Boulder County owns or protects more than 108, 000 acres of open space. The land is a mix of county property and private parcels that have been sealed with conservation easements thanks to taxpayer money. Once the land was secured, a duty followed: keep it healthy and safe. The county’s plan says t
Boulder County calls itself a cycling paradise, but its parks department seems to have missed the memo entirely. Leaders now want to cut mountain bike access at key spots like Heil Valley Ranch and Hall Ranch, blaming "user conflicts. " The real picture tells a different story. Official numbers show
Valley fever is a lung disease caused by spores from the fungus Coccidioides, which thrives in dry soil across parts of the southwestern United States and south‑central Washington. The illness can be fatal, with up to 1, 000 deaths reported each year. A study in Phoenix showed that the risk of infe
Boulder’s approach to managing its future has always stood out for balancing growth with environmental limits. But the latest draft of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan takes a risky turn by loosening the strict rules that kept development in check for decades. One big change? Dropping the old n
Boulder is facing a high danger day for wildfires on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has put a red flag warning in place from noon until 7 p. m. for areas below 6, 000 feet elevation. The warning focuses on conditions that could turn a small spark into a fast-moving blaze. Two main weather f
Boulder County will face a red flag warning from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Friday, meaning conditions could make any fire spread quickly. The National Weather Service says the main danger is wind and low humidity. Wind speeds are expected to stay between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph in lower ele
Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported
Valley High’s business club, DECA, is turning ordinary classes into real‑world training. The club has grown fast in its third year, thanks to teacher Nick DeFrancesco’s guidance. Students meet after school and sometimes more often, practicing role‑plays and case studies that mimic real busines
Boulder County's winter has been anything but typical this year. Instead of the usual cold and snowy days, residents have been experiencing unusually warm temperatures and a noticeable lack of snowfall. This shift is not just a local oddity but is part of a broader weather pattern affecting the enti
Boulder County is in for a gentle snowfall, but don't expect a winter wonderland just yet. The National Weather Service predicts a modest one to four inches of snow from Thursday into Friday morning. Longmont, however, might barely notice the change, with less than half an inch expected. The temper
