🌱 BOCO Proposes New Fire Requirements + RTD Bus Falls Into Sink Hole

Boulder CO

08 April, 2022

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Get on up, Boulder! Let's get you all caught up to start today day off right. Here's what's going on around Boulder today. First, today's weather: Milder with plenty of sun. High: 66 Low: 48. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Boulder. Click here to learn more. Here are the top five stories today in Boulder: Boulder County proposing to require more fire-resistant materials for homes in eastern parts of the county. Under the proposed plan, new homes in eastern parts of Boulder County would be required to meet tougher fire-resistant construction requirements. The hope is that these changes will prevent future losses to homeowners, like those caused by the Marshall fire. (CO Sun) Not your average Boulder pot hole. The bus driver and those on the bus were all surprised on Wednesday afternoon, near 55th and Arapahoe Street, when the bus fell into a sinkhole. (CBS4)Hospitals warning residents not to forget COVID-19 completely. Colorado currently has its lowest-ever COVID-19 numbers, and daily caseloads and deaths are at where they were before the national emergency was declared – but hospitals are preparing for another wave. (FOX31) Heading south? Manitou Springs changing up paid parking program. The City Council adopted a new parking system that will include three different programs—aimed at easing congestion along the main corridor of the town. (CPR)Workers starting to return to downtown Denver. The hope is that with more people returning to the office, that will mean more customers for downtown shops and restaurants. If more money is spent at those businesses, it should mean more interest in vacant real estate, if all goes as planned. (9News) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Boulder: Out Boulder County: The Open House - Boulder Chamber. (4 p.m.) Pettyjohn's Wine Tasting: Boulder Chamber. (5 p.m.) Sense and Sensibility: Presented by OpenStage Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)Seniors: Mark your calendars for these upcoming events (CU Boulder Today) From my notebook: Boulder County to host an online community workshop with residents in unincorporated Boulder County that were impacted by the Marshall Fire and their design professionals and builders. (BOCO) Highway 119 (Diagonal) Makeover: County Commissioners' April 14 Town Hall Boulder County residents are invited to join the Board of County Commissioners for a Town Hall meeting. (BOCO)CU Boulder artist wins national award for art about climate change. (CU Today)Views of the visionaries-Art Tour: See 30 East Boulder County Artists' work at 16 locations. (Hometown Weekly) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Fan-favorite Derek Dames Ohl LIVE at BOCO Cider! (April 8) Mountain Reverb Rocks the House LIVE at BOCO Cider! (April 9) Tie-Dyed Texas Blues Guitar & Story-Telling LIVE at BOCO Cider! (April 10) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 12) Divorce Boot Camp – Vesta Denver, CO Hub (April 12) House Hacking 101 (April 12) Add your event Loving the Boulder Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business featured in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early Saturday morning with your next update! — Brad K. Evans