Boulder Valley Frequency

Aug. 7, 2026 Sponsor: INSTAAR CU Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, also known as INSTAAR, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone, the institute will host a science-y celebration for all ages at its Mountain Research Station, just north of Nederland off the Peak-to-Peak Highway.  On Wednesday August 19, get a peek into its inner workings through g...

Aug. 5, 2026 Sponsor: Regional Air Quality Council Take simple steps for better air, and go electric with your lawn care equipment. Through the end of 2026, take advantage of a 30% point of sale discount on all new electric leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and trimmers at participating retailers statewide.  Learn more at simplestepsbetterair.org Headline links Sundance announces locations, schedule sund...

July 31, 2026 Sponsor: INSTAAR  CU Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, also known as INSTAAR, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone, the institute will host a science-y celebration for all ages at its Mountain Research Station, just north of Nederland off the Peak-to-Peak Highway.  On Wednesday August 19, get a peek into its inner workings through...

July 29, 2026 Sponsor: Regional Air Quality Council Take simple steps for better air, to help reduce ground-level ozone pollution, and to protect your health. Taking public transit, carpooling and combining trips, riding your bike, working from home, and going electric all help us breathe easier.  Learn more at SimpleStepsBetterAir.org Headline links Erie residents fight deal to frack town land co...

July 24, 2026 Sponsor: INSTAAR CU Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, also known as INSTAAR, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. On Wednesday August 19, get a peek into its inner workings through guided hikes and tours, hands-on activities, dinner with a scientist and an evening seminar from ecologist Katharine Suding.  Sign up now at tinyurl.com/MRSopen , or find more in...

July 22, 2026 Sponsor: Central City Opera There are still a few weeks left to watch world-class talent perform The Ballad of Baby Doe, The Marriage of Figaro and more. Tickets start at $32, and the festival runs through August 2. Visit centralcityopera.org to learn more. Headline links Hudson ICE detention center lease starts Aug. 1 coloradosun.com/2026/07/16/people-urge-hudson-town-leaders-to-fig...

July 17, 2026 Two housing developments are working their way through Louisville’s approval process. Frequent city council watcher Mark Cathcart gives us the scoop — and explains why continued growth is the only way cities can survive, despite what residents may wish. Info on the developments: Koelbel Permanently Affordable Housing GDP Amendment: https://louisvilleco.portal.civicclerk.com/event/24/...

July 15, 2026 Sponsor: Regional Air Quality Council Avoid idling your car when parked in parking lots or waiting in pick-up lines and drive-throughs. Turning your car off and on again helps reduce ground-level ozone pollution in the Colorado Front Range. Know when it matters most, by signing up for ozone alerts from the Regional Air Quality Council. Learn more at simplestepsbetterair.org Headline...

July 10, 2026 Colorado's largest Superfund site by area stretches 400 square miles across Gilpin and Clear Creek counties, just north of Boulder County. The site has been in remediation for nearly five decades, and a new scope of remediation is assessing the health risk of lead left behind by historic mining to residents. At Gilpin County's recent annual health fair, public health worker...

July 8, 2026 Ads for weight loss medication are everywhere. For the people experiencing or treating eating disorders, it’s “a catastrophic situation.” So says Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in obesity medicine and eating disorders. Dr. Wassenaar has seen kids younger than 12 prescribed GLP-1s for weight loss. She’s also seen a rapid rise in patients relapsing,...

July 3, 2026 Today, we’re taking a trip to CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station. This little plot of land in the Indian Peaks Wilderness operated by CU’s Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) is one of the longest running high elevation research centers in the world. This summer, they’re celebrating 100 plus years of groundbreaking research by opening its doors to the public.  First...

July 1, 2026 Sponsor: Regional Air Quality Council  Summer is the ozone season in Colorado. Take simple steps to reduce your emissions and improve air quality for everyone. Learn more at simplestepsbetterair.org Headline links Erie reverses anti-fracking vote to allow drilling in town coloradohometownweekly.com/2026/06/24/erie-council-vote-oil-gas-draco/ 9news.com/article/news/local/erie-town-coun...

June 26, 2026 “ I have been integrally involved in the Democratic Party for 54 years. And I am no longer a Democrat.” So starts the conversation with Pete Salas, a lifelong, active member of the party that, for years, has dominated Boulder County and recently has come to control much of the state. In this unfiltered interview, Salas provides an inside look at party politics, describes the growing...

