Boulder Valley Frequency

Nov. 13, 2026 The Town of Nederland needs $2.8 million to patch a hole in its general fund by the end of the year — a hole created by mounting costs and a delayed deal to buy Eldora Mountain Resort. In this special report from The Mountain-Ear , reporter Tyler Hickman speaks with a concerned Nederland resident who built a tool to track the Town’s spending. He’s asking Town officials to stop all sp...

Nov. 11, 2026 Boulder County news, in 15-minutes or less Headline links Boulder Bridge House to close by Dec. 31. BRL Boulder will no longer provide advanced notice before removing encampments along Boulder, Goose Creeks. BRL Boulder Start lighting tonight LIVESTREAM: https://business.boulderchamber.com/events-calendar/details/livestream-2026-boulder-star-lighting-ceremony-1573210 Pick Longmont’s...

Nov. 6, 2026 We round up election results + headlines from around the county ICYMI: Headlines Judge denies parents’ attempt to pause BVSD school closures. Daily Camera Boulder firebomber pleads guilty to federal hate crime charges. The Colorado Sun CU ranks 2nd in nation in reported sexual assaults on campus. 9News 100+ frat members suspended after fall 2025 hazing incident at CU Boulder. 9News ,...

Nov. 4, 2026 Paranormal investigator LeeAnna Jonas says Gilpin County is collecting souls.  The many historic buildings throughout Central City and Black Hawk are supposedly haunted, and she spent years trying to communicate with these spirits.  On today's special post-Halloween/Day of the Dead episode, Jonas details her chilling encounters with Central City's spirits, and reveals why sh...

Oct. 30, 2026 Click the links for more information State + federal level candidates More information from The Colorado Sun and CPR RTD District O Jack Rosenthal Transit advocate (helped write law, lobby for Longmont airport bus) Priorities: Front Range train, Increasing service to events, Growing ridership Audrey DeBarros CEO, Commuting solutions Priorities: Front Range train, Improving reliabilit...

Oct. 28, 2026 Everything you need to know (quickly) to fill out your Louisville ballots Ballot Issue 2B: Historic preservation tax What does it mean? Should a 0.125% sales tax funding historic preservation be extended for 10 years? And should the share of the tax going to Louisville’s History Museum be increased from 20% to 30%? How much will it cost? Nothing — you’re already paying it, and have b...

Everything you need to know (quickly) to fill out your local Longmont ballot City of Longmont Ballot Issue 3A: Public safety tax What does it mean? Should property + sales taxes be increased to boost the budget + hiring for police + fire? What will it cost?  The .33% sales tax would add 33c to a $100 purchase, or $3.30 for every $1,000 purchase made online or physically within the city of Longmont...

Oct. 21, 2026 How to use ranked-choice voting Rank candidates in order of preference (1-6) You do NOT have to rank all candidates; rank as many or as few as you like Don’t skip any place rankings; any votes after the rank skipped will not be counted More information + instructions: bouldercolorado.gov/guide/ranked-choice-voting-guide boulderbeat.news/2023/10/20/mayor-election-2023/ (2023 guide) Ma...

TABOR + taxes: Boulder County 1A, City of Boulder 2J and Prop NN Oct. 16, 2026 Boulder County Ballot Issue 1A What does it mean? Should Boulder County raise property taxes by up to $30 million to pay for childcare? The spending breaks down into three main categories (more below):  Tuition assistance for low- and middle-income families Adding spots Training + keeping teachers What will it cost? $79...

Oct. 14, 2026 Town of Erie Ballot Issue 3E What does it mean? Should Erie implement a 3.5% tax on all short-term lodging (hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, Airbnb, etc.) to help pay for general government operations? What will it cost? Nothing, unless you run a short-term rental or other lodging. In that case, it will cost 3.5% of the total rental rate.  What will the money be used for?  “Genera...

What does it mean? 200 - Should we add 2 commissioners to the current board of 3? 201 - IF we add two commissioners, should the county be divided up into 5 districts, with one commissioner elected from each by the voters who live in that district OR should the county stay at 3 districts (which may or may not be reconfigured) with the 2 additional commissioners serving at-large, meaning they are el...

Ballot Questions 300-306: Should Niwot become a self-governed town? Oct. 7, 2026 There are 6 ballot items (including 3 taxes) related to the incorporation of Niwot. They are: Proposed Municipality of Niwot Ballot Question 300: Shall Niwot be incorporated as a municipality? What does it mean? It’s pretty simple: Should Niwot become its own self-governing town (and all that entails), rather than bei...

