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Boulder County.
county in Colorado, United States
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A festival took place in Boulder County, and a Tiki Hut was located in downtown Louisville in 2021.Some support1 report
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Boulder County hosted a CROP Hunger Walk event for Church World Service.Some support1 report
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Regulations affect development and growth, and industry operates within the county limits of Boulder County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mark Udall advocated for land protection within Boulder County on October 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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A case sets precedent for climate act appeals while a state agency implements a cost-recovery program.Some support1 report
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Boulder County hosted local elections and races on October 9, 2026.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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Boulder County is seeking to establish energy policy for the United States.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court is weighing a climate change lawsuit while legislative dinners focus on state mandates and local service issues arise in Colorado.Some support1 report
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Boulder County filed lawsuits against Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil regarding corporate climate actions.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
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CDOT prioritized road safety efforts in Region 4, impacting Boulder County.Some support1 report
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Immigration detention occurred in Aurora, while Longmont is located within Boulder County.Some support1 report
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A case is underway in Boulder County, Colorado, challenging a law that limits benefits. The matter is heard in state court and involves the Supreme Court.Some support1 report
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a civil aviation crash that occurred in Boulder County.Some support1 report
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Exxon is accused of contributing to climate change via fossil fuels and has jointly filed a lawsuit against defendants regarding the issue.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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A plaintiff sued over property issues in his county, Boulder County.Some support3 reports
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Boulder County is facing severe business challenges, with the city council currently debating potential tax hikes and incentive program extensions.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A lawsuit was filed against major oil and gas producers in Boulder County, West Virginia.Well supported6 reports
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Jonathan Skinner-Thompson, a law professor, and Deirdre Macnab, a rancher, are identified as residents of Boulder County, Colorado.Some support1 report
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Xcel Energy is currently undergoing an undergrounding project in Boulder County, and the CPUC is expected to unveil new guidelines for shutoff events.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Gross Reservoir expansion secures water supply for the region.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Xero is mentioned in a Longmont financial systems help event, while Molly Fitzpatrick serves as Boulder County Clerk & Recorder.Some support1 report
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FEMA approved funding for local and municipal projects in Boulder County, Colorado.Some support4 reports
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Childcare demand is outpacing availability in Boulder County, while small towns like Nederland face economic challenges compared to larger hubs like Nederland.Some support1 report
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The City of Boulder is within the jurisdiction of Boulder County.Well supported4 reports
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The CBI reviewed the investigation into a death case that occurred in Boulder County.Some support3 reports
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Dave Gustafson was interviewed regarding the ongoing issues facing Boulder County while serving as an OSMP Ranger for the county.Some support1 report
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Ginger Johnson operates childcare in Longmont, which is a city located within Boulder County.Some support1 report
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Local film festival documentaries are focusing on Boulder County, Celestial Seasonings, University of Colorado Boulder, and Cape Cod.Some support1 report
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Boulder County and Douglas County are currently debating the expansion of their respective commissions.Some support1 report
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Monarch Park is located within the proposed Niwot boundary, which is governed by Boulder County commissioners.Some support1 report
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Multnomah County has filed lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, and Suncor Energy is involved in a lawsuit against Boulder County.Some support1 report
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Boulder County and Maryland are discussing complex ballot measure issues.Some support1 report
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A revived local newspaper whose geographic area of coverage includes Boulder County and Boulder is being discussed, along with the owner of the paper.Some support2 reports
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Wildfire activity has been reported affecting multiple jurisdictions in Boulder and Larimer Counties.Some support1 report
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A business support structure in Boulder County, involving the Hall of Fame, invests in local business education pipelines and serves financial institutions.Some support1 report
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Longmont is located within Boulder County.Some support4 reports
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A lawsuit has been filed seeking damages from Suncor Energy related to climate change costs.Well supported3 reports
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Concerns were raised regarding the historical representation of the Fort Chambers project in Boulder County.Some support1 report
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Boulder County is facing pressure to raise property taxes due to declining birth rates and an aging population.Some support1 report
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John Reed resides in Boulder County while Native Nations request co-management of Haystack.Some support1 report
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Air quality issues are prevalent in Boulder County, Colorado.Some support1 report
