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Annual Boulder Strong Day of Remembrance to be held March 22, 2025
Mar 17th
Community invited to come together in remembrance and support
Boulder, Colo– On March 22, 2021, Boulder lost 10 community members, including a Boulder police officer, in a mass shooting. The City of Boulder remains committed to creating a space to honor and remember those who lost their lives that day, and to offer support to all who need it. 
“March 22 will always be a day for reflection in Boulder. It will always be a day to remember the lives that were cut short and to support those who lost their loved ones far too soon,” said City of Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett. “We will continue to honor all who were impacted on that day and to celebrate the lives of those we lost.”
The community is invited to join the city, the District Attorney’s Office, the Museum of Boulder and Clinica Family Health & Wellness at this year’s Day of Remembrance gathering and moment of silence.
- When: March 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
- Where: The Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder, CO
- Cost: The event is free and open to the public
Community members who are experiencing trauma related to the mass shooting on March 22, 2021 are welcome to visit the Boulder Strong Resource Center at 2935 Baseline Road in Boulder. The center offers a place of healing and support for those impacted by the tragedy. The center is open to all and is staffed by knowledgeable, compassionate and caring professionals from Clinica Family Health & Wellness.
Boulder County has 7.8 million dollars for Covid Baby Sitters no strings
Mar 17th
Applications for Survive and Thrive Close On March 28
Funding is available for child care providers and nonprofits offering essential safety-net services.
Seguido en español.
Key points:
- The application window closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 28, 2025. Application support is available.
- The program provides $7.8 million in one-time funding to support local child care providers and nonprofits offering essential safety-net services.
- All eligible organizations that apply during the open window will be considered for funding.
- To receive this information in another language, email HSCommunications@
bouldercounty.gov or call 303-579-6971.
Boulder County, Colo. – The application for the Survive and Thrive grant program – which offers $7.8 million in one-time funding to support nonprofit organizations and child care providers in Boulder County – is currently open. The application period closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 28, 2025. All eligible organizations that apply will be considered for funding.
The Survive and Thrive program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is designed to help those impacted by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes any unlicensed individuals who watch children in their home (known as Family, Friend, and Neighbor Providers). Agencies and individuals will be awarded funding from $5,000-150,000, with amounts varying according to the applicant, the population served, and the impacts felt due to the pandemic.
“Child care providers and nonprofits have been essential in supporting our community throughout the pandemic – the Survive and Thrive program is one way we can help them recover and continue their important work” said Program Manager Emily Darrell. “We encourage all eligible organizations to apply for this funding, and we hope you will also help spread the word to our family, friends, and neighbors who might not realize they qualify for this opportunity.”
Survive and Thrive Eligibility Criteria
Organizations eligible to apply for the Survive and Thrive grant must:
- Have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with ongoing effects.
- Have provided services in 2020 and/or 2021.
- Be located and provide services within Boulder County.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Additional requirements apply for child care providers and nonprofits:
- Licensed Child Care Providers must serve children in the 0-5 age range and have proof of licensure.
- Nonprofits must be based in Boulder County, provide human services or social safety net services, and have proof of 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) status.
- Family, Friend, and Neighbor Providers must serve children in the 0-5 age range, be based in Boulder County, and have proof of child care services provided.
For full eligibility details and to apply, visit the Boulder County Survive and Thrive website.
Application Support is Available
If you have any questions about the application process or eligibility, support is available. For questions related to the application itself, contact AidKit (support@surviveandthrive.
Additionally, Boulder County is hosting virtual, drop-in office hours with bilingual (English and Spanish) staff:
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – 12-1 p.m.
Join the Meeting
Meeting ID: 252 745 349 938
Passcode: Pv2PH2aQ +1 720-400-7859, 270520924# United States, Aurora
Phone conference ID: 270 520 924#
Monday, March 24, 2025 – 5-6 p.m.
Join the Meeting
Meeting ID: 233 034 318 03
Passcode: Ue2Gk27f +1 720-400-7859,176810448#
Phone conference ID: 176 810 448#
About the American Rescue Plan Act in Boulder County
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021, to help communities recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the ARPA, Boulder County was allocated $63,359,749 to assist with recovery efforts. Boulder County is committed to using ARPA funds to support equitable recovery and address the ongoing challenges faced by local communities.