Oct. 2, 2026 This week, we explore Boulder’s $400M bond to pay for infrastructure with current city councilwoman Nicole Speer and former city councilman Bob Yates What is it asking? Should Boulder borrow up to $400 million (with a total repayment of $650 million) to pay for capital projects (things like buildings, roads, vehicles, and other infrastructure) related to recreation and safety? That co...

   Sept. 30, 2026 Headlines - more info Former BoCo Sheriff’s deputy arrested for shooting at cop cars, sheriff’s office in Broomfield, Boulder. CPR News ICE detains at least one person in Longmont. KGNU Longmont delays rollout of replacement license plate reading cameras. City press release They watch the city council so you don’t have to! Sign up for Longmont City Council Recap: longmontcitycoun...

Sept. 25, 2026 In this episode, we explore: 10% of downtown stores + restaurants are empty, up more than 2X from 2017  One thing all downtowns need more of: housing How arts + culture (and maybe Sundance) can revamp downtowns Why are there so many outdoor stores in downtown Boulder? Featuring  Brad Segal, president and founder of Progressive Urban Management Associates, or PUMA, a real estate plan...

Sept. 23, 2026 Sponsor: Boulder Bookstore On Thursday, Oct. 15 see Pam Houston, author of Animals Taught Me Everything , at the Boulder Public Library. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets + more info Support the Boulder Bookstore’s Literacy Foundation: boulderbookstore.net/Foundation Headline links House Republicans subpoena Boulder DA. Axios Boulder Read the letter Erie mayor to resign: erieco....

Sept. 18, 2026 This week,  Chris Winter, executive director of Getches-Wilkinson Center, CU Boulder’s natural resources law and policy research institute, joins us to explain the historic climate change case being heard at the Supreme Court next month — one that started right here in Boulder County. Read more: scotusblog.com/cases/suncor-energy-inc-v-county-commissioners-of-boulder-county/ supreme...

Sept. 16, 2026 Sponsor: Boulder Bookstore  On Thursday, September 24, see Thomas Lowe Fleischner, author of Astonished by Beauty , and Anne Haven McDonnell, author of Singing Under Snow . The event begins at 6:30pm.  Tickets + more info Support the Boulder Bookstore’s Literacy Foundation: boulderbookstore.net/Foundation Headline links Parents protest BVSD school closure plan. 9News ADL drops civil...

Sept. 4, 2026 More info from BVSD School consolidations + closures axios.com/local/boulder/2026/08/26/boulder-bvsd-elementary-school-closures Participate in Sept. 8 and Sept. 22 school board meetings: bvsd.org/about/board-of-education ADL sues BVSD over anti-semitic bullying coloradopolitics.com/2026/08/12/boulder-valley-school-district-introduces-new-policies-following-antisemitism-lawsuit/ State...

Sept. 2, 2026 Sponsor: Boulder Bookstore Shannon Hale,  Dream Big -  Kids and teen book signing 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Boulder Bookstore (1107 Pearl St.) Free Register + find details at boulderbookstore.com Headline links Boulder-based Ball Aerospace linked to U.S. missile that killed 168 school children in Iran nytimes.com/2026/03/09/world/middleeast/iran-school-strike-us-missile.html Investig...

Aug. 28, 2026 Best-selling author Mary Roach (Stiff, Bonk, Fuzz, Grunt, Spook, Gulp, Packing for Mars) explores the surreal science of after-market human parts with her new book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy. Book reading + signing with Mary Roach, hosted by Boulder Bookstore 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 First Congregational Church (1128 Pine St., Boulder) $14; $25 (with signed pap...

Aug. 26, 2026 Sponsor: Boulder Bookstore Mary Roach book reading + signing Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St., Boulder $14; $24 with signed paperback Tickets and more information at boulderbookstore.com Headlines - sources SM Energy ditches Erie deal amid resident petition erieco.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/3145 cbsn...

Aug. 21, 2026 Are you a band in need of a new singer/drummer/bassist, etc.? Or a solo musician looking for a new crew? Dog House Studios / Rock for the People has you covered with band speed dating. Mix + mingle for 30 min, then sign up for a 20-min studio session Thanks to Ratbrew and Liz Vasco for taking us inside this community event. Next band speed dating event: Tuesday, Nov. 10 rockforthepeo...

Wednesday, Aug. 19 Sponsor: Boulder Bookstore  On Saturday, Aug. 29, come see Samuel Bercholz, author of Rude Awakenings: An Unconventional Guide to the Buddhist Path . The event begins at 6:30pm.  Visit boulderbookstore.com to see a full list of upcoming events, purchase tickets to attend, and support the store’s Literacy Foundation, which donates books to schools and students in need. Headlines...

Aug. 14, 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...