This is Boulder County, Colorado
Boulder County is home to more than 300,000 residents and includes some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and sustainable development along the Northern Front Range of Colorado.
From visionary open space, land use and sustainability policies to forward-thinking and compassionate human services programs, our county government helps foster a vibrant, healthy and active community.
The county seat is the City of Boulder. Other incorporated towns and cities include: Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Superior, and Ward.
Boulder County is home to more than 300,000 residents and includes some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and sustainable development along the Northern Front Range of Colorado.
From visionary open space, land use and sustainability policies to forward-thinking and compassionate human services programs, our county government helps foster a vibrant, healthy and active community.
The county seat is the City of Boulder. Other incorporated towns and cities include: Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Superior, and Ward.
Understanding Boulder County’s Budget
Developing Boulder County’s annual budget is a process that starts in May each year and involves hundreds of hours of work from county staff, elected officials, and the community. The result is a balanced budget adopted by the Boulder County Commissioners in December ahead of the new financial year.
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Prescribed Burns Scheduled This Winter on Boulder County Open Space Lands
Prescribed burns will be conducted this winter as conditions allow. Smoke and flames may be visible. Please do not call 911 since a controlled burn is not an emergency. The areas will be monitored to ensure fires are completely out.
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Voter-Approved Affordable and Attainable Housing Tax To Go Towards Development, Housing Supportive Services, Grant Funding
The Boulder County Commissioners have announced that the revenue from the new Affordable and Attainable Housing Tax (AAHT) will fund development of new affordable homes, housing supportive services, and grant funding for nonprofits and small towns and cities.
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First Human Case of Tularemia Confirmed in Boulder County in 2024
A human case of tularemia has been identified in Boulder County, marking the first reported case this year. The person affected resides near Boulder and began experiencing fever symptoms on Oct. 2.
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Community Members Urged to Provide Feedback on Coal Ash Cleanup at the Valmont Power Station
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced the start of the public comment period for the Assessment of Corrective Measures Report for the Valmont Power Station, located at 1800 North 63rd Street, Boulder, CO
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Empowering Safe E-Biking: “You Have the Power/Tienes el Poder” Campaign Toolkit Launches to Promote E-Bike Safety
Initiative aims to equip young e-bicyclists, their families, and organizations with resources to ensure safe and responsible e-biking.
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