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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Nov 16 2021
Governor Jared Polis has announced a partnership among Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service (White River National Forest), and Eagle Valley Land Trust (EVLT) to create Colorado’s 43rd State Park at Sweetwater Lake. The partners are now working to develop a long-term management plan to improve recreational facilities and maintain the unique character …
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Nov 08 2021
Scientists and engineers with the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) from the University of Colorado Boulder are collaborating with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency for another space project that will help humans adapt to space. The team plans to launch a robotic space station in 2028 when Venus and Earth align …
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Nov 01 2021
The Longmont Public Library will host author, and journalist, Amy Frykholm as part of its Authors We Love series on Wednesday, November 10. Amy will discuss her new book, “Wild Woman: A Footnote, the Desert, and My Quest for an Elusive Saint” from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Longmont Public Library’s Meeting Room, 409 4th Ave. …
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Oct 26 2021
Boulder County Parks & Open Space is accepting applications for the 2022 Volunteer Naturalist training class. Application deadline is Nov. 7, 2021. Training classes begin Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Volunteer naturalists help Boulder County Parks & Open Space by leading hikes, presenting slide programs, and providing hands-on experiences to people of all ages. Staff is …
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Oct 18 2021
Join us for a Haunted Carnival to benefit the Longmont Police Explorers from noon to 6 pm on Saturday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 31. This event will be held at the Longmont Police Department and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Range and Training Center, 10916 County Road 5, Longmont. Admission is $5 for adults (15 …
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Oct 12 2021
Poetry is on the rise. Especially in Senior Communities, readings provide a way for people to share their stories prompted by poetry that resonates with them at this time in their lives. My mother and great-grandmother were poets, but it was not genes that drove me to my knees or to my notebook. It was …
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