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State grants are impacting local farming practices in Boulder County, Colorado.Some support1 report
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Michael Greve, a law professor, is involved in a case that originated in Boulder County, Colorado, while he teaches at George Mason University.Some support2 reports
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Affordability issues are affecting residents of Erie, while a candidate is noted as a third-generation Coloradan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Boulder County filed a lawsuit against energy companies, with commentary from a former Arizona solicitor general.Some support1 report
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Jana Petersen has been appointed as the Administrator for Boulder County.Well supported3 reports
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Severe fire risk impacted Boulder County, Colorado, where Xcel Energy operates as a utility provider.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Boulder County uses a lake for irrigation support.Some support1 report
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Boulder County faces a property tax vote to fund childcare services.Some support1 report
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East Troublesome fire impacted Grand County, while a separate Marshall fire affected Boulder County on July 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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The city of Boulder is addressing demographic shifts occurring within Boulder County.Some support1 report
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An incident involving Mark Zen has occurred in Fort Lupton, near Boulder County.Some support1 report
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City and Boulder County collaborated on a recycling venture involving the Center for ReSource Conservation and ReSOURCE.Some support1 report
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Longmont is proposing an increase to its public safety tax, while Boulder County currently maintains 12 county sales taxes.Some support1 report
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Local municipalities in Boulder County, Colorado, are responding to reports regarding data center water consumption.Some support1 report
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Barker, a public information officer for Boulder Fire-Rescue, is based in Boulder, which is located within Boulder County.Some support2 reports
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Boulder County established a fund to address the local housing affordability gap.Some support1 report
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Candidates for county leadership in Boulder County received endorsements on July 6, 2026.Some support1 report
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Rising insurance premiums due to wildfire risk in specific areas of Colorado, leading to mandates for insurers to share risk scores.Some support1 report
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Boulder County is fortunate to have providers.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Boulder County
Events traced to Boulder County, step by step, newest first- Boulder County may need to coordinate regional transit planningBoulder County may need to coordinate regional planning for transit projects like FasTracksPossible
- Gilbert's campaign may shift Boulder City's road policiesGilbert's campaign could force Boulder County to adjust joint infrastructure planningPossible
- Sundance festival could increase lodging demand in Boulder CountyIncreased tourism demand may drive up lodging asset demand in Boulder County.Possible
- New state real estate law may alter Boulder County's housing marketNew state real estate law may alter Boulder County's housing marketPossible
- Boulder County's climate lawsuits may face legal challengesBoulder County's climate lawsuits may face legal challenges due to federal support for oil companiesPossible
Explainers that pass through Boulder County
Boulder County is a step on the way to someone else- Jana Petersen may manage operational crisis after dam maintenance failureJana Petersen may face pressure to manage the operational crisis at South Boulder Creek.Possible
- SCOTUS case may limit local suits against energy companies in ColoradoThe Supreme Court ruling could limit local government ability to sue energy companies in ColoradoPossible
- Climate lawsuit ruling may limit city council's liability optionsA ruling against local lawsuits could restrict the city council's climate action optionsPossible
- Climate liability lawsuit challenges Suncor Energy's legal standingSuncor Energy faces legal risk over climate change liability lawsuitReported
Around Boulder County this week
News at the entities that move Boulder County most-
Colorado StructuralThe Colorado Department of Labor and Employment tracks job loss and recovery data in the state.Moves Boulder County
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supreme court StructuralAuthorities arrested evaders at Ben Gurion Airport following a Supreme Court ruling stressing the necessity of law enforcement.Moves Boulder County
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ExxonMobil OperationalA tragedy occurred in Alberta, coinciding with soaring refining margins that boost downstream profits.Moves Boulder County
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Federal Emergency Management Agency StructuralResearch examines fire service needs, rising equipment costs, and federal grants for resilient infrastructure projects.Moves Boulder County
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Xcel Energy OperationalMoms Clean Air Force submitted a petition to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission on October 16, 2026.Moves Boulder County
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ARPA StructuralCity allocated ARPA funds for a pilot program, and Michael Tubbs founded Mayors for a Guaranteed Income.Moves Boulder County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 275, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Colorado Structural
Boulder County is a jurisdictional subdivision of Colorado, subject to state governance, regulation, and funding.
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Boulder Structural
Boulder is a city administratively contained within Boulder County, and the two jurisdictions engage in active joint governance and legal actions.
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Suncor Energy Operational
Boulder County is engaged in ongoing litigation against Suncor Energy regarding climate change liability and environmental harms.
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Jana Petersen Structural
Jana Petersen formally serves as the Administrator for Boulder County, establishing a formal administrative dependency.
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ExxonMobil Operational
Boulder County is actively engaged in litigation against ExxonMobil seeking damages related to climate change contributions.
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supreme court Structural
Boulder County's legal actions and policies are subject to the ultimate review and authority of the Supreme Court.
