ to encourage community members to shop and dine locally ahead of the holiday season. From …
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Dec 15 2025
Volunteers appointed to serve on a board or commission help City Council examine issues and, in turn, work with elected officials and staff to shape the future of Boulder. Board and Commission meetings are offered in a hybrid format allowing members the option to participate in-person or virtually. Members are also offered an EcoPass to …
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Dec 08 2025
Project AnimalAid will celebrate the opening of its new 3,500-square-foot warehouse in Boulder, Colo.— a major expansion that will allow the nonprofit to deliver significantly more lifesaving medical and veterinary supplies to animal welfare partners around the world. The new facility (6595 Odell Place, Boulder, Colo.) nearly doubles the organization’s footprint and could quadruple storage …
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Dec 01 2025
For the fifth year in a row, Boulder students named the city’s snowplow fleet. This winter, 17 winning names were selected to be featured on city snowplows. Name submissions featuring a “five” theme were encouraged this year to help celebrate the fifth consecutive year of the contest. Here is the full list of winning names: …
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Nov 24 2025
Winter is here, and with snow comes slippery streets! On average, 5% of crashes in the city happen in winter conditions. Together we can bring this number down and achieve Vision Zero, a future with zero severe crashes. Whether you plan on walking, biking or driving, here are six reminders to help you travel safely …
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Nov 17 2025
Thanksgiving’s drawing closer every day. It’s a great time of year for stuffing. For gratitude. And most of all, for neighbors helping neighbors. So whether you’re looking to share help, or to receive a little, here are a few suggestions from your friends at NextLight, our local Internet provider! Donate to help your neighbor connect: …
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Nov 10 2025
The City of Boulder and the Boulder Chamber are pleased to announce the annual lighting of the Boulder Star, which will illuminate Flagstaff Mountain beginning Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to celebrate the holiday season and honor a cherished Boulder tradition that has brought joy to the community for decades. The Boulder Star has been a …
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