This is Boulder County, Colorado
Boulder County is home to more than 300,000 residents and includes some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and sustainable development along the Northern Front Range of Colorado.
From visionary open space, land use and sustainability policies to forward-thinking and compassionate human services programs, our county government helps foster a vibrant, healthy and active community.
The county seat is the City of Boulder. Other incorporated towns and cities include: Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Superior, and Ward.
Boulder County enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The Sheriff's Office has enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for unincorporated areas of western Boulder County, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 25. This coincides with fire restrictions being put in place by the United States Forest Service.
The fire restrictions are being implemented due to increasing fire danger, lack of moisture, and the forecast for hot temperatures.
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Two Boulder County Museums Open for Summer 2021 Season
Two Boulder County Parks & Open Space museums open for the 2021 summer season! The Nederland Mining Museum is now open. The Agricultural Heritage Center at Lohr/McIntosh Farm opens Friday, June 18. Both museums will be open through October. Admission is free. Click on the story for days and hours of operation.
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Public land agencies remind visitors to recreate responsibly this summer.
Recreating outdoors is an important way of life for all Coloradans. Public land agencies need everyone’s cooperation to help them sustain enjoyable outdoor experiences and to preserve natural areas for future generations. Know Before You Go and remember several important responsible recreation guidelines over Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer.
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South side of Heil Valley Ranch to remain closed through Sept. 30.
Due to significant public safety concerns and the ongoing Cal-Wood Fire fire recovery process, the Boulder County Commissioners have approved a full closure of the Geer Canyon access at Heil Valley Ranch. This closure includes the Corral parking area, the main trailhead, the Wapiti Trail, the Lichen Loop Trail, the Overland Trail, and the Grindstone Quarry Trail.
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Learn how COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Recovery funds have helped our community
Boulder County, in collaboration with its municipal partners, has administered and distributed nearly $28 million in program and grant funding awarded from the federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund. The funds have been used to respond to COVID-19 impacts on local residents and businesses.
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