🌱 Was Mine Source Of Fire? + BVSD Buses + Heating Bills Going Up

Hello, neighbors, brrrr it's cold out this morning! Brad K. Evans here with the latest and greatest Boulder Daily.

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Tuesday's weather: Colder; morning snow,2-5" possible . High: 29 Low: 15.

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Here are the top five stories today in Boulder:

1. Fire in underground coal mine may have caused Marshall Fire. The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is looking into the remains of turn-of-the-century coal mines, which have been slowly burning underground for decades, as a source of what may have ignited the destructive December blaze. (Yahoo)
2. Snow may impact your morning commute. Slippery roads this morning may cause delays on roads across Boulder County this morning, as weather officials issued a winter weather advisory for Boulder beginning today at 5 a.m. (Patch)
3. Regulators seek to reform Colorado oil and gas industry. This week, Colorado regulators will begin work on a rule change that could alter the course of the industry's economic future amid concern about fossil-fuel-driven climate change. (CO Newsline)
4. Millions of Coloradans are seeing a drastic spike in their utility bills. Across the state consumers are reporting that there's been a significant increase on their electricity, propane and natural gas bills. Natural gas bills have jump anywhere from 10-to-30% since the beginning of the year. (CBS4)
5. BVSD creates a new bus routes pick up students affected by Marshall Fire. Keeping kids in school became another challenge that families faced, as they were impacted by the fire that burned down thousands of homes in Louisville and Superior last December. Ensuring that kids get the help they need became an immediate priority for the school district. (CO Sun)

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Today in Boulder:

• Boulder World Affairs: Virtual WADG discussion group. (10:00 a.m.)
• Around the World Storytime: At Holiday Park. (10:15 a.m.)
• Woodshop Session: Boulder Public Library. (3 p.m.)
• National History Day: Thesis Workshop with Kayla Gabehart. (5 p.m.)
• 10 things to do this week: Kick-off at the rec, free movies, more. (CU Today)

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From my notebook:

City of Boulder announces seasonal wildlife closures. The City of Boulder will be implementing several seasonal closures to protect sensitive habitats that support wildlife species, including cliff-nesting raptors, bald eagles, grassland-nesting birds, burrowing owls and bats. These closures help wildlife species successfully reproduce. (Boulder)

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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update! — Brad K. Evans