🌱19 Acres Burned + Marshall Fire Cost Hits $2B +Trail Redesign Needed

Hello there, Boulder! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. In this issue, you'll find news about...

• Marshall Fire most expensive fire in Colorado's history.
• Town Superior candidates spar over recovery plans.
• Wildfire sparked by weed trimmer.

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Friday's weather: Warmer with plenty of sun. High: 59 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. Losses from Marshall Fire expected to exceed $2 billion. Last December's Marshall Fire will go down as Colorado's most expensive wildfire. The fire destroyed nearly 1,100 homes and so far, has caused more than $2 billion in losses to homes and businesses.(9News)
2. Superior candidates discuss Marshall Fire and the town's future at candidate forum. Questions from residents to Superior mayoral and trustee candidates focused mostly on Marshall Fire recovery plans and how the town would continue to support businesses and residents as the town rebuilds from last year's devastation. (CO Hometown Weekly)
3. Wildfire sparked by weed trimmer. A wildfire on Highway 36 on Thursday afternoon burned 19-acres before being extinguished. The areas between Lefthand Canyon Road to Nelson Road on the north and Heil Valley Ranch were evacuated as a precaution. The sheriff's indicated that the fire was accidental. (KUSA)
4. Trail repairs to Mount Sanitas reveal need to re-design some of Boulder's most loved open spaces. The trail maintenance project on Mount Sanitas, which receives roughly 300 visits per day, is undergoing a series of repairs to retaining walls and new stone steps. With the trail's heavy, it also comes with the need for more frequent maintenance and costs for upkeep. (Reporting Lab)

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Today in Boulder:

• Playtime Storytime: At Meadows Branch Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• Witches Brew Rendezvous: At Movement Boulder. (6 p.m.)
• Haunted House: Boulder High School. (7 a.m.)
• Cirque Mechanics: Zephyr by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. (7:30 p.m.)
• Things to do this weekend: Happiness retreat, Homecoming game and more (CU Boulder)

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From my notebook:

• Learn more about the City of Boulder's Bike Box. There's been lots of questions about the new bike box on 17th and Walnut. Learn more: (Boulder)
• Help shape RTD's future bus fares. RTD is working on a plan for cheaper local, regional and airport fares — including dropping regional fares to either $160 or $96/month. Complete the survey by Nov. 6. (RTD)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you first thing on Saturday morning with a brand-new edition of the Boulder Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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