Pueblo Hyperloop Prototype + Daily Camera Denied + More Bad Air

Boulder CO

08 September, 2021

4:52 PM

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Happy Thursday, Boulder! Here's everything you need to know to get the day started off right. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Boulder? There are only a few premium spots available in these newsletters. It's a great way to connect with our readers each and every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. Thursday's weather: Record high temperature possible. High: 93, low: 67. Here are the top stories today in Boulder: Great news for CU Boulder Theater Department: Philanthropist Roe Green will provide a $5 million gift for the CU Boulder theater program. It's the largest ever to the CU Theater Department, and will fund upgrades for the University Theatre, as well as fund a variety of scholarships, theater maintenance and "launch" events. (CU Today) The Colorado Supreme Court denied the petition filed by the Daily Camera newspaper, which sought to force the University of Colorado's Board of Regents to disclose the list of candidates they had assembled to replace retiring CU President Bruce Benson. Interesting twist, is that Prairie Media continued to seek court approval, even after the list was leaked. (Colorado Daily)Solid Power is expanding its production facility in Louisville in an effort to increase its capacity by 25 times. The enlarged warehouse will also house a pilot production line for its commercial-grade battery cells that will be used by Ford and BWM. (Tech Crunch)When people think of Colorado and the Rocky Mountains, they think about a place with crisp mountain air and sparkling clear water – as it turns out, Colorado ranks near the bottom of the heap for air and water quality. Looks like we've got some work to do to repair the damage already done. (US News) The Hyperloop 'fantasy' is coming to Colorado: Supposedly, a full-scale prototype is slated to be built and tested in Pueblo. According to its backers, Pueblo is "the perfect combination of expansive facilities and a remote location." Still haven't heard much about what CDOT plans to do with their version that they were talking about in 2017. (KOAA) Today's Boulder Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15 percent discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in and around Boulder: "Ask Us Anything" for Nonprofits: Hosted by the Boulder Chamber. (Noon - 1 p.m.) CU in the Neighborhood: Block Parties this week. (times vary) Homework Club /Room: Library - Manhattan Middle School of Arts and Science. (3:45 p.m.) Gentle Yoga with Lori Batcheller, CYT, MPT, LMT. (4:15 p.m.) ARHS Conferences - VIRTUAL - Arapahoe Ridge High School. (4:30 p.m.) Boulder Patch Notebook Vote for the Best of Boulder: Boulder Weekly is seeking nominations and votes for the Best of East County 2021 survey – open until Sept. 19, 2021. (Boulder Weekly) Boulder Mountainbike Alliance: Ready to help get Wapiti open? Give a little time to support these trails! BMA will be out there on Sept. 14. (4:30 - 7:30 p.m.) How about a battery-reserve trailer for your EV? A Boulder-based trailer maker is developing the aptly named "Boulder Electric Adventure Trailer." The small, aerodynamic camping trailer includes a lithium-ion reserve battery pack, and a DC fast charger built in, so you'll be able to go the extra mile in your EV. (CNET)Put this event on your calendar: On Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 from noon to 3 p.m., Boulder County Open Space will be hosting an old-fashioned, vintage baseball game in the picturesque setting of the historical Walker Ranch Homestead. Come out and watch the Walker Ranchers take on the Star Base Ball Club. (BOCO Open Space)Just wanted to share with you that the Patch Classifieds work! As a personal testimony, to test it out myself, I put a rain barrel up for sale and presto: Sold it the next day. The system is easy to use, and it works! Try it out yourself and see if it works for you Click here to advertise your stuff! Reach thousands of inquiring minds with our curated daily newsletter: Click here to get started. Events: Eclectic Tunes by Grey Rails LIVE at BOCO Cider! No Cover (September 10) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 11) ACT Practice Test, Proctored & Timed (Online) (September 11) Add your event Announcements: Get 4 classes for just $35 at MECHA Fitness in Louisville (Details) Add your announcement Gigs & services: In Need of Temporary Marketing Assistants (Details) Add your gig or service Alrighty, you're all good for today. We'll catch up with you tomorrow for another edition of the Boulder Daily! If you're enjoying these newsletters, please invite your friends and neighbors to join the list! You can send them this link to subscribe. — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Boulder Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected]