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BRT Project on SH119

BRT Project on SH119

The latest in a series of public meetings about the RTD Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) program affecting SH119 between Longmont and Boulder was held at the Niwot Grange on the 6th December.
Boulder County adopts $432.5 million budget for 2019

Boulder County adopts $432.5 million budget for 2019

The Boulder County Commissioners adopted a budget of $432.5 million for 2019, up from an adopted budget of $426.9 million in 2018.
Irrigation ditch burns scheduled for this winter and spring

Irrigation ditch burns scheduled for this winter and spring

Burns to begin Wednesday, Dec. 12, if conditions allow. Boulder County Fire Management Program will conduct irrigation ditch and agricultural burns on county open space lands this winter and spring as conditions allow.
Peacemakers Celebrated in Longmont Gala

Peacemakers Celebrated in Longmont Gala

On Friday, Dec. 7, the Community Neighborhood Resources department of the City of Longmont hosted a Peacemaker’s Gala at the Longmont Museum. The event was organized by Susan Spaulding, community communications specialist.
Estes Park Passes Sustainable Energy Resolution Alongside Longmont

Estes Park Passes Sustainable Energy Resolution Alongside Longmont

The Estes Park Mayor, Todd Jirsa, and six Trustees voted to pass a resolution developed in coordination with the Estes Valley Sustainability Group, the Town of Estes Park, and the Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) which provides wholesale electrici
Video: Interview With Annmarie Jensen, Candidate For Colorado State Senate Seat – District 17

Video: Interview With Annmarie Jensen, Candidate For Colorado State Senate Seat – District 17

Annmarie Jensen sits down with Scott Converse, Longmont Observer’s publisher to talk about a range of subjects including what it means to be a progressive in Colorado, the fact that there's never been a women senator in District 17 and the qualificat
New High-Tech Optics Program at FRCC Slated for January 2019

New High-Tech Optics Program at FRCC Slated for January 2019

Front Range Community College at Boulder County is initiating a new yearlong high-tech optics program starting in January 2019, and if the funding is right, they will continue it in a new Center for Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) on South Sunset Stre
Boulder County Commissioners' Agenda for Dec. 6

Boulder County Commissioners' Agenda for Dec. 6

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR AGENDA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 10:00 a.m. Administrative Meeting (Small Conference Room). 10:30 a.m. BUSINESS MEETING (see separate agenda). 11:00 a.m.
Video: Interview With Mike Foote, Candidate For Colorado State Senate Seat - District 17

Video: Interview With Mike Foote, Candidate For Colorado State Senate Seat - District 17

Mike Foote sits down with Scott Converse, Longmont Observer's publisher and talks about a range of subjects including concerns with government overreach, oil and gas, health care, affordable housing, transportation, some of his work done as a Colorad
Boulder County Commissioners' Agenda for Dec. 4

Boulder County Commissioners' Agenda for Dec. 4

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 8:30 a.m. Administrative Meeting (Small Conference Room). 10:00 a.m. Administrative Meeting (Small Conference Room). 10:30 a.m. BUSINESS MEETING (see separate agenda). 11:00 a.m.