Boulder County

Boulder County Commissioners will decide if a proposed ballot measure to raise property taxes by 2.579 mills to fund childcare will appear on the November ballot. The measure, supported by the Early Childhood Council and coalition Brighter Start Boulder County, aims to address childcare shortages, high costs, and workforce challenges, with a typical homeowner paying an additional $115 annually.

A human West Nile virus case has been confirmed in Boulder County. Officials recommend using EPA-registered insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or similar ingredients to reduce mosquito bite risks.

A three-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck, SUV, and minivan on Highway 119 near milepost 34 in Boulder County resulted in one death and another person hospitalized.

Boulder County's Climate Equity Fund is supporting a project to convert a laundry room at Mapleton Mobile Home Park into a solar-powered emergency shelter. The initiative, led by Isabel Sanchez, focuses on disaster preparedness for vulnerable residents, including upgrades like solar panels and generators for all 136 households in the park.

High temperatures are causing pavement to buckle on some paths in Boulder County. The heat-related damage is affecting infrastructure in the area.

A juvenile red-tailed hawk survived being hit by a car in Boulder County, as reported by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in a social media post.

The Supreme Court is set to rule on Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, a climate litigation case seeking to hold energy producers financially accountable for climate change consequences. The case is criticized for relying on outdated scientific assumptions that are no longer valid.

The Front Range in Colorado is experiencing smoky skies and air quality alerts due to wildfires on the Western Slope. Residents report health impacts and increased purchases of air purifiers, while authorities warn vulnerable groups about unhealthy conditions. The alert lasts through Tuesday, with businesses like McGuckin Hardware seeing heightened demand for air purifiers during fire seasons.

Childcare costs in Boulder County, Colorado, are nearly double the state average. Daycare providers are seeking new revenue sources as government assistance for families decreases.

Fire restrictions remain in effect in Boulder County. Smoke from fires burning in Utah can be seen across the Front Range, particularly near Nederland.

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Program, founded in 1986 as Colorado's first law enforcement-based victim assistance unit, celebrates its 40th anniversary. The program provides support to domestic abuse survivors through safety planning, legal connections, and volunteer advocates, helping 1,500 to 2,000 people annually in Boulder County.

Boulder County residents discussed rising living costs, transportation challenges, and climate concerns during a Denver7 Your Voice event. Attendees highlighted financial struggles, potential Medicaid cuts, and fears over RTD service reductions, while also praising the community's natural beauty and sense of connection.

Lyons mountain bikers and business owners are opposing a Boulder County proposal to limit bikes at Hall Ranch and Heil Valley Ranch, citing potential economic and cultural impacts. The proposal has drawn criticism from local pedalers and business stakeholders.

Residents of San Lazaro Mobile Home Park in Boulder County aim to purchase the park for $42.5 million to prevent rent increases and redevelopment. Medically retired Navy veteran Damien Teague, a long-time resident, is leading efforts to preserve the community.

Over 70 House Republicans, led by Steve Scalise, urge the Supreme Court to side with ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in a Colorado climate lawsuit, arguing it would harm energy producers and drive up costs. They claim Boulder County's case is a 'dangerous overreach' that could force fossil fuel companies to pay billions in damages and disrupt national energy policy.

Over 70 House Republicans led by Steve Scalise urge the Supreme Court to reject a Colorado county's lawsuit seeking financial liability from oil companies for climate change damages. The lawmakers argue that allowing such state-level lawsuits would undermine federal energy policy and harm the U.S. energy industry. The case, Suncor v. Boulder, will be heard by SCOTUS in 2024, with a ruling expected in 2027.