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Coffee in hand, Boulder? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Boulder voucher holders keep their rental aid after 2026?
  • Pedal-cab in Boulder? Here's what you must do by Saturday.
  • How $11.2 million could keep a Boulder mobile home park resident-owned.

Also on today's calendar: The Future of Longevity with Gary Brecka - LIVE and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boulder County rental aid for 24 households is funded through 2026 (thebadger.news) — Rental assistance for 24 Boulder County households using Emergency Housing Vouchers is secured through December 31, 2026, but funding beyond then remains uncertain. Housing Authority staff are working with HUD and Boulder Housing Partners on backup options, while pausing new vouchers and lotteries to protect current tenants as they navigate a projected shortfall.
   

2. Boulder's pedal-cab licensing regs in effect as of Saturday (bizwest.com) — Starting Saturday, operating a pedal-cab business in Boulder without a city license becomes illegal, so local operators must get approved quickly. Agencies and drivers now need to complete city applications, pass background and driving checks, show insurance, and pay fees before hitting the streets under the new ordinance.
   

3. Boulder County shells out $11.2 million to help residents buy their mobile home park (kdvr.com) — Boulder County commissioners have committed $11.2 million to help residents of San Lazaro Park in northeast Boulder buy their mobile home community and keep it affordable. Residents still need to raise about $13 million more and secure a loan before an early December deadline, or a private buyer's $42.5 million offer could move forward and potentially raise lot rents significantly.
   

4. Boulder's library district is cutting 20% of its staff. How did it get here? (boulderreportinglab.org) — Boulder's library district is planning to cut about 20% of its staff after a $2.5 million budget shortfall, raising questions about which programs and services residents may lose. Lower-than-expected property tax revenue, rising personnel and maintenance costs, and aging city-owned buildings are squeezing the system just two years after voters approved a district expected to expand library funding.
   

5. City Invites Boulder Students to Name a Snowplow (bouldercolorado.gov) — Boulder students from pre-K through university can help name 17 city snowplows for the 2026–27 winter, with winning names painted on the trucks and a photo-op on November 14. Entries are due by Sunday, Oct. 18, and the city is encouraging playful, snow- and film-inspired puns from anyone studying within Boulder's city limits.
   

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  • Just saw the rare black fox the corner of 5th and spruce !
    He scurried out of the road and into a yard but not too quickly as I rounded the corner. Be on the lookout for this fabulous sight! (Nextdoor Newlands)
  • Shamane's Bake Shoppe is excellent.
    I love all their baked goods, especially the quiches. Its location (in an industrial park) can be a bit tricky to find, but hang in there, it's… (Nextdoor Melody Heights)
  • Schulte posted a job opening for Full Time Expeditor - Hotel Boulderado in Boulder. Apply here.
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Associate Store Manager in Boulder. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boulder here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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