🌱 HWY 7 Flood Proofed + Heil Ranch Trails Reopen Soon + Pools To Open?

Boulder CO

28 May, 2022

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Hello, hello. Brad K. Evans here with your fresh copy of the Boulder Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Saturday's weather: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 82 Low: 54. 🏡 Looking for more real estate leads in Boulder? Let us help you reach prospective home buyers and stand out from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top stories today in Boulder: It took CDOT nine years to repair road damage in St. Vrain Canyon. The 2013 floods destroyed a huge part of CO Highway 7 through St. Vrain Canyon, and that work is finally coming to a close with a new road that includes a wetland system designed to withstand future floods. (CPR)Heil Valley Ranch reopening soon. The southern section of Heil Valley Ranch and the adjacent trails were closed a year and a half ago after the Calwood Fire but are set to reopen on June 16. (CO Daily)Boulder Valley School District says it will increase security. Boulder area schools had an increased police presence on the last few days of its school year, and plans are being worked on for this fall. (CO Newsline)Boulder Parks and Recreation struggling to get swimming pools open because of staffing issues. Most pools across the city won't fully be opening this summer due to a widespread staffing shortage. The parks department said it fell short of its goal to hire more than the 300 necessary for full operation, with a big shortage of lifeguards. (Reporting Lab)CDOT hopes new express shuttle service will reduce traffic on I-70. With a stop in Lakewood at the Denver Federal Center, the Colorado Department of Transportation believes travelers will be served by having another way to get to the mountains with its new Pegasus shuttle service. (7News) Today in Boulder: Work Capacity Test: Lefthand Fire Protection District. (7:30 a.m.) Online Conversations: In English Saturdays. (10:30 a.m.) Drop In Tech Help: Boulder Public Library. (1 p.m.) Samantha Fish: at Chautauqua Auditorium. (7:30 p.m.) Jake Shimabukuro: With the Boulder Philharmonic. (7:30 p.m.) From my notebook: Boulder County is providing free shuttle service on Fridays, weekends and holidays to ferry passengers from Nederland High School (597 County Road 130) to the Hessie Trailhead — a popular entry point to the Lost Lake and the Indian Peaks Wilderness area. (BOCO)Boulder Mountainbike Alliance host a woman's skills clinic: The four-week June Skills Series begins on June 2. The class will be coached by Kelsey Wisinski. Space is limited to 10 participants. (BMA) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hernan Cattaneo Open Air Experience (May 30) Real Estate Investment Hour (May 31) Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (June 3) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (June 7) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox bright and early on Monday morning with a brand new edition of the Boulder Daily. — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Boulder Daily? Contact me at [email protected]