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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 12h

"Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade delivered his annual budget proposal to city council Monday. The proposal anticipates an $11 million shortfall and an increase of $20 million in operating costs, for a total of $31 million in cuts."

Colorado Springs' draft 2026 city budget contains $31 million in proposed cuts

New projections for 2025 show city revenues will likely come in under original budget projections by $15 million.

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 13h

"City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department (BPR) Receives National Accreditation for Outstanding Service" #boulder

City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department (BPR) Receives National Accreditation for Outstanding Service | City of Boulder

bouldercolorado.gov

Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 13h

"Today CU Boulder Faculty Tuesdays: *7:30 pm, Grusin Music Hall, 1020 18th St., Boulder." #boulder

Things to do in Boulder Tuesday, Oct. 7: CU Boulder Faculty Tuesdays at Grusin Music Hall – Boulder Daily Camera

Things to do in Boulder Tuesday, Oct. 7.

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 13h

"The Glen Huntington Bandshell in downtown Boulder could undergo renovations in the next few years as part of a broader plan to bolster the city’s cultural vibrancy. City staff hope to improve accessibility, performance space and seating."

Boulder Bandshell may get an update as part of downtown renovations

The Bandshell could see renovations in the coming years, with city staff aiming to improve accessibility, the performance space and seating.

boulderreportinglab.org

Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 14h

"City of Boulder Seeks Public Art Proposals for Bear Creek Greenway Trail Project Bear Creek Greenway." #boulder

City of Boulder Seeks Public Art Proposals for Bear Creek Greenway Trail Project | City of Boulder

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 14h

"Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd is happy to discuss the enhanced premium tax credits that Democrats want funded in order to re-open the government, but not until the federal shutdown is ended."

Shutdowns should not be used as policy leverage, Rep. Jeff Hurd says

Hurd supports an extension of health care tax credits, but not the use of shutdown to get them.

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 15h

"One reason I like kids is that they tend to be painfully honest, especially when it comes to food. Children are natural dining critics, but their opinions usually get ignored. I was not* a natural-born critic as an elementary school child."

Boulder’s free, scratch-cooked school lunches at risk without voter approval

John Lehndorff on what’s at stake for BVSD’s free lunches — plus birria ramen, new eateries and pumpkin spice mania.

boulderreportinglab.org

Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 15h

"The University of Colorado Boulder had just 44 students, a president and one instructor when it first opened its doors." #boulder

CU Boulder to celebrate turning 150 years old in 2026

The university will turn 150 years old in 2026, and the campus has announced early plans for the anniversary — plans that will include a yearlong schedule of events and many ways to celebrate.

www.dailycamera.com

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 16h

"Earth’s long-term monitoring programs are in peril (Opinion)" #boulder

Earth’s long-term monitoring programs are in peril (Opinion)

It is against an ominous backdrop that we implore lawmakers of both parties and our fellow citizens to ensure that NOAA’s monitoring programs remain fully funded.

www.dailycamera.com

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 18h

"Boulder restructures departments ahead of Sundance Film Festival" #boulder

Boulder restructures departments ahead of Sundance Film Festival – Boulder Daily Camera

The city of Boulder’s city manager’s office is eliminating six positions as it restructures divisions in the city manager’s office to focus on Sundance Film Festival preparations, the city announced in a Monday news release.

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 18h

"Each year, the Colorado Department of Education accredits 183 districts, ranking them on academic growth, achievement and other indicators. The top rating is “Accredited with Distinction." #boulder

Boulder Valley School District ranks in top 9% of Colorado districts

Columbine Elementary School improves after a seven-year low in performance, as Casey Middle School shows mixed results.

boulderreportinglab.org

Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 19h

"Mountain’s Edge Fitness*, a woman-owned local gym at 55th & Pearl." #boulder

Boulder County Budget Cuts, Federal Shutdown & Dr. Marc Bekoff on Jane Goodall’s Legacy - Boulder Valley Frequency

Federal furloughs hit Boulder’s NOAA labs, local leaders debate minimum-wage rollbacks, and city budgets tighten amid revenue drops. Plus, CU professor and Jane Goodall collaborator Dr. Marc Bekoff joins The Frequency to reflect on Goodall’s legacy and her lasting impact on Boulder and beyond.

boulderfrequency.com

Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 20h

"Every Wednesday at 2 pm, Julie Nigro has a phone call with First Commonwealth Bank to check in about her development pipeline."

What If More Community Land Trusts Made Friends With Banks?

Most community land trusts struggle to secure construction financing. In Pittsburgh, one has built a steady pipeline by building a relationship with a regional bank.

nextcity.org

Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 21h

"2025 Boulder City Council election: Where candidates stand on wildfire mitigation" #boulder

Where 2025 Boulder City Council candidates stand on wildfire mitigation

Candidates share how they would approach wildfire mitigation and home hardening as Boulder’s wildfire risks increase.

boulderreportinglab.org

Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 1d

"More than 400 business executives, entrepreneurs, academics and civic leaders will gather Oct. 22... BOULDER — More than 400 business executives, entrepreneurs, academics and civic leaders will gather Oct." #boulder

Boulder Chamber Economic Summit set Oct. 22 – BizWest Get our email updates

More than 400 business executives, entrepreneurs, academics and civic leaders will gather Oct. 22 for the annual Boulder Chamber Economic Summit.

bizwest.com

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 1d

"List of America’s Safest Cities for Cyclists Proves Safety has Nothing to do with Luck appeared first on Momentum Mag. Not every story about road safety has to be grim."

List of America’s Safest Cities for Cyclists Proves Safety has Nothing to do with Luck | Momentum Mag

The safest cities for cyclists earned the lowest fatality scores and highest infrastructure ratings among nearly 300 U.S. cities analyzed.

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 1d

"Louisville City Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider a set of resolutions that, if passed, would formalize the board’s opposition to a pair of ballot initiatives related to zoning, affordable housing and impact fees."

Louisville officials could oppose development ballot measures – Boulder Daily Camera

Louisville City Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider a set of resolutions that, if passed, would formalize the board’s opposition to a pair of ballot initiatives related to zoning, affordable housing and impact fees.

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 1d

"Work begins in Boulder to move Chautauqua’s powerlines underground to reduce fire risk" #boulder

Boulder project moves Chautauqua powerlines underground to cut fire risk

The project is a coordinated effort by Boulder, Xcel and others to modernize aging infrastructure and lower wildfire risk.

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 1d

"This story was originally published in Real Estate for Good, a newsletter focused on how real estate is about humans – not buildings and money."

How Cities Are Reimagining Shelter for People Who Are Homeless

Cities and community groups are piloting new designs — wellness-focused campuses, intentional communities and policy shifts — to address the failures of the traditional shelter system.

nextcity.org

Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 1d

"City revamps organizational structure to bolster cultural and economic development" #boulder

City Revamps Organizational Structure To Bolster Cultural and Economic Development | City of Boulder

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 1d

"The Boulder City Council may be tweaking its procedures. City staffers presented the council recommendations they say aim to make meetings more efficient, which was tabbed as a council priority." #boulder

Procedural changes likely coming to Boulder City Council

City staffers presented the Boulder City Council recommendations that they say aim to make meetings more efficient, which was tabbed as a council priority.

www.dailycamera.com

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Bedrooms Are For People @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social · 1d

"Instructor Caitie Dougherty, top left, teaches BoulderReads adult students in the English Level 5 Composition class at the North Boulder Library on Tuesday." #boulder