Boulder will not appeal recent airport ruling
Nov 14th
City will continue to prioritize safe airport operations as court appeal deadline passes
BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder has made a decision not to appeal a recent court ruling in a case it filed last fall related to the Boulder Municipal Airport. The deadline for this decision was today, Friday, Nov. 14.
Last year, the city challenged the federal government’s position that a 1991 grant of $5,800 obligates the city to operate the Boulder Municipal Airport forever. The United States District Court granted the federal government’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, finding that a determination about the city’s obligation was premature. The court dismissed the case without prejudice.
After evaluating the ruling, the city has decided not to file an appeal. The city’s policy question around land use remains on hold at this time.
As there was no judicial answer to the city’s question of whether the United States can obligate the city to run the airport in perpetuity, the city continues to maintain that it is only obligated to operate the airport until May 2040, when the 20-year duration of its most recent federal grant will expire.
In the meantime, the city will continue to prioritize funding critical safety measures, such as pavement remediation, to operate the airport in compliance with all federal requirements. The 
city is exploring options to support aging infrastructure needs, as well as innovations such as exploring unleaded fuel options, with the airport fund and alternative grants that do not require city obligations for an extended time into the future.
Boulder Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport, providing business, private and recreational aviation services to the city and surrounding communities. Learn more on the airport webpage.
Jack Smith will turn tables on Trump in Senate Hearings and destroy him
Nov 3rd
Jack Smith, Trump’s Target, Shifts From Defense to Counterattack
“The former special counsel has told people in his orbit he welcomes the opportunity to present the public case against the president denied to him by adverse court rulings and the 2024 election. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/us/politics/jack-smith-trump-investigations.html
Jack Smith is different.
Mr. Smith, the special counsel who twice indicted Mr. Trump, appears unintimidated by the president’s demand that Republican lawmakers investigate him and that the Justice Department put him in prison for as-yet unproved and unspecified crimes.”
Boulder County Fed Gov Shutdown: WIC, SNAP, TANF, Housing Choice Vouchers
Oct 30th
People Should Continue to Apply for and Renew Benefits
Seguido en español
- WIC, TANF, and Housing Choice Vouchers continue through November.
- SNAP benefits are on hold for November.
- Social Security, Medicare, Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid), and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) are not currently affected by this shutdown.
- To receive this information in a different language, email ghandyside@bouldercounty.gov.
News Boulder channel 1, October 30 2025 Boulder County, Colo. – The federal government shutdown continues. The following update is the best available information. The county will continue to share updates. 
Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program through Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) remain open.
County services that rely on federal funding remain open. These include Human Services, Workforce Boulder County, Head Start, Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Community Action Programs (CAP), and Veteran Services.
Benefits and Services Update
- TANF (cash assistance) benefits will continue through November. Participants can keep using their benefits. No changes needed from program participants.
- HUD programs, including Housing Choice Vouchers, will be covered through November. No changes needed from program participants.
- Boulder County WIC benefits will continue through November. Participants can keep using their eWIC card to purchase WIC-approved foods as usual. No changes are needed from program participants. The State of Colorado is covering the cost of this federal program during November as it did in October.
SNAP (Food Assistance) Benefits On Hold for November
- SNAP (food assistance) benefits are on hold for November. This affects everyone who receives SNAP.
- People can still use any SNAP benefits already loaded on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card at approved stores.
- If you already get SNAP, keep renewing your benefits as usual. If you’re applying for the first time, you should still submit your application. Visit boco.org/FoodAssistance for more information.
- Boulder County is processing all applications so everyone is ready to receive benefits once funding is available. There may be some delays before benefits are issued.
- People should visit Boulder County Findhelp to find free or low-cost services, including health coverage, food assistance, job training, housing and more.
If You Want to Help
Consider donating unrestricted funds, time, or non-perishable food items to local food banks or nonprofits. Every bit helps as local nonprofits serving our communities are under increasing pressure. You can explore and support local organizations at ColoradoGives.org.
Open Enrollment for Health Coverage Will Still Begin Nov. 1
Open enrollment for Connect for Health Colorado health coverage will still begin Nov. 1. The Boulder County Enrollment Center offers free assistance with enrollment. To schedule an appointment in English, Spanish, or other languages, visit boco.org/HealthCoverage, email HealthCoverage@bouldercounty.
Additional Information
Programs like Social Security, Medicare, Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program), and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) are not currently affected by this shutdown. However, community members receiving payments may face delays if a government shutdown continues.
