A solution within existing code requirements gives employees and patrons time to say goodbye.
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Following outcry, Boulder County commissioners pause drone herbicide spraying at Red Hill Open Space area
Boulder County commissioners voted 2-1 to pause a planned drone application of herbicide across roughly 800 acres of the Red Hill Open Space area, west of U.S. 36 near St. Vrain and Hygiene roads, pending more information on possible alternatives from county staff.
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Boulder survey finds strong support for higher housing density as city plans major policy shift
The survey will shape an update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, a long-term land-use document that is expected to loosen density restrictions with the goal of boosting housing supply.
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Across the Aisle: Boulder’s new survey shows shifting attitudes on housing. Now what?
BRL columnists break down surprising findings from the city’s new public opinion survey, and how the results could shape the next Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
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Shelter turnaways at Boulder’s All Roads unusually low after summer of high demand
Turnaways at All Roads, Boulder’s largest homeless shelter, have “basically disappeared” since November, a sharp contrast to last year, when turnaways neared record levels.
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Boulder speeds up replacement of Ponderosa mobile homes with Habitat for Humanity housing
Some residents are elated to become homeowners through a city project backed by millions in investment, while others remain uneasy with the changes to their neighborhood.
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Longmont halts Flock license plate reader data sharing and weighs ending contract as Boulder plans to renew
Longmont City Council said privacy concerns were too great to continue sharing data from the AI license plate readers, which collect information on every passing car and have shared information with ICE.
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Hundreds of customers in Boulder County’s mountains lose power amid high winds
Xcel Energy reported that more than 1,500 customers in Boulder County were without power Thursday as high winds battered towns in the foothills and slowed repairs.
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E-bike crashes in Boulder see sharp increase, but severe crashes are down from pre-pandemic rates
Non-serious crashes in the City of Boulder involving e-bikes are on the rise, and the rate of severe crashes has decreased over the past five years
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Boulder’s Dark Horse could close by year’s end as redevelopment plans and subdivision rules collide
The Williams Village II property owner is asking city officials for flexibility in the subdivision process to keep the Dark Horse open a few months longer without delaying redevelopment. The city is reviewing the request.