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🌱 Heavy Rain Possible Today + Wildfire Tax On Ballot + Donkey Racing
The quickest way to get caught up on the important things happening in Boulder today.
Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Boulder Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town.
Monday's weather: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms. High: 79 Low: 61.
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Here are the top stories today in Boulder:
- Heavy rains and flooding possible today. The National Weather Service has placed several counties under a Flood Watch this afternoon and into the evening. The watch includes the foothills west of Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins. (CBS4)
- Boulder County's wildfire mitigation tax coming to the November ballot. This fall, voters will be able to weigh in on a county-wide ballot measure that will provide money toward thinning forests, prescribed burns, and helping residents protect their homes from future wildfires. (9News)
- Top official at Louisville Chamber steps down. Amber Thiel has stepped down as executive Director of the Louisville Chamber of Commerce less than a year after assuming the role. (Hometown)
- Leadville's burro racing is having a moment in Leadville. Running uphill with a donkey in Colorado's high country continues to grow as a sport, as runners compete in the First Ass Up the Pass and the Donkey Triple Crown. (Summit Daily)
- Many in the U.S. doubt their individual impact on climate. A recent poll reveals that 35 percent of U.S. adults say they are "extremely" concerned about the impact of climate change on them personally, down from 44 percent in August 2019. (AP)
Today in Boulder:
- Online Conversations: In English Mondays. (10:30 a.m.)
- Business Growth Network Leads Group: Boulder Chamber. (Noon)
- Citizenship Class: Boulder Public Library. (5:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Town of Superior modified pool hours. There's still plenty of time to enjoy Superior's community pools. Modified hours will begin on August 15 and through September 5. (Superior)
- Boulder County Area Agency on Aging seeks community input. As Boulder County continues to experience a major shift in its population, they are seeking input to identify priorities for older adults and caregivers. (BOCO)
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That's it for today! See you first thing on Tuesday morning for a brand new edition of the Boulder Daily! — Brad K. Evans
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