For an update on upcoming Medicare dates, read the latest Area Agency on Aging newsletter.
Additional information is available at www.boco.org/FederalImpacts.
Cierre del Gobierno Federal: WIC, SNAP, TANF y Vales de Elección de Vivienda
Las personas deben continuar solicitando y renovando sus beneficios
- Los programas WIC, TANF y Vales de Elección de Vivienda continúan durante noviembre.
- Los beneficios de SNAP están en pausa durante noviembre.
- El Seguro Social, Medicare, Health, First Colorado (Medicaid de Colorado) y Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) no se ven afectados actualmente por este cierre.
- Para recibir esta información en otro idioma, envíe un correo electrónico a ghandyside@bouldercounty.gov.
El cierre del gobierno federal continúa. La siguiente actualización es la mejor información disponible. El condado seguirá compartiendo actualizaciones.
La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Boulder (BCHA) y el programa de Mujeres, Infantes y Niños (WIC) del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Boulder (BCPH) permanecerán abiertos.
Los servicios del condado que dependen de fondos federales permanecerán abiertos durante noviembre. Estos incluyen Servicios Humanos, Centro de Empleo del Condado de Boulder, Programa Head Start, Agencia del Área sobre el Envejecimiento (AAA), Programas de Acción Comunitaria (CAP) y Servicios para Veteranos.
Actualización sobre Beneficios y Servicios
- Los beneficios de TANF (asistencia en efectivo) continuarán durante noviembre. Los participantes pueden seguir usando sus beneficios. No se requieren cambios por parte de los participantes del programa.
- Los programas de Viviendo y Desarrollo Humano (HUD), incluyendo los Vales de Elección de Vivienda, estarán cubiertos durante noviembre. No se requieren cambios por parte de los participantes del programa.
- Los beneficios del programa WIC del Condado de Boulder continuarán durante noviembre. Los participantes pueden seguir usando su tarjeta eWIC para comprar los alimentos aprobados por WIC normalmente. No se requieren cambios por parte de los participantes del programa. El Estado de Colorado está cubriendo el costo de este programa federal durante noviembre, tal como lo hizo en octubre.
Beneficios de SNAP (Asistencia Alimentaria) en Pausa para Noviembre
- Los beneficios de SNAP (asistencia alimentaria) están en pausa durante el mes de noviembre. Esto afecta a todas las personas que reciben SNAP.
- Las personas aún pueden usar los beneficios de SNAP que ya hayan sido cargados en su tarjeta de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT) en tiendas aprobadas.
- Si ya recibe SNAP, siga renovando sus beneficios como de costumbre. Si está solicitando por primera vez, igual debería enviar su solicitud. Visite boco.org/FoodAssistance para obtener más información.
- El Condado de Boulder está procesando todas las solicitudes para que todas las personas estén listas para recibir los beneficios en cuanto haya fondos disponibles. Puede haber algunos retrasos antes de que se emitan los beneficios.
- Las personas pueden visitar Boulder County Findhelp para encontrar servicios gratuitos o de bajo costo, incluyendo cobertura de salud, asistencia alimenticia, capacitación laboral, vivienda y más.
Si Desea Ayudar
Considere donar fondos sin restricciones, tiempo o alimentos no perecederos a los bancos de alimentos o a organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales. Cada aporte ayuda, ya que las organizaciones locales que sirven a nuestras comunidades enfrentan una presión creciente.
Puede explorar y apoyar a organizaciones locales en ColoradoGives.org.
La Inscripción Abierta para la Cobertura de Salud Empezará el 1 de Noviembre
La inscripción abierta para la cobertura de salud de Connect for Health Colorado empezará el 1 de noviembre. El Centro de Inscripción del Condado de Boulder ofrece asistencia gratuita para inscribirse. Para programar una cita en inglés, español u otros idiomas, visite boco.org/CuberturaDeSalud, envíe un correo electrónico a HealthCoverage@bouldercounty.
Información Adicional
Programas como Seguro Social, Medicare, Health First Colorado (el programa de Medicaid de Colorado) y Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) no se ven afectados actualmente por este cierre. Sin embargo, los miembros de la comunidad que reciben pagos podrían experimentar retrasos si el cierre del gobierno continúa.
Para obtener información actualizada sobre las próximas fechas de Medicare, lea el boletín más reciente de la Agencia del Área sobre el Envejecimiento (AAA).
Información adicional está disponible en www.boco.org/FederalImpacts.
