Xcel confirms power shutoffs in Boulder Saturday amid extreme wildfire danger Xcel says a public safety power shutoff will begin around 2 p.m. Saturday amid Red Flag conditions. Trails west of Highway 36 are closed.

Some 10,800 customers in #BoulderCounty are without power as of 6 pm, after outages peaked at 11,600 earlier today. Xcel says some outages are tied to its wildfire-prevention shutoff, expected to affect 14,408 customers in Boulder County. Others are unplanned. boulderreportinglab.org/2026/03/13/x...

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Xcel warns of power outages amid high winds and wildfire danger in Boulder County Boulder is one of the locations forecast to feel the brunt of the wind.

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" #Xcel warns of #PowerOutages amid high winds and #wildfire danger in #BoulderCounty"
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#WatchDuty now reports 100% containment on #BoulderCounty Heil Fire. #HeilFire #Boulder #Longmont #cofire #Colorado #cowx

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Wildfire burns 7 acres in Boulder County, closes Heil Valley Ranch trails The Heil Valley Ranch open space is closed due to a wildfire in the area, according to a Boulder County Parks and Open Space park closure notification.

No smoke seems visible this morning from yesterday's Heil Fire south of #LyonsCO at the #CalwoodFire burn scar. Check #WatchDuty for updates. #HeilFire #Colorado #Boulder #Longmont #Niwot

" #Wildfire burns 7 acres in #BoulderCounty, closes Heil Valley Ranch trails"

The Shrinking Margins of Boulder County Farming Boulder County farmers are facing a affordability crisis. We reached out to hear directly from local farmers on what needs to change.

On Boulder County’s backroads, farmers say they’re being squeezed. As minimum wage rises and housing shortages persist, are county policies hurting local farms?

#BoulderCounty #farming #minimumwage #housingshortage

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All clear issued for the #BluebellFire.

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Looking at lot better at #Chautauqua now. #BluebellFire
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#BluebellFire via Twitter. #Boulder #BoulderCounty #cowx #cofire Follow on #WatchDuty.

#BluebellFire, #Chautauqua, #Boulder. Evacuations ordered. #cofire #cowx #BoulderCounty #Colorado

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Evacuation orders . #BluebellFire #Chautauqua #Boulder #BoulderCounty #cofire #cowx #Colorado

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#BluebellFire, Chautauqua, #Boulder.
#BoulderCounty #cofire #cowx #Niwot #Longmont #Colorado

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#BluebellFire at #Chautauqua SW #Boulder. Copter enroute. #WatchDuty
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New #Wildfire said to be near near #Chautauqua.
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Best of the West 2026 - Yellow Scene Magazine Best of the West: 26th Annual Readers' Choice

This is a beast to produce. For one, we have write-in ballots only. We also require authentic conversations in talking about our local biz. It's a great read & way to learn about the local community. #BoulderCounty

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BREAKING NEWS | CLIMATE December 19, 2025 Boulder County, Colorado, USA On Friday, December 19, Colorado was hit by hurricane-force winds comparable to a Category 2 hurricane. In the town of Marshall in Boulder County, wind...

December 19, 2025
Boulder County, Colorado, USA

On Friday, December 19, Colorado was hit by hurricane-force winds comparable to a Category 2 hurricane. In the town of Marshall in Boulder County, wind gusts of up to 112 mph (approximately 18...
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Why did my Boulder County property taxes go up? Many Boulder County property owners are seeing a higher tax bill for 2025, and there are a few reasons for the change: Updated property valuations, expiration of a temporary tax break, and a change…

Unstated here, years ago #Colorado homeowners were suckered w deliberate disinformation into abolishing the Gallagher Amendment that capped #propertytax increases, shifting the burden from business to residences. Huge rises ever since. #copolitics

"Why did my #BoulderCounty #propertytaxes" go up?

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New vegetation #wildfire reported near #Candela development at #Colorado Hwys 72 and 93 intersection. #Jeffco #BoulderCounty share.watchduty.org/i/78568?ts=1...

Two Boulder County wildfires were sparked by downed Xcel lines, fire districts say Two wildfires that sparked in December, one of which prompted hundreds in the Boulder County foothills to evacuate, were caused by Xcel Energy lines that were blown down amid strong winds when the …

BOULDER COUNTY, COLORADO: “Two Boulder County wildfires were sparked by downed Xcel lines, fire districts say” www.dailycamera.com/2026/01/29/b... - Daily Camera

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What really happened at Boulder Weekly? Plus: NCAR, ICE murders + book bans - Boulder Valley Frequency Boulder Weekly’s shutdown and efforts to revive it, NCAR’s possible breakup, federal killings connected to Colorado, and local culture and media news from across Boulder County.

🚨NEW #BoulderCounty ARTS + CULTURE MAGAZINE DEBUTS NEXT WEEK!

Caribou Current is being launched by 4 former staffers of Boulder Weekly, which imploded this summer when the whole editorial team was let go. First issue out Feb. 5

Listen to learn more: boulderfrequency.com/episode/what...

Red Flag Warning Issued in Eastern Boulder County - Yellow Scene Magazine The National Weather Service in Boulder has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 10 a.m. this morning to 6 p.m. this evening for eastern Boulder County. High winds and low relative humidity will c...

After the Marshall Fire, high-winds, and Red Flag warnings are no joke. #BoulderCounty #Colorado

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Civil Penalties for Speed Violations To Begin on Colorado Highway 119 - Yellow Scene Magazine The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Colorado Speed Enforcement Program will begin issuing $75 civil penalties to drivers exceeding the speed limit by 10+ mph in the CO 119 Safety, Mobility & B...

PRESS RELEASE from CDOT: Fines increasing on 119.

Colorado Department of Transportation #highway119 #BoulderCounty

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Request for Proposals (RFP) for New Unofficial Boulder Municipal Flag Design - Museum Of Boulder The Museum of Boulder is inviting designers, artists, and community members to submit proposals for a new unofficial municipal flag that will represent the city’s identity, culture, and values.

Breaking #Bouldercounty Flag News! Never thought I'd have 2 flag-related stories in one week :)

- Lyons is in the last stages of picking an artist to design its new flag.

- The Museum of Boulder is requesting submissions for a new unofficial city flag. museumofboulder.org/request-for-...

First show of 2026: Should BoCo add 2 commissioners? Plus fires, flags and news you missed - Boulder Valley Frequency Brief evacuations from two Boulder County fires, a push to expand the county commission, Longmont’s new councilmember, tax changes on menstrual products, and updates on Eldora, the Dark Horse, NCAR pr...

Should #BoulderCounty have 5 commissioners instead of 3? These former and current elected officials and candidates think so, and they're starting to gather signatures to put a measure on November's ballot. (starts at 3:07)

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In #Colorado we’re getting hot air directly from Baja & the Gulf of California. No wonder it’s unseasonably warm & windy. #Cowx #ColoradoWeather #BoulderCounty

Events Archive - Yellow Scene Magazine Join us for a night of music, vendors, food, and more (BYOB) before you head out for the midnight scene.

If you haven't decided what to do for New Year's Eve yet, we have a slew of choices listed!
#newyearseve #BoulderCounty

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Thanks to The Mountain Ear and Left Hand Valley Courier for partnering. Hopefully we'll be able to cover every town in #BoulderCounty and the Peak to Peak!