Apr 11 2022
Nestled in the brush on the northwest corner of the Arapahoe Road – US 287 intersection is a large stone pillar. At its base is a seldom-seen plaque which reads “Road of Remembrance Gateway.” South across several lanes of traffic is the pillar’s twin. Nearly 100 years ago, Boulder veterans’ and civic groups decided to …
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Apr 05 2022
PC Magazine has ranked Longmont among the 20 best cities in the nation for working from home, citing the city’s NextLight municipal broadband service as one of the reasons. Longmont ranked no. 17 on the list. “Longmont is a more affordable alternative to expensive Boulder, with 300 days of sunshine each year, a municipal fiber …
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Mar 21 2022
Here are a few opportunities to get involved with Boulder County Parks & Open Space. Volunteer efforts improve our lands, keep our properties beautiful, and bring value to our cultural history programs. Here’s how you can have fun and contribute. Ongoing Opportunities: • Agricultural Heritage Center Tour Guide. The Agricultural Heritage Center at the Lohr/McIntosh …
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Mar 07 2022
The Longmont Museum announced their winter season with the release of their Winter 2022 Program Catalog and Newsletter. The Museum will host dozens of programs for both children and adults now through early May as part of this season. Highlights of the season include: • Thursday Nights @ The Museum 6 pm: Galleries, bar, & …
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Mar 01 2022
Have you ever wondered how heavy that firefighting gear really is? Curious as to why the SWAT team is sent out on some incidents and not others? Do you want to know why firefighters travel to the grocery store in the fire engine? Do you know what the busiest day of the week is for …
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Feb 21 2022
Featuring more than 30 sculptures, installations, and other works created by contemporary Japanese artists For more than one thousand years, Japan has produced some of the world’s finest paper. Japanese paper makers still use the skills passed down through generations to create handmade paper, known as “washi.” It is used in painting, calligraphy, origami, and …
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Feb 08 2022
As thousands of Boulder County residents recover from the devastation of the late December Marshall Fire, the Boulder County Disaster Assistance Center in Lafayette continues to serve those displaced or otherwise impacted by the fire, and residents are urged to come to the center to register for and receive the help they need. The Disaster …
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Jan 17 2022
The City of Longmont has drawn closer to launching its new advanced metering system, signing a contract with Landis-Gyr to help deploy the city’s smart meters. Advanced metering infrastructure, or AMI, captures the energy use of a home or business more accurately than traditional meters. Instead of being read once per month, an AMI system …
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Jan 04 2022
The Boulder County Commissioners announced the recipients of 2022 Environmental Sustainability Grants in the following communities in Boulder County: Boulder, Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, and Superior. Boulder County’s Environmental Sustainability Matching Grant Program provides an opportunity for governmental organizations in the county to undertake environmental sustainability priorities within their communities. In addition …
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Dec 20 2021
According to Changing the Narrative group and their partners, ageism is a real problem in the healthcare industry. It impacts our health, lifespan, and economy. In partnership with the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA), Changing the Narrative created a short video, a compilation of interviews with professionals and advocates who serve older adults …
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Dec 13 2021
Meals on Wheels of Boulder has been delivering hot and nutritious meals, planned by professional chefs, to Boulder neighbors since 1969. In 2020 alone, they have delivered 56,875 meals for clients and 1,159 free meals through Project Homecoming – a service available during recovery from the hospital or rehabilitation. Over this past year, many of …
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Dec 06 2021
The City of Boulder has been recognized as a global leader on environmental action and transparency by CDP, an international nonprofit that collects environmental data. This recognition places Boulder on CDP’s Cities A List for the third year in a row. “Tracking our progress is an important part of our climate work, but it’s not …
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