Posts tagged Tom Watson Park
Skeeters carrying West Nile virus are HERE!
0July 11, 2012
First mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile Virus in City of Boulder
The City of Boulder received notification today of the season’s first mosquito pool to test positive for West Nile Virus within city limits. The mosquito sample was pooled from three different traps that came from Tom Watson Park, Christensen Park and Stazio Ball Fields. The infected mosquitoes could have come from any of those sites, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are present at all three.
No human cases have been reported in Colorado so far this season; however, the city urges residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites and to drain standing water to prevent mosquito breeding sites.
Keep safe this summer and remember the four D’s:
1. Use insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
2. DRESS in long sleeves and pants.
3. Avoid the outdoors from DUSK until DAWN.
4. DRAIN standing water outside your home.
Mosquito activity this year has been lower than usual so far due to the dry conditions. However, the type of mosquitoes that have the ability to transmit West Nile Virus have been present in greater percentages earlier in the season than in previous years.
City residents can help minimize the spread of West Nile Virus by eliminating any potential breeding grounds from around their properties:
- Clean gutters regularly.
- Change water in bird baths every three days.
- Check and empty any outside items that collect standing water (flower pots, lawn ornaments and toys).
- Do not overwater lawns.
- Keep trash cans covered and clean.
For general information about West Nile Virus, visit Boulder County Public Health’s website or call the West Nile Virus Hotline at 877-462-2911 or the Boulder County Hotline at 303-441-1460.
Related posts:
City, county fire crews contain grass fire along Diagonal Highway
0February 22, 2012
City, county fire crews contain grass fire along Diagonal Highway
City and county firefighters have contained a grass fire that broke out at about 3:30 p.m. today at 63rd Street and Diagonal Highway. Firefighters battled high winds that made conditions particularly challenging. As of 5 p.m., crews were reporting that the blaze was 100 percent contained.
Emergency officials used the Everbridge notification system to inform 1,300 households of the fire. No evacuations were ordered.
The fire, which spread to about 45 acres, started on City of Boulder Open Space and property owned by IBM, near a transformer just outside of Tom Watson Park.
Several agencies responded to the fire: City of Boulder Fire, Longmont Fire, Lafayette Fire, Louisville Fire, Boulder Rural Fire Protection District, Lefthand Fire Protection District, Rocky Mountain Fire Protection District, Mountainview Fire Protection District, Fourmile Fire Protection District, Sunshine Fire Protection District, Lyons Fire Protection District, Sugarloaf Fire Protection District, Boulder Emergency Squad, American Medical Response ambulance service, Boulder Police, Boulder Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, City of Boulder Open Space and Boulder County Open Space.
Officials are anticipating that high winds could pick up ash and dust. Individuals with respiratory concerns are advised to stay indoors and limit their exposure to particulate matter. Firefighters are planning to remain on scene throughout the night to monitor and respond to any potential hot spots.
The city-county Emergency Operations Center has been activated and updates, including road closures information, are being posted atwww.boulderoem.com/emergency-
Related posts:
Boulder police training exercise next week
0September 23, 2011
by Ron Baird, news editor
in News
Boulder police officers are scheduled to train at Tom Watson Park next week. The park is located at 6180 N. 63rd St. in Boulder, and although the park will be open to the public, there will be very limited access to the parking lot. The picnic area will remain open, and people will be allowed to park along the frontage road or across the street at Coot Lake.
Officers will train with a driving instructor using a “skid car” in the Tom Watson parking lot. The goal is to allow them to practice their driving skills in simulated bad weather conditions. The skid car is controlled by an instructor, who operates the vehicle’s hydraulic system with a keypad that can cause the car to skid, mimicking wet or icy roads. Police officers are taught how to handle their vehicles in a variety of weather conditions.
The training will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sept. 26 through Sept. 30.
Related posts:
Emergency culvert replacement to impact traffic on 63rd Street near Tom Watson Park on Sept. 1 and Sept. 2
0August 30, 2011
by Ron Baird, news editor
in News
Emergency replacement of a culvert between Tom Watson Park and Coot Lake will cause temporary lane closures and traffic delays along 63rd Street on Thursday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 2. Work will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Alternate routes are advised during construction.
For more information and updates, visit www.BoulderParkNews.org or contact Shelly Ruspakka at RuspakkaS@BoulderColorado.gov or 303-413-7214.
Related posts:
Boulder police to conduct training exercise at Tom Watson Park
0May 20, 2011
by Boulder Channel 1
in News
Boulder police will be conducting driver training for officers at Tom Watson Park, 6180 N. 63rd St., in Boulder from May 23 to May 27. This is an annual exercise that all officers are required to complete.
On those days, the training will take place from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. and there will be very limited public access to the parking lot in Tom Watson Park. The picnic area will remain open, and people will be allowed to park along the frontage road or across the street at Coot Lake.
