
Boulder Cat Killer sentenced to 12 Years!
Nov 18th

He killed Kitty!
Nathaniel Stark was sentenced to 12 years in the Department of Corrections animal abuse.
The defendant, had originally been sentenced to 10 years of Sex Offender
Intensive Supervision Probation on January 5, 2018. He was designated by the Court as a Sexually
Violent Predator. Shortly after being released from a halfway house in August 2019, the
defendant’s girlfriend’s animals began showing signs of injuries. Within three months of them
residing together, two of her cats were deceased. Veterinarians concluded that the injuries of one
of the cats was not inflicted by another animal, rather the cause of death was consistent with head
trauma and strangulation. Then, in February 2020, the defendant severely beat his girlfriend’s
dog. Veterinarians observed a significant amount of bruising between the dog’s hind legs, which
appeared to be caused by trauma commonly seen in abuse. There was additional deep bruising on
the dog’s back above her hind legs. The dog was removed from their custody immediately. The
defendant was later arrested in October 2020 for violating bond for having contact with
animals. After his arrest and while the cases were pending, he fled the state and was ultimately
extradited back to Colorado.
On May 13, 2022, the defendant entered a guilty plea in 20CR382 to one count of Aggravated
Cruelty to Animals, a class 6 felony; he, also, entered a guilty plea in L21M95 to Sex Offender
Fail to Verify Location, an unclassified misdemeanor. The sentence was open to the court, with
no sentencing stipulation by the People. The defendant requested a screen for community
corrections, and the board denied his request. Today, the Court imposed 12 years in state prison.
Deputy District Attorney Jenny McClintock stated, “The defendant’s abuse of his partner’s
animals in this case was just one act of violence in his criminal history. It is important to take
these cases seriously as they involve victims who have no voice and are often used as coercive
controlling tactics in a domestic violence relationship. We are pleased with the sentence that the
Court imposed and want to thank our law enforcement partners for the exceptional investigation
in this case.”
District Attorney Michael Dougherty stated, “This case involved terrible conduct against
animals. Given his prior conduct and the cruel acts involving his partner’s pets, the defendant.
clearly presented a risk to others. That’s why we have a prosecutor who specializes in cases
involving animal cruelty. I appreciate all the hard work by Jenny McClintock and law enforcement
in this Aggravated Cruelty to Animals case. With this lengthy prison sentence, this defendant is
being held responsible for his conduct.”

Boulder Housing and Human Services Seeks Applicants for Advisory Committees
Jun 21st
BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder’s Housing and Human Services Department is seeking applicants to serve on the Affordable Housing Technical Review Group (TRG), Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), Health Equity Advisory Committee (HEAC) and Human Services Fund Advisory Committee (HSFAC).
The TRG provides recommendations to the city manager on awarding affordable housing funds, both federal and local, and provides direction and advice to city staff on other matters related to affordable housing finance. More information and an application for the TRG is available on the city’s website.
The CDAC’s primary role is to make funding recommendations to the city on applications from agencies for community development funding through the Community Development Block Grant. This funding supports many vital services, primarily by helping agencies acquire and maintain their facilities. More information and an application for the CDAC is available on the city’s website.
Members of the HEAC review Health Equity Fund proposals and make recommendations for program grants, in alignment with legislative intent for the city’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Distribution Tax and the Health Equity Fund strategic framework. More information and an application for the HEAC is available on the city’s website.
The HSFAC’s purpose is to review funding applications to the Human Services Fund and make recommendations to staff and the city manager for nonprofit community program grants that reflect human service needs and priorities. More information and an application for the HSFAC is available on the city’s website.
The role of these committees is advisory, technical, and not political in nature; members do not serve in an advocacy role for specific agencies or issues.
The city works to select members who represent the economic, racial, and age diversity of Boulder. Applicants will be screened for potential conflicts of interest due to personal or professional affiliation with current grantees or applicant agencies.
Applications for TRG and CDAC are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022, please direct questions to Corina Marin at MarincC@bouldercolorado.gov. Applications for HEAC and HSFAC will be accepted on an ongoing basis, please direct questions to Elizabeth Crowe at CroweE@bouldercolorado.gov.

Boulder Celebrates Juneteenth June 20th 2022
Jun 13th
City of Boulder closures for Juneteenth, observed Monday, June 20 City to officially observe holiday for the first time in 2022
BOULDER, Colo. – All City of Boulder administrative facilities and libraries will be closed Monday, June 20 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The following facilities and services will be open:
Parks and Recreation facilities will be open for normal operating hours.
Open Space and Mountain Parks trails and trailheads will be open. Visit OSMPTrails.org to plan your visit to city open space. Remember to be prepared and prevent wildfires by recreating responsibly.
All Boulder Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday, June 19. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, June 20.
Parking is free on city streets and in all city-owned lots and downtown garages on Monday, June 20.
Paid parking is in effect at/near Chautauqua Park on Monday, June 20, and the free Park-to-Park shuttle will be running from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Earlier this month, the City of Boulder announced that it joins the federal and state governments in commemorating Juneteenth as an official holiday. This year, Juneteenth (June 19) falls on a Sunday, and the city will officially observe the holiday on Monday, June 20, while Boulder Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday June 19, and open on Monday, June 20. The city’s Human Relations Commission is co-sponsoring local events throughout the weekend in celebration of the holiday.
Juneteenth, which falls on June 19 each year, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation officially ended slavery in 1862, enforcement in all the states took several years. It wasn’t until June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers reached Galveston, TX, that all enslaved people in the country were finally freed.