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.
Public land agencies remind visitors to exercise caution amid high fire risks
Five Colorado open space agencies continue to remind Front Range community members to practice responsible recreation as high temperatures and low humidity have helped to spark recent wildfires across the area. The possession of fireworks, lighting of fireworks and campfires are all prohibited in areas managed by Boulder County Parks & Open Space, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Denver Parks and Recreation Mountain Parks and Jefferson County Open Space.
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Boulder County Public Health Updates Facial Covering Order to Align with State Order
The Boulder County Facial Covering Order now aligns with the state order. Face coverings are now required in all public indoor spaces for every person over 10 years of age at all times, and outdoors when social distancing cannot be maintained.
The Order does not have an end date and will remain in place until it is rescinded.
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Forecast for hot temperatures and low humidity has increased fire danger
Sheriff Joe Pelle has enacted Level 2 Fire Restrictions, effective at noon on Friday, July 10, for western Boulder County. The increased fire restrictions are being implemented due to increasing fire danger, lack of moisture and the forecast for hot temperatures.
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Boulder County to Reopen Additional In-Person Services to the Public
Beginning June 1, additional Boulder County services will be reopening in-person to the public with new health and safety guidelines in place. Other county services will still be provided online only as the health and safety of staff and the public are the top priority for county leadership. For most in-person services, access will be limited to appointment only.
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Boulder County moves to “Safer-at-Home” COVID phase on Saturday, May 9
Most criteria for easing restrictions will be met and facial covering requirement will begin. Adherence to the requirements, along with wearing face coverings when it's difficult to maintain 6 feet separation, will help to limit the spread of disease and support local businesses to remain open.
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District Attorney Warns of Stimulus Scams
District Attorney Michael Dougherty advises Boulder County community members to be aware that scammers are exploiting the US government stimulus relating to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. The District Attorney’s Office is providing a flyer in English and Spanish as a quick reference guide to help protect the community against stimulus scams.
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