Aug 29 2022
On the heels of swearing in 11 new officers last month, the Boulder Police Department (BPD) is excited to welcome seven new recruits to the agency this week! Hiring diverse women and men has been one of the priorities of our Master Plan process and we are eager to train and bring these new officers …
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Aug 15 2022
Boulder’s location at the foot of the Rocky Mountains puts us at greater risk to natural disasters. The City of Boulder has launched a new webpage to help community members learn how to be prepared for wildfires, floods, and other emergencies. The webpage features information on how to prepare for emergencies, including: 1) How to …
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Jul 18 2022
Evergreen is about 1400 miles from New Orleans. But after a two-year Covid hiatus, the scenic mountain community will again become “Bourbon Street with Altitude” as it hosts the 2022 Evergreen Jazz Festival July 29-31. Nationally known for its combination of top bands, intimate venues and appealing mountain setting, the Festival presents over 80 hours …
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Apr 11 2022
Nestled in the brush on the northwest corner of the Arapahoe Road – US 287 intersection is a large stone pillar. At its base is a seldom-seen plaque which reads “Road of Remembrance Gateway.” South across several lanes of traffic is the pillar’s twin. Nearly 100 years ago, Boulder veterans’ and civic groups decided to …
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Dec 13 2021
Meals on Wheels of Boulder has been delivering hot and nutritious meals, planned by professional chefs, to Boulder neighbors since 1969. In 2020 alone, they have delivered 56,875 meals for clients and 1,159 free meals through Project Homecoming – a service available during recovery from the hospital or rehabilitation. Over this past year, many of …
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Dec 06 2021
The City of Boulder has been recognized as a global leader on environmental action and transparency by CDP, an international nonprofit that collects environmental data. This recognition places Boulder on CDP’s Cities A List for the third year in a row. “Tracking our progress is an important part of our climate work, but it’s not …
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Aug 16 2021
Boulder has been named the No. 1 place in America to call home for the second year in a row by US News & World Report in its newly released list of Best Places to Live. In explaining Boulder’s ranking at the top of its list, the report highlighted Boulder’s natural beauty and abundance of …
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Aug 02 2021
National Night Out (NNO) 2021 is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, and we invite all of Boulder’s neighborhoods to take part and host a gathering in your neighborhood. NNO is an annual event that helps to build camaraderie and allows for meaningful conversations in a casual setting while bringing back …
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Jul 05 2021
In June, Longmont celebrated its 150th anniversary by planting a bur oak tree at Collyer Park, 600 Collyer St., one of three parks that go back to the city’s founding. The tree planting is sponsored by Longmont Power & Communications (LPC), the city’s electric utility. “Planting a tree is symbolic of Longmont’s deep roots and …
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Jun 07 2021
King Soopers plans to renovate the interior and exterior of their Table Mesa store. In partnership with the City of Boulder, King Soopers is working to accelerate the rebuilding process with the goal of a late fall opening. The rebuilding is another step in the healing process following the March 22 senseless act of violence. …
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May 04 2021
The City of Boulder has faced a mosaic of challenges this past year, but one thing has remained constant — the commitment of Boulder volunteers. Overall, 2,600 people volunteered for the City of Boulder in 2020, giving over 48,000 hours of their time and energy. This is equivalent to someone working full-time for 23 years …
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May 04 2021
The City of Boulder has developed Arts in the Park, a new program that will provide a vibrant blend of arts and cultural performances at the historic Glen Huntington Bandshell in the city’s Civic Area. The program will run from May to September. The program will help reactivate the city’s local arts and culture organizations, …
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