Environment

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Government

Boulder Utilities develops six-year plan with $35 million Barker Dam project in mix

A preliminary 2027-2032 capital and rate package also includes a possible $17 million wastewater-compliance project. Staff expect to present more detail in August, with a September public hearing planned before City Council action.

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Public Safety

PL Gulch Fire reaches 1,404 acres in Rio Blanco County; County Road 5 closed

The fire was 5% contained Wednesday night, with 95 personnel assigned and a Type 3 incident-management team scheduled to take over Friday.

Environment

Boulder open-space trustees recommend broader wildfire charter amendment

The 4-1 recommendation favors a charter change over staff’s ordinance alternative, but does not adopt a ballot measure, ordinance or new project funding.

Public Safety

Rocky Mountain National Park says Stage 2 fire restrictions remain in effect

All campfires, including charcoal fires, are prohibited throughout RMNP; petroleum-fueled stoves and grills remain allowed in limited areas, while the notice does not specify when the restrictions began or whether smoking is banned.

Environment

Superior maps prairie-dog burrows as officials weigh barriers and broader plan

Mapping will identify burrows and property ownership near Sagamore, McCaslin and Coal Creek Crossing; a $130,000 barrier quote exceeds current funds, while a broader plan remains under discussion.

Environment

Superior sustainability panel hears updates on facilities, water and apartment waste

Town staff told Superior’s sustainability advisory committee that a decarbonization consultant has begun site visits, added water supplies should avert a drought declaration this year, and a grant-backed effort is underway to cut landfill waste at multi-unit properties.

Government

Superior council to hold hearing on outdoor-lighting ordinance

The proposal would redefine nighttime hours for Superior’s lighting rules, with a later cutoff for businesses and events open past 9 p.m.

Environment

Boulder County says drought is leaving some junior ditches dry

County water staff told an advisory committee that some junior ditches have received little or no water, planted acreage is down and crop losses are mounting.

Government

Boulder County survey finds broad opposition to alternating-use trail pilot

A county survey drew 7,522 self-selected responses ahead of a June 30 commissioners work session, with 75% opposing an alternating-use trail pilot and 18% supporting it.