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CenturyLink Announces Broader Band

Officials from CenturyLink held a press conference at the Temporary Lyons Town Hall (Lyons Elementary School) last Thursday to announce its plan to upgrade its broadband communications network in the Town of Lyons after the devastating Colorado floods that occurred in September. CenturyLink Vice President and General Manager Scott Russell explained that the upgrade would be in

Energy Assistance Now Available

As energy costs continue to rise, help is available for Boulder County residents who struggle to pay their winter heating bills. LEAP, the Low-income Energy Assistance Program, is accepting applications now through April 30, 2014.

LEAP assists low-income residents with covering the costs of heating their homes. The program is designed to pay the highest benefit to households with the highest heating costs. Income criteria apply, including a limit of 150% of the Federal Poverty Level

More Poison Dumped In Lyons

By Joseph Lekarczyk
In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this article is married to the Mayor.

The ninety minute Board of Trustees (BOT) workshop (with representatives from FEMA, the Colorado Office of Emergency Management, Boulder County, Town Staff, and Lyons residents),to try and education everyone on the intricacies of navigating through the bureaucratic morass that is the long-term/short-term Hazard Mitigation Program, substantial damage thresholds, 404

Gift Giving For The Holiday

With the holidays approaching, Boulder County programs that work with low-income families are once again reaching out to local residents and businesses in hopes of making the holidays a little brighter for families in need. These programs are greatly appreciated by the people who participate in them, and Boulder County encourages members of the community to join in the

Ash Tree Quarantine In BoCo

The Colorado Department of Agriculture has established an emergency quarantine in and around Boulder County including parts of southern Larimer, western Weld and northern Jefferson Counties related to the recent discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).

2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk® Northern Colorado

Put on your reindeer antlers and get ready for some holiday cheer! The Northern Colorado Arthritis Jingle Bell Run/Walk®  on Saturday, December 14, 2013,  8 am - Noon, at Colorado State University is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States so wear a holiday themed costume or tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and run or walk a 5 kilometer route to help Arthritis and celebrate the season by giving.
Visit here to register today.