RTD will be running limited Nederland bus service tomorrow. This service will have peak direction only service (eastbound departing the Nederland Park-n-Ride at 6:15 and 7:30 a.m. and westbound departing downtown Boulder station at 3:40, 4:40, and 6 p.m.). This service will be routed north along SH 72, east on... read more →
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THIS WAS THE FIRE BAN IN EFFECT FOR THIS DATE. AS THE FIRE BAN WAS AMENDED, IT WAS UPDATED ON THIS SITE. FOR THE MOST CURRENT FIRE BAN INFORMATION, SEE: BOULDERSHERIFF.ORG. A fire ban remains in effect for the mountains of Boulder County until further notice. This includes all private... read more →
Jul
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The Peak to Peak Highway (SH72), has now been reopened to all vehicle traffic. Sugarloaf is still closed to all non-residents. Active firefighting activity is still going on in the areas near Cold Springs, Ridge Road, and Boulder Canyon Rd. near Barker Reservoir, and those areas remain closed to all... read more →
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Financial Contributions for Residents Impacted by Cold Springs Fire A fire relief fund has been set up through Foothills United Way for the collection of financial donations to help residents impacted by the Cold Springs Fire near Nederland. Those seeking to make online contributions can visit www.ColdSpringsFireFund.org. The funds will... read more →
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If you need to evacuate and want to do some small things to help firefighters in the area, think about the following steps and view the City of Boulder's guide here: http://bit.ly/29txsb9 Close windows and doors Consider moving combustible items (patio furniture, grill, firewood) from the exterior of your home... read more →
Jul
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A Damage Assessment Team was once again escorted by the Incident Management Team to survey damage identified by ground crews. The land survey resulted in identifying two additional homes that are destroyed. One of the homes also had an outbuilding that was also destroyed (for a total of 3 destroyed structures).... read more →
Jul
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Gross Reservoir is closed to public access until further notice because of the #ColdSpringsFire, northeast of Nederland. The closure includes all parking lots, boat ramps, scenic overlooks and fishing access points around Gross Reservoir. Denver Water will continue to work with fire officials to evaluate the conditions and make a... read more →
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The U.S. Forest Service has temporarily banned recreational shooting on forest service lands in Boulder County in support of the firefighting efforts and dry weather. No shooting is allowed until further notice. You can see the official orders here: http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=35064 http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=35057
Jul
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All roads closed for #ColdSpringsFire remain closed. Rumors of Peak to Peak, Magnolia, or Boulder Canyon being open are false. Map: ow.ly/Vp403028n1l