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$17M affordable housing project starts in metro-area suburb
ERIE, Colo. — Construction has started on a $17 million project that aims to bring affordable housing to a town in the north Denver-metro area by building 35 deed-restricted homes. Cheesman Street Residences in the Historic Old Town of Erie will feature two- and three-bedroom townhomes, along with single-family...
3 more Colorado poultry workers test positive for bird flu, bringing total to 10
Three additional poultry workers at a second commercial egg-laying facility in Weld County affected by an outbreak of avian influenza have tested positive for bird flu, per state health officials
Tire Disposal Event In Greeley Next Month
If you live in Weld County, next month the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment is inviting you to a tire disposal event. The tire disposal event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Household Hazardous Waste Center, 1311 N. 17th Av., Greeley, reports the Greeley Tribune. The pilot program event, previously limited to residents of unincorporated Weld County, will help reduce waste and the environmental impact of improperly disposed tires. At the disposal event, Household Hazardous Waste staff will accept off-rim tires. Participants can turn in up to four passenger car tires or light truck tires.
Optimism abounds as CU Buffs women’s soccer opens preseason workouts
The Colorado women’s soccer team will play the first official competition of the Buffaloes’ return season in the Big 12 Conference. And among all of CU’s athletic teams, coach Danny Sanchez’s club might be the most prepared to compete immediately for a Big 12 title. With...
Boulder Tennis Community "Endangered" Amid Court Shortage, Pickleball Boom
As tennis and pickleball become increasingly popular, it's gotten harder and harder for players to secure a court in Boulder. And tennis players believe unforced errors by the city will make things worse. By early next year, Boulder is set to lose 27 courts: fifteen at the Rocky Mountain Tennis...
Colorado AD speaks on national ‘misperception’ of Deion Sanders during interview
In a recent podcast interview with BuffStampede’s Adam Munsterteiger, University of Colorado athletic director Rick George shared his thoughts on dealing with the widespread perceptions of CU football head coach Deion Sanders. Munsterteiger mentioned that with Colorado’s increased popularity, some national media members, including ESPN’s Paul Finebaum, have spoken negatively about Coach Prime and the Buffs. While the 11-year Colorado AD responded by saying the Buffs aren’t worried about others’ opinions, he agreed with Munsterteiger regarding the notion that many outside of Boulder have a “misperception” of Coach Prime. Here’s the full quote from George: “I think there’s a misperception about coach (Sanders),”...
Colorado takes track coach from Tennessee
Colorado has hired Tennessee’s Sean Carlson as the Buffs’ new track coach. That’s another jump up for Sean. “We’re so happy to welcome Sean Carlson to Boulder and the University of Colorado,” said athletics director Rick George. “At CU, we’ve got an elite running program and with Sean’s history of success, I feel strongly that we’ve got an elite coach to lead our exceptional student-athletes.”
Movement Gyms & Access Fund Raise Over $100k for Climbing Conservation
Boulder, CO (PRUnderground) July 24th, 2024 – Movement Climbing, Yoga and Fitness, the nation’s largest climbing gym operator, proudly announces the success of its recent partnership with Access Fund, the national advocacy organization dedicated to sustainable access and conservation of climbing environments. This collaboration, which kicked off with a special matching-gift fundraising campaign in June 2024, has resulted in over $100,000 to support the preservation and protection of America’s climbing areas.
North Mass Boulder’s Queer Trans Climb Night Celebrates Inclusivity
Born out of an idea of inclusion, the vibrant climbing community at North Mass Boulder (NMB) has evolved into a space that transcends mere recreation for its participants. Conceived by Cael Lee and co-host Khristopher, Queer Trans Climb Night (QTCN) has rapidly grown into a pivotal gathering for queer and trans individuals seeking not just physical activity, but also a sanctuary to socialize, and build connections and celebrate their identities in an inclusive environment.
Modern state of NIL has Colorado football reporter hopeful Buffs can land Julian Lewis
On SI's Mark McIntosh spoke with confidence about the Colorado football program's chances of selling a top high school quarterback on making NIL millions and being fast-tracked to the NFL, following Shedeur Sanders' footsteps. McIntosh mentioned Carrollton QB Julian Lewis by name. "It seems the Buffs could be poised to...
✈️ A controversial proposal to expand Boulder’s airport
It’s Friday, July 26, 2024. Good morning, Boulder! You made it to Friday. Tim Drugan is off for a few days, so you have the rest of us at BRL informing you today. Here’s the news:. John Herrick is covering the latest developments with the Boulder Municipal Airport,...
Why Wine Can Be Shipped Direct-to-Consumer…And Beer Can’t (Yet)
One of the hottest trends in the beverage alcohol industry is direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping. But state laws largely restrict DtC shipping only to winemakers, leaving most brewers out in the cold and unable to meet the increasing interest among consumers for DtC shipping options. But why not beer?. In this...
Heads Up July 26, 2024
What’s Up Boulder engagement event returns on Sept. 7 at East Boulder Park. Our annual citywide engagement event called “What’s Up Boulder,” is back! “What’s Up Boulder” will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1-4 p.m. at East Boulder Community Park between the soccer fields and the East Age Well Center.
Broomfield police blotter for July 15-22
12:48 a.m.: Theft reported on a highway/road/alley on the 700 block of 118th Avenue. 10:15 a.m.: Theft reported in a parking lot/garage on the 500 block of Summit Boulevard. 12:47 a.m.: Commercial burglary reported on a highway/road/alley on the 2500 block of Winding River Drive. 1:56 a.m.: Theft reported at...
Residents frustrated as Broomfield considers 50% water rate increase
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%."Little numbers turn into big numbers for families and that's what we're facing," said Broomfield resident Rick Fernandez.Fernandez and other residents like him say they first learned about this proposal following a study session held by city and county council members last week."Which is a huge burden on families," Fernandez said."And that's how I as a citizen am looking at it.""Holy toledo, I mean that's a large increase, especially in a utility bill," said Dean...
New work and a familiar potboiler at CMF
Pianist Awadagin Pratt, Scheherazade make an impression with CMF Orchestra. The Colorado Music Festival orchestra presented an intriguing program last night (July 24), combining a new piece for piano and strings, played by a striking individual soloist, and a dramatic reading of Rimsky-Korsakov’s colorful tone poem, Scheherazade. The soloist,...
Boulder considers expanding its airport, ahead of potential closure
As Boulder residents debate whether to decommission their decades-old airport and build housing on the land, city officials have proposed a development plan to attract more air traffic and private investment to the facility. As part of this proposal presented to the Boulder City Council on July 25, city officials...
Lafayette YMCA joins World Drowning Prevention Day awareness campaign.
The Lafayette YMCA in Colorado is participating in World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, which was established by The United Nations and the World Health Organization. The campaign aims to raise awareness about drowning as a public health issue. To learn more about the global campaign and the evidence-based interventions, you can visit who.int/campaigns/world-drowning-prevention-day.
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