October 4, 2024
[The Pueblo County Courthouse, Pueblo, CO.]
Boulder County, CO.
Boulder City and County, Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
[The following is based on a press release.]
Boulder County and the City of Boulder are holding an event October 19, 2024, to kick off the update of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
A comprehensive plan is a document that guides how our community will look and feel, the transportation networks that connect us and how we face changes to our natural and built environments for years to come.
To kick off the 10-year update of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP), the City of Boulder and Boulder County are hosting an Open House October 19, 2024, 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. at the Dairy Arts Center.
Community members are invited come along to learn about the update and help create A BOULDER Future.
"Rarely can community members share their biggest dreams on any topic for the future of Boulder and the Boulder Valley. This kick-off is the earliest chance to come together with the city, county and our community members to really look at where we are today, and where we want to be in the future,” said Brad Mueller, City of Boulder Planning and Development Services Director. “We invite anyone and everyone to join in this fun, informative process.”
“We invite everyone who lives in Boulder and neighboring areas to join us as we plan for the future of our community,” said Dale Case, Director, Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting. “The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan is a great example of 50 years of partnership working and we look forward to coming together with the city and the community to plan for future success.”
Who should attend?
Everyone! Anyone who has an interest in the future of Boulder and surrounding neighborhoods and lands, the way our community will look and feel, what is built, and how it’s used.
When, What, Where
When: October 19, 2024, 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Where: Dairy Arts Center (2590 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO. 80302)
Getting there:
Free car parking is available – visit the Dairy Arts Center website for details.
34 bike parking spaces are available.
The nearest Bus Stops include Pearl and Folsom Street, Pearl and 26th Street, Pearl & 28th Street, 28th and Canyon Boulevard, Canyon Boulevard and McGuckin Way, and Canyon Boulevard and Folsom Street. Please visit RTD’s website to find your bus route.
Community members can expect:
To learn about the plan and the update process.
To hear why it’s so important for your voices to be heard in this process.
Opportunities to share your opinion on the Boulder Valley today.
A keynote speech from State Demographer Elizabeth Garner, who will give an overview of Colorado and Boulder’s population and economy, and what they might look like in the future.
A performance by MOTUS Theater – experience playback improv and see your story on stage!
Spanish translation and interpretation will be available.
Fun activities for kids and adults alike!
What is the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan?
A comprehensive plan is a document that guides how our community will look and feel, the transportation networks that connect us and how we face changes to our natural and built environments for years to come.
The BVCP was first adopted in 1977 and is intended to guide long range planning and policies to meet the Boulder Valley community’s vision and goals for the next 20 years. The plan undergoes a major update every 10 years, with mid-term updates in between. The BVCP has shaped the Boulder Valley for the past five decades, and we invite everyone in the community to help us shape the next 20 years.
We want to hear from you!
The update process will have many opportunities for community members to get involved and share their thoughts and feedback over the next two years, with plan adoption anticipated in summer of 2026.
What area is included in the plan?
The planning area encompasses the Boulder Valley, which is generally defined as those areas bounded by the mountain backdrop on the west, 95th Street on the east, Davidson Mesa and the Coal Creek drainage on the southeast, the south county line on the south, Mineral Road on the northeast and Neva Road and Niwot Road on the north. The plan includes the City of Boulder and portions of unincorporated Boulder County surrounding the city, including Gunbarrel (it does not include neighboring communities such as Niwot, Louisville, and Lafayette). The current boundaries of the planning area are as shown below on the map.
Visit ABoulderFuture.org to learn more about the update and all the ways to get involved.
Any questions, please contact LongRange@bouldercounty.gov
To receive updates, sign up for Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Updates.
Boulder County and Partners
[The following is based on a press release.]
Boulder County’s Veteran Service Officers and partners from across Boulder County and beyond are coming together to celebrate and support veterans and their families.
Past Veterans Stand Downs have focused on the needs of Veterans experiencing homelessness. This year the Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair aims to serve all veterans, including those experiencing homelessness, seeking resources and assistance.
The event will feature vendors to include non-profit agencies that serve veterans, many VA services and representatives, supplies for those experiencing homelessness, services, and food.
Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair
When: October 17, 2024, 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Breakfast begins at 9:00 A.M. The Resource Fair will open at 9:30 A.M.
Where: American Legion John Harold Buckley Post 32 (315 South Bowen Street, Longmont)
What: Information and resources for those who have served and their spouses and dependents
Questions? Contact Lindsay Neville at lneville@bouldercounty.gov.
Boulder County Parks and Open Space, Cradleboard Tour detour
[The following is based on a press release.]
Beginning October 15, 2024, a detour will be in place along a section of the Cradleboard Trail to protect territorial bald eagles during breeding season at the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm.
The Stearns Lake bald eagle pair lost their nest structure when lightning hit the tree in August 2024. Their territory has few trees of adequate size to nest in, but they may choose to nest in the next-nearest tree in the same location. Therefore, the October 15, 2024, closure of the Cradleboard Trail will be in place again this fall, to allow the eagles to choose that site, or to choose an alternate nest site in their greater territory.
The detour will remain in place until the nesting status of the bald eagle pair is clearly confirmed for the 2024/2025 breeding season. If the eagles choose to nest off-site, we will again consult Colorado Parks and Wildlife about next steps. Boulder County adheres to all state and federal protection guidelines for raptors and may impose stricter protections as necessary.
The Stearns Lake parking lot construction project will be completed, and the lot reopened by the end of October.
Updates for both closures will be posted to the boco.org/chpr webpage.
Boulder County, CO. Sheriff and Coroner’s Office
[The following is based on a press release.]
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and Boulder County Coroner’s Office invite the community to our first ever Trunk or Treat event October 22, 2024, 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Bring the family to our headquarters at 5600 Flatiron Parkway in Boulder for a night filled with candy, costumes, and community. Kids 12 and under can start their spooky journey through the Sheriff’s haunted hallway, collect goodies from our costumed staff, and explore a lineup of emergency vehicles from multiple first responder agencies in our parking lot for a special Trunk or Treat. Continue the adventure through Coroner’s Office spooky hallway, where there will be more treats and fun surprises.
This is more than just a Halloween celebration, it’s a chance to learn about traffic and road safety in a fun and engaging way. It’s also an opportunity to meet local law enforcement, Coroner’s Office, and public safety staff. This is a free family-friendly event and is appropriate for kids 12 and under. Wear your best costume and come join the fun.
Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Location: Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, 5600 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder
Register: Please register for a time slot for this free event
For registration questions, please contact the Coroner’s Office at coroner@bouldercounty.gov. For general questions, please contact the Sheriff’s Office PIO Vinnie Montez at vmontez@bouldercounty.gov or call (303) 550-3837.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Emergency fish salvage at Lost Lake Slough, Crested Butte
[The following is based on a press release.]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has implemented an emergency public fish salvage effective October 4, 2024, at Lost Lake Slough, located roughly 15 miles west of Crested Butte.
The salvage will be in place to mitigate imminent fish loss, as the lake will be drained by the middle of October to allow the outlet valve to be surveyed on October 23, 2024.
After the work is complete, the valve will be closed so that the reservoir can be refilled next spring during runoff.
The lake is regularly stocked with 4,000 catchable size rainbow trout each year.
All bag and possession limits for the reservoir are removed for the duration of the salvage. Anglers can keep all the fish they catch utilizing the lawful angling methods currently allowed at the lake.
Anglers must have a valid 2024 Colorado fishing license. Commercial angling is not allowed as part of this salvage.
As the reservoir is drawn down, anglers should be advised that they will experience changing conditions and a muddy approach to the water.
The emergency salvage will be in place through April 1, 2025. When the reservoir regains adequate water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will restock the reservoir.
Emergency public fish salvage at Poudre Ponds
[The following is based on a press release.]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is announcing an emergency public fish salvage at Poudre Ponds in Greeley effective immediately until October 10, 2024. Impending repair work and subsequent draining of the ponds by the City of Greeley may result in a loss of fish, and the public salvage will optimize the fishery resource.
The following regulations will apply to Poudre Ponds during the salvage:
Fishing is only permitted in daylight hours, which is from sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.