Related posts:
Boulder police to conduct training exercise at Tom Watson Park
0May 18, 2011
by Ron Baird, news editor
in News
Boulder police will be conducting driver training for officers at Tom Watson Park, 6180 N. 63rd St., in Boulder from May 23 to May 27. This is an annual exercise that all officers are required to complete.
On those days, the training will take place from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. and there will be very limited public access to the parking lot in Tom Watson Park. The picnic area will remain open, and people will be allowed to park along the frontage road or across the street at Coot Lake.
Related posts:
Boulder named a “Tree City USA” for 26thconsecutive year; offers Arbor Day activities
0April 15, 2010
Boulder has been named “Tree City USA” for the 26th consecutive year by the National Arbor Day Foundation, in honor of the city’s commitment to community forestry.
The city’s Parks and Recreation Department Urban Forestry unit will celebrate the Arbor Day season with a children’s art exhibit and tree plantings planned for April 19 through May 30.
In cooperation with the city’s Urban Forestry unit and Water Conservation office, the Center for Resource Conservation is offering the “Trees Across Boulder” online tree sale. Residents can learn more and order a tree atwww.conservationcenter.org.
Activity schedule/photo opportunities:
Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 30
- Children’s artwork celebrating Arbor Day will be on display in the Marcelee Gralapp Children’s Library in Main Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. The artwork was created by fourth and fifth grade students from Kara Priest’s class at Horizons K-8 Elementary School. Library hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Thursday, April 22
- 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Fourth and fifth grade classes from Horizons K-8 Elementary School will be planting 12 trees in Admiral Burke Park (Mohawk Dr. and Pawnee Dr.).
Tuesday, April 27
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Volunteers from IBM will be planting five trees at Tom Watson Park, 6180 N. 63rd St.
Thursday, April 29
- Noon to 3 p.m. – Volunteers from Whole Foods will be planting 20 trees at Harlow Platts Park (Gillaspie Dr. at Heidelberg Dr.) near the playground. The public is welcome.
Sunday, May 30
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Volunteers from the Boulder Yamagata Sakura Project will be planting 30 Somai Yoshino cherry trees at Scott Carpenter Park (30th Street and Arapahoe Ave.). The trees were donated by the Boulder Yamagata Sakura Project and will be planted along the Boulder Creek Path. The public is welcome.
For more information about these Arbor Day events, contact Shelly Ruspakka, Parks and Recreation, at 303-413-7214.
Channel One Networks is a network of TV channels on the internet located in Boulder Colorado. Boulder Channel 1 is our first super channel . Each week we are adding more channels. See TV Guide . You can watch videos On Demand with the click of a button. We have a wide variety of channels to choose from just like your cable or Satellite provider accept most of our programming is free and WORLD WIDE.
Some shows like our Route 66 travel series can be purchase on DVD. Music Channel 1 is very popular and we will be adding music videos On Demand. You will also, be able to see Jann Scott Live, America’s most popular internet live call in talk show from cool Boulder Colorado.
Purchase a Pixel: Advertisers may purchase a pixel for $1.00 and up for links, 30 second commercials. We are especially interested in programming for each Channel which has niche programming such as Resort Travel, Ski and Snowboard, Home and Garden etc. Music industry and Auto. contact@BoulderChannel1.com
Public Channel: Much of our programming to artists, film makers and World producers is free. Please submit it to us in a down Loadable file. We will have a look at it and let you know. Public Broadcasting. Webmaster@BoulderChannel1.com You can also mail non commercial videos to Programming . Box 869 Boulder Colorado 80306
Link Share. We encourage everyone to include us on your site http://www.boulderchannel1.com Enjoy What all of our channels have to offer the web community world wide
More Information on all Channels: contact@BoulderChannel1.com
Technical Support: Any problems with getting our channels try down loading the following free software or Webmaster@BoulderChannel1.com
News Correspondents: We are looking for serious news internetcasters from Africa, Asia, South America, Europe, India, Central America, Eastern Europe, China, India, Middle East, Mexico, Antartica, Greenland and Outer Space. You must speak English, be 13 to 34 years old, Female or Male, be from the region you are reporting on, have a laptop webcam, a world map or Globe, a national flag from your country and be prepared to file a weekly 1 to 3 minute report on one of the following topics: Famon, enviroment, ecconomy, political enviroment, current events. Music, Fashion, Food. Culture Sex and relationships. Must be straight news with no leftist or rightist bent though we do like sarcasam and humor. We pay $5.00 per report and you will receive press credentials. Please send video, resume, picture to News, Box 869, Boulder, colorado 80304 or Email; contact@BoulderChannel1.com
Boulders Television channel on the web. We bring you Boulder , we bring you the World. http://www.BoulderChannel1.com
