Boulder sheriff wants a fireworks ban in county

Commissioners to review burn permit policies and open fire restrictions for unincorporated Boulder County   Public invited to comment at hearing scheduled for May 22 at 9:30 a.m.   Boulder County, Colo. – The Boulder County Commissioners will review recommended modifications to the county’s existing ordinance restricting open fires on “red flag” days at a[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Boulder Creek duck race loaded with prizes

25th annual EXPAND Duck Race to be held May 28; online duck sponsorship now available   The 25th annual EXPAND Duck Race will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 28, at the Boulder Creek Festival®. The EXPAND Duck Race is a benefit for the Parks and Recreation Department’s EXPAND (EXciting Programs[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Boulder offers vets a free 90-day rec pass

Boulder Parks and Recreation launches recreation pass program for veterans and active duty military personnel   The Boulder Parks and Recreation Department will offer a special recreation facility pass program for veterans, active duty and reservist military personnel beginning Monday, May 21. Boulder City Councilmember Tim Plass proposed the program, which was[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Clothing still required at former nudie lake, however

On-trail leash restrictions lifted at Coot Lake Wetland closure still in effect   The temporary on-trail leash restrictions put in place for wildlife protection and nesting birds surrounding the wetland west of Coot Lake are lifted, as of Wednesday, May 16, 2012.  While the wetland area itself remains closed to all activity, the[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Boulder water festival for students to be held on Wednesday

  20th annual Boulder Water Festival teaches students how to conserve and protect water   More than 1,100 4th and 5th grade students from 45 classrooms in 17 Boulder area schools will participate in the 20th annual Boulder Water Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at the University Memorial Center (UMC) on the[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

This week in Startup TV

From Startups to Video Games to Cloud Computing to Horror, we've got something for everybody at This Week In![ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Boulder Colorado: Seth Brigham restraining Order hearing moved to mid June

The city of Boulder vs Seth Brigham restraining order hearing scheduled for Tuesday May 15 has now been moved to mid June.  The city psychologist is in therapy until then and cannot be available.  The city has submitted depositions from council members including Macon Cowles. Cowles has made reference to an AK 47 and[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Boulder has enough water for now

City of Boulder’s water supply expected to meet community needs for 2012   The City of Boulder’s water supply is expected to meet community water use needs throughout 2012, despite below-average mountain snowpack levels. However, given this year’s dry weather pattern and low snowpack, the city will continue to monitor for drought[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Boulder County Human services nonprofit agencies apply for 2013 funding

Boulder County, Colo. – Nonprofit human service agencies and housing authorities in Boulder County may now apply for capital funds through Boulder County’s 2013 Worthy Cause pool.   The Worthy Cause Request for Funding application for 2013 pool funding is available on the Boulder County website atwww.BoulderCounty.org/gov/tax/pages/worthycause.aspx. Applications must be submitted by June 22.   During[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Big Bank of America protest in Boulder, U.S.

A protest of Bank of America, organized by the 99% movement, will be held around the U.S. and in Boulder Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. at Wells Fargo bank in Boulder, according to 99% organizers. The bank at 1242 Pearl St. will be targeted. The organizers' rationale is this: While Bank[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Niwot gets open space trail loop

Dry Creek Trail grand opening set for Thursday   Boulder County, Colo. – The Boulder County Commissioners and Boulder County Parks and Open Space staff will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the Dry Creek Trail this Thursday, May 10 from 3-4 p.m. at the Lefthand Valley Grange Trailhead.   The Dry Creek Trail[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Inside Boulder TV News on BC1

On this week's news: city launches bear education initiative; OSMP explains plan to protect Flagstaff during USA Pro Cycling Challenge; council considers two tax ballot measures; 30th Street Transportation Project wins national recognition; and Parks and Recreation gets to work on interim disc golf course.[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Events on Pearl street mall area #Boulder May 4 - May 17, 2012 from Downtown Boulder

Here are some of the events going on in Boulder this weekend in the pearl street mall area from our friendemys at Downtown Boulder. Does not include University, North or south boulder or 29th street.[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Boulder cops arrest one of their own

Boulder police officer to face attempted first degree murder charge   Boulder police have issued an arrest warrant for Boulder police officer Christian McCracken, who has been in custody at the Broomfield County Jail since he was arrested last weekend on domestic violence-related charges.  McCracken had previously sustained a head injury at the hands[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Current Weather Conditions in Boulder

Current weath forecast for Boulder Colorado. Five day weather forecast. wind speed, temperature, humidity, Red Flag Warning , weather dangers for Boulder include, Fire, Flood, blizzard[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

LEGO Kids Festival

Boulder Street alcoholic found dead in creek

In this rare press release, it is unusual that the Boulder Police department makes a connection between this kind of death and drinking, but it is more likely than not in most homeless deaths in Boulder. Chronically addicted males on Boulder streets account for millions of dollars spent each year in[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Boulder grabs the gold ring on energy merry-go-round

SmartRegs/EnergySmart programs win national award for innovation   The City of Boulder’s SmartRegs ordinance and the EnergySmart service were presented with the J. Robert Havlick award for Innovation in Government by the Alliance for Innovation at its annual conference in Kansas City, MO, on April 18.   Innovation Awards are chosen from the 70+[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Bear facts: Feed them and they will come

Pilot program increasing education and enforcement on bear attractants begins this week   The City of Boulder and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife are partnering on an Urban Black Bear Education and Enforcement pilot program that begins on Saturday, April 28.  The purpose of the program is to explore the effectiveness of[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]

Boulder pooch poo-poo park closing for upgrade

Valmont Dog Park closing May 7 for three-month renovation   The dog park at Valmont City Park, located at 5275 Valmont Road, will close May 7 for major renovations and improvements. The dog park is scheduled to re-open in August (contingent upon weather-related construction progress).   Improvements at the dog park will include widening[ READ | DISCUSS | SHARE ]