Boulder County News

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, … (read more…)

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 … (read more…)

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 Park and Recreation … (read more…)

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 tickets at … (read more…)

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 … (read more…)

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 … (read more…)

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.

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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 … (read more…)

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 … (read more…)

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 … (read more…)

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 enjoy … (read more…)

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.

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