Boulder County has updated and published a revised resolution (2020-37) to align its Level 1 fire restrictions with those enacted by surrounding communities and public land managers in western Boulder County. The changes are mostly technical in nature, but a few clarifications are worth pointing out: Recreational shooting is not allowed... read more →
Apr
09
Apr
09
The best place for pets is at home with their families. Every pet owner should try to have a plan in place with friends and/or family to care for their pet(s) in the event they become physically unable to do so due to hospitalization or severe illness. People who have... read more →
Apr
09
These restrictions apply to the unincorporated mountain areas of Boulder County and are being enacted while firefighting and law enforcement resources are limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of County Commissioners has enacted Level 1 Fire Restrictions, effective immediately, for the unincorporated areas of western Boulder County. While... read more →
Apr
06
The State of Colorado's Stay-at-Home order lists construction as an essential activity during this months-long social distancing/quarantine period. However, not all construction is created equal and if projects can wait, they should. In particular, the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment has released these guidelines to address constructions... read more →
Apr
06
For some helpful tips on how to make and wear homemade face coverings (aka, masks) to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when you must venture outside your home, check out the CDC's webpage on Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
Apr
06
Boulder County, City of Boulder, Layfette, and Lyons will begin audible testing of the countywide emergency sirens at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 6. The test is the first of the monthly emergency audible siren tests, which take place each year on the first Monday of each month from April... read more →
Apr
03
On Friday, April 3, Governor Polis announced the Colorado Mask Campaign encouraging Coloradans to wear non-medical cloth face coverings when leaving the home for essential business. Below are some important facts from the state about this new request of Coloradans. Remember - surgical and N95 masks should be reserved for... read more →
Apr
03
Boulder County, City of Boulder, Lafayette and Lyons will begin audible testing of the countywide emergency sirens at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 6. The test is the first of the monthly emergency audible siren tests, which take place each year on the first Monday of each month from... read more →
Apr
02
COVID-19 tests showing up online may be fraudulent, and many are under investigation by the CDC and/or FDA. At this time, rely on testing ordered by your healthcare provider, hospital, or public health department. Boulder County Public Health is following these developments and will provide updates as new evidence emerges.... read more →
Apr
01
Parents: We know it’s hard for tweens and teens to stay home and avoid seeing their friends. We were all teenagers once; however, no one is exempt from Stay at Home orders. When groups of people (of any age) convene, they risk spreading COVID-19 to their own families and throughout... read more →