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Claire Levy Structural
Claire Levy serves as a county commissioner for Boulder County, acting as a representative of the county.
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Mobil Transactional
Boulder County is engaged in a lawsuit seeking corporate accountability from Mobil regarding climate change impacts from fossil fuel operations.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Structural
FEMA provides necessary funding for infrastructure projects within Boulder County.
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Exxon Operational
Boulder County is actively pursuing a lawsuit against Exxon seeking damages related to climate change impacts.
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Suzanne Jones Operational
Suzanne Jones served as the Executive Director, a leadership role that functions as the operational head of Boulder County.
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Molly Fitzpatrick Structural
Molly Fitzpatrick serves in the formal capacity of Boulder County Clerk & Recorder.
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Xcel Energy Operational
Xcel Energy operates within Boulder County, providing services and undergoing infrastructure projects while facing scrutiny over past failures.
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ARPA Structural
Boulder County was responsible for the oversight and distribution of funds originating from the ARPA program.
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ConocoPhillips Operational
Boulder County is engaged in active litigation against ConocoPhillips regarding corporate climate change practices.
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Johnson Structural
Boulder County relies on the agency Johnson for critical resource management, specifically for irrigation support.
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Community Foundation Structural
The foundation provides services that meet the operational needs of the county government.
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EarthRights International Operational
EarthRights International is actively engaged as legal counsel and representative for Boulder County in a major ongoing lawsuit.
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Regional Transportation District Structural
The Regional Transportation District relies on sales tax contributions collected by Boulder County for its operations.
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Denver Operational
Boulder County and Denver are functionally coupled through shared regional infrastructure, including water supply and commuter rail planning.
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Michael Dougherty Structural
Michael Dougherty held the office of District Attorney for Boulder County.
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Elena Kagan Operational
A's professional conduct is under scrutiny regarding potential conflicts of interest relevant to Boulder County's operational sphere.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service issues official weather alerts and warnings relevant to the jurisdiction of Boulder County.
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city council Operational
Boulder County and the city council coordinate on urban renewal and fiscal planning for local projects.
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Edie Hooton Shared context
Edie Hooton is running for a political seat that represents the jurisdiction of Boulder County.
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Dave Gustafson Structural
Dave Gustafson serves as an OSMP Ranger for Boulder County.
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Brady Operational
Brady actively supports Boulder County in an environmental lawsuit.
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agency Structural
Boulder County is subject to regulatory oversight by an agency, with the regulatory basis currently affected by litigation.
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Highland County Operational
Boulder County's outcomes are reported to affect the residents of Highland County.
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American Association for Justice Transactional
AAJ provided a legal brief that supported the jurisdictional authority of Boulder County.
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Colorado Bureau of Investigation Structural
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation reviewed the county's investigation into a death case.
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Broomfield Shared context
Broomfield shares a regional administrative context with Boulder County through inclusion in the FRPR District.
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Daniel Turner Operational
Co-authored a report regarding lawsuits originating in Boulder County.
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Justia Structural
Justia is providing details and services related to legal claims made by Boulder County.
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Lakota Operational
The relationship is characterized by Native Nations requesting co-management of resources, implying formal coordination.
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National Transportation Safety Board Shared context
The NTSB operates within the jurisdiction of Boulder County to investigate civil aviation incidents.
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Mark Udall Operational
Mark Udall advocates for land protection policies within Boulder County.
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Kannon Shanmugam Operational
The individual is involved in a legal matter concerning the county's jurisdiction.
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Deirdre Macnab Shared context
Macnab operates as a rancher within the jurisdiction of Boulder County.
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Michael Joseph Shared context
Boulder County serves as the jurisdiction where Michael Joseph's property issues are currently being litigated.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
11 events- A festival took place in Boulder County, and a Tiki Hut was located in downtown Louisville in 2021.
- Boulder County hosted a CROP Hunger Walk event for Church World Service.
- Mark Udall advocated for land protection within Boulder County on October 13, 2026.
- A case sets precedent for climate act appeals while a state agency implements a cost-recovery program.
- Boulder County hosted local elections and races on October 9, 2026.
- Boulder County is seeking to establish energy policy for the United States.
- The Supreme Court is weighing a climate change lawsuit while legislative dinners focus on state mandates and local service issues arise in Colorado.
- CDOT prioritized road safety efforts in Region 4, impacting Boulder County.
- Immigration detention occurred in Aurora, while Longmont is located within Boulder County.
- A case is underway in Boulder County, Colorado, challenging a law that limits benefits. The matter is heard in state court and involves the Supreme Court.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a civil aviation crash that occurred in Boulder County.