All anglers must have a valid Colorado fishing license.
Size, bag and possession limits at Poudre Ponds will be suspended until the conclusion of the salvage.
All legal fishing methods are allowed except for the use of dip nets, seines and snagging.
Access is controlled by the City of Greeley.
CPW has stocked Poudre Ponds with catchable trout as well as warm water species. Fish species in the pond include largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, black crappie and rainbow trout along with common carp and gizzard shad.
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Rocky Mountain National Park offers more than 350 miles of trails.
Larimer County, CO.
Estes Park, CO., Completion of Downtown Loop
[The following is based on a press release.]
The substantial completion of the Downtown Estes Loop was marked with a small ribbon-cutting ceremony October 3, 2024. The project partners gathered along the new trail at the Big Thompson River.
Mayor Gary Hall led the ceremony with additional speakers from FHWA, CDOT, Flatiron Construction Inc. and the Town of Estes Park, including Town Administrator Travis Machalek and Public Works Director Greg Muhonen.
The completion of the Downtown Estes Loop comes after more than a decade of work including funding acquisition, public outreach, environmental studies, project design and construction. Many current and former Town Board members, staff and partner agencies involved in the project over the years were in attendance and honored. The Downtown Estes Loop has been a monumental effort involving hundreds of professionals, with the support of so many community partners and organizations. The Town would like to thank the Estes Park community, and especially the downtown business community, for its immense patience during the challenges of construction. We hope the community experiences a greatly improved experience visiting, parking, and traveling through downtown. The road and sidewalks are fully open for public use. The project is in its final stages completing the punch list items and landscaping. For more information about the Downtown Estes Loop, please visit downtownestesloop.com.
Estes Park, CO., Estes Park Quota’s Festival of Trees kick-off event
[The following is based on a press release.]
November 13, 2024, 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. the Estes Park Quota’s Festival of Trees kicks off. The holiday fundraiser supports Estes Park Quota, a local, non-profit organization, who gives back to the Estes Park community through philanthropic gifts and service.
Come view the display of holiday trees adorning the lobby of the Estes Park Resort, 1700 Colorado Peaks Drive, Estes Park, CO., 80517. You can purchase tree chances for $1 per ticket, 6 for $5, and 13 tickets for ten dollars. Six special trees will be given away the night of the kick-off. The event is free and open to the public.
The holiday trees are ready to be distributed to individuals and businesses ready to decorate them in whatever theme they choose. Guidelines are available on our website. The trees are due November 11th, 2024. Please feel free to call Lori at (970) 232-5511 or Gail at (970) 481-2372 with any questions.
Business Sponsorships are being sought for this year’s fundraiser. Our sponsors are integral to making this event a success. For more information and to learn more about sponsorships please contact EstesParkQuota@gmail.com or visit our website www.estesparkquota.com.
Estes Park Quota is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the local community with philanthropic gifts and service. Their emphasis is assisting hearing and speech impaired individuals, disadvantaged women and children, providing education scholarships and service to seniors.
Loveland, CO.
Loveland Arts and Culture, We Need You!
Do not miss your chance to contribute to the community! The City of Loveland is now accepting applications for its fall Boards & Commissions recruitment until October 31, 2024.
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join the Visual Arts Commission, with two alternate positions also available.
If you are passionate about the arts and want to be part of our active working board, submit your application at:
www.lovgov.org/city-government/boards-commissions today!
TAAP 2D 2024, Calling All Artists
The Art Advocacy Project 2D (commonly known as TAAP 2D) is a one-year on-loan program designed to promote regional artists through the public display of their artworks and provides a means for artwork sales. The selected artwork will be showcased in the Loveland Public Library’s Central Galleria. Apply by January 5, 2025.
Applications accepted through CaFÉ: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14198
Resources
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Gunnison Point web cam
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Grizzly Ridge web cam
Rocky Mountain National Park
Construction at the Grand Lake and Fall River Entrances to Rocky Mountain National Park
Construction work is happening near both the Fall River Entrance and the Grand Lake Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Speed limit is 15 mph.
Until next time,