The evacuation center and shelter at Nederland High School is closing today at 2 p.m. Boulder County case workers will be on hand to help support those still at the shelter at that time. The Boulder County Disaster Assistance Center remains open for those with special assistance needs resulting from... read more →
Jul
14
Jul
14
The fire is 80% contained and is expected to be at 100% containment before this evening. The fire perimeter area needs to stay closed today for the following activities: Firefighting activities: Mop up and securing fire lines Xcel Energy will be flying in power poles today by helicopter, starting around 12 pm... read more →
Jul
13
The N bus will resume service along Boulder Canyon Drive tomorrow. The route will have the full schedule, and all trips are anticipated to depart Nederland Park-n-Ride and Downtown Boulder Station at their standard times. One exception to note, is that the N bus will not be serving Nederland High... read more →
Jul
13
Beginning tonight around 8 p.m., Boulder Canyon (Highway 119) will reopen in both directions. Because fire suppression activities will be continuing in the days ahead, motorists and those involved in recreational activities in the area should exercise caution when in Boulder Canyon between mile markers 28.5 and 30. All remaining... read more →
Jul
13
Residents impacted by the Cold Springs Fire are encouraged to check-in to the DAC with any fire-related recovery assistance needs. The Boulder County Housing and Human Services, Land Use, and Community Services departments along with Boulder County Public Health are operating a Disaster Assistance Center at Nederland High School (597... read more →
Jul
13
Sheriff Pelle gave another update at a 5 p.m. media briefing this evening. Some of the highlights are as follows: 80% containment on the fire as of this evening; 100% containment expected by tomorrow at the end of dayshift operations. No growth in the fire and mop-up operations continue. Boulder... read more →
Jul
13
The Nederland Transfer Station is open for all spoiled food, trash and recycling drop-off, and the Community Forestry Sort Yard is open and accessible to the public. For information for what can be dropped off at the Nederland Transfer Station, click here http://www.bouldercounty.org/env/trash/pages/nederlandtsandrecycle.aspx For information for what can be dropped... read more →
Jul
13
At this time, it's our understanding that the Nederland Transfer Station is open for all trash and recycling drop-off, but the Community Forestry Sort Yard is still blocked with Law Enforcement and/or Firefighting equipment. As soon as we can confirm that the sort yard is accessible to the public, we will... read more →
Jul
13
Homeowners and residents who live on Timberline Road, Horseshoe Trail, Tungsten Road, Switzerland Trail off Boulder Canyon (near Horseshoe Trail), west along Ridge Road from the zero to 1100 block (generally west of Hurricane Hill) and Boulder Canyon between Nederland town limits and Hurricane Hill will be allowed to permanently... read more →
Jul
13
Emergency responders have been making every effort to deal with hazardous tree situations in the burn area. Given that it remains an active fire area, only immediate safety issues are being addressed. Please note that once firefighters have left, you may encounter burned trees which can be dangerous. Please avoid... read more →