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Longmont Police Receives Two Prestigious Awards!

The Longmont Police Department received two awards, which express gratitude and appreciation for their dedication and commitment to keeping our roads and communities safe and serving Colorado’s citizens. A law enforcement champion is an individual with outstanding contributions in the prevention and enforcement of impaired driving, traffic safety, or occupant protection. This can be demonstrated …

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Hover Senior Living Communities Celebrates Eight Honorees Over 80!

In May, Hover Senior Living honored eight seniors over the age of 80 who have made a significant difference in the Longmont and surrounding communities.at the Foxhill Club in Longmont. Hover honored eight seniors and five honorable mentions at their special tea celebration. Board President Nancy Schwalm gave the presentations to the honorees. Honorees included …

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Boulder County Awards Volunteers During National Volunteer Week

In celebration of National Volunteer Week in 2023 (April 16-22), Program Enrichment Awards recognized several volunteers who made noteworthy contributions to their programs in 2022. A selection committee chose the following volunteers to be recognized and awarded $900 in funding for their programs. Charles Bailey: Community Services Department – Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Charles …

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Boulder Residents: Beware of Wildlife!

With bears coming out of hibernation, the community can expect to see increased bear activity in Boulder. Community members may encounter black bears from time to time, as Boulder is home to sensitive wildlife habitats where bars and other wildlife species, including mountain lions, find food and shelter. If community members see bears inside the …

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Boulder’s Fragile Water Supply

The Colorado River seems to be on everyone’s mind lately. News reports have mentioned climate change, drought, lower water levels and diminishing flows on the river. Some of Boulder’s water comes from the Colorado River. The city gets its water from three different sources, which helps make Boulder more resilient to natural disasters and able …

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Boulder Rotary Recognizes Service Above Self Recipients

Six nominees will be recognized on April 29 when the Boulder Rotary Club hosts its second annual Service Above Self Awards Event. This award focuses on individuals who have contributed to the community outside of their work responsibilities or have created a better community above and beyond what their job might entail. This year’s nominees …

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Boulder Nurse Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Each year in March, Women’s History Month offers an important opportunity for Americans to shine a light on the extraordinary legacy of trailblazing women and girls. Earlier this month, Boulder City Council invited the community to join in the celebration of all women and the progress they have made. The city compiled a list of …

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Boulder Announces New North Branch Library

After years of preparation, the City of Boulder is pleased to announce that construction is ready to begin on the North Boulder Branch Library at 4500 13th Street. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in February. The North Boulder Branch Library has been in planning for over 30 years and was solidified as a community and …

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Boulder County Announces New Commissioner

During the county’s annual Reorganization Meeting, the Boulder County Commissioners outlined the county’s goals, projects, and priorities for the year ahead. All county departments and elected offices contributed to the State of the County presentation, which included major projects, policy priorities, and program developments planned for 2023. A recording of the presentation, including the PowerPoint …

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Bramford Marsalis Featured at MacKay Auditorium

On February 11, Branford Marsalis Quartet will be featured at CU Boulder’s Macky Auditorium. Supercharged, daring, delightful. Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in music. The NEA Jazz Master, Grammy winner and Tony nominee is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchestras and sitting in with the Grateful …

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Annual Report Provides Boulder’s Climate Impact

The city’s newly released 2021 Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows that community-wide emissions have fallen 15.5% since 2018. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere, which contributes to climate change. The annual report highlights how Boulder has made headway in reducing emissions and identifies systems that must be changed to …

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Takacs Quartet at CU Boulder on January 8 & 9!

The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet has moved audiences and sold out halls at CU Boulder for more than three decades and counting. The group’s powerfully compelling dynamic has proven time and again that Takács members are “matchless, their supreme artistry manifest at every level.” —The Guardian Their program will consist of Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in …

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