Las solicitudes para el programa Progresando Juntos se cierran el 28 de marzo.
El financiamiento está disponible para proveedores de cuidado infantil y organizaciones sin fines de lucro que ofrecen servicios esenciales de protección social.
Puntos clave:
- El plazo de presentación de solicitudes finaliza el 28 de marzo de 2025 a las 11:59 p.m. Se ofrece asistencia para llenar la solicitud.
- El programa proporciona una financiación única de 7.8 millones de dólares para apoyar a los proveedores locales de cuidado infantil y a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que ofrecen servicios esenciales de protección social.
- Todas las organizaciones elegibles que presenten su solicitud durante el plazo establecido serán consideradas para recibir financiamiento.
- Para recibir esta información en otro idioma, envíe un correo electrónico a HSCommunications@
bouldercounty.gov o llame al 303-579-6971.
Condado de Boulder, CO – Ya está abierta la solicitud para el programa de asistencia Progresando Juntos, que ofrece 7.8 millones de dólares en fondos únicos para apoyar a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro y proveedores de cuidado de niños en el condado de Boulder. El periodo de solicitud se cierra a las 11:59 p.m. del 28 de marzo de 2025. Todas las organizaciones elegibles que lo soliciten serán consideradas para la subvención.
El programa Progresando Juntos, financiado por la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARPA, por sus siglas en inglés), está diseñado para ayudar a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que ofrecen programas esenciales de protección social, así como a los proveedores de cuidado infantil, incluyendo proveedores del tipo Family, Friend, and Neighbor (personas cercanas a las familias, como parientes, amigos o vecinos, que ofrecen cuidado infantil), que se han visto afectados por los efectos continuos de la pandemia COVID-19. Las agencias y personas podrán recibir entre $5,000 y $150,000 en financiamiento, dependiendo del solicitante, la población que atienden y el impacto que la pandemia haya tenido en ellos.
“Los proveedores de cuidado infantil y las organizaciones sin fines de lucro han sido fundamentales para apoyar a nuestra comunidad durante la pandemia. El programa Progresando Juntos es una forma de contribuir a su recuperación para que puedan continuar con su importante labor”, dijo la directora del programa Emily Darrell. “Invitamos a todas las organizaciones elegibles a solicitar esta financiación y les pedimos que ayuden a correr la voz entre los proveedores del tipo Family, Friend, and Neighbor, quienes podrían no estar al tanto y perderse esta oportunidad.”
Requisitos para Progresando Juntos
Las organizaciones interesadas en esta oportunidad de financiamiento deben reunir los siguientes requisitos:
- Haber sido afectadas negativamente por la pandemia COVID-19, con efectos que aún persisten.
- Haber prestado servicios en 2020 y/o 2021.
- Estar ubicadas y prestar servicios dentro del condado de Boulder.
- Ser mayor de 18 años de edad.
- Además, se aplican requisitos específicos según el tipo de solicitante:
- Los proveedores de servicios de cuidado infantil con licencia deben atender a niños de entre 0 y 5 años y presentar prueba de licencia.
- Las organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro deben tener su sede en el condado de Boulder, prestar servicios humanos o servicios de protección social y acreditar su condición de 501(c)(3) o 501(c)(19).
- Los proveedores del tipo Family, Friend, and Neighbor deben atender a niños de entre 0 y 5 años, residir en el condado de Boulder y presentar pruebas de los servicios de cuidado infantil prestados.
Para conocer todos los requisitos y presentar una solicitud, visite nuestro sitio web Progresando Juntos.
Asistencia para llenar la solicitud
Si tiene alguna duda sobre el proceso de solicitud o de los requisitos, tiene ayuda a su disposición. Para sus preguntas relacionadas con solicitud, póngase en contacto con AidKit (support@surviveandthrive.
Además, el Condado de Boulder cuenta con un horario de atención al público, de manera virtual y con personal bilingüe (inglés y español):
Martes, 18 de marzo de 2025 – 12-1 p.m.
Únase a la reunión
Identificación de la reunión: 252 745 349 938
Código de acceso: Pv2PH2aQ +1 720-400-7859, 270520924# Estados Unidos, Aurora
Número de conferencia telefónica: 270 520 924
Lunes, 24 de marzo de 2025 – 5-6p.m.
