April 2026 archive

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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Helping Older Adults Pinpoint What Matters Most for Health!

My Health Priorities is a free, online self-assessment tool that guides older adults and care partners through steps to identify what matters to them. A new community toolkit empowers senior centers and other community organizations to host presentations and discussions about identifying priorities related to health, health care, and social supports. The Age-Friendly Health Systems …

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Stronger Together: A Community Celebration of Healing and Resilience!

Recovery from serious medical challenges often takes strength, support, and community. This April, residents of Northern Colorado are invited to come together to celebrate just that during a special community health event hosted by Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital. The “Stronger Together: Brain, Body and Breath” Community Event and Health Fair will take place on Thursday, …

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March Forecast Shows Colorado’s Economy Is Resilient!

The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budget presented its March 2026 Economic Forecast to the Joint Budget Committee. This forecast revises up the current year’s economic growth forecast from the previous projections but higher prices from tariffs are diminishing consumer demands and economic growth. OSPB projects a 40% chance of recession in the next …

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Winter May Have Missed Us! Springtime Has Not!

Soft light drifts through the early morning air, touching the budding trees as if waking them gently from a long and patient dream. Their branches, once bare and quiet, now hum with life, each tip adorned with tiny blossoms that seem almost too delicate to exist. Pale pinks, fresh greens, and whispers of white unfold …

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Fort Collins Launches Drones for Faster City Emergency Services

In February, the City of Fort Collins launched a new city drone community resource (DCR), an innovative, multi-agency initiative with Fort Collins Police Services, Poudre Fire Authority, and Fort Collins Utilities to position drones as a shared community resource for emergency response. The DCR uses Skydio X10 drones with a total of three dedicated drones. …

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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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City of Centennial Wins 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award!

The City of Centennial has been named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for employee engagement, marking the ninth consecutive year the city has earned this prestigious recognition. As Centennial celebrates its 25-Year Anniversary in 2026, the award underscores a legacy of building a high-performing organization grounded in service, collaboration, and employee wellbeing. Presented …

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NASA Astronauts Head to the Moon

Yesterday, it was quite the sight to watch a successful launch of the Artemis II rocket propelling four NASA astronauts on a historic flight to the moon during their 10-day journey. With one minor delay, the rocket rook off with millions of people watching it at Cape Canaveral in Florida or on TV! It was …

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