June 24, 2026 Races + candidates listed in order they appear on ballots IT IS TOO LATE TO MAIL YOUR BALLOT! You must drop it off by 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 for your vote to count. 24-hour ballot drop box locations: bouldercounty.gov/elections/information/ballot-drop-boxes/ CU Regent - District 2 Kubs Lalchandani - Technology lawyer with AI expertise Top priority: Preparing students for the AI econ...

June 19, 2026 In honor of our interview with music writer Grayson Haver Currin we’re taking a look at the world of local music. Ben Sooy is the founder of Holy Fool, a nonprofit helping small, local musicians on the Front Range. Holy Fool is pretty new; less than a couple years old. They are the nonprofit sponsor for Blucifer’s First Rodeo, a DIY music festival coming to Denver next month. Ben’s b...

June 17, 2026 Sponsor: Regional Air Quality Council Take simple steps for better air, and go electric with your lawn care equipment. Through the end of 2026, take advantage of a 30% point of sale discount on all new electric leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and trimmers at participating retailers statewide. Maintaining your property without gas emissions helps reduce ground-level ozone pollution in the...

Boulder Comedy Fest sneak preview Content warning: This episode contains strong language. This weeks host: Tyler Hickman from the Mountain Ear Podcast The June issue of Caribou Current hit the racks last week, so we've got another sneak peak at all of this month’s content today.  In honor of our cover story about Boulder Comedy Festival, coming to venues across The People's Republic June...

Erie to vote on deal to allow fracking under town-owned land June 10, 2026 Sponsor: Central City Opera  The 94th Central City Opera Festival opens June 27 This summer, CCO is celebrating the 70th anniversary of our world premiere of The Ballad of Baby Doe. The show tells the scandalous historical love story of Silver Baron Horace Tabor, who left his wife Augusta for Baby Doe, a performance which r...

Skate school in Nederland In reporting a story for the May issue of Caribou Current , Tyler Hickman asked Nederland skateboarders about the lessons skating can teach us. There's a lot more to learn than just how to do a kickflip — skating can teach us how to persevere, how to fail and succeed, and how to be a good person. This episode is a compilation of some of those conversations. Check out...

The people v. Boulder: City sued over use of Flock cameras June 3, 2026 Headline links Boulder sued over Flock cameras ‘warrantless searches’ coloradosun.com/2026/05/28/lawsuit-boulder-police-flock-cameras/ Law firm warns Boulder City Council about informal airport vote dailycamera.com/2026/05/27/boulder-council-airport-open-meeting-errors/ Public hearing planned for airport decision boulderreport...

ICE in Boulder County: DA issues guidance on what to do if they show up ICE is present in Boulder County and has detained local residents, Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a February interview.  At the time, Dougherty said ICE activity could increase if Trump targets Colorado for opposing his policies. Now, a Congressional inquiry has been opened in Boulder County, with t...

Feds launch immigration policy probe in Boulder County May 27, 2026 Headlines Congress investigating Boulder, Boulder County over immigration policies Letters sent to: Boulder County Sheriff’s Office judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026-05-20-jdj-tm-to-boulder-county-sheriff-s-office-johnson.pdf Boulder Police Department judiciary.hou...

Flocking to dystopia, Part 2: Bill to regulate tech fails in Colorado Capitol Friday, May 22, 2026 First Thing: Thread video that went viral last week https://www.threads.com/@mikenetson/post/DYVnK16kY5O/be-aware-beware/ Eyes Off Colorado: Local cybersecurity experts push back against Flock license plate readers “Right now, it's completely unfettered access to the location and personal privac...

‘Swift + silent’ - Community responds to ICE in Boulder County May 20, 2026 Headlines - links Primary Elections 2026: League of Women Voters Candidate Forums HD19 (Democrats) Primary - VIRTUAL Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4pm   Join the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81614440096      Have questions for the candidates? Questions must be submitted in advance HERE .    Boulder County Treasurer (D...

Modern-day mining in Ned — and what it means for Boulder’s watershed  May 15, 2026 A gold mine near Nederland is attempting to reopen after numerous violations of Colorado’s Water Control Act. The mine’s owners also sought to expand the mine from 10 acres to 200. The final hearing on that application was set for this month. But just a few days ago, the application was withdrawn amid a sale of the...