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Cheers Boulder! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new pedicab rules and housing changes mean for Boulder
  • Which Boulder schools could close under BVSD's controversial consolidation plan?
  • How La Mariposa's founders rose to Boulder County business fame

Also on today's calendar: Encouragement Day Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boulder City Council advances pedicab regulations (boulderweekly.com) — Boulder City Council has unanimously approved new regulations for pedicab companies and drivers, giving police clearer enforcement tools and setting licensing and insurance rules. Council also debated a major Frasier Meadows senior housing proposal, heard residents' worries about possible Spruce Pool and Flatirons Elementary closures, and reviewed how new state housing laws will reshape Boulder's approval process for affordable projects.
   

• BVSD's proposed school consolidation plan draws public pushback (kdvr.com) — Boulder Valley School District families are pushing back hard against a proposed plan to close several schools, including Douglass, Mesa and Flatirons elementaries in Boulder. Parents, students and teachers packed a board meeting to protest the consolidation, arguing the choices are unfair as enrollment declines. The board will vote on Sept. 22, with changes potentially taking effect next school year.
   

• La Mariposa fulfilled a Cervantes dream (bizwest.com) — Boulder County residents can soon honor La Mariposa founders Rene and Maria Cervantes as they're inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame at a Sept. 30 ceremony in Boulder. Their story traces a journey from selling homemade burritos in Denver to running multiple Front Range restaurants and becoming key contributors to the county's business and Latino communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My cat Jiggy is missing.
    He is 21 years old and a black domestic shorthair. He is a completely indoor cat. He may not be friendly because he will be scared. He does not have… (Nextdoor Table Mesa)
  • ANOTHER XERIC NATIVE now in bloom.
    Nearly forgot about this one - little bush sunflower (helianthus pumilis.) This one has a small range and we are lucky to have it here! Only grows… (Nextdoor Wonderland Lake)
  • Nordstrom, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Service Experience - Twenty Ninth Street Shopping Center Rack in Boulder. Apply here.
  • The Boulder Valley Public Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Production Assistant in Boulder. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boulder here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Week 2 of the fall season from the Boulder area (BoCoPreps 10&10) (dailycamera.com)

Ok Boulder! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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