Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Enacted for Western Boulder County; Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Enacted for Eastern Boulder County.

Boulder County government offices closed Friday, July 3. Trailheads close at 7:30 p.m. on July 4 and reopen at sunrise on July 5.

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Alternating Use Update: Parks & Open Space to Explore Additional Shared Trails Education and Signage

Alternating Use Update: Parks & Open Space to Explore Additional Shared Trails Education and Signage

July 1, 2026
A pilot, which would have designated trails for different uses on different days, will not move forward following direction from the commissioners in the June 30 Work Session.
Rabbit Mountain at sunset.

Boulder County Parks Closing One Hour Early on July 4

June 30, 2026
Closing the trailheads an hour earlier helps reduce the risk of accidental fires and allows rangers and first responders to stay focused on immediate emergencies during a period of heightened fire danger.
Illustration of fireworks with a red line through them.

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Enacted for Western Boulder County; Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Enacted for Eastern Boulder County

June 30, 2026
Updated fire restrictions are effective as of noon Tuesday, June 30, 2026 for the mountains and the plains.
Boulder County graphic with a cream and green design. Text reads: Worthy Cause IV Applications Open, Apply by Aug. 5, 2026.

$4 Million in Worthy Cause Funding: Applications Now Open

June 24, 2026
The deadline for applications is Aug. 5. An informational webinar is scheduled for July 16.
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BOCC Public Hearing – Moratorium on Applications for Development of Data Centers and Detention Centers

Commissioners' Hearing Room Downtown County Courthouse, 1325 Pearl Street, 3rd Floor, Boulder, CO, United States
Hybrid Event

Boulder County DRCOG Subregional Forum TAC Meeting

Virtual via Teams

County Commissioners’ Business Meeting (Hybrid)

Commissioners' Hearing Room Downtown County Courthouse, 1325 Pearl Street, 3rd Floor, Boulder, CO, United States
Hybrid Event
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