September 2026
12 events- Jonathan Skinner-Thompson, a law professor, and Deirdre Macnab, a rancher, are identified as residents of Boulder County, Colorado.
- Gross Reservoir expansion secures water supply for the region.
- Xero is mentioned in a Longmont financial systems help event, while Molly Fitzpatrick serves as Boulder County Clerk & Recorder.
- FEMA approved funding for local and municipal projects in Boulder County, Colorado.
- Childcare demand is outpacing availability in Boulder County, while small towns like Nederland face economic challenges compared to larger hubs like Nederland.
- The CBI reviewed the investigation into a death case that occurred in Boulder County.
- Dave Gustafson was interviewed regarding the ongoing issues facing Boulder County while serving as an OSMP Ranger for the county.
- Ginger Johnson operates childcare in Longmont, which is a city located within Boulder County.
- Local film festival documentaries are focusing on Boulder County, Celestial Seasonings, University of Colorado Boulder, and Cape Cod.
- Boulder County and Douglas County are currently debating the expansion of their respective commissions.
- Monarch Park is located within the proposed Niwot boundary, which is governed by Boulder County commissioners.
- Multnomah County has filed lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, and Suncor Energy is involved in a lawsuit against Boulder County.
August 2026
18 events- Regulations affect development and growth, and industry operates within the county limits of Boulder County.
- Boulder County filed lawsuits against Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil regarding corporate climate actions.
- Boulder County is facing severe business challenges, with the city council currently debating potential tax hikes and incentive program extensions.
- Xcel Energy is currently undergoing an undergrounding project in Boulder County, and the CPUC is expected to unveil new guidelines for shutoff events.
- The City of Boulder is within the jurisdiction of Boulder County.
- Boulder County and Maryland are discussing complex ballot measure issues.
- A revived local newspaper whose geographic area of coverage includes Boulder County and Boulder is being discussed, along with the owner of the paper.
- Wildfire activity has been reported affecting multiple jurisdictions in Boulder and Larimer Counties.
- A business support structure in Boulder County, involving the Hall of Fame, invests in local business education pipelines and serves financial institutions.
- A lawsuit has been filed seeking damages from Suncor Energy related to climate change costs.
- Concerns were raised regarding the historical representation of the Fort Chambers project in Boulder County.
- Boulder County is facing pressure to raise property taxes due to declining birth rates and an aging population.
- John Reed resides in Boulder County while Native Nations request co-management of Haystack.
- Air quality issues are prevalent in Boulder County, Colorado.
- State grants are impacting local farming practices in Boulder County, Colorado.
- Michael Greve, a law professor, is involved in a case that originated in Boulder County, Colorado, while he teaches at George Mason University.
- Boulder County filed a lawsuit against energy companies, with commentary from a former Arizona solicitor general.
- Jana Petersen has been appointed as the Administrator for Boulder County.
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July 2026
14 events- A plaintiff sued over property issues in his county, Boulder County.
- Longmont is located within Boulder County.
- Boulder County uses a lake for irrigation support.
- Boulder County faces a property tax vote to fund childcare services.
- East Troublesome fire impacted Grand County, while a separate Marshall fire affected Boulder County on July 29, 2026.
- The city of Boulder is addressing demographic shifts occurring within Boulder County.
- An incident involving Mark Zen has occurred in Fort Lupton, near Boulder County.
- City and Boulder County collaborated on a recycling venture involving the Center for ReSource Conservation and ReSOURCE.
- Longmont is proposing an increase to its public safety tax, while Boulder County currently maintains 12 county sales taxes.
- Local municipalities in Boulder County, Colorado, are responding to reports regarding data center water consumption.
- Boulder County established a fund to address the local housing affordability gap.
- Candidates for county leadership in Boulder County received endorsements on July 6, 2026.
- Rising insurance premiums due to wildfire risk in specific areas of Colorado, leading to mandates for insurers to share risk scores.
- Boulder County is fortunate to have providers.
June 2026
5 events- Exxon is accused of contributing to climate change via fossil fuels and has jointly filed a lawsuit against defendants regarding the issue.
- A lawsuit was filed against major oil and gas producers in Boulder County, West Virginia.
- Affordability issues are affecting residents of Erie, while a candidate is noted as a third-generation Coloradan.
- Severe fire risk impacted Boulder County, Colorado, where Xcel Energy operates as a utility provider.
- Barker, a public information officer for Boulder Fire-Rescue, is based in Boulder, which is located within Boulder County.