Boulder County

The Supreme Court will begin its 2026-27 term with cases on climate change, immigration detention, and digital privacy. Key cases include Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, Genalo v. Black, and Salazar v. Paramount Global, addressing issues like state climate claims, noncitizen detention rights, and the interpretation of a 1988 federal law.

Xcel Energy is burying 50 miles of power lines in Colorado by 2027 to reduce wildfire risks, following the destructive Marshall Fire. The initiative, part of a $1.9 billion investment approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, includes vegetation management and AI fire detection. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) have been implemented, but some residents advocate for underground lines despite high costs.

Cattle grazing in Boulder's Shanahan Ridge neighborhood, a collaboration between the City of Boulder and The Watershed Center, reduced wildfire risk by targeting high-risk grasslands. The six-day pilot project, managed by five homeowners associations, successfully trimmed grass to 4-6 inches and fostered community engagement, with over 90% of residents supporting future grazing efforts.

Over 20 years after the body of Angela Wilds was recovered, a man charged in her death has pleaded guilty in the Boulder County cold case.

A Colorado committee is examining the state's jury selection process to ensure fairness and reduce bias. The group is exploring changes such as increasing the time lawyers have to question jurors and implementing written questionnaires. Public feedback is being sought ahead of submitting recommendations to the state legislature by year's end.

A reported bear attack in Boulder County has injured a person. Officials from Colorado Parks and Wildlife are responding to the incident.

A reported bear attack injured a person in Boulder County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are responding to the incident.

Boulder County’s ballot count process, including curing ballots, tabulating late returns, and auditing results, is receiving increased attention due to President Trump’s calls for election security before midterms. The focus highlights Colorado’s election safeguards amid renewed discussions on election integrity.

Boulder County will add a childcare funding measure to the November ballot, which would raise $30 million via a 2.579 mill property tax increase to subsidize care costs, boost teacher pay, and expand infant and toddler slots. Supporters, including parents and social workers, highlighted childcare affordability crises, long waitlists, and the impact on family decisions, while opponents might focus on tax concerns.

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.