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Two fires burn briefly in Boulder County on Monday afternoon

One near U.S. 287 and Dillon Road forced evacuations in Louisville and Lafayette. The blaze was contained in under an hour, while another near Boulder Reservoir was also quickly extinguished.

Petitions begin to add 2 Boulder County Commissioners

Big Tent Boco, a group of current and former elected officials, plus other politically connected residents, is starting to gather signatures for a measure that would add two commissioners to represent Boulder County by 2030, taking the governing body from 3-5 members. Learn more

Longmont’s new councilmember Alex Kahlkofher

Kahlkofer has been elected by acclamation the Ward 3 seat vacated by the recently elected mayor (Susie Hidalgo-Fahring), meaning he was the only applicant. Read more

No more sales tax on tampons, diapers and other menstrual products

Boulder County stopped collecting tax on the necessary items on January 1, following the City of Boulder and Colorado. Daily Camera

The City of Boulder needs a new flag…

… and residents are being asked to design it. Learn more and submit your design by April 24.

1. Record-breakers: Nearly $2M in scholarships at Front Range Community College and empty offices in downtown Boulder

In case you missed it

Here are a few things that happened over holiday break:

1. Nederland’s didn’t buy Eldora before the New Year, as the Town said it would, but Trustees’ very first vote of 2026 was to finalize the deal. Go to mtnear.com for the latest.
2. Boulder’s Dark Horse will stay open through at least mid-March as the land owner seeks to redevelop the property into 427 student rentals. Read more about the beloved bar from Bucket List Community Cafe.
3. The Trump administration vowed to dismantle NCAR, a major center for research on climate change, prompting hundreds to protest in Boulder. Catch up with CPR’s outstanding coverage.
4. Boulder County halts herbicide use on one piece of open space; bike manufacturer Giant moving to Boulder,

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