Únase a la reunión
Identificación de la reunión: 233 034 318 03
Código de acceso Ue2Gk27f +1 720-400-7859,176810448#
Número de conferencia telefónica: 176 810 448#.
Acerca de la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense en el condado de Boulder
La Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARPA, por sus siglas en inglés) se promulgó el 11 de marzo de 2021 para ayudar a las comunidades a recuperarse de los efectos de la pandemia del COVID-19. Como parte del ARPA, al condado de Boulder se le asignaron $63,359,749 para ayudar con los esfuerzos de recuperación. El condado de Boulder se compromete a utilizar los fondos de ARPA para apoyar una recuperación equitativa y abordar los retos actuales a los que se enfrentan las comunidades locales.
Reddit Community r/MeganTrussell Takes a Dark Turn, anti Police
Mar 15th
Reddit Community r/MeganTrussell Takes a Dark Turn, Sparks Controversy with Anti-Police Sentiment and Conspiracy Theories #BoulderBoulder, CO – March 15, 2025 – What began as a space for discussion and updates surrounding the tragic death of University of Colorado Boulder student Megan Trussell has morphed into something far more contentious. The subreddit r/MeganTrussell, initially created to follow the investigation into the 18-year-old’s mysterious death in Boulder Canyon last month, has taken a sharp turn toward the dark side, with users growing increasingly anti-police, impatient, and prone to spinning elaborate conspiracy theories.
Megan Trussell’s body was discovered on February 15, 2025, near the 40-mile marker of Boulder Canyon Drive, days after she was reported missing by the CU Boulder Police Department. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has since led the investigation, but with the cause and manner of death still undetermined by the coroner’s office, the lack of concrete updates has fueled frustration among the subreddit’s 356 subscribers. What started as a community seeking answers has devolved into a breeding ground for distrust and speculation, raising eyebrows both locally and online. Posts on r/MeganTrussell have grown increasingly hostile toward law enforcement.
One highly upvoted thread from early March accused the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office of a cover-up, with a user writing, “The Boulder police department is just pathetic! Megan’s family deserves better.” Others have pointed to the discovery of Trussell’s purse—found last week miles away from her body along US-36—as evidence of foul play, despite official statements maintaining there’s no current indication of a threat to the community. “Most definitely was a threat to the community,” one commenter insisted. “How does her shoe go missing, purse is 5+ miles away from the body?”
The subreddit’s impatience has birthed a wave of conspiracy theories, some gaining traction with dozens of votes and comments. Theories range from plausible to outlandish: some users speculate Trussell’s roommate or an unknown assailant from a nearby encampment may be involved, while others suggest a broader institutional cover-up tied to the university or local government. “How’d she end up miles away in a place her body had to be ‘rappelled’ to up the canyon???????????? I’m a student at CU and that’s not possible,” one user questioned, casting doubt on the official narrative. Another thread posited that the slow pace of the investigation is deliberate, with a commenter noting, “If this was a Lockheed princess, this would have been solved within days.” The shift hasn’t gone unnoticed. Local residents and observers have expressed concern over the subreddit’s tone, with some suggesting it’s doing more harm than good for Trussell’s memory and her grieving family. “It’s honestly a little maddening,” a user wrote in response to a conspiracy-laden post, while another lamented, “She doesn’t deserve to be simply the next true crime case.”
Yet the community shows no signs of slowing down, with daily posts dissecting every update—or lack thereof—from authorities. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has remained tight-lipped, reiterating in their latest statement on March 11 that the investigation is ongoing and that additional testing is still needed to determine Trussell’s cause of death. This measured approach, however, has only poured fuel on the fire for r/MeganTrussell’s members, who see the silence as confirmation of their suspicions. As the subreddit veers further into anti-police rhetoric and unverified theories, it stands as a stark example of how online communities can spiral when faced with uncertainty. For now, Megan Trussell’s story remains unresolved, but the conversation around it has taken on a life of its own—one that’s increasingly dark, divisive, and detached from its original intent. Whether this shift will pressure authorities to release more information or simply deepen the divide between the public and law enforcement remains to be seen.
