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Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Cadet Post Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Cadet Post #500 is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The cadet post was established in September 1973 and was launched under then Sheriff Brad Leach. The post had 45 young women and men participate in the program the first year who were between the ages of 14 and 17. Today, the …

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Depressed Seniors With Guns Can Be A Lethal Mix!

Imagine a senior who is suffering from early memory impairment. He gets a urinary tract infection and is a bit delirious, not answering his phone. His daughter comes by to check on him. Because his infection is making him confused, he doesn’t recognize her. He thinks she is an intruder, shooting her with the gun …

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CU Presents When You Wish Upon A Star!

Join us on Friday, October 6 at 7:30 pm for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 100 years of Disney through the lens of jazz at CU’s Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St, in Boulder. The program features the new house band of The National Jazz Museum in Harlem which is curated by artistic …

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CU Mackay Auditorium Hosts Singer Lila Downs!

Winner of seven Grammys, celebrated singer and Artist Series favorite Lila Downs is one of the most powerful and unique voices today. With symbolic stage presence and emotional storytelling, her singing transcends all language barriers.  A passionate human rights activist, Lila Downs’ lyrics tell stories ranging from social injustice to the suppressed Latin American stories …

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Erik Mason Named New Longmont Museum Director

The Longmont Museum has named long-time Curator of History Erik Mason as its new director. Mason has been with the Museum for 27 years and is widely recognized as the voice of history for the community. He holds an M.A. in History Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program of the State University of New …

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Boulder City Manager Hires New Independent Police Monitor

Boulder City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde announced in August that Sherry J. Daun will join the city organization as the Independent Police Monitor, effective Aug. 21. Daun was chosen after an intensive national search and will be a critical partner as the city seeks to evolve and mature Boulder’s system of police oversight. Congratulations Sherry! Daun …

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Boulder County Residents Should Prepare for Extreme Heat

With high temperatures predicted in August, Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) recommends that residents plan for periods of extreme heat. Temperatures of 105 degrees or above put everyone at risk of heat-related illness and heatstroke, which can be fatal if not treated appropriately. Everyone should watch for signs and symptoms of these illnesses when the …

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Shakespeare Festival Wraps Up 2023 Season!

The 2023 season of Shakespeare’s Festival ends in mid-August with five wonderful plays. The season ends with Much Ado About Nothing, King Lear, One Man Two Guvnors, The Winter’s Tale, and The Comedy of Errors (sold out with wait list only). The production of Much Ado About Nothing has Beatrice and Benedick loving to bicker. …

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Frasier Donates Grant to Boulder’s Older Adult Services

The City of Boulder’s Older Adult Services division received a $20,000 grant from Frasier, a Boulder retirement community. The funds will support health care needs of older adults with lower incomes and will also be used to fund various programs including technology education at the city’s Age Well Centers. This funding was granted by Seniors …

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Erik Mason Named New Longmont Museum Director

The Longmont Museum has named long-time Curator of History Erik Mason as its new director. Mason has been with the Museum for 27 years and is widely recognized as the voice of history for the community. He holds an M.A. in History Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program of the State University of New …

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Boulder County Hosts Summer Heritage Morning Event

Boulder County Parks & Open Space will host the Summer Heritage Morning event on Sunday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walker Ranch Homestead, 7701 Flagstaff Road in Boulder county. Embark on an unforgettable journey to the past with this immersive historical event that will transport you back to the late …

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City of Boulder Offers E-Bike Vouchers to City Residents

Starting July 6, the City of Boulder is offering residents vouchers to pay for part of the cost of a new electric bicycle (e-bike). Through these incentives, the city seeks to expand access to e-bikes and encourage more sustainable ways of travel. This will also help the city better understand the role e-bikes play in …

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