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Boulder Valley Frequency

We cover news, events, and voices shaping the Boulder Valley — all in a tight, reliable package for people on the move. Whether you ride, drive, or walk, our weekly episodes — under 15 minutes each — will help you be an informed community member.

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20:51

Last Show of the Year: Flock Shift, County Budget,...

Boulder Valley Frequency ·

2025/12/17

Full Show NotesSponsorMountain’s Edge FitnessStart 2026 strong with great trainers, bodywork options, old-school equipment, and a welcoming gym community.Visit: mountainsedgefitness.comLocation: 2907 55th Street, BoulderDay passes available—say hi to Colin the corgi.Support or sponsor the show: boulderfrequency@gmail.comHeadlines• Longmont pauses Flock expansion and asks for alternativesCity council directed staff to seek other license plate reader options and paused any renewal or expansion while

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15:48

Flock Renewal, CU Housing Surge & The Craft Beer Reset

Boulder Valley Frequency ·

2025/12/10

Headlines• Boulder to renew Flock license-plate reader contract (March).After stepping off Flock’s national data-sharing network in June, Boulder still shares data with at least one Colorado agency that cooperates with federal immigration authorities. Denver is reassessing; Longmont residents urged council not to renew this week. Flock is also used in Louisville, Erie, Lafayette and CU Boulder.Read more: Boulder Reporting Lab (link below).• CU Boulder plans ~2,000 additional on-campus beds by

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16:09

A Boulder Icon Closes, Wages Rewind, and the Sounds...

Boulder Valley Frequency ·

2025/12/03

Wednesday, December 2, 2025Hosted by Shay CastleSupport independent local journalism: boulderfrequency@gmail.comPatreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPodHEADLINESDark Horse to Close as Site Redevelops Into 427 UnitsBoulder’s legendary Dark Horse Bar and Grill will close, at least temporarily, as its longtime site off Baseline Road redevelops into 427 units of student housing. Construction may begin in 2026.Developers have said they will help find a temporary location and move the Dark Horse’s historic props

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09:28

Boulder Headlines: Iris Fields, Breadworks, Betasso...

Boulder Valley Frequency ·

2025/11/19

Wednesday, November 19HEADLINESIris Fields Saved After Months of Community PushbackBoulder County Commissioners voted to advance a community-backed redevelopment plan for the Broadway & Iris complex — preserving the North Boulder Little League fields while adding senior housing.Mike Bohn: “They chose kids. They chose community.”Marlyn Bohn: “They chose kids over money — and that’s all I wanted.”The sale is expected to close early 2026.Boulder Ends Airport LawsuitThe city will not appeal its

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16:38

Startups, Summit FC: Nicole Glaros on Techstar...

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2025/11/12

Wednesday, November 12Host: Shay CastleGuest Host: Jeff RozicGuest: Nicole Glaros (Matchstick Ventures; former Techstars exec; Denver Summit FC catalyst)HeadlinesElections wrap: Boulder County voters approved all tax measures, including a first-of-its-kind mental-health sales tax. Incumbents largely held city council seats countywide; Lauren Folkerts lost re-election in Boulder (first incumbent loss since 2017), replaced by Rob Kaplan. In Lafayette, two incumbents plus an affordable-housing advocate

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14:02

Nederland Buying Eldora: Fire Recovery, Transparency...

Boulder Valley Frequency ·

2025/11/05

Wednesday, November 5HeadlinesSuperior’s Recovery: Mayor Mark Lacis highlighted a “great year for Superior” at the State of Superior event, celebrating recovery milestones from the 2021 Marshall Fire. Roughly 75% of destroyed homes are rebuilt or underway, and vacancy rates in commercial districts are at all-time lows. Residents can join the next “Coffee with Council” this Friday, Nov 7, at 1500 Coalton Rd, 7:45 – 9:30 a.m.Boulder Police Encryption: The Boulder Police Department has encrypted its

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24:52

Boulder County 2025 Vote Guide: Key Races, Taxes &...

Boulder Valley Frequency ·

2025/10/29

Wednesday, October 29Host: Shay Castle Guest Host: Jeff RozicToday’s episode is sponsored by Jill Grano — award-winning real-estate agent and community volunteer.HeadlinesLafayette Mayor Resigns: Mayor JD Mangat will step down Dec 2. He leaves office mid-term after serving since 2018; prior misconduct reports filed during his tenure did not result in charges. Council is expected to fill the vacancy by appointment.NoBo Arts District Certified: Boulder’s NoBo Arts District is now officially

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17:58

Boulder County This Week: Wages, SNAP, Elevate...

Boulder Valley Frequency ·

2025/10/22

Wednesday, October 22This week on The Frequency: Boulder County Commissioners advance a minimum wage rollback, SNAP benefits are suspended during the federal shutdown, and Nederland’s fire probe finds no sign of arson. Plus, Elevate Boulder participants share how guaranteed income changed their lives — and North Boulder neighbors rally to save the historic Iris Fields.HeadlinesMinimum wage rollback (preliminary vote): Boulder County Commissioners advanced changes to the county’s wage in

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15:48

Cal-Wood Anniversary, Nederland Recovery & Boulder...

Boulder Valley Frequency ·

2025/10/17

Wednesday, October 15Nederland fire recovery: One week after flames destroyed the Caribou Village Shopping Center, 20 local businesses—nearly a third of Nederland’s sales-tax base—face rebuilding. B & F Mountain Market has reopened, and the Carousel of Happiness spins again on Oct 16. Support fundraisers via The Mountain Ear (link below).Election season: Ballots for the Nov 4 election are in the mail. Return yours by Oct 27 or use a 24-hour drop box until 7 p.m. Election Day. A full vote guide

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21:04

Shutdowns, Shortfalls & Dr. Marc Bekoff on Jane...

Boulder Valley Frequency ·

2025/10/08

Wednesday, October 8-📰 In This EpisodeFederal shutdown fallout: Hundreds of Boulder’s NOAA employees are likely furloughed as only “essential” operations continue. CU Boulder says 69% of its research funding is federal but expects minimal short-term impact.County wage rollback? Boulder County will hold a public hearing Oct 14 to discuss slowing or reversing minimum-wage hikes adopted in 2023. The meeting also covers the 2026 budget, which proposes $667 million in spending — down $17 million from

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12:02

“Homelessness in Boulder County: What It Really Takes”

Boulder Valley Frequency ·

2025/10/01

Boulder Valley Frequency – Episode 2Date: Wednesday, October 1Good morning, Boulder County! I’m your host, Shay Castle, and this week on The Frequency we’re digging into one of the most requested topics from our audience: homelessness in Boulder County. Policy advisors and local leaders break down what’s driving the crisis, how programs like Coordinated Entry work, and why funding challenges could impact future progress.📰 In This EpisodeMarshall Fire settlement: Xcel Energy will pay $640 million

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12:44

“Paychecks & Politics | Boulder County’s Wage Debate”

Boulder Valley Frequency ·

2025/09/24

Boulder Valley Frequency – Episode 1Wednesday, September 24Good morning, Boulder County! This is the very first episode of The Frequency — a weekly podcast bringing you all the local news you need to know, quickly and without the chaos.When Boulder Weekly stopped publishing this summer, it left a big gap in local news coverage. Host Shay Castle started this podcast to keep our community connected — whether you’re a longtime Boulder news junkie or just tuning in to local stories for the